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Methodologies for the structured development and documentation of manufacturing planning and control systems (2000)
Thesis
documentation of manufacturing planning and control systems. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Computerised Manufacturing Planning and Control, (MPC), systems are used by many manufacturing organisations and there has been a significant amount of research into the implementation and use of these systems. It is apparent that these systems, on... Read More about Methodologies for the structured development and documentation of manufacturing planning and control systems.

Design and implementation of a control system for a powered reciprocating gait orthosis (2000)
Thesis
Zaidan, A. Design and implementation of a control system for a powered reciprocating gait orthosis. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The University of Salford has developed a program in order to improve the control of lower limb orthotics thus improving the ability of paraplegics to walk. Although the system is greatly needed for rehabilitation it is hoped that the final system... Read More about Design and implementation of a control system for a powered reciprocating gait orthosis.

Heuristics and soft systems of health care risk management (2000)
Thesis
Stahr, H. Heuristics and soft systems of health care risk management. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The formal management of risk was an idea in its early stages of introduction into the National Health Service when this research started. In this thesis I document the development of my thinking as an acute hospital risk manager over the last five y... Read More about Heuristics and soft systems of health care risk management.

A phenomenologically based contingent anatomy of competitive advantage within the construction industry (2000)
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Eaton, D. A phenomenologically based contingent anatomy of competitive advantage within the construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sustainable competitive advantage (CA) is a necessary requirement of a rational economic business organisation. Without this CA a business does not have a rational source for appropriating added value in the form of retained profit. Various managemen... Read More about A phenomenologically based contingent anatomy of competitive advantage within the construction industry.

Three dimensional modelling of Electrical Impedance Tomography (2000)
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Kleinermann, F. Three dimensional modelling of Electrical Impedance Tomography. (Thesis). University of Salford

Electrical Impedance Tomography (ElT) is an emerging imaging technique with applications in the medical field and in the field of industrial process tomography (lPT). Until recently, data acquisition and image reconstruction schemes have been constr... Read More about Three dimensional modelling of Electrical Impedance Tomography.

The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane (2000)
Thesis
Wilkins, G. The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The thesis considers the environmental policy statement of Biffa Waste Services to progressively reduce its methane emissions to atmosphere, and then sets out to develop a strategy for achieving this aim. As a major waste disposal company, disposi... Read More about The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane.

TempoMiner: towards mining time-oriented data (2000)
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Saraee, M. TempoMiner: towards mining time-oriented data. (Thesis). University of Manchester, Institute of Science and Technology

The time dimension is a unique and powerful dimension in every enterprise data. In dynamic application such as financial and medical applications representing data as it changes overtime is a common problem. There are diverse applications that requir... Read More about TempoMiner: towards mining time-oriented data.

Synthetic approaches to polyoxygenated chromone and chromanome natural products (2000)
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Wootton, R. Synthetic approaches to polyoxygenated chromone and chromanome natural products. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The work described in this thesis is concerned with the chemistry of polymethoxylated aromatic carbonyl compounds bearing a 2,6-dioxygenated substitution pattern, with particular regard to establishing synthetic routes to biologically active chrom... Read More about Synthetic approaches to polyoxygenated chromone and chromanome natural products.

Sustainable built environments and construction activity through dynamic research agendas (2000)
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Sexton, M. Sustainable built environments and construction activity through dynamic research agendas. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is a growing consensus that appropriate strategies and actions are needed to develop sustainable built environments and construction activity. This thesis contextualises this consensus within the broader sustainable development literature. F... Read More about Sustainable built environments and construction activity through dynamic research agendas.

Communication across the divide : an investigation into the beliefs and behaviours of IS academics with respect to the dissemination of their work (2000)
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Nevill, N. Communication across the divide : an investigation into the beliefs and behaviours of IS academics with respect to the dissemination of their work. (Thesis). University of Salford

The IS field prides itself on its closeness to practice and, in recent years, has found itself under growing pressures from government and business for the improved utilisation of research results. This thesis is concerned with the beliefs and beha... Read More about Communication across the divide : an investigation into the beliefs and behaviours of IS academics with respect to the dissemination of their work.

Acoustic diffusion and scattering coefficients for room surfaces (2000)
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Hargreaves, T. Acoustic diffusion and scattering coefficients for room surfaces. (Thesis). University of Salford

This project concerns quantifying the diffuseness of sound reflections from surfaces by means of a diffusion coefficient. Afthough it is now acknowledged that diffuse reflections are important in determining sound fields within rooms, no standardi... Read More about Acoustic diffusion and scattering coefficients for room surfaces.

Information systems failure, politics and the sociology of translation : the problematic introduction of an American computerised reservation system and yield management at French Railways (2000)
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Mitev, N. Information systems failure, politics and the sociology of translation : the problematic introduction of an American computerised reservation system and yield management at French Railways. (Thesis). University of Salford

This in-depth cases tudy examinest he troubled introduction of a new computerisedr eservation system at French Railways. Socrale, based on the American Airlines Sabre system, had a disastrous beginning.I t wasb adly receivedb y the Frenchp ublic, l... Read More about Information systems failure, politics and the sociology of translation : the problematic introduction of an American computerised reservation system and yield management at French Railways.

The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies (2000)
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Abdul Wahab, R. The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

The objective of this study is to find out whether the leadership theories that are being widely practised by Western countries are being universally accepted in Asian countries, which have different local cultures and values. Both local and multina... Read More about The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies.

Authenticity criteria for the conservation of historic places (2000)
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Alho, C. Authenticity criteria for the conservation of historic places. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this research is to contribute to the concept of authenticity for the conservation of historic places. The focus of this work is a development of a set of criteria to assess authenticity in order to contribute towards the conservation of... Read More about Authenticity criteria for the conservation of historic places.

The problematics of technical translation into Arabic : the case of the Royal Air Force of Oman (2000)
Thesis
Al-Ma'ni, M. The problematics of technical translation into Arabic : the case of the Royal Air Force of Oman. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines the scope and intricacies of technical translation in Oman, in general, and its Royal Air Force (RAFO), in particular. The Study, which is the first of its kind in Oman, focuses on a specific category of Omani translators:... Read More about The problematics of technical translation into Arabic : the case of the Royal Air Force of Oman.

A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project (2000)
Thesis
Barker, H. A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research is concerned with finding out about the nature of the relationship between the change manager and the change project. An action learning approach to the investigation and analysis was adopted throughout in order to achieve a 'practit... Read More about A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project.

Colour and space : an analysis of the relationships between colour meaning expression and the perception of space (2000)
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Durao, M. Colour and space : an analysis of the relationships between colour meaning expression and the perception of space. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines the phenomenon of colour as a means of expression of meaning in spatial contexts. The nature of the underpinning project involved paintings and their integration with an architectural setting. Judgements made-in-situ by users of... Read More about Colour and space : an analysis of the relationships between colour meaning expression and the perception of space.

GAPP-IT : a generic IT training model for construction (2000)
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Goulding, J. GAPP-IT : a generic IT training model for construction. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Construction organisations are increasingly focussing their energies, resources, and aspirations to the development of strategy. In this context, information technology (IT) is progressively being used as a core tool and enabler of the business st... Read More about GAPP-IT : a generic IT training model for construction.