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The use of psychology within strength and conditioning : coaches’ perceptions, applied use and future recommendations
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Radcliffe, J. The use of psychology within strength and conditioning : coaches’ perceptions, applied use and future recommendations. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is a paucity of research examining the use of psychological skills and strategies within strength and conditioning, this is despite research evidencing the effectiveness of psycho-physiological interventions which would be pertinent to the obje... Read More about The use of psychology within strength and conditioning : coaches’ perceptions, applied use and future recommendations.

Identification and quantification of transient structure-borne sound sources in electrical steering systems
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Sturm, M. Identification and quantification of transient structure-borne sound sources in electrical steering systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

During driving on rough roads, rattle noise may emanate from (electric power) rack-and-pinion steering gears as a result of reverse feedback from the road. This project is in collaboration with a German steering system manufacturer and aims to develo... Read More about Identification and quantification of transient structure-borne sound sources in electrical steering systems.

An investigation into the challenges faced by Libyan PhD students in Britain: a study of the three Universities in Manchester and Salford
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Aldoukalee, S. An investigation into the challenges faced by Libyan PhD students in Britain: a study of the three Universities in Manchester and Salford. (Thesis). Salford University

As a developing country, Libya has prioritised the growth of human capital as a means to achieve the government’s Libyanisation programme. This concern for the country’s human development has been evident in its attempts to educate and train Libyan n... Read More about An investigation into the challenges faced by Libyan PhD students in Britain: a study of the three Universities in Manchester and Salford.

Towards terminology research as a practical philosophy of information : the terminology of radical constructivism as a case in point
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Neubauer, P. Towards terminology research as a practical philosophy of information : the terminology of radical constructivism as a case in point. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis presents a perspective on the possibility of harnessing sociocognitive terminology and related practices to the aim of describing philosophical terminology. In this case, the terminology of the radical constructivist philosopher Ernst von... Read More about Towards terminology research as a practical philosophy of information : the terminology of radical constructivism as a case in point.

Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia
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Setiawan, W. Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Salford

The history of communal, violent conflicts has put Indonesia on the map after its crisis in 1998. As an ‘extraordinarily diverse’ country, the recent conflicts and the social diversity of Indonesia has led to a need to understand the importance of th... Read More about Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia.

Crystal structures and phase transitions in the rare earth oxides
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Atkinson, S. Crystal structures and phase transitions in the rare earth oxides. (Thesis). University of Salford

The lanthanoid sesquioxides exhibit a number of distinct structural phases. Below 2000°C these oxides exist in three crystal systems, namely the A-type hexagonal phase, the B-type monoclinic phase and the C-type cubic phase. With increasing tempera... Read More about Crystal structures and phase transitions in the rare earth oxides.

Assessing resistance to technological change for improved job performance in the UAE (public sectors)
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Alameri, M. Assessing resistance to technological change for improved job performance in the UAE (public sectors). (Thesis). University of Salford

Globalization, restructuring and new technology developments in each and every sector has bought tremendous changes in all aspects of business and human lifestyles. One of the major changes that took place in business is change technology. Technology... Read More about Assessing resistance to technological change for improved job performance in the UAE (public sectors).

Cognitive Ant Colony Optimization : a new framework in swarm intelligence
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Riadi, I. Cognitive Ant Colony Optimization : a new framework in swarm intelligence. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithms which belong to metaheuristic algorithms and swarm intelligence algorithms have been the focus of much attention in the quest to solve optimization problems. These algorithms are inspired by colonies of ants f... Read More about Cognitive Ant Colony Optimization : a new framework in swarm intelligence.

A mathematical model to determine optimum cadence for an individual cyclist using power output, heart rate and cadence data collected in the field
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Reed, R. A mathematical model to determine optimum cadence for an individual cyclist using power output, heart rate and cadence data collected in the field. (Thesis). University of Salford

We aim to develop a methodology to determine individual optimum cadences for competitive cyclists using field data. Cadence is the number of pedal crank revolutions per minute or pedalling rate. Currently athletes tend to select a cadence intuitively... Read More about A mathematical model to determine optimum cadence for an individual cyclist using power output, heart rate and cadence data collected in the field.

