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Advances in capital replacement modelling with applications (1996)
Thesis
Bouamra, O. Advances in capital replacement modelling with applications. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis addresses the capital replacement modelling problems associated with a
mixed, or inhomogeneous, fleet and also takes account of the fleet size problem.
Applications considered relate to a fleet of buses and a fleet of medical equipment.... Read More about Advances in capital replacement modelling with applications.

Radiation protection on polysaccharide solutions and gels (1996)
Thesis
Bazafkan, S. Radiation protection on polysaccharide solutions and gels. (Thesis). University of Salford

The effects of ionizing radiation on solutions of (1) sodium alginate, (2) alginate gels (wet
and dry), (3) xanthan gum, (4), locust bean gum (LBG) and (5) carboxymethyl cellulose
(CMC), have been investigated.
Problems arise in the radiation ster... Read More about Radiation protection on polysaccharide solutions and gels.

Critical incident management : engendering experience through simulation (1996)
Thesis
Crego, J. Critical incident management : engendering experience through simulation. (Thesis). University of Salford

The world of operational police command is a challenging and complex one,
where significant command decisions need to be made amid uncertainty and
within narrowing time-frames. The consequences attached to these decisions
can often be far reaching... Read More about Critical incident management : engendering experience through simulation.

Senior executives' role in the computer-based information systems (CBIS) implementation process : the case of Malaysian government agencies (1996)
Thesis
Mohd-Yusof, M. Senior executives' role in the computer-based information systems (CBIS) implementation process : the case of Malaysian government agencies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Senior executives often infuse their organisations with the values that they have
inherited from prior socialisation as well as from their work experience. Because of
their role as leaders at a critical juncture in an organisation's development, th... Read More about Senior executives' role in the computer-based information systems (CBIS) implementation process : the case of Malaysian government agencies.

A multiple perspective approach to information system quality (1996)
Thesis
Vidgen, R. A multiple perspective approach to information system quality. (Thesis). University of Salford

The motivation for this research is a concern with the high rate of information
system failures reported in the academic literature and in practitioner publications. It
is proposed that the adoption of the customer-centred ideals and methods of qua... Read More about A multiple perspective approach to information system quality.

Environmental impacts of airports : a study of airport development and its impact on the social, environmental and economic well-being of the community (1996)
Thesis
Fayazbakhsh, M. Environmental impacts of airports : a study of airport development and its impact on the social, environmental and economic well-being of the community. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the last thirty years, air traffic has increased rapidly
causing the need to build more and larger airports. As the
aviation industry continues to expand, the need for larger
and more efficient aircraft with bigger payloads over greater
distan... Read More about Environmental impacts of airports : a study of airport development and its impact on the social, environmental and economic well-being of the community.

An integrated framework for environmental management and protection in Zambia (1996)
Thesis
Silengo, M. An integrated framework for environmental management and protection in Zambia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study identifies the major environmental issues and
problems affecting Zambia and examines the current state and
practice of environmental protection and management. A
review of the existing legislation relating to environmental
protection i... Read More about An integrated framework for environmental management and protection in Zambia.

The CFD assisted design and experimental testing of a wing-sail with high lift devices (1996)
Thesis
Atkins, D. The CFD assisted design and experimental testing of a wing-sail with high lift devices. (Thesis). University of Salford

A wingsail is a solid symmetrical aerofoil section which creates thrust in the same
manner as a conventional sail. Wingsails may either be used as a sole power unit,
e. g. for a yacht or catamaran, or as an auxiliary power unit on a larger craft, e... Read More about The CFD assisted design and experimental testing of a wing-sail with high lift devices.

Contractor selection using the multiattribute utility theory (1996)
Thesis
Hatush, Z. Contractor selection using the multiattribute utility theory. (Thesis). University of Salford

Literature and past research suggests that one of the reasons for the poor performance of
the construction industry is due to the inappropriateness of the awarded contractor. In
order to ensure a successful completion of a project, a comprehensive... Read More about Contractor selection using the multiattribute utility theory.

An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations (1996)
Thesis
Murphy, A. An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

As computers absorb an ever-increasing proportion of corporate resources, and spread
into every sphere of business activity, the issue of achieving benefits from investments
in information technology (IT) is assuming major importance. Research evid... Read More about An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations.

Respondent and informant accounts of psychiatric symptoms in a sample of patients with learning disability (1996)
Journal Article
Moss, S., Prosser, H., Ibbotson, B., & Goldberg, D. (1996). Respondent and informant accounts of psychiatric symptoms in a sample of patients with learning disability. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 40(5), 457-465. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2788.1996.792792.x

This paper investigates differences in the nature and frequency of psychiatric symptoms reported by patients with learning disability and key informants. The study involved psychiatric assessment of 100 patients with learning disabilities and key inf... Read More about Respondent and informant accounts of psychiatric symptoms in a sample of patients with learning disability.

The value of an outcomes information resource: an evaluation of the UK Clearing House on Health Outcomes (1996)
Journal Article
Greehhalgh, J., Long, A., Brettle, A., & Grant, M. (1996). The value of an outcomes information resource: an evaluation of the UK Clearing House on Health Outcomes. Journal of Management in Medicine, 10(5), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/02689239610146553

Reports on the first phase of an evaluation of the UK Clearing House on Health Outcomes (UKCHHO) undertaken by a sample survey of purchasers and providers on its mailing list and users of its enquiry service. Explores user satisfaction with the servi... Read More about The value of an outcomes information resource: an evaluation of the UK Clearing House on Health Outcomes.

Achieving exemplary quality in the UK construction professions (1996)
Thesis
Faulkner, A. Achieving exemplary quality in the UK construction professions. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The object of the research was to develop an understanding of how UK construction
professionals achieve exemplary quality in the services they offer. The aspirations and
outlook of purchasers and providers of services were discussed, recorded, exam... Read More about Achieving exemplary quality in the UK construction professions.

The social construction of electronic space (1996)
Journal Article
Fletcher, G., & Greenhill, A. (1996). The social construction of electronic space. Social Semiotics, 6(2), 179-198. https://doi.org/10.1080/10350339609384472

Computer‐mediated communication is a phenomenon of post‐industrial society. As a consequence of the interactivity and persistent textual nature of this form of communication, new spaces of sociality are constructed which can be analysed and interpret... Read More about The social construction of electronic space.