All Outputs (20)

The political economy of inequality : poverty, drought and aid programmes in Botswana, c. 1982 - 1988 (1990)
Thesis
Lyons, S. The political economy of inequality : poverty, drought and aid programmes in Botswana, c. 1982 - 1988. (Thesis). University of Salford

Botswana's pattern of economic growth during its first two decades of Independence has been hailed by many economists as representing a model for successful development in Sub-Saharan Africa. From the 1970s the development of the diamond industry... Read More about The political economy of inequality : poverty, drought and aid programmes in Botswana, c. 1982 - 1988.

Translation quality assessment : an application of a rhetorical model (1990)
Thesis
Barghout, M. Translation quality assessment : an application of a rhetorical model. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Translation quality assessment is a fast growing sub-field of Translation Studies. It focuses on the inter-relationships between the text translated from (ST) and the text translated into (TT). These inter-relationships involve the lexis, grammar,... Read More about Translation quality assessment : an application of a rhetorical model.

Subsonic intake duct flows (1990)
Thesis
Ho, S. Subsonic intake duct flows. (Thesis). University of Salford

Here both S-shaped and singly curved (here classified as S-shaped) duct diffusers for intakes in aeronautical propulsion systems are studied. The results are applicable in other situations where similar ducts occur; for example on V/STOL aircraft emp... Read More about Subsonic intake duct flows.

Active control of V/STOL aircraft (1990)
Thesis
Hopper, D. Active control of V/STOL aircraft. (Thesis). University of Salford

Vertical/Short Take-Off arid Landing (V/STOL) fighter aircraft are characterised by increased control complexity caused by the extra degree ol freedom. This can result in a high pilot workload which may be alleviated with the careful application o... Read More about Active control of V/STOL aircraft.

The Gulf Cooperation Council : a study in integration (1990)
Thesis
Al Makhawi, R. The Gulf Cooperation Council : a study in integration. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Gulf Cooperation Council was established in May 1981 by the heads of state of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. At the time, Western observers declared security to be the prime consideration of its found... Read More about The Gulf Cooperation Council : a study in integration.

Towards a sociology of cartoons : a framework for sociological investigation with special reference to Playboy sex cartoons (1990)
Thesis
Dines-Levy, G. Towards a sociology of cartoons : a framework for sociological investigation with special reference to Playboy sex cartoons. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis attempts to develop a framework for the sociological investigation of cartoons by drawing on theories and concepts developed within related areas of sociology. A literature review of past research into cartoons demonstrates that to dat... Read More about Towards a sociology of cartoons : a framework for sociological investigation with special reference to Playboy sex cartoons.

Rape : a feminist analysis of recent public service provisions with particular reference to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (1990)
Thesis
Foley, M. Rape : a feminist analysis of recent public service provisions with particular reference to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre. (Thesis). University of Salford

The starting point of this thesis is an examination of recent changes in public service provision of services for women who have experienced rape. I focus on the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Manchester, using this case to open up discu... Read More about Rape : a feminist analysis of recent public service provisions with particular reference to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre.

An experimental study of heat driven absorption cooling systems (1990)
Thesis
Best Y Brown, R. An experimental study of heat driven absorption cooling systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

The great need for cooling combined with Mexico's large availability of low enthalpy energy from non conventional energy resources such as geothermal energy, solar heat and waste heat from industrial processes, makes it very attractive to utilize... Read More about An experimental study of heat driven absorption cooling systems.

An empirical investigation of the I.M.F. : approach towards macroeconomic adjustment in Egypt (1990)
Thesis
Hemaya, E. An empirical investigation of the I.M.F. : approach towards macroeconomic adjustment in Egypt. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines the IMF approach to macroeconomic adjustment in Egypt with, firstly, an empirical assessment of the analytical foundations of this approach and, secondly, the construction and estimation of a small macroeconomic model of the... Read More about An empirical investigation of the I.M.F. : approach towards macroeconomic adjustment in Egypt.

The economic development of the Greek olive-oil industry with special reference to Messenia Province (1990)
Thesis
Giannopoulou, A. The economic development of the Greek olive-oil industry with special reference to Messenia Province. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study examines the economic development of the Greek Olive Industry. Its focal point is the impact of recent socio-economic processes on the structure and organisation of the industry. In the first part, which is concerned with the rural sect... Read More about The economic development of the Greek olive-oil industry with special reference to Messenia Province.

