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An empirical approach to the evaluation of factors in local authority housing maintenance requirements in the City of Manchester (1996)
Thesis
Olubodun, O. An empirical approach to the evaluation of factors in local authority housing maintenance requirements in the City of Manchester. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis is concerned with the evaluation of factors in Local Authority housing maintenance requirements in the City of Manchester. Since 1982, expenditure in housing maintenance and repair works has consistently accounted for more than 50% of tota... Read More about An empirical approach to the evaluation of factors in local authority housing maintenance requirements in the City of Manchester.

Synthesis, structure and reactivity of chiral cyclopentadienylruthenium(II) complexes (1996)
Thesis
Wong, D. Synthesis, structure and reactivity of chiral cyclopentadienylruthenium(II) complexes. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis concerns the preparation, structural, and reactivity studies of new chiral monometallic cyclopentadienylruthenium(n) complexes exhibiting a combination of metal-centred and ligand-derived chirality. The introductory chapter provides an... Read More about Synthesis, structure and reactivity of chiral cyclopentadienylruthenium(II) complexes.

A study of the effectiveness of early intervention as a means of primary stress management amongst probationary police officers (1996)
Thesis
Kelly, N. A study of the effectiveness of early intervention as a means of primary stress management amongst probationary police officers. (Thesis). University of Salford

Following the result of a pilot study (n=86) involving a number of probationary constables, experienced officers and retired officers which confirmed that police officers irrespective of experience or length of service reported finding the same typ... Read More about A study of the effectiveness of early intervention as a means of primary stress management amongst probationary police officers.

Advances in capital replacement modelling with applications (1996)
Thesis
Bouamra, O. Advances in capital replacement modelling with applications. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis addresses the capital replacement modelling problems associated with a mixed, or inhomogeneous, fleet and also takes account of the fleet size problem. Applications considered relate to a fleet of buses and a fleet of medical equipment.... Read More about Advances in capital replacement modelling with applications.

Radiation protection on polysaccharide solutions and gels (1996)
Thesis
Bazafkan, S. Radiation protection on polysaccharide solutions and gels. (Thesis). University of Salford

The effects of ionizing radiation on solutions of (1) sodium alginate, (2) alginate gels (wet and dry), (3) xanthan gum, (4), locust bean gum (LBG) and (5) carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), have been investigated. Problems arise in the radiation ster... Read More about Radiation protection on polysaccharide solutions and gels.

Critical incident management : engendering experience through simulation (1996)
Thesis
Crego, J. Critical incident management : engendering experience through simulation. (Thesis). University of Salford

The world of operational police command is a challenging and complex one, where significant command decisions need to be made amid uncertainty and within narrowing time-frames. The consequences attached to these decisions can often be far reaching... Read More about Critical incident management : engendering experience through simulation.

Senior executives' role in the computer-based information systems (CBIS) implementation process : the case of Malaysian government agencies (1996)
Thesis
Mohd-Yusof, M. Senior executives' role in the computer-based information systems (CBIS) implementation process : the case of Malaysian government agencies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Senior executives often infuse their organisations with the values that they have inherited from prior socialisation as well as from their work experience. Because of their role as leaders at a critical juncture in an organisation's development, th... Read More about Senior executives' role in the computer-based information systems (CBIS) implementation process : the case of Malaysian government agencies.

A multiple perspective approach to information system quality (1996)
Thesis
Vidgen, R. A multiple perspective approach to information system quality. (Thesis). University of Salford

The motivation for this research is a concern with the high rate of information system failures reported in the academic literature and in practitioner publications. It is proposed that the adoption of the customer-centred ideals and methods of qua... Read More about A multiple perspective approach to information system quality.

Environmental impacts of airports : a study of airport development and its impact on the social, environmental and economic well-being of the community (1996)
Thesis
Fayazbakhsh, M. Environmental impacts of airports : a study of airport development and its impact on the social, environmental and economic well-being of the community. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the last thirty years, air traffic has increased rapidly causing the need to build more and larger airports. As the aviation industry continues to expand, the need for larger and more efficient aircraft with bigger payloads over greater distan... Read More about Environmental impacts of airports : a study of airport development and its impact on the social, environmental and economic well-being of the community.

An integrated framework for environmental management and protection in Zambia (1996)
Thesis
Silengo, M. An integrated framework for environmental management and protection in Zambia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study identifies the major environmental issues and problems affecting Zambia and examines the current state and practice of environmental protection and management. A review of the existing legislation relating to environmental protection i... Read More about An integrated framework for environmental management and protection in Zambia.

The CFD assisted design and experimental testing of a wing-sail with high lift devices (1996)
Thesis
Atkins, D. The CFD assisted design and experimental testing of a wing-sail with high lift devices. (Thesis). University of Salford

A wingsail is a solid symmetrical aerofoil section which creates thrust in the same manner as a conventional sail. Wingsails may either be used as a sole power unit, e. g. for a yacht or catamaran, or as an auxiliary power unit on a larger craft, e... Read More about The CFD assisted design and experimental testing of a wing-sail with high lift devices.

Contractor selection using the multiattribute utility theory (1996)
Thesis
Hatush, Z. Contractor selection using the multiattribute utility theory. (Thesis). University of Salford

Literature and past research suggests that one of the reasons for the poor performance of the construction industry is due to the inappropriateness of the awarded contractor. In order to ensure a successful completion of a project, a comprehensive... Read More about Contractor selection using the multiattribute utility theory.

An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations (1996)
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Murphy, A. An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

As computers absorb an ever-increasing proportion of corporate resources, and spread into every sphere of business activity, the issue of achieving benefits from investments in information technology (IT) is assuming major importance. Research evid... Read More about An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations.

Achieving exemplary quality in the UK construction professions (1996)
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Faulkner, A. Achieving exemplary quality in the UK construction professions. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The object of the research was to develop an understanding of how UK construction professionals achieve exemplary quality in the services they offer. The aspirations and outlook of purchasers and providers of services were discussed, recorded, exam... Read More about Achieving exemplary quality in the UK construction professions.

Conceptual and lexical functioning in blind, severely visually impaired and sighted infants (1996)
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Norgate, S. Conceptual and lexical functioning in blind, severely visually impaired and sighted infants. (Thesis). University of Warwick

This thesis examines the role of vision in language development by focusing on: first, the understanding blind infants have of objects, actions/events and the way they start to talk about these aspects of their environment; and, second, the ways visu... Read More about Conceptual and lexical functioning in blind, severely visually impaired and sighted infants.

The distribution and population dynamics of Corixdae in potentially unstable habitats (1996)
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Feakes, K. The distribution and population dynamics of Corixdae in potentially unstable habitats. (Thesis). University of Salford

The distribution of Corixidae in stable habitats (lakes) has been shown to be related to a series of environmental parameters, for example major ion concentrations and the accumulation of vegetation and organic matter. (Macan 1954; Savage 1982, 1... Read More about The distribution and population dynamics of Corixdae in potentially unstable habitats.