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Proposed New SD-WAN Architecture to Facilitate Dynamic Load Balancing (2024)
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Emmanuel, I. (2024). Proposed New SD-WAN Architecture to Facilitate Dynamic Load Balancing. (Thesis). University of Salford

SD-WAN (Software Defined Wide Area Networking) is widely regarded as the future of networking as it integrates programmable features into its architecture. However, there is currently no all-encompassing solution for traffic monitoring policies in th... Read More about Proposed New SD-WAN Architecture to Facilitate Dynamic Load Balancing.

The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations (2024)
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Bangalore Hanumanthe Gowda, S. (2024). The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations. (Thesis). University of Salford

The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations Many historians credit the origins of the industrial revolution in the eighteenth century to Great Britain, which transfor... Read More about The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations.

The Role of a Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Fraud: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry (2024)
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Egejuru, K. (2024). The Role of a Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Fraud: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study examines the role of CG mechanism in mitigating fraud in the Nigerian banking industry. Its dual objectives focus on examining the effectiveness of the board of directors and audit committees in mitigating fraud in Nigerian banks. Agency t... Read More about The Role of a Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Fraud: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry.

Workplace Expereices of Nigerian Female Migrants Care Workers: Understanding Exepreices at the Intersection of Ethnicit, Race, Gender, and Migration Status (2024)
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Fajemidagba, A. (2024). Workplace Expereices of Nigerian Female Migrants Care Workers: Understanding Exepreices at the Intersection of Ethnicit, Race, Gender, and Migration Status. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research examined the workplace experiences of Nigerian female migrant care workers in English care sector, with a particular focus on the complex interplay of ethnicity, race, gender, and migration status. By employing qualitative research meth... Read More about Workplace Expereices of Nigerian Female Migrants Care Workers: Understanding Exepreices at the Intersection of Ethnicit, Race, Gender, and Migration Status.

Additive manufacturing technology adoption in the upstream supply chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry (2024)
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Onyeabo, V. (2024). Additive manufacturing technology adoption in the upstream supply chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has grown in popularity and advancement in academic research and industrial application, and benefits to supply chain are well documented, yet the technology appears relatively new to Oil and Gas (O&G) sectors, especially... Read More about Additive manufacturing technology adoption in the upstream supply chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

A Decentralised Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Platform for Residential Homes (2024)
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Debrah, K. (2024). A Decentralised Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Platform for Residential Homes. (Thesis). University of Salford

To achieve a sustainable and low-carbon energy system, it is necessary to develop novel solutions for the way household energy is consumed. Homes that have solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, electric vehicles (EVs), and microgrids can potentially trans... Read More about A Decentralised Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Platform for Residential Homes.

Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Freshwater Samples and their Toxicological Impact on Daphnia Pulex, A Model Organism for Freshwater (2024)
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Sana, A. (2024). Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Freshwater Samples and their Toxicological Impact on Daphnia Pulex, A Model Organism for Freshwater. (Thesis). University of Salford

Plastics have become an indispensable part of modern life due to their exceptional characteristics and versatility. Their use spans across various industries. At the beginning of plastic industry, the GPP was around 2 million tons, which reached a... Read More about Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Freshwater Samples and their Toxicological Impact on Daphnia Pulex, A Model Organism for Freshwater.

Improving Predictive Process Analytics with Deep Learning and XAI (2024)
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Obuzor, P. (2024). Improving Predictive Process Analytics with Deep Learning and XAI. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this doctoral thesis, we explore the innovative application of the Tab Transformer architecture in the realm of predictive process mining, marking a significant advancement in forecasting subsequent events within activity sequences. Utilising th... Read More about Improving Predictive Process Analytics with Deep Learning and XAI.

Non-invasive methods of quantifying the composition of the plantar epidermis: The interpretation of data in health, ageing and disease. (2024)
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Andrews, J. (2024). Non-invasive methods of quantifying the composition of the plantar epidermis: The interpretation of data in health, ageing and disease. (Thesis). The University of Salford

Background Epidermal composition influences the physical behaviour of the skin and its ability to withstand trauma. This is important on the plantar foot due to the high compression, shear, and torsion forces it is exposed to during weightbearing. P... Read More about Non-invasive methods of quantifying the composition of the plantar epidermis: The interpretation of data in health, ageing and disease..

Building a Disaster-Resilient Energy Sector within the United Arab Emirates – A Critical Analysis of the Approaches for Mitigation, Vulnerability Reduction and Preparedness (2024)
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Al Qassimi, S. (2024). Building a Disaster-Resilient Energy Sector within the United Arab Emirates – A Critical Analysis of the Approaches for Mitigation, Vulnerability Reduction and Preparedness. (Thesis). University of Salford

The purpose of this PhD work is to examine the vulnerability and resilience of the energy sector in the United Arab Emirates and shape the development of a strategic approach to build resilience against risks and disaster events in the future, as wel... Read More about Building a Disaster-Resilient Energy Sector within the United Arab Emirates – A Critical Analysis of the Approaches for Mitigation, Vulnerability Reduction and Preparedness.