The impact of decentralisation on development, with special reference to the experience of Bangladesh since 1982 (1990)
Thesis
Kalam, A. The impact of decentralisation on development, with special reference to the experience of Bangladesh since 1982. (Thesis). University of Salford

Many Third World countries appear to have suffered in the past from over-centralised development efforts. More recently, many countries have attempted to reverse these trends through a policy of decentralisation. The hope has been that this would... Read More about The impact of decentralisation on development, with special reference to the experience of Bangladesh since 1982.

Metaphor and translation (1990)
Thesis
Zahri, M. Metaphor and translation. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the first chapter, the aims of the study are set and the methodology of research adopted in conducting and organizing this study is explained. In the second chapter, major studies on translation are reviewed and trends in research activities ar... Read More about Metaphor and translation.

Gandhi and deep ecology : experiencing the nonhuman environment (1990)
Thesis
Power, S. Gandhi and deep ecology : experiencing the nonhuman environment. (Thesis). University of Salford

The present study concentrates on the experience of nature in the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi. This detailed environmental biography of Gandhi follows him from the early years in India, through his years in England as a young man and on to South A... Read More about Gandhi and deep ecology : experiencing the nonhuman environment.

The measurement of muscle strength in allergic response (1990)
Thesis
Al Hamdani, A. The measurement of muscle strength in allergic response. (Thesis). University of Salford

The purpose of this thesis was to show a relationship between muscle strength and allergic reactions. Clinics have for many years relied on what have become traditional methods for testing for allergic reactions. These include such tests as the P... Read More about The measurement of muscle strength in allergic response.

The analysis of sandwich beams and plates (1990)
Thesis
Abdel-Khalik, M. The analysis of sandwich beams and plates. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with the linear and non-linear bending analysis of sandwich beams and plates with flexible cores and thick or profiled metal faces. the project commences with a review of previous work in structural aspects of sandwich constr... Read More about The analysis of sandwich beams and plates.

Numerical modelling of jet-forced circulation in reservoirs using boundary-fitted coordinate systems (1990)
Thesis
Barber, R. Numerical modelling of jet-forced circulation in reservoirs using boundary-fitted coordinate systems. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Throughout the past decade, interest has grown in the use of boundary-fitted coordinate systems in many areas of computational fluid dynamics. The boundary-fitted technique provides an exact method of implementing finite-difference numerical schemes... Read More about Numerical modelling of jet-forced circulation in reservoirs using boundary-fitted coordinate systems.

The concept of Murabaha in a modern Islamic context (1990)
Thesis
Mahmoud, M. The concept of Murabaha in a modern Islamic context. (Dissertation). Salford : University of Salford

One of the main principles of Islamic Banking is to avoid interest (usury) in all forms of transactions because Muslims believe that they are not allowed to deal in usury and that they have to adopt an interest-free system. In order to achieve th... Read More about The concept of Murabaha in a modern Islamic context.

Limiting factors to high intensity exercise : the role of intramuscular pH and skeletal muscle buffering (1990)
Thesis
Mannion, A. Limiting factors to high intensity exercise : the role of intramuscular pH and skeletal muscle buffering. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Within the context of a metabolic model of fatigue, formulated from a review of the literature, a decrease in intramuscular pH was identified as a potential limiting factor to the performance of high intensity exercise (HIE). This suggested a role... Read More about Limiting factors to high intensity exercise : the role of intramuscular pH and skeletal muscle buffering.

MOCVD of tin oxide for gas sensors (1990)
Thesis
Weglicki, P. MOCVD of tin oxide for gas sensors. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Thin films of a wide variety of materials can be produced using an assortment of physical and chemical techniques. Such techniques are reviewed and compared, with particular reference to the deposition of tin oxide films. In the present study, MOCVD... Read More about MOCVD of tin oxide for gas sensors.

A typological model for text-structure processing : implications for the pedagogy of teaching with reference to translation (Arabic-English) (1990)
Thesis
Faiq, S. A typological model for text-structure processing : implications for the pedagogy of teaching with reference to translation (Arabic-English). (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis starts with the postulate that advanced Arab students are generally «good» at the level of sentence formation and context free semantics of English, but who are «poor» when it comes to appropriately structuring information as texts. I... Read More about A typological model for text-structure processing : implications for the pedagogy of teaching with reference to translation (Arabic-English).