A comparative study of sediment trace metal levels in upland lakes in the southern and northern Carpathians of Romania
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in the southern and northern Carpathians of Romania. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Carpathian Mountains in Romania hold around 150-200 glacial lakes and traverse a region where there are considerable environmental concerns. Despite a long tradition of palaeoecological study in the region, to date relatively little has been publ... Read More about A comparative study of sediment trace metal levels in upland lakes in the southern and northern Carpathians of Romania.

The modification of thin film surface structure via low temperature atmospheric pressure CVD post process treatment
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Thomson, M. The modification of thin film surface structure via low temperature atmospheric pressure CVD post process treatment. (Thesis). University of Salford

In photovoltaic thin film cells, a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) layer is required to transport current. The most common TCOs used are F:SnO2 (fluorine doped tin oxide), ZnO (zinc oxide) and ITO (indium doped tin oxide). ZnO is normally deposite... Read More about The modification of thin film surface structure via low temperature atmospheric pressure CVD post process treatment.

An investigation into the consideration of children and young peoples' preferences in children's hospital design
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Sfandyari Fard, E. An investigation into the consideration of children and young peoples' preferences in children's hospital design. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study was conducted to increase the understanding of the involvement of children in the design process of the children's hospitals environment from their perspectives. It was aimed to build rich picture of the process, methods, benefits and prob... Read More about An investigation into the consideration of children and young peoples' preferences in children's hospital design.

Through pedagogy to safety : A study to identify more productive pedagogies for teaching home chemical safety education interventions to primary school children
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Latham, G. Through pedagogy to safety : A study to identify more productive pedagogies for teaching home chemical safety education interventions to primary school children. (Thesis). University of Salford

Globally, accidental chemical poisonings account for the deaths of more than 35,000 children below the age of 15 annually. Chemical poisonings also cause many more children to endure disease and disability. A new Globally Harmonised System for Classi... Read More about Through pedagogy to safety : A study to identify more productive pedagogies for teaching home chemical safety education interventions to primary school children.

Forging the shaft of the spear of victory : the creation and evolution of the home Fleet in the prewar era, 1900-1914
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Buckey, C. Forging the shaft of the spear of victory : the creation and evolution of the home Fleet in the prewar era, 1900-1914. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Royal Navy's main—but not only—weapon at the beginning of the First World War was the Grand Fleet, whose pre-war title was the Home Fleet. The Home Fleet was brought into being in April 1907 after a controversial and confusing series of communica... Read More about Forging the shaft of the spear of victory : the creation and evolution of the home Fleet in the prewar era, 1900-1914.

Understanding discourse markers in interpreter-mediated police interviews
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Gallai, F. Understanding discourse markers in interpreter-mediated police interviews. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite the growing prevalence of interpreter-mediated police interviews, this area remains widely under-researched as the focus of research on legal interpreting has been the discourse of the courtroom. Scholars have challenged the myth of literalis... Read More about Understanding discourse markers in interpreter-mediated police interviews.

An investigation of the underrepresentation of BMEs in the UK construction industry
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Missa, P. An investigation of the underrepresentation of BMEs in the UK construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry forms a significant component of most economies and is responsible for a large share of revenue generation and employment creation. The sector performs well compared to a number of other sectors in terms of productivity and... Read More about An investigation of the underrepresentation of BMEs in the UK construction industry.

Project risk management for community-based post-disaster housing reconstruction
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Ophiyandri, T. Project risk management for community-based post-disaster housing reconstruction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Indonesia is a country that is highly susceptible to disasters, particularly earthquakes. In the last decade, Indonesia has been hit by three large earthquakes; Aceh in December 2004, Yogyakarta in May 2006, and West Sumatra in September 2009. These... Read More about Project risk management for community-based post-disaster housing reconstruction.