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Antimicrobial Surface Coatings For Controlling Transmission Of Infection (2024)
Thesis
Paulukiewicz, B. (2024). Antimicrobial Surface Coatings For Controlling Transmission Of Infection. (Thesis). University of Salford

When patients undergo significant medical treatment, they will often spend multiple days in hospital. As a result of this prolonged stay in healthcare settings the risk of developing an infection increases. Infections which arise during a stay in a... Read More about Antimicrobial Surface Coatings For Controlling Transmission Of Infection.

Energy efficient Routing Protocols for Underwater Acoustic Wireless Sensor Network (2024)
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Hassanu, M. (2024). Energy efficient Routing Protocols for Underwater Acoustic Wireless Sensor Network. (Thesis). University of Salford

Technological advancement regarding oceanic world discovery and monitoring has led to autonomous communication, which results in the emergence of the Internet of underwater things (IoUT). Underwater acoustic wireless sensor networks have become one o... Read More about Energy efficient Routing Protocols for Underwater Acoustic Wireless Sensor Network.

Comparing the Performance of Three Different Primer Sets for Detecting Mammals Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) Samples (2024)
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Smith, E. (2024). Comparing the Performance of Three Different Primer Sets for Detecting Mammals Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) Samples. (Thesis). University of Salford

Efficient and cost-effective methods of monitoring vertebrate species are critical for future conservation management. Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding from aquatic environments has been increasingly utilised for biodiversity assessments for... Read More about Comparing the Performance of Three Different Primer Sets for Detecting Mammals Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) Samples.

Associations between urban soundscape perception and emotional states (2024)
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de Ulhoa Carvalho, M. L. (2024). Associations between urban soundscape perception and emotional states. (Thesis). University of Salford

Urban soundscape design represents a research area still in development, with gaps, such as influences on human response and practical application. Research on natural soundscapes, such as urban parks has demonstrated their benefits to society, howev... Read More about Associations between urban soundscape perception and emotional states.

Investigating drug repositioning as a route to combat drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum Malaria (2024)
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Munir, A. (2024). Investigating drug repositioning as a route to combat drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum Malaria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Malaria is known as one of the deadliest and life-threatening parasitic diseases. It is caused by a bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito transmitting Plasmodium parasites to humans. In 2021, there was an estimated 247 million cases of malari... Read More about Investigating drug repositioning as a route to combat drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum Malaria.

Enhancing stakeholder collaboration in risk sensitive urban planning (2024)
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Ganeshu, P. (2024). Enhancing stakeholder collaboration in risk sensitive urban planning. (Thesis). University of Salford

The impact of climate change poses serious challenges to sustainable urban development, with people experiencing frequent extreme events such as floods, landslides, heat waves and storms. One of the explanations for the increasing risks and impacts i... Read More about Enhancing stakeholder collaboration in risk sensitive urban planning.

Synthesis and Characterisation of Metal Organic Frameworks for Use as Drug Delivery Systems in Neuroblastoma Therapy (2024)
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Nduka, I. O. (2024). Synthesis and Characterisation of Metal Organic Frameworks for Use as Drug Delivery Systems in Neuroblastoma Therapy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Gliotoxin, a secondary metabolite isolated from the fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus has shown cytotoxic activity against neuroblastoma, a type of cancer accounting for 15% of all childhood cancer-related deaths. But as with all other chemotherapeutic... Read More about Synthesis and Characterisation of Metal Organic Frameworks for Use as Drug Delivery Systems in Neuroblastoma Therapy.

Image Enhancement for Scanned Historical Documents in the Presence of Multiple Degradations (2024)
Thesis
Suleiman, F. (2024). Image Enhancement for Scanned Historical Documents in the Presence of Multiple Degradations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Historical documents are treasured sources of information but typically suffer from problems with quality and degradation. Scanned images of historical documents suffer from difficulties due to paper quality and poor image capture, producing images w... Read More about Image Enhancement for Scanned Historical Documents in the Presence of Multiple Degradations.

Role of Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase gamma (POLG) in Breast Cancer (2024)
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Chinigo, C. (2024). Role of Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase gamma (POLG) in Breast Cancer. (Thesis). University of Salford

Breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy in women and represents one of the driving causes of death from cancer, worldwide. In this scenario, targeUng tumor heterogeneity could present important therapeuUcal implicaUons. Indeed, neoplasUc brea... Read More about Role of Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase gamma (POLG) in Breast Cancer.

A Novel Practice-Based Process Model for Secure Agile Software Development (2024)
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Ardo, A. (2024). A Novel Practice-Based Process Model for Secure Agile Software Development. (Thesis). University of Salford

Nigeria is ranked second globally after India in reported incidences of cyberattacks. Attackers usually exploit vulnerabilities in software which may not have considered security features during the development process. Agile methodologies are a well... Read More about A Novel Practice-Based Process Model for Secure Agile Software Development.

Developing a Framework to Identify Professional Skills Required for Banking Sector Employee in UK using Natural Language Processing (NLP) Techniques (2024)
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Anthony, G. (2024). Developing a Framework to Identify Professional Skills Required for Banking Sector Employee in UK using Natural Language Processing (NLP) Techniques. (Thesis). University of Salford

The banking sector is changing dramatically, and new studies reveal that many financial institutions are having challenges keeping up with technology advancements and an acute shortage of skilled workers. The banking industry is changing into a dynam... Read More about Developing a Framework to Identify Professional Skills Required for Banking Sector Employee in UK using Natural Language Processing (NLP) Techniques.

