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Application of flow principles in the production management of construction sites (1999)
Thesis
Santos, A. Application of flow principles in the production management of construction sites. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with the improvement of construction practices by studying the application in the sector of some core principles underlying current production management theories. The research is motivated by the recognition in recent litera... Read More about Application of flow principles in the production management of construction sites.

A demographic, economic and social analysis of the immigrant Irish community in the township of Birkenhead, 1841-1877 (1999)
Thesis
Boyle, C. A demographic, economic and social analysis of the immigrant Irish community in the township of Birkenhead, 1841-1877. (Thesis). University of Salford

The substantive content of this thesis is the data obtained from 30,000 individual census enumerators' records, transcribed from the census years of 1841, 1851, 1861 and 1871. The issues addressed include the size of the settlement, household size an... Read More about A demographic, economic and social analysis of the immigrant Irish community in the township of Birkenhead, 1841-1877.

The building deconstruction process and the debris trail : towards a dynamic model (1999)
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Inacio, M. The building deconstruction process and the debris trail : towards a dynamic model. (Thesis). University of Salford

Waste production and management problems have increased in this century. Population growth and consumption patterns in developing societies are associated with this growth. During the last decades, some world organisations have contributed to a globa... Read More about The building deconstruction process and the debris trail : towards a dynamic model.

The influence of taping and training on aspects of ankle proprioception and athletic performance (1999)
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Faithful, M. The influence of taping and training on aspects of ankle proprioception and athletic performance. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Sports participation imparts a risk of injury. By considering the risk factors involved and taking appropriate action, many injuries can be prevented, or at least their severity minimised. Among the many injuries sustained in sport ankle injury is we... Read More about The influence of taping and training on aspects of ankle proprioception and athletic performance.

Risk, trust and governmentality : setting priorities in the new NHS (1999)
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Joyce, P. Risk, trust and governmentality : setting priorities in the new NHS. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis explores priority setting in the National Health Service. It focuses on the changing way in which rationing issues are dealt with in the wake of the Health Service reforms and the separation of function between purchasing and providing hea... Read More about Risk, trust and governmentality : setting priorities in the new NHS.

The application of effective facilities management techniques to best optimise the provision of community health services within the community health care premises (1999)
Thesis
Featherstone, P. The application of effective facilities management techniques to best optimise the provision of community health services within the community health care premises. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis examines the context of facilities management within the organisational context of the Community Health Care National Health Service Trust. The thesis commences with an examination of corporate and organisational strategy and how organ... Read More about The application of effective facilities management techniques to best optimise the provision of community health services within the community health care premises.

The 19th century brass band in Northern England : musical and social factors in the development of a major amateur musical medium (1999)
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Newsome, R. The 19th century brass band in Northern England : musical and social factors in the development of a major amateur musical medium. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis examines the development of the amateur wind band in Britain during the nineteenth century, with special reference to the increasing domination of the brass band, particularly in northern England. After a preliminary review of British a... Read More about The 19th century brass band in Northern England : musical and social factors in the development of a major amateur musical medium.

Applications of delay time theory to maintenance practice of complex plant (1999)
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Lee, C. Applications of delay time theory to maintenance practice of complex plant. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis is concerned with investigating and understanding the role and consequence of different modelling options and parameter estimation options for modelling a complex plant. As systems become more complicated and required new technologies... Read More about Applications of delay time theory to maintenance practice of complex plant.

The implications for industry of internationally recognised environmental management system (EMS) standards (1999)
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Goodchild, E. The implications for industry of internationally recognised environmental management system (EMS) standards. (Thesis). University of Salford

The first industry standard for environmental management systems, BS 7750, was published in the UK in September 1994. Since then we have seen the EC Ecomanagement and Audit Scheme come into force in April 1995 and an international environmental ma... Read More about The implications for industry of internationally recognised environmental management system (EMS) standards.

Colour/space : its quality management in architecture : the colour/space unity as an unity of visual communication (1999)
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Moreira da Silva, F. Colour/space : its quality management in architecture : the colour/space unity as an unity of visual communication. (Thesis). University of Salford

In external city environment areas there is a poor understanding and often no conscious use of colour. The experts that work with colour, in terms of the built environment either as projectmakers, or as managers (decision-makers), are poorly prepa... Read More about Colour/space : its quality management in architecture : the colour/space unity as an unity of visual communication.

