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Barriers to compliance with international HACCP regulations : a whole chain approach to the national fisheries food safety management system of Sierra Leone
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a whole chain approach to the national fisheries food safety management system of Sierra Leone. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sierra Leone has considerable fishery resources and needs the foreign exchange that trading these products internationally would achieve. Yet the nation is unable to export its fishery products through an inability to achieve HACCP (Hazard Analysis a... Read More about Barriers to compliance with international HACCP regulations : a whole chain approach to the national fisheries food safety management system of Sierra Leone.

Integrating social media for community empowerment : A study of community reporting in two Greater Manchester urban regeneration areas
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Wattam, E. Integrating social media for community empowerment : A study of community reporting in two Greater Manchester urban regeneration areas. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite an unshakable belief in the UK in the empowering and regenerating potential of ICTs locating the benefits of digital inclusion initiatives for deprived urban communities has remained elusive. Given social media discourses of empowerment and s... Read More about Integrating social media for community empowerment : A study of community reporting in two Greater Manchester urban regeneration areas.

Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry
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Abdul Nifa, F. Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

In line with the main awareness of partnering in solving the many issues within the global construction industry, the Malaysian government has call upon the local industry to embrace and adapt partnering practices in their project delivery. Although... Read More about Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry.

Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit
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Atkinson, D. Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit. (Thesis). University of Salford

Title: Nursing Observation and Assessment of patients in the Acute Medical Unit Objectives: To generate knowledge and understanding of the observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit, where patient acuity and activity is unpredi... Read More about Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit.

The impact of financial and non-financial measures on banks’ financial strength ratings : the case of the Middle East
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Abdallah, W. The impact of financial and non-financial measures on banks’ financial strength ratings : the case of the Middle East. (Thesis). University of Salford

The relationship between bank performance measures, namely financial and nonfinancial, and financial strength ratings (FSRs) has created an interesting area of research for many years. This thesis examines econometric qualities including explanatory... Read More about The impact of financial and non-financial measures on banks’ financial strength ratings : the case of the Middle East.

Memory, entertainment, propaganda : the Great War and German popular cinema, 1933-1945
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Alberts, P. Memory, entertainment, propaganda : the Great War and German popular cinema, 1933-1945. (Thesis). University of Salford

Applying conceptual ideas of memory and propaganda, this study intends to shed light on feature films produced during the Third Reich which gave prominence to the Great War. Since the National Socialist movement presented an image of itself as not on... Read More about Memory, entertainment, propaganda : the Great War and German popular cinema, 1933-1945.

A framework for implementing social computing in higher education in the gulf states
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Hussein, K. A framework for implementing social computing in higher education in the gulf states. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study sets out to develop a framework for implementing social computing (SC) tools in higher education (HE) to enhance both the teaching and learning processes, with a particular focus on HE institutions in the Gulf States. Among other things, i... Read More about A framework for implementing social computing in higher education in the gulf states.

Translation and the construction of the religious other : A sociological approach to english translations of islamic political discourse
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Elgindy, A. Translation and the construction of the religious other : A sociological approach to english translations of islamic political discourse. (Thesis). University of Salford

Translations of texts associated with the phenomenon known as ‘political Islam’ into English remain largely unexplored. The main objective of the current thesis is to develop a sociological model for the study of translations of Islamic political dis... Read More about Translation and the construction of the religious other : A sociological approach to english translations of islamic political discourse.

An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions
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Oriade, A. An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Evidence abounds that visitor attractions are the central element of tourism development. Academics and practitioners have therefore focused much attention on attraction service quality, customer satisfaction and subsequent behavioural intentions. Ho... Read More about An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions.

A study of the performance of office workers descending multiple flights of stairs in high rise office buildings in trial evacuations
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MacLennan, H. A study of the performance of office workers descending multiple flights of stairs in high rise office buildings in trial evacuations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract Aim: The Aim of this PhD study is to study the performance of mature age office workers descending multiple flights of stairs in trial evacuations of high rise office buildings in the context of extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Method:... Read More about A study of the performance of office workers descending multiple flights of stairs in high rise office buildings in trial evacuations.

The influence of pro-migrant groups within the shaping process of the EU asylum and migration policy
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Hoffmann, U. The influence of pro-migrant groups within the shaping process of the EU asylum and migration policy. (Thesis). University of Salford

At the 1999 Tampere Council Summit, the Heads of the European Union member states agreed to harmonise national migration policies and protection standards by 2012. The Long-term Residents Directive and the Qualification Directive as well as their ext... Read More about The influence of pro-migrant groups within the shaping process of the EU asylum and migration policy.

Investigating factors which influence the quality of training programmes in public universities in Jordan
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Akhorshaideh, A. Investigating factors which influence the quality of training programmes in public universities in Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

Training initiatives are universal phenomena, particularly in developing nations, which have been using training as a part of their overall development efforts. This research aims to identify and investigate the factors that influence the quality of... Read More about Investigating factors which influence the quality of training programmes in public universities in Jordan.

Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study
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Koljonen, H. Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study. (Thesis). University of Salford

This action research study investigated the feasibility of building evaluation capacity into the design process of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s (GMFRS) community initiatives. GMFRS runs over 400 community initiatives every year and an... Read More about Building evaluation capacity in to a large public sector emergency service : an action research study.

An exploration of social variables in the development and maintenance of business relationships with Libyan companies
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Shaladi, B. An exploration of social variables in the development and maintenance of business relationships with Libyan companies. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The study was designed to explore the social variables that exist in the development and maintenance of business relationships with Libyan companies. It involves an investigation of the stages in the development of business relationships, and the mec... Read More about An exploration of social variables in the development and maintenance of business relationships with Libyan companies.

Representing victimhood : an exploration of strategies for representing victimhood and inflicted terror in the works of Jacques Callot (c.1592-1635), Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) and Honoré Daumier (1808-1879)
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Konstantelos, E. Representing victimhood : an exploration of strategies for representing victimhood and inflicted terror in the works of Jacques Callot (c.1592-1635), Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) and Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). (Thesis). University of Salford

The present research deals mainly with the terror inflicted by the military and with the fact and concept of victimhood, as presented by the artists Jacques Callot (c. 1592 - 1635) (in the Large Miseries and Misfortunes of War, 1633, for example), Fr... Read More about Representing victimhood : an exploration of strategies for representing victimhood and inflicted terror in the works of Jacques Callot (c.1592-1635), Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) and Honoré Daumier (1808-1879).

Toothbrushing as a dyadic process : insights from novice caregivers and firstborn infants
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Elison, S. Toothbrushing as a dyadic process : insights from novice caregivers and firstborn infants. (Thesis). University of Salford

AIMS: The thesis explored influences on emergence of toothbrushing as a dyadic process through infancy with influences conceptualised throughout using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model. Influences were used to develop methods to support novice mother... Read More about Toothbrushing as a dyadic process : insights from novice caregivers and firstborn infants.

A semiotic analysis of texts relevant to childhood bereavement
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Bailey, S. A semiotic analysis of texts relevant to childhood bereavement. (Thesis). University of Salford

Studies of childhood bereavement suggest that communication is a crucial issue for adults and for children (Silverman and Worden, 1993). Closed communication seems to be a ‘natural’ adult response and this seems to be shared by some professionals. Th... Read More about A semiotic analysis of texts relevant to childhood bereavement.