Frontal Plane Proximal and Distal Kinematics; The Relationship with Knee Valgus During Athletic Tasks. (2024)
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Joyce, V. (2024). Frontal Plane Proximal and Distal Kinematics; The Relationship with Knee Valgus During Athletic Tasks. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Knee injuries such as Patellofemoral pain (PFP) and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) damage are two of the most prevalent in the active population. The aetiology of knee injuries is deemed multifactorial. Dynamic Knee valgus (DKV) demo... Read More about Frontal Plane Proximal and Distal Kinematics; The Relationship with Knee Valgus During Athletic Tasks..

Real-Time Application Of Deepfake For De-Identification Privacy Preservation And Data Protection (2024)
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Inuwa, M. (2024). Real-Time Application Of Deepfake For De-Identification Privacy Preservation And Data Protection. (Thesis). University of Salford

In an era marked by mounting concerns over data privacy and protection, conventional regulatory measures have proven inadequate against cyber-attacks, complicating data sharing for research and development. Meanwhile, traditional face de-identifica... Read More about Real-Time Application Of Deepfake For De-Identification Privacy Preservation And Data Protection.

The Theranostic Role of Small Extracellular Vesicle Mediated microRNA in Medulloblastoma (2024)
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Amusan, O. (2024). The Theranostic Role of Small Extracellular Vesicle Mediated microRNA in Medulloblastoma. (Thesis). University of Salford

Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) cargo can potentially alter response to chemotherapy, indicating specific cargo as a potential theranostic biomarker. In this study, we explored miRNAs mediated sEVs for chemotherapy associated biomarkers. We took... Read More about The Theranostic Role of Small Extracellular Vesicle Mediated microRNA in Medulloblastoma.

Reframing the Discourse – How Effective Youth Theatre Recruitment Practice Can Minimise Engagement Barriers for Priority Participants (2024)
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Crompton, N. (2024). Reframing the Discourse – How Effective Youth Theatre Recruitment Practice Can Minimise Engagement Barriers for Priority Participants. (Thesis). University of Salford

Organisations who deliver youth theatre must consider not only how they recruit participants but who they recruit to ensure children and young people most in need of pervasive skill development benefit from funded extra-curricular provision. Drama... Read More about Reframing the Discourse – How Effective Youth Theatre Recruitment Practice Can Minimise Engagement Barriers for Priority Participants.

Evaluating the Quality of Public Participation and Its Effectiveness in Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Infrastructural Projects in Nigeria (2024)
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Aliyu, I. (2024). Evaluating the Quality of Public Participation and Its Effectiveness in Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Infrastructural Projects in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Nigeria has witnessed substantial growth in its road networks due to an expanding population, with road transportation serving as the primary mode for passenger and freight movements. However, this growth has brought challenges related to the impleme... Read More about Evaluating the Quality of Public Participation and Its Effectiveness in Environmental Impact Assessment of Road Infrastructural Projects in Nigeria.

Developing a Framework to Identify Professional Skills Required for Banking Sector Employee in UK using Natural Language Processing (NLP) Techniques (2024)
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Anthony, G. (2024). Developing a Framework to Identify Professional Skills Required for Banking Sector Employee in UK using Natural Language Processing (NLP) Techniques. (Thesis). University of Salford

The banking sector is changing dramatically, and new studies reveal that many financial institutions are having challenges keeping up with technology advancements and an acute shortage of skilled workers. The banking industry is changing into a dynam... Read More about Developing a Framework to Identify Professional Skills Required for Banking Sector Employee in UK using Natural Language Processing (NLP) Techniques.

A Novel Practice-Based Process Model for Secure Agile Software Development (2024)
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Ardo, A. (2024). A Novel Practice-Based Process Model for Secure Agile Software Development. (Thesis). University of Salford

Nigeria is ranked second globally after India in reported incidences of cyberattacks. Attackers usually exploit vulnerabilities in software which may not have considered security features during the development process. Agile methodologies are a well... Read More about A Novel Practice-Based Process Model for Secure Agile Software Development.

California Dreamin': Popular Music and Place-Myths of California (2024)
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Aspden, R. (2024). California Dreamin': Popular Music and Place-Myths of California. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this thesis I develop a concept of southern California place-myths based on themes from a selection of popular songs from the earliest phase of California statehood (c. 1849) through the first half of the 1970s, examining the role that music plays... Read More about California Dreamin': Popular Music and Place-Myths of California.

Role of Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase gamma (POLG) in Breast Cancer (2024)
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Chinigo, C. (2024). Role of Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase gamma (POLG) in Breast Cancer. (Thesis). University of Salford

Breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy in women and represents one of the driving causes of death from cancer, worldwide. In this scenario, targeUng tumor heterogeneity could present important therapeuUcal implicaUons. Indeed, neoplasUc brea... Read More about Role of Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase gamma (POLG) in Breast Cancer.