Evaluating the Quality of Public Participation and Its Effectiveness in Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Infrastructural Projects in Nigeria (2024)
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Aliyu, I. (2024). Evaluating the Quality of Public Participation and Its Effectiveness in Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Infrastructural Projects in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Nigeria has witnessed substantial growth in its road networks due to an expanding population, with road transportation serving as the primary mode for passenger and freight movements. However, this growth has brought challenges related to the impleme... Read More about Evaluating the Quality of Public Participation and Its Effectiveness in Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Infrastructural Projects in Nigeria.

The Theranostic Role of Small Extracellular Vesicle Mediated microRNA in Medulloblastoma (2024)
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Amusan, O. (2024). The Theranostic Role of Small Extracellular Vesicle Mediated microRNA in Medulloblastoma. (Thesis). University of Salford

Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) cargo can potentially alter response to chemotherapy, indicating specific cargo as a potential theranostic biomarker. In this study, we explored miRNAs mediated sEVs for chemotherapy associated biomarkers. We took... Read More about The Theranostic Role of Small Extracellular Vesicle Mediated microRNA in Medulloblastoma.

A novel method for boundary layer flow that uses asymptotics and the Wiener-Hopf technique (2024)
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Adamu, H. (2024). A novel method for boundary layer flow that uses asymptotics and the Wiener-Hopf technique. (Thesis). University of Salford

We consider the theory by (Chadwick, 2019) on the applications of Navier-Stokeslets (NSlets) by a Green’s integral distribution of fundamental solutions in boundary layer flow which we call BL-lets. This research investigates the application of the t... Read More about A novel method for boundary layer flow that uses asymptotics and the Wiener-Hopf technique.

Acoustic Characterisation and Modelling of Multi-Fibrous Nonwovens (2024)
Thesis
Sharma, N. (2024). Acoustic Characterisation and Modelling of Multi-Fibrous Nonwovens. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores the theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches for nonwoven materials with the intent of quantifying, testing, and characterising the acoustic performance of currently available products and to guide the development of a... Read More about Acoustic Characterisation and Modelling of Multi-Fibrous Nonwovens.

Towards Explainable Deep Learning Models for Fault Prediction based on IoT Sensor Data (2024)
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Mansouri, T. (2024). Towards Explainable Deep Learning Models for Fault Prediction based on IoT Sensor Data. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis addresses a pressing issue in the realm of IoT-based fault prediction using sensor data, focusing on the crucial yet challenging aspect of explainability within deep learning models. While deep learning has showcased remarkable advancemen... Read More about Towards Explainable Deep Learning Models for Fault Prediction based on IoT Sensor Data.

Enhancing Cybersecurity: Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing for Arabic Phishing Email Detection (2024)
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Salloum, S. (2024). Enhancing Cybersecurity: Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing for Arabic Phishing Email Detection. (Thesis). University of Salford

Phishing is a significant threat to the modern world, causing considerable financial losses. Although electronic mail has shown to be a valuable asset around the world in terms of facilitating communication for all parties involved, whether huge corp... Read More about Enhancing Cybersecurity: Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing for Arabic Phishing Email Detection.

Examining Human Wild-carnivore conflicts in Kargil Trans-Himalayas, India (2024)
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Ali, I. (2024). Examining Human Wild-carnivore conflicts in Kargil Trans-Himalayas, India. (Thesis). University of Salford

The inevitable human interaction with wildlife often gives rise to human-wildlife conflicts inflicting tangible (e.g., financial, persecutions) and intangible (e.g., emotional) losses on both sides. Despite the lack of scientific records in Kargil... Read More about Examining Human Wild-carnivore conflicts in Kargil Trans-Himalayas, India.

The Characteristics of an Integrated Flood Warning and Response System that can Facilitate Evidence-Based Decision-Making: A Case Study in Sri Lanka (2024)
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Samansiri, R. (2024). The Characteristics of an Integrated Flood Warning and Response System that can Facilitate Evidence-Based Decision-Making: A Case Study in Sri Lanka. (Thesis). University of Salford

Flood is a frequently occurring hazard that imposes adverse effects on a significant number of human lives and causes substantial economic damage worldwide. Flood frequency and impact have increased drastically due to climate change issues and unpla... Read More about The Characteristics of an Integrated Flood Warning and Response System that can Facilitate Evidence-Based Decision-Making: A Case Study in Sri Lanka.

Investigating the Efficiency of Environmental DNA (eDNA) for Detecting Terrestrial and Semi-aquatic Mammals (2024)
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Broadhurst, H. (2024). Investigating the Efficiency of Environmental DNA (eDNA) for Detecting Terrestrial and Semi-aquatic Mammals. (Thesis). University of Salford

The global decline of terrestrial and semi-aquatic mammals creates an urgent need for accurate information on species distributions for effective conservation efforts. Environmental DNA (eDNA) has emerged as a reliable, non-invasive, and novel approa... Read More about Investigating the Efficiency of Environmental DNA (eDNA) for Detecting Terrestrial and Semi-aquatic Mammals.