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Optimizing resources: assessment of manufacture practice (2002)
Journal Article
Williams, A., & Davidson, J. (2002). Optimizing resources: assessment of manufacture practice. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 216(5), 815-820. https://doi.org/10.1243/0954405021520337

Two case studies are presented from within the plastics industry. The studies investigate the feasibility of optimizing resources using traditional manufacturing metrics. A data capture framework is presented, which represents pre-, intra- and post-p... Read More about Optimizing resources: assessment of manufacture practice.

Perception of reverberation time in small listening rooms (2002)
Journal Article
Niaounakis, T., & Davies, W. (2002). Perception of reverberation time in small listening rooms. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 50(5), 343-350

The perceptibility of small changes in reverberation time (RT) when music is reproduced within small studio control rooms was judged by a number of subjects. The aim of the study was to determine the difference limen (DL) for midfrequency RTs shorter... Read More about Perception of reverberation time in small listening rooms.

Exact soliton solutions of the nonlinear Helmholtz equation: communication (2002)
Journal Article
Chamorro-Posada, P., McDonald, G., & New, G. (2002). Exact soliton solutions of the nonlinear Helmholtz equation: communication. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 19(5), 1216-1217. https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.19.001216

Exact analytical soliton solutions of the nonlinear Helmholtz equation are reported. A lucid generalization of paraxial soliton theory that incorporates nonparaxial effects is found.

Ordering in a fluid inert gas confined by flat surfaces (2002)
Journal Article
Donnelly, S., Birtcher, R., Allen, C., Morrison, I., Furuya, K., Song, M., …Dahmen, U. (2002). Ordering in a fluid inert gas confined by flat surfaces. Science, 296(5567), 507-510. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1068521

High-resolution transmission electron microscopy images of room-temperature fluid xenon in small faceted cavities in aluminum reveal the presence of three well-defined layers within the fluid at each facet. Such interfacial layering of simple liquids... Read More about Ordering in a fluid inert gas confined by flat surfaces.

Intelligent VR in GVIS to support public participation in urban planning process (2002)
Presentation / Conference
Song, Y., Hamilton, A., Trodd, N., Zhang, X., Fernando, T., Yao, J., & Wang, T. (2002, April). Intelligent VR in GVIS to support public participation in urban planning process. Presented at Geographical Information Systems Research UK: 10th Annual Conference, University of Sheffield, UK

Invisible families: the strengths and needs of Black families in which young people have caring responsibilities (2002)
Report
Jones, A., Rajasooriya, S., & Jeyasingham, D. (2002). Invisible families: the strengths and needs of Black families in which young people have caring responsibilities

An investigation of the circumstances, needs, views and experiences of black young people with caring responsibilities. This report is the result of a pioneering, collaborative study by Manchester Metropolitan University and the Bibini Centre for You... Read More about Invisible families: the strengths and needs of Black families in which young people have caring responsibilities.

Qualifications and experience: how well prepared are nurse managers compared to health service executives? (2002)
Journal Article
Duffield, C., & Franks, H. (2002). Qualifications and experience: how well prepared are nurse managers compared to health service executives?. Australian Health Review, 25(2), 182-190

The purpose of the paper was to compare the demographic details, educational qualifications, professional support and career guidance experiences of two groups of health managers as reported in previous research. One group comprised nurse managers (D... Read More about Qualifications and experience: how well prepared are nurse managers compared to health service executives?.

The comparative gastrointestinal response of young children to the ingestion of 25 g sweets containing sucrose or isomalt (2002)
Journal Article
Storey, D., Lee, A., & Zumbe, A. (2002). The comparative gastrointestinal response of young children to the ingestion of 25 g sweets containing sucrose or isomalt. British Journal of Nutrition, 87(4), 291-297. https://doi.org/10.1079/BJN2001513

Sugar-free confectionery products containing the low-energy, non-cariogenic sweetener isomalt are widely available in the market place and increasingly aimed at children. However, over-consumption of such products may lead to gastrointestinal symptom... Read More about The comparative gastrointestinal response of young children to the ingestion of 25 g sweets containing sucrose or isomalt.

Information system flow models for new product development processes : speed and flexibility vs focus and control (2002)
Journal Article
Kagioglou, M., Sharp, J., & Irani, Z. (2002). Information system flow models for new product development processes : speed and flexibility vs focus and control. International Journal of Information Technology and Management, 1(2-3), 168-190. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJITM.2002.001194

In a dynamic economy, developing and introducing new products is essential for a company's survival. The successful management of new products has become a necessity and a way of life for those companies that strive towards sustained growth and they... Read More about Information system flow models for new product development processes : speed and flexibility vs focus and control.

A Vision for Construction IT 2005-2010: Two Case Studies. (2002)
Journal Article
Sarshar, M., Tanyer, A., Aouad, G., & Underwood, J. (2002). A Vision for Construction IT 2005-2010: Two Case Studies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(2), 152-160. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-232x.2002.00243.x

Construction companies face dramatic changes in today's competitive market conditions. IT is increasingly becoming a competitive tool in this market place. The industry is taking a fresh view of how to use IT in order to improve productivity of the s... Read More about A Vision for Construction IT 2005-2010: Two Case Studies..

Foreign language competence and cultural affinity: a study of UK executives in foreign markets (2002)
Journal Article
Swift, J. (2002). Foreign language competence and cultural affinity: a study of UK executives in foreign markets. Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 4-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/13527600210797370

Reports exploratory research which examines the relationship between the extent to which executives have a positive attitude towards a foreign culture and the level of competence they have achieved in that language. Suggests that this was a weak corr... Read More about Foreign language competence and cultural affinity: a study of UK executives in foreign markets.

Interprofessional education : an action learning approach to the development and evaluation of a pilot project at undergraduate level (2002)
Thesis
Mackay, S. Interprofessional education : an action learning approach to the development and evaluation of a pilot project at undergraduate level. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis used an action learning approach to achieve two aims. Firstly to develop the authors knowledge of research and research methods and secondly to design, deliver and evaluate interprofessional education (IPE). An undergraduate IPE module wa... Read More about Interprofessional education : an action learning approach to the development and evaluation of a pilot project at undergraduate level.

Elizabeth Gaskell and Romanticism : the romantic inheritance and her shorter works (2002)
Thesis
Wiltshire, I. Elizabeth Gaskell and Romanticism : the romantic inheritance and her shorter works. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the relationship between Elizabeth Gaskell
and Romanticism, as shown in her shorter works. This investigation will be
conducted in three principal ways: a consideration of Romanticism as a cultural
phen... Read More about Elizabeth Gaskell and Romanticism : the romantic inheritance and her shorter works.

The development of implementation processes for partnering in construction (2002)
Thesis
Carmichael, S. The development of implementation processes for partnering in construction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Partnering emerged in the construction industry in the late 1980's and since then has developed into a mainstream management strategy for reducing traditional adversarialism and improving project,performance. The maturation of the approach reached a... Read More about The development of implementation processes for partnering in construction.

Motorway roadworks: effects on traffic operations (2002)
Journal Article
Yousif, S. (2002). Motorway roadworks: effects on traffic operations. Highways and transportation, 49(4), 20-22

This paper examines traffic operations at the approaches to motorway roadwork sites in the North West of England and focuses on some of the parameters affecting both safety and capacity.
The trade–off between capacity and safety at motorway roadwork... Read More about Motorway roadworks: effects on traffic operations.