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Knowledge sharing initiatives in local authorities in Malaysia
Thesis
Mohamed, O. Knowledge sharing initiatives in local authorities in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research investigates the knowledge sharing initiatives in local authorities in Malaysia. It focuses on to what extent knowledge sharing initiatives impact on the planning permission process and how best this impact can be conceptually modelled... Read More about Knowledge sharing initiatives in local authorities in Malaysia.

Improving initiation, decision and execution phases for vertical handover in heterogeneous wireless mobile networks
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Khattab, O. Improving initiation, decision and execution phases for vertical handover in heterogeneous wireless mobile networks. (Thesis). University of Salford

One of the challenging issues in Next Generation Wireless Systems (NGWS) is seamless Vertical Handover (VHO) during the mobility between different types of technologies (3GPP and non-3GPP) such as Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), W... Read More about Improving initiation, decision and execution phases for vertical handover in heterogeneous wireless mobile networks.

An investigation into the relationship between rocker sole designs and alteration to lower limb kinetics, kinematics and muscle function during adult gait
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Aksenov, A. An investigation into the relationship between rocker sole designs and alteration to lower limb kinetics, kinematics and muscle function during adult gait. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction Intermittent claudication (IC) is a condition which affects people with peripheral arterial disease in the lower limbs and causes calf muscle pain and limping due to the lack of blood supply to the gastrocnemius muscle in particula... Read More about An investigation into the relationship between rocker sole designs and alteration to lower limb kinetics, kinematics and muscle function during adult gait.

New modelling applications for Helmholtz soliton theory : from single interfaces to waveguide arrays
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McCoy, E. New modelling applications for Helmholtz soliton theory : from single interfaces to waveguide arrays. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis details an exploration of the behaviour of spatial optical solitons (self-collimated, self-stabilising light beams) interacting with the interface between classes of nonlinear dielectric materials. Chapter 1 gives the theoretical backgro... Read More about New modelling applications for Helmholtz soliton theory : from single interfaces to waveguide arrays.

Ab initio studies of the structural, dynamical and thermodynamical properties of graphitic and hydrogenated graphitic materials and their potential for hydrogen storage
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Khalil, R. Ab initio studies of the structural, dynamical and thermodynamical properties of graphitic and hydrogenated graphitic materials and their potential for hydrogen storage. (Thesis). Physics and Materials Research Centre

The study presented in this PhD thesis is related to exploration of the properties of graphitic materials within the frame-work of ab initio methods. Structural and dynamical properties of graphitic materials are evaluated using the ab initio p... Read More about Ab initio studies of the structural, dynamical and thermodynamical properties of graphitic and hydrogenated graphitic materials and their potential for hydrogen storage.

Design science research as an approach to develop conceptual solutions for improving cost management in construction
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Hanid, M. Design science research as an approach to develop conceptual solutions for improving cost management in construction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite the progress that has been made with regard to construction cost management, many drawbacks including the unpredictability of construction costs continue to raise concerns. This research study aimed to contribute to improving construction cos... Read More about Design science research as an approach to develop conceptual solutions for improving cost management in construction.

Exploring general practitioners' experiences of identifying and managing childhood obesity
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Sager, D. Exploring general practitioners' experiences of identifying and managing childhood obesity. (Thesis). College of Health and Social Care

National policies (DoH, 2008; 2011) propose a clear role for GPs in responding to the increase in childhood obesity, despite a limited evidence base which would secure such an emphasis. Previous research has indicated multiple barriers to the engagem... Read More about Exploring general practitioners' experiences of identifying and managing childhood obesity.

The demise of the bank branch manager : the depersonalisation and disembedding of modern British banking
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Vik, P. The demise of the bank branch manager : the depersonalisation and disembedding of modern British banking. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis looked at the development of the role of the bank branch manager since the 1960s with the purpose of shedding light on the nature, drivers and impact of the transformation of British branch banking in this period. The analysis was based o... Read More about The demise of the bank branch manager : the depersonalisation and disembedding of modern British banking.

