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Framework for strategic system planning for facilities management in the health sector (2005)
Thesis
Abd. Hamid, Z. Framework for strategic system planning for facilities management in the health sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

Facilities Management (FM) is commonly defined as managing physical workplace and property, which have a direct link with design and construction activities in one aspect, and managing services and performance of resources in the organisation as a... Read More about Framework for strategic system planning for facilities management in the health sector.

A model of contingency factors affecting contractors' economic organisation of projects (2005)
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Ross, A. A model of contingency factors affecting contractors' economic organisation of projects. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The identification of factors that affect the performance of temporary multi disciplinary organisational teams has been a central aim of management research in the construction industry for over 40 years. This study contributes to what is known ab... Read More about A model of contingency factors affecting contractors' economic organisation of projects.

Strategic objectives, parent control and performance : a study of Sino-European international joint ventures (2005)
Thesis
Yang, H. Strategic objectives, parent control and performance : a study of Sino-European international joint ventures. (Thesis). University of Salford

The study explores the relationship between the strategic objectives of foreign firms entering international joint ventures, foreign parent control, and joint venture performance in the context of Sino-European IJVs. Using an integrative approach... Read More about Strategic objectives, parent control and performance : a study of Sino-European international joint ventures.

A knowledge management framework for the telecommunication industry : the KMFTI model (2005)
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Elashaheb, M. A knowledge management framework for the telecommunication industry : the KMFTI model. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Recent years have witnessed a continuing growth of developments in knowledge management systems to capture the information flows within organisations and tum them into exploitable management databases. Examples to this are such as the Total Qualit... Read More about A knowledge management framework for the telecommunication industry : the KMFTI model.

Identifying the barriers affecting quality in maintenance within Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector) (2005)
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Mohamed, O. Identifying the barriers affecting quality in maintenance within Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector). (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This research is concerned with understanding a quality management system and its interaction with maintenance management activities within the organisation. The interaction between maintenance and quality, can lead to their integration with produ... Read More about Identifying the barriers affecting quality in maintenance within Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector).

The involvement of cerebrospinal fluid and lymphatic drainage in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) (2005)
Thesis
Perrin, R. The involvement of cerebrospinal fluid and lymphatic drainage in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME). (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

A novel osteopathic treatment has been discovered during the clinical practice of the author which alleviates many of the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) known in the UK as CFS/ME. The efficacy of this manual approach was tested using tw... Read More about The involvement of cerebrospinal fluid and lymphatic drainage in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME).

The production and properties of TCO coatings prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets (2005)
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Zhou, Y. The production and properties of TCO coatings prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Mith their unique transparent and conductive properties, TCO (transparent conductive oxide) coatings are becoming increasingly studied These commercially important coatings have a promising future due to their various applications as components in... Read More about The production and properties of TCO coatings prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets.

Evaluation of finite element analysis techniques applied to a floating offshore wind turbine (2005)
Thesis
Almherigh, M. Evaluation of finite element analysis techniques applied to a floating offshore wind turbine. (Thesis). University of Salford

The work presented here is a research thesis of the Ph. D programme in The School of Computing, Science & Engineering at The University of Salford UK. The work presents the evaluation of using explicit finite element techniques for structural non-lin... Read More about Evaluation of finite element analysis techniques applied to a floating offshore wind turbine.

Estimating leaf area index in savanna vegetation using remote sensing and inverse modelling (2005)
Thesis
Bowyer, P. Estimating leaf area index in savanna vegetation using remote sensing and inverse modelling. (Thesis). University of Salford

Leaf area index (LAI), defined as the one sided green leaf area per unit ground area, is a key parameter in ecosystem process models. Owing to the large area of the earth's surface that they occupy, savanna ecosystems represent the third largest terr... Read More about Estimating leaf area index in savanna vegetation using remote sensing and inverse modelling.

A theory of innovation in small knowledge-intensive professional service firms (2005)
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Lu, S. A theory of innovation in small knowledge-intensive professional service firms. (Thesis). University of Salford

Performance improvement in the construction industry is significantly influenced by the innovation performance of small construction knowledge-intensive professional service firms (SCKIPSFs). There is thus an urgent need to better understand the n... Read More about A theory of innovation in small knowledge-intensive professional service firms.

The effects of state's construction procurement policy implementation on the outcome of local construction projects : the Libyan case (2005)
Thesis
El-Hasia, A. The effects of state's construction procurement policy implementation on the outcome of local construction projects : the Libyan case. (Thesis). University of Salford

The successful execution of public construction projects and keeping them within estimated cost and prescribed schedules, quality and satisfying policy goals depend on a methodology that requires sound engineering and managerial judgment. This prob... Read More about The effects of state's construction procurement policy implementation on the outcome of local construction projects : the Libyan case.

The impact of information technology on customer service in the Jordanian banking sector (2005)
Thesis
Al Khattab, S. The impact of information technology on customer service in the Jordanian banking sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

During the last two decades the bank marketing literature has been characterised by a concern for service quality and information technology (IT) within the industry. IT and customer service are relatively new `strategic weapons' for banks, both be... Read More about The impact of information technology on customer service in the Jordanian banking sector.

An investigation into customer loyalty and relationship marketing : case UK grocery retailing and telecommunication sectors (2005)
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Boukhobza, T. An investigation into customer loyalty and relationship marketing : case UK grocery retailing and telecommunication sectors. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research investigates customer loyalty and relationship marketing theories into two different commercial sectors in the UK, namely grocery retailing and telecommunication. The study is divided into two major parts. The first part examines consum... Read More about An investigation into customer loyalty and relationship marketing : case UK grocery retailing and telecommunication sectors.

British wind band music (2005)
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Jones, G. British wind band music. (Thesis). University of Salford

I have chosen to be assessed as an interpreter and conductor of British wind band music from the earliest writings for wind band up to, and including, the present day; a period covering 220 years of original compositions of wind band music, This cr... Read More about British wind band music.

The efficacy of massage with and without the use of essential oils to reduce stress in patients on a high-dose therapy isolation unit (2005)
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Stringer, J. The efficacy of massage with and without the use of essential oils to reduce stress in patients on a high-dose therapy isolation unit. (Thesis). University of Salford

Massage, as a complementary therapy is no longer controversial in many settings, such as palliative care. Within the field of haematological oncology however, there is still major concern regarding its safety. The aims of this study were firstly to s... Read More about The efficacy of massage with and without the use of essential oils to reduce stress in patients on a high-dose therapy isolation unit.

Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures (2005)
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Abuelma'atti, Z. Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Intercultural contacts that allowed for cross-cultural fertilization were made possible through translation. Translation, in the main, has been understood as an activity that requires knowing the source and target languages to achieve the same in... Read More about Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures.

Tourism and sustainable economic development : marketing implications and strategic framework : the case study of Libya (2005)
Thesis
Abuharris, A. Tourism and sustainable economic development : marketing implications and strategic framework : the case study of Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of the study is to identify the tourism potential, examine the significance of tourism to the national economy and evaluate the marketing of Libya as a tourist destination. The effects of tourism development on several countries inclu... Read More about Tourism and sustainable economic development : marketing implications and strategic framework : the case study of Libya.