All Outputs (25)

Methodology for assessment of cognitive skills in virtual environments (2001)
Thesis
Pawlik, S. Methodology for assessment of cognitive skills in virtual environments. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The client briefing of the proposed building design is usually in the form of drawings and artistic impressions being presented to the client. However, very few clients are able to read a technical drawing and the artist impressions are limited and... Read More about Methodology for assessment of cognitive skills in virtual environments.

The impact of new technologies and the Internet on the music industry, 1997-2001 (2001)
Thesis
Dobie, I. The impact of new technologies and the Internet on the music industry, 1997-2001. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This dissertation analyses the controversial issues surrounding the rise of the online music space at the turn of the millennium.' The consumer-led online music revolution rode on the back of a new technology that enhanced connectivity but disrega... Read More about The impact of new technologies and the Internet on the music industry, 1997-2001.

Static and dynamic correlation in lattice gas systems : an application to the intermetallic hydride ZrV2Hx (2001)
Thesis
Bull, D. Static and dynamic correlation in lattice gas systems : an application to the intermetallic hydride ZrV2Hx. (Thesis). University of Salford

CRT, a Monte Carlo program for the simulation of particle diffusion on a lattice gas is presented. The particle transition probability is calculated as a function of three parameters: lattice site energies, inter-particle interactions and neighbour... Read More about Static and dynamic correlation in lattice gas systems : an application to the intermetallic hydride ZrV2Hx.

Technology transfer to developing countries : a quantitative approach (2001)
Thesis
Jafarieh, H. Technology transfer to developing countries : a quantitative approach. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Technology transfer is extensively believed to be one of the major debates in the literature on development economics. The experiences of some successful countries in rapid economic and industrial development, in particular, some East-Asian Newly I... Read More about Technology transfer to developing countries : a quantitative approach.

Investigation of the factors influencing successful implementation of HACCP systems in meat processing SMEs in the UK (2001)
Thesis
Oikonomou, C. Investigation of the factors influencing successful implementation of HACCP systems in meat processing SMEs in the UK. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) system is widely accepted by the majority of the food industries as a straightforward and economical approach which can ensure the reduction of food poisoning incidents. Review of the relevant li... Read More about Investigation of the factors influencing successful implementation of HACCP systems in meat processing SMEs in the UK.

Ab initio study of magnetic anisotropy of M-type hexaferrite thin films (2001)
Thesis
Kirk, S. Ab initio study of magnetic anisotropy of M-type hexaferrite thin films. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ferrites are a broad class of oxide materials with a wide range of technologically important applications. The M-type hexaferrites, of which BaFe12O19 is taken as a prototype compound, show particular promise as very high density magnetic and magne... Read More about Ab initio study of magnetic anisotropy of M-type hexaferrite thin films.

The training of fashion designers in Singapore : with special reference to the School of Fashion Studies, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (2001)
Thesis
Theng, G. The training of fashion designers in Singapore : with special reference to the School of Fashion Studies, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis traces the development of the training of fashion designers in Singapore from early days to the present. While the training of fashion designers in the modern sense of the word did not begin in Singapore until the late nineteen-eightie... Read More about The training of fashion designers in Singapore : with special reference to the School of Fashion Studies, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

Magnetic and structural properties of nitrided Fe and FeTi thin films (2001)
Thesis
Bonder, M. Magnetic and structural properties of nitrided Fe and FeTi thin films. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis investigates the magnetic and structural properties of Fe and Fe$STi1s thin films nitrided using a nitrogen atom source. In this novel technique, the atom source produces an atomic nitrogen beam for which multilayer samples with bilayer... Read More about Magnetic and structural properties of nitrided Fe and FeTi thin films.

Employee commitment : the motivational role of senior management theory of action (2001)
Thesis
Cooper, D. Employee commitment : the motivational role of senior management theory of action. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The aim of this study is to explore the association between senior management theory-of-action and employee commitment. Field research uses quantitative and qualitative method and concentrates on one medium sized UK based organisation for data col... Read More about Employee commitment : the motivational role of senior management theory of action.

Managing asthma in primary care : a two year observational study of real life medical practice (2001)
Thesis
Rimington, L. Managing asthma in primary care : a two year observational study of real life medical practice. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Guidelines for the management of asthma in the UK have been published (BMJ, 1990, Thorax, 1993 and 1997) and embraced by many GP practices with improved outcome for patients. The study aims to observe and follow a cohort of adult asthma subjects from... Read More about Managing asthma in primary care : a two year observational study of real life medical practice.

