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Field and laboratory studies into the human response to groundborne vibration : exposure-response relationships, perceptual dimensions, and models of annoyance
Thesis
Woodcock, J. Field and laboratory studies into the human response to groundborne vibration : exposure-response relationships, perceptual dimensions, and models of annoyance. (Thesis). University of Salford

With proposed increases in both freight and passenger railway in the United Kingdom and the European Union and the building of new high speed lines, there has been an increase in interest in recent years in the human response to vibration in resident... Read More about Field and laboratory studies into the human response to groundborne vibration : exposure-response relationships, perceptual dimensions, and models of annoyance.

A framework for improving knowledge sharing in the provision of floating support services in sheltered housing for the elderly
Thesis

The challenges arising from the changing demographic profile and the rapid increase in the older population in the UK promotes the development of a range of models of housing and support that allow elderly individuals to live independently for as lon... Read More about A framework for improving knowledge sharing in the provision of floating support services in sheltered housing for the elderly.

Improving the integration of building design and facilities management
Thesis
Bu Jawdeh, H. Improving the integration of building design and facilities management. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates the relationship between facilities management (FM) and design on construction projects in the Middle East region. Input provided by facilities management, the party responsible for developing and maintaining a facility suppo... Read More about Improving the integration of building design and facilities management.

Improving the performance of video based reconstruction and validating it within a Telepresence context
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Duckworth, T. Improving the performance of video based reconstruction and validating it within a Telepresence context. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates visual, spatial and temporal qualities of video based reconstruction with respect to telepresence. State of the art was improved and validated through a new parallelisation of an established algorithm; a tool that allows visi... Read More about Improving the performance of video based reconstruction and validating it within a Telepresence context.

Immunodiagnosis of human and canine echinococcosis and community studies in northwestern China
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Feng, X. Immunodiagnosis of human and canine echinococcosis and community studies in northwestern China. (Thesis). University of Salford

Echinococcosis is highly endemic in northwestern China. In order to improve sero-testing in support of community screening and for hospital use, a dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) for rapid serodiagnosis of human CE and AE was developed. DIGFA... Read More about Immunodiagnosis of human and canine echinococcosis and community studies in northwestern China.

The influencing factors of public procurement policy development : the case of Libya
Thesis
EL-GAYED, Y. The influencing factors of public procurement policy development : the case of Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

The global economic crises that have emerged over the past few years have put a tremendous strain on (and remains a challenge for) all the major economies of the world. Whilst achieving a balance of retaining front line services for citizens and keep... Read More about The influencing factors of public procurement policy development : the case of Libya.

Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK
Thesis
Boyce, K. Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

In 2007, Rogan et al. reported the rare occurrence of the digenean Plagiorchis muris from the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus at Malham Tarn Nature Reserve in North Yorkshire, UK. The life cycle of this trematode is not well understood. Therefore, in... Read More about Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK.

Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers
Thesis
Rostron, K. Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Foodborne disease is a significant and growing problem. The control of foodborne disease is the responsibility of food handlers, food business operators and agencies developing and implementing national food control systems. The purpose of this resea... Read More about Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers.

Factors affecting e-commerce adoption in small and medium enterprises : an interpretive study of Botswana
Thesis
Shemi, A. Factors affecting e-commerce adoption in small and medium enterprises : an interpretive study of Botswana. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aimed to investigate the factors that affect e-commerce adoption in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the developing country context of Botswana. The research was undertaken using an interpretive paradigm with multiple case stud... Read More about Factors affecting e-commerce adoption in small and medium enterprises : an interpretive study of Botswana.

Automatic detection and identification of cells in digital images of day 2 IVF embryos
Thesis
El-Shenawy, M. Automatic detection and identification of cells in digital images of day 2 IVF embryos. (Thesis). University of Salford

Medical image processing has experienced dramatic expansion, and has been an interesting research field that attracted expertise from applied mathematics, computer sciences, engineering, biology and even medicine. This work is concerned with developi... Read More about Automatic detection and identification of cells in digital images of day 2 IVF embryos.

The participatory web in the context of academic research : landscapes of change and conflicts
Thesis
Costa, C. The participatory web in the context of academic research : landscapes of change and conflicts. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents the results of a narrative inquiry study conducted in the context of Higher Education Institutions. The study aims to describe and foster understanding of the beliefs, perceptions, and felt constraints of ten academic researchers... Read More about The participatory web in the context of academic research : landscapes of change and conflicts.

Assessing the quality of low frequency audio reproduction in critical listening spaces
Thesis
Stephenson, M. Assessing the quality of low frequency audio reproduction in critical listening spaces. (Thesis). University of Salford

The quality of low frequency audio reproduction in small spaces has always been problematic. For some time, methods have been suggested in order to optimise this reproduction. Many such methods have been based upon objective metrics which remain unpr... Read More about Assessing the quality of low frequency audio reproduction in critical listening spaces.

Improving wayfinding in old and complex hospital environments
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Rooke, C. Improving wayfinding in old and complex hospital environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Many hospitals have developed over a number of years in a piecemeal fashion. This has resulted in complex environments made up of long and confusing corridor systems with bends, turns, and confusing signs. Such settings challenge and frustrate those... Read More about Improving wayfinding in old and complex hospital environments.

Being believed and beleiving in: the impact of delegitimation on person centred care for people with chronic back pain
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Howarth, M. Being believed and beleiving in: the impact of delegitimation on person centred care for people with chronic back pain. (Thesis). University of Salford

Chronic back pain is an under researched area; the complexities of unseen pain in particular, present challenges to the sociological assumptions made about the concept of ‘sickness’. The lack of ‘visible’ signs and symptoms means that some people are... Read More about Being believed and beleiving in: the impact of delegitimation on person centred care for people with chronic back pain.

Core clinical competencies for extended-scope physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal (MSK) interface clinics based in primary care : a Delphi consensus study
Thesis
Suckley, J. Core clinical competencies for extended-scope physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal (MSK) interface clinics based in primary care : a Delphi consensus study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Objectives:
The primary aim of this UK-based study was to identify core clinical competencies (skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours) for primary-care-based extended-scope physiotherapists (ESPs) working in the field of adult musculoskeletal... Read More about Core clinical competencies for extended-scope physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal (MSK) interface clinics based in primary care : a Delphi consensus study.

An investigation into whether the level of experience affects the way that CMHNs assess the level of risk from clients
Thesis
way that CMHNs assess the level of risk from clients. (Dissertation). Manchester Metropolitan University

This was a small scale study that focussed on whether the level of experience affected
the way that Community Mental Health Nurses (CMHN) assessed the risk of violence
from their clients. Ethical approval was gained and 22 participants took part in... Read More about An investigation into whether the level of experience affects the way that CMHNs assess the level of risk from clients.

The role of design in sustainable development : a qualitative exploration in the context of Welsh textile production
Thesis

The research question was 'What is the role of design in the process of sustainable development'. The study focused on Welsh producers making woven or knitted fabric, clothing or household textiles from wool or natural fibres. Wales was the location... Read More about The role of design in sustainable development : a qualitative exploration in the context of Welsh textile production.