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Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research
Thesis
Gordon, M. Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents a programme of nine key published works, as well as twelve published supporting works focusing on two areas. Firstly, an investigation of how non-technical skills education in healthcare can be used to enhance outcomes for patien... Read More about Developing healthcare non-technical skills training through educational innovation and synthesis of educational research.

Climate change and river flow in partially-glacierised catchments
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Davenport, J. Climate change and river flow in partially-glacierised catchments. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Climatic and hydrological data for stations in the Himalayan headwaters of the Ganges and Indus rivers were obtained where available from national meteorological institutes and bodies responsible for river flow gauging. The aim was to develop a datab... Read More about Climate change and river flow in partially-glacierised catchments.

A roboethics framework for the development and introduction of social assistive robots in elderly care
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Espingardeiro, A. A roboethics framework for the development and introduction of social assistive robots in elderly care. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is an emerging “aging phenomenon” worldwide. It is likely that we will require the introduction of assistive technologies that can assist caregivers in the exercise of elderly care. Such technologies should be designed in ways that promote high... Read More about A roboethics framework for the development and introduction of social assistive robots in elderly care.

Determining the social and psychological reasons for the emergence of parkour and free running : an interpretive phenomenological analysis
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Wallace, M. Determining the social and psychological reasons for the emergence of parkour and free running : an interpretive phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Parkour and free running are newly emerged high risk urbanised activities still relatively understudied. They don’t appear to be subject to rules and regulations with aims and objectives being unclear. There are no distinct signs of competition and y... Read More about Determining the social and psychological reasons for the emergence of parkour and free running : an interpretive phenomenological analysis.

The role of knowledge communication in the effective management of post-disaster reconstruction projects in Indonesia
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Hidayat, B. The role of knowledge communication in the effective management of post-disaster reconstruction projects in Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Disasters have become prevalent events, particularly in Indonesia which is considered to be a country that is particularly vulnerable to disasters. The fairly recent earthquakes in Indonesia (the 2004 Aceh earthquake, the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake a... Read More about The role of knowledge communication in the effective management of post-disaster reconstruction projects in Indonesia.

Spatial planning framework for urban development and management in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria
Thesis
Wapwera, S. Spatial planning framework for urban development and management in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Effective urban and regional planning has the potential to contribute to achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, particularly in countries where land is readily available for development. Jos Metropolis has been chosen as a focus o... Read More about Spatial planning framework for urban development and management in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria.

Investigation into gas flaring reduction in the oil and gas industry
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Abuhesa, M. Investigation into gas flaring reduction in the oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Gas flaring is the burning of unwanted produced natural gas, which cannot be processed or sold during oil and gas production and processing operations. In past decades, gas flaring was believed to be environmentally tolerable. However, scientists hav... Read More about Investigation into gas flaring reduction in the oil and gas industry.

An investigation of the factors affecting the readiness to implement the EFQM excellence model : an interpretive case study of the Syrian banking sector
Thesis
Al-Sayeed Assad, D. An investigation of the factors affecting the readiness to implement the EFQM excellence model : an interpretive case study of the Syrian banking sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the 21st century, quality has become one of the most pressing issues in the world of business. Indeed, service quality management is a primary need for business survival. Quality management has been recognized as a comprehensive management philoso... Read More about An investigation of the factors affecting the readiness to implement the EFQM excellence model : an interpretive case study of the Syrian banking sector.

A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods
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Aqel, D. A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods. (Thesis). University of Salford

Employee performance appraisal systems are widely regarded as fundamental for evaluating employees’ performance and enhancing organisations’ success. Yet, there is evidence that employees doubt their benefits and fairness, organisations find them dif... Read More about A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods.

Knowledge sharing approaches in Malaysian construction organisations for improved performance
Thesis
Mohd Zin, I. Knowledge sharing approaches in Malaysian construction organisations for improved performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction organisations have often been criticised for resistance to change and for failing to adopt innovative approaches to improve future business performance. Thus, the aims of this research is to improve knowledge-sharing approaches in constr... Read More about Knowledge sharing approaches in Malaysian construction organisations for improved performance.

The translation of financial terms between English and Arabic, with particular reference to Islamic banking
Thesis
Al Saleem, K. The translation of financial terms between English and Arabic, with particular reference to Islamic banking. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates the main features of professional translations of Islamic banking terms from Arabic to English and of translations of financial terms in English-Arabic dictionaries. The focus of the study is an analysis of three different tr... Read More about The translation of financial terms between English and Arabic, with particular reference to Islamic banking.

An exploration of the employee's perception of walking : enhancing the walking experience in Kuala Lumpur
Thesis
Adam, M. An exploration of the employee's perception of walking : enhancing the walking experience in Kuala Lumpur. (Thesis). University of Salford

Urban planners in the Transportation Department of Kuala Lumpur, over a period of time, noticed a progressive increase in the influx of privately-owned vehicles into the city and decrease in the modal share of public transport. Over-dependence on car... Read More about An exploration of the employee's perception of walking : enhancing the walking experience in Kuala Lumpur.

Electronic table top exercises for major incident training : from pragmatic pilot to multicentre controlled trial
Thesis

Traditional emergency service major incident table top training exercises are presented via ‘low-technology’ means, such as plastic bricks and paper maps, or ‘front-loaded’ via slides presented by an instructor. The purpose of this research was to de... Read More about Electronic table top exercises for major incident training : from pragmatic pilot to multicentre controlled trial.

A generic approach to modelling individual behaviours in crowd simulation
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modelling individual behaviours in crowd simulation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Crowd simulation has been widely used to simulate crowd dynamics and their behaviours. However, majority of existing studies can only simulate a specific scenario or behaviour. Although recent developments have attempted to integrate different indivi... Read More about A generic approach to modelling individual behaviours in crowd simulation.

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.