Norms of translating fiction from English into Chinese (1979-2009) : the case of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations
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Minghui, L. Norms of translating fiction from English into Chinese (1979-2009) : the case of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates the norms in the translation of fiction from English into Chinese in the period 1979 to 2009 by considering five Chinese translations of Charles Dickens’ novel Great Expectations produced by Wang Keyi (1979), Luo Zhiye (1994),... Read More about Norms of translating fiction from English into Chinese (1979-2009) : the case of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.

Land to the people : peasants and nationalism in the development of land ownership structure in Zimbabwe from pre-colonialism to the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) period
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Mupfuvi, B. Land to the people : peasants and nationalism in the development of land ownership structure in Zimbabwe from pre-colonialism to the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) period. (Thesis). University of Salford

The space between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers now known as Zimbabwe is a diverse state endowed with diverse ethnicities. The vast majority of the people in this space were peasants and cultivators in pre-colonial times. These peasants had a strong... Read More about Land to the people : peasants and nationalism in the development of land ownership structure in Zimbabwe from pre-colonialism to the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) period.

Toward a hybrid music theatre : exploring avant-garde compositional techniques within a commercial form
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Seward, P. Toward a hybrid music theatre : exploring avant-garde compositional techniques within a commercial form. (Thesis). University of Salford

Toward A Hybrid Music Theatre explores the coming convergence between the English-language musical theatre and contemporary opera. The research focuses specifically on the implementation of avant-garde compositional techniques within a commercial mus... Read More about Toward a hybrid music theatre : exploring avant-garde compositional techniques within a commercial form.

Application of spatial analysis in post-disaster resettlement
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Piyatadsananon, P. Application of spatial analysis in post-disaster resettlement. (Thesis). University of Salford

Post-disaster resettlement programmes are being conducted by governments and other relevant organisations to relocate displaced people to provided safe places; considering the original land standards to subsequently improve the standard of living. Al... Read More about Application of spatial analysis in post-disaster resettlement.

Developing arabic usability guidelines for e-learning websites in higher education
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Benaida, M. Developing arabic usability guidelines for e-learning websites in higher education. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite the widespread availability of e-learning websites in the Arab world, the link between Arabic culture, Arabic language and the usability of e-learning websites has been researched very little. Moreover, the Arab world lacks usability guideli... Read More about Developing arabic usability guidelines for e-learning websites in higher education.

The effect of privacy salience on end-user behaviour : an experimental approach based on the theory of planned behaviour
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Hughes-Roberts, T. The effect of privacy salience on end-user behaviour : an experimental approach based on the theory of planned behaviour. (Thesis). University of Salford

End-User privacy concerns surrounding use of Social Networks present new and complex problems for research. Specifically, a phenomenon known as “the Privacy Paradox” has been observed where end-users stated concerns, attitudes and intended behaviour... Read More about The effect of privacy salience on end-user behaviour : an experimental approach based on the theory of planned behaviour.

Visual, spatial and temporal quality in video-based reconstruction of people : achieving, prototyping and evaluating
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Aspin, R. Visual, spatial and temporal quality in video-based reconstruction of people : achieving, prototyping and evaluating. (Thesis). University of Salford

Capturing, recreating and representing a high fidelity virtual representation of the dynamic human form has long been a target for a diverse range of applications including tele-presence, games, film and TV special effects. The complexity of the chal... Read More about Visual, spatial and temporal quality in video-based reconstruction of people : achieving, prototyping and evaluating.

Illuminated instruction : a paratextual, intertextual, and iconotextual study of William Blake
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Yates, M. Illuminated instruction : a paratextual, intertextual, and iconotextual study of William Blake. (Thesis). University of Salford

Traditional Blake scholarship has rarely ascribed value to the materiality of William Blake’s illuminated manuscripts. My on-going PhD project aims to demonstrate the necessity of studying the materiality of Blake’s texts by using an interdisciplinar... Read More about Illuminated instruction : a paratextual, intertextual, and iconotextual study of William Blake.