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An integrated approach of maintenance tools and techniques to improve manufacturing performance (1997)
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Wyant, T. An integrated approach of maintenance tools and techniques to improve manufacturing performance. (Dissertation). University of Salford

In todays competitive markets with increasing demands on manufacturers to produce quality products to tight deadlines, the availability of manufacturing plant and equipment is of prime importance. Traditionally, maintenance has often been consider... Read More about An integrated approach of maintenance tools and techniques to improve manufacturing performance.

The control of nuisance Diptera breeding in sewage biological filters by low frequency dosing and application of the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen (1997)
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Coombs, R. The control of nuisance Diptera breeding in sewage biological filters by low frequency dosing and application of the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen. (Thesis). University of Salford

The efficacy of low frequency dosing, and application of the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen, for the control of sewage filter flies, was assessed. The low dosing frequency trials targeted primarily Sylvicola fenestralis, but also the chironomid... Read More about The control of nuisance Diptera breeding in sewage biological filters by low frequency dosing and application of the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen.

Delay time analysis in maintenance (1997)
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Redmond, D. Delay time analysis in maintenance. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The thesis develops the application of delay time analysis to the area of mathematical modelling of planned maintenance and inspection of industrial systems. Chapter 1 gives an introduction to the history and techniques in use of maintenance model... Read More about Delay time analysis in maintenance.

Conplan : construction planning and buildability evaluation in an integrated and intelligent construction environment (1997)
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Hassan, Z. Conplan : construction planning and buildability evaluation in an integrated and intelligent construction environment. (Thesis). University of Salford

The lack of a buildability evaluation at the design stage coupled with the separation of the design and construction processes have been acknowledged to cause buildability problems on site. Normally, designers view of their task, is to develop a m... Read More about Conplan : construction planning and buildability evaluation in an integrated and intelligent construction environment.

Interdependence between the construction sector and the national economy in developing countries : a special focus on Angola and Mozambique (1997)
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Lopes, J. Interdependence between the construction sector and the national economy in developing countries : a special focus on Angola and Mozambique. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research discusses and analyses the role of construction in economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a special emphasis on Angola and Mozambique. This study follows research undertaken by previous writers who have investigated the re... Read More about Interdependence between the construction sector and the national economy in developing countries : a special focus on Angola and Mozambique.

The development of a framework for sustainable waste management policy and strategy for Malaysia (1997)
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Wan-A-Kadir, W. The development of a framework for sustainable waste management policy and strategy for Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is an analysis and a comparative study of current trends in Waste Management in the UK and Malaysia. The focus is on identifying the policy and strategy framework of Sustainable Waste Management as adopted in the UK and its application... Read More about The development of a framework for sustainable waste management policy and strategy for Malaysia.

Stand-up as interaction : performance and audience in comedy venues (1997)
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Rutter, J. Stand-up as interaction : performance and audience in comedy venues. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores stand-up comedy as live performance focusing on the manner in which audience, performer, jokes and venue combine to make a unique interactive experience. It outlines the failure of previous literature in humour research to move... Read More about Stand-up as interaction : performance and audience in comedy venues.

Transient numerical simulation of heat transfer processes during drilling of geothermal wells (1997)
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Santoyo-Gutierrez, E. Transient numerical simulation of heat transfer processes during drilling of geothermal wells. (Thesis). University of Salford

The transient thermal history of a well drilling system has been identified as one of the main problems that the geothermal well drilling industry needs to solve. In particular, the estimation of temperatures, in and around a geothermal well during... Read More about Transient numerical simulation of heat transfer processes during drilling of geothermal wells.

Performing social work : an ethnographic study of talk and text in a metropolitan social services department (1997)
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White, S. Performing social work : an ethnographic study of talk and text in a metropolitan social services department. (Thesis). University of Salford

The central theme of this ethnographic study is captured in the word play in the title. It is, essentially, an analysis of the social work in social work. With a primary focus on the collegial discourse taking place between 'child care' social work... Read More about Performing social work : an ethnographic study of talk and text in a metropolitan social services department.

Information and process modelling for IT implementation at the briefing stage (1997)
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Yusuf, F. Information and process modelling for IT implementation at the briefing stage. (Thesis). University of Salford

During the early stages of a construction project, clients often have difficulties in identifying and communicating their actual requirements to designers or other project participants. This is mainly due to their difficulty in comprehending the va... Read More about Information and process modelling for IT implementation at the briefing stage.

The development of an intelligent inventory management system (1997)
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Liang, Y. The development of an intelligent inventory management system. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with the development of an intelligent inventory management system. The aim of the system is to bridge the substantial gap between the theory and the practice of inventory management and to help industrial inventory manager... Read More about The development of an intelligent inventory management system.

The influence of fire on the design of polymer composite pipes and panels for offshore structures (1997)
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Dewhurst, D. The influence of fire on the design of polymer composite pipes and panels for offshore structures. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stainless and other high quality steels are used extensively in the topside construction of oil rigs. Steel is heavy, expensive and even the special grades are prone to corrosion in the aggressive marine environment. New materials are needed which... Read More about The influence of fire on the design of polymer composite pipes and panels for offshore structures.

Information management for housing maintenance : a systemic view (1997)
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Allen, S. Information management for housing maintenance : a systemic view. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis discusses an action-research (AR) project which investigated the problem of information management for housing maintenance. The research commenced with the intention of developing an expert system for housing maintenance management. The... Read More about Information management for housing maintenance : a systemic view.

A study of the professionalisation strategies of British podiatry, 1960-1997 (1997)
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Borthwick, A. A study of the professionalisation strategies of British podiatry, 1960-1997. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study examines the professionalisation strategies of British podiatry between 1960 and 1997, following the introduction of state registration as a pre-requisite for NHS employment. It is primarily concerned with relations within podiatry and bet... Read More about A study of the professionalisation strategies of British podiatry, 1960-1997.

A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH/1294 AD) (1997)
Thesis
El-Doghim, M. A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH/1294 AD). (Thesis). University of Salford

Jurisprudence is one of the most important subjects of Islamic Studies because it is the means of deducing religious categorisation of human acts and of deducing the rules which regulate human affairs in a just manner. This study attempts to define t... Read More about A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH/1294 AD).

A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH / 1294 AD) (1997)
Thesis
El-Doghim, M. A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH / 1294 AD). (Thesis). University of Salford

A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Niiim al-Jimi' bayna kitibay al-Bazdawi wa al-Iikim by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (d.694 AH/1294 AD) (BL) El-Doghim, M.M.E-S., 1997, A2f Ph.D., Salford, 47-10501 (BL)... Read More about A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH / 1294 AD).

The monetary sector in Cameroon money demand and causality analysis (1997)
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Mbeleke, P. The monetary sector in Cameroon money demand and causality analysis. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis investigates the monetary sector in Cameroon within an open economy framework. Two main hypotheses: money demand and Granger-causality are investigated. The data used are found to be non-stationary. Consequently, the money demand rela... Read More about The monetary sector in Cameroon money demand and causality analysis.