An exploratory study to investigate if people who were influenced by guru products exhibited a particular communicative behaviour (2001)
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Gatiss, G. An exploratory study to investigate if people who were influenced by guru products exhibited a particular communicative behaviour. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This was an exploratory applied study in which an instrument was developed based on Myers-Briggs (1985); Belbin (1891); Rogers (1983); Spence (1995), and Grunig (1997), for the purpose to investigate communicative behaviour of management guru prod... Read More about An exploratory study to investigate if people who were influenced by guru products exhibited a particular communicative behaviour.

Letter to Raul Lino : cultural identity in Portuguese architecture : the 'Inquerito' and the architecture of its protagonists in the 1960s (2001)
Thesis
Ollero Neves, R. Letter to Raul Lino : cultural identity in Portuguese architecture : the 'Inquerito' and the architecture of its protagonists in the 1960s. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Cultural identity is an issue that has concerned Portuguese artistic thought in a subliminal way ever since the end of the XIX century, with influences in architecture. Raul Lino, at the beginning of the last Century, was one of those who tried in... Read More about Letter to Raul Lino : cultural identity in Portuguese architecture : the 'Inquerito' and the architecture of its protagonists in the 1960s.

From factories to fine art - the origins and evolution of East London's artists' agglomeration, 1968-1998 (2001)
Thesis
Green, C. From factories to fine art - the origins and evolution of East London's artists' agglomeration, 1968-1998. (Thesis). University College London

This study traces the development of the East End’s artists’ agglomeration from its origins in 1968 until 1998 through a geographical history of the studio blocks in which those artists have worked. The thesis concentrates on visual artists and t... Read More about From factories to fine art - the origins and evolution of East London's artists' agglomeration, 1968-1998.

Public involvement in Environmental Impact Assessment : the Portuguese case (2001)
Thesis
Vasconcelos, M. Public involvement in Environmental Impact Assessment : the Portuguese case. (Thesis). University of Salford

Public involvement in environmental management has become an important component of decision making, which had been until the 1970's based almost entirely on "economic efficiency" and "science centred approach". EIA, the most widespread instrument... Read More about Public involvement in Environmental Impact Assessment : the Portuguese case.

A 'mass' party frustrated? : the development of the Labour Party in Manchester, 1918-31 (2001)
Thesis
McHugh, D. A 'mass' party frustrated? : the development of the Labour Party in Manchester, 1918-31. (Thesis). University of Salford

In 1918, the Labour leadership embarked on a plan of reorganisation that it hoped would transform the party from a trade union pressure group into an independent, national political party. It equipped the party with a comprehensive political progra... Read More about A 'mass' party frustrated? : the development of the Labour Party in Manchester, 1918-31.

Capital replacement modelling with a fixed planning horizon (2001)
Thesis
Hashem, M. Capital replacement modelling with a fixed planning horizon. (Thesis). University of Salford

For equipment or plant replacement, when to replace an existing plant, fleet or a part of it, is one of the main concerns in decision-making. The thesis considers this decision-making problem using capital replacement models with a fixed planning... Read More about Capital replacement modelling with a fixed planning horizon.

Theory building in facilities management performance measurement : application of some core performance measurement and management principles (2001)
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Amaratunga, R. Theory building in facilities management performance measurement : application of some core performance measurement and management principles. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis contributes to the area of performance measurement in facilities management (FM). The context of the study is FM organisations. Interest in performance measurement increased dramatically during the 1990's in both management and academi... Read More about Theory building in facilities management performance measurement : application of some core performance measurement and management principles.

The conservation of buildings : a philosophical examination (2001)
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Berenyi, R. The conservation of buildings : a philosophical examination. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis examines building conservation philosophy, as it is commonly known in this field of activity. The thesis explores the perceived problems between philosophy and practice that are present in building conservation. The overall purpose being... Read More about The conservation of buildings : a philosophical examination.

Speaking of dread : the law, sensibility and the sublime in eighteenth-century fiction (2001)
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Chaplin, S. Speaking of dread : the law, sensibility and the sublime in eighteenth-century fiction. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines the relationship between the discourses of law, aesthetics and sensibility during the eighteenth century and argues in favour of a strong conceptual link between them. This nexus will be shown to be central to an understanding... Read More about Speaking of dread : the law, sensibility and the sublime in eighteenth-century fiction.

Anti-tumour properties of novel diaziridinylquinones (2001)
Thesis
Di Francesco, A. Anti-tumour properties of novel diaziridinylquinones. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This work is concerned with the synthesis and potential anti-tumour properties of novel Diaziridinylquinones. These types of compounds are usually activated by bioreduction to form cytotoxic species, which alkylate DNA and block cells in the G 2 /M... Read More about Anti-tumour properties of novel diaziridinylquinones.