Thin film sensor techniques for the instrumentation of ceramic/metal interfaces in next generation aero gas turbines (1999)
Thesis
Shepherd, R. Thin film sensor techniques for the instrumentation of ceramic/metal interfaces in next generation aero gas turbines. (Thesis). University of Salford

The growth of thrust and improved aeroengine efficiency has been gained by increased temperatures throughout the engine. This has been achieved by improved material technology and the continuous cooling of components complemented by the addition o... Read More about Thin film sensor techniques for the instrumentation of ceramic/metal interfaces in next generation aero gas turbines.

Quality management systems and performance measurement in a public sector organisation (1999)
Thesis
Hamali, J. Quality management systems and performance measurement in a public sector organisation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Two of the most important issues concerning public sector organisations (PSO) all over the world today is the need to reduce their operating cost whilst at the same time they are required to improve their services. Most countries of the world are l... Read More about Quality management systems and performance measurement in a public sector organisation.

In vivo quantification of the functional characteristics of the rearfoot complex (1999)
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Nester, C. In vivo quantification of the functional characteristics of the rearfoot complex. (Thesis). University of Salford

During normal weight bearing the ankle, sub talar and mid tarsal joints function as a kinematic chain and their motions are interdependent. This chain has three important characteristics. Firstly, the motion in one of the components (joints) produc... Read More about In vivo quantification of the functional characteristics of the rearfoot complex.

Understanding sustainability in the built environment : a framework for evaluation in urban planning and design (1999)
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Lombardi, P. Understanding sustainability in the built environment : a framework for evaluation in urban planning and design. (Thesis). University of Salford

It has often been recognised that planning and design can play an important role in the achievement of sustainable development of cities. However, problems still exist with regards to both a clear understanding of sustainability in the built enviro... Read More about Understanding sustainability in the built environment : a framework for evaluation in urban planning and design.

A study of portable computers and interactive multimedia as a new tool for interpreting museum collections (1999)
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Evans, J. A study of portable computers and interactive multimedia as a new tool for interpreting museum collections. (Thesis). University of Salford

Over the last two decades the introduction of interactive multimedia applications complimenting existing interpretative techniques in museum displays has become a widely accepted practice. Indeed fixed interactive multimedia applications can commun... Read More about A study of portable computers and interactive multimedia as a new tool for interpreting museum collections.

Business process re-engineering and organisational change : evaluation of implementation strategies (1999)
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Vakola, M. Business process re-engineering and organisational change : evaluation of implementation strategies. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is based on research carried out within the CONDOR project funded under the European ESPRIT programme, which is a partnership between English, French, and Swedish construction companies. The thesis aims at presenting empirical evidence... Read More about Business process re-engineering and organisational change : evaluation of implementation strategies.

An analysis of the process of information systems development across time and space : the case of outsourcing to India (1999)
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Nicholson, B. An analysis of the process of information systems development across time and space : the case of outsourcing to India. (Thesis). University of Salford

The processes of globalisation have led to a world which is more closely connected and interdependent than ever before. The use of information technology has been instrumental in facilitating these interconnections and as the processes of globalisa... Read More about An analysis of the process of information systems development across time and space : the case of outsourcing to India.

Spinal cord injury in Saudi Arabia : characteristics, bone mineral density, and functional electrical stimulation for upright mobility (1999)
Thesis
AboAbat, A. Spinal cord injury in Saudi Arabia : characteristics, bone mineral density, and functional electrical stimulation for upright mobility. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A nation-wide SCI survey was conducted for the first time in Saudi Arabia. It showed that the current situation and characteristic features of SCI patients was significantly different from that in other countries and there is deficiency in medical an... Read More about Spinal cord injury in Saudi Arabia : characteristics, bone mineral density, and functional electrical stimulation for upright mobility.

The European Union and the Maghreb countries : assessing a north-south relationship (1999)
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Aghrout, A. The European Union and the Maghreb countries : assessing a north-south relationship. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study is concerned with the relationship between the European Union(EU) and the Maghreb countries from its inception up to now. It sets out to examine the effects that the Union policy, in its different phases and proper instruments, appears to... Read More about The European Union and the Maghreb countries : assessing a north-south relationship.