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Trends in social capital: Membership of associations in Great Britain, 1991–98 (2003)
Journal Article
Warde, A., Tampubolon, G., Longhurst, B., Ray, K., Savage, M., & Tomlinson, M. (2003). Trends in social capital: Membership of associations in Great Britain, 1991–98. British Journal of Political Science, 33(03), 515-525. https://doi.org/10.1017/S000712340321022X

This Note uses the British Household Panel Study (BHPS) to consider the changing volume and distribution of voluntary association membership (and hence social capital) in Great Britain. We aim to supplement Hall's study of trends in social capital pu... Read More about Trends in social capital: Membership of associations in Great Britain, 1991–98.

The exclusiveness of the political field : networks and political mobilization (2003)
Journal Article
Ray, K., Savage, M., Tampubolon, G., Warde, A., Longhurst, B., & Tomlinson, M. (2003). The exclusiveness of the political field : networks and political mobilization. Social Movement Studies, 2(1), 37-60. https://doi.org/10.1080/1474283032000062558

This paper applies social network analysis to three case study social movement organizations based in the north of England: a local Labour Party branch, an environmental group, and a conservation group. Using a postal survey of members, we chart the... Read More about The exclusiveness of the political field : networks and political mobilization.

Development of a management information system to facilitate the daily activities of a public health group and promote public health awareness in society (2003)
Journal Article
Wang, F., Sharma, R., Helian, N., & Yip, Y. (2003). Development of a management information system to facilitate the daily activities of a public health group and promote public health awareness in society. Logistics Information Management, 16(3/4), 270-277. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576050310483853

This paper explores the development of a knowledge base within the European Public Health and Environment Network (EPHEN) research group at University College London, which had a pressing need to change the way its work activities were conducted. It... Read More about Development of a management information system to facilitate the daily activities of a public health group and promote public health awareness in society.

Critical edition of Muhammad Al-Tayyib's manuscript "Travel to Hijaz" : annotated and authenticated (2003)
Thesis
Al-Dihan, S. Critical edition of Muhammad Al-Tayyib's manuscript "Travel to Hijaz" : annotated and authenticated. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

One of the outstanding scholars of the field of Moroccan travel literature was Muh?ammad b. Muh?ammad al-T?ayyib b. Muh?ammad b. Musa b. Muh?ammad al-Sharqi al-Sumayli, al-Fasi al-Madani. Born in the city of Fez in 1110/1698. He studied with some o... Read More about Critical edition of Muhammad Al-Tayyib's manuscript "Travel to Hijaz" : annotated and authenticated.

Critical edition of Muhammad Al-Tayyib's manuscript "Travel to Hijaz" : annotated and authenticated (2003)
Thesis
Al-Dihan, S. Critical edition of Muhammad Al-Tayyib's manuscript "Travel to Hijaz" : annotated and authenticated. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

One of the outstanding scholars of his field was Muhammad b. Muhammad al-Tayyib b. Muhammad b. Musa b. Muhammad al-Sharql al-Sumayll. al-FasI al-Madanl. Born in the city of Fez in 1110/1698. He studied with some of the most known scholars of Moroc... Read More about Critical edition of Muhammad Al-Tayyib's manuscript "Travel to Hijaz" : annotated and authenticated.

A study of distributed piezoelectric actuators for structural vibration control (2003)
Thesis
Al-Hazmi, M. A study of distributed piezoelectric actuators for structural vibration control. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Interest in the use of smart-structure technology for noise and vibration reduction in helicopter applications has been on the rise in recent years. It has been established that significant gains in helicopter performance can be achieved through act... Read More about A study of distributed piezoelectric actuators for structural vibration control.

The translation of different types of technico-scientific compounds from English into Arabic (2003)
Thesis
Al-Kharabsheh, A. The translation of different types of technico-scientific compounds from English into Arabic. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study is an evaluative approach to investigate the scope, problems, and intricacies of translating technico-scientific compounds. The study incorporates a qualitative-quantitative approach in which a descriptive-empirical analysis is endorsed by... Read More about The translation of different types of technico-scientific compounds from English into Arabic.

Level of volatile organic compounds and their risks to human health in Kuwait (2003)
Thesis
Al-Shatti, F. Level of volatile organic compounds and their risks to human health in Kuwait. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Kuwait is subject to fast urbanization and industrialization. This development has increased traffic and other anthropogenic activities resulting in air pollution. Such activities are linked to increasing levels of emitted VOCs. Exposure to VOCs m... Read More about Level of volatile organic compounds and their risks to human health in Kuwait.

The molecular epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii with specific reference to transmissions in sheep (2003)
Thesis
Duncanson, P. The molecular epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii with specific reference to transmissions in sheep. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Much research has been conducted on the life cycle of T. gondii by means of investigation of experimentally infected animals. However, much less has been achieved in studies of naturally infected populations. In particular, controversy surrounds t... Read More about The molecular epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii with specific reference to transmissions in sheep.

Electronic government, information communication technologies and social inclusion (2003)
Thesis
Laguda, W. Electronic government, information communication technologies and social inclusion. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The UK's E-Government agenda was found on the principles of improving the quality of services offered to the public by Central and Local Government. This would be made possible through various national projects. Most notable were the use of Custom... Read More about Electronic government, information communication technologies and social inclusion.

Permeation, separation and reaction studies of palladium composite membranes (2003)
Thesis
Liang, W. Permeation, separation and reaction studies of palladium composite membranes. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Palladium or palladium silver alloy composite membranes have been produced by electroless plating on either porous a-A!2 O 3 supports or porous stainless steel supports. It was found that the tin introduced into the membrane when using the tin-sens... Read More about Permeation, separation and reaction studies of palladium composite membranes.

Criminal liability for corporations that kill : proposals for reform (2003)
Thesis
Marangon, T. Criminal liability for corporations that kill : proposals for reform. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In 1996 the Law Commission published Report No.237 "Criminal Law: Involuntary Manslaughter - A Consultation Paper ". In that document they set out their proposals for a radical new offence of "corporate killing". Seven years later and the Governme... Read More about Criminal liability for corporations that kill : proposals for reform.

An investigation of the progress of local authorities in Greece with the integration of sustainable development principles (2003)
Thesis
Pagidas, D. An investigation of the progress of local authorities in Greece with the integration of sustainable development principles. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Sustainability provides the context within which local planning policies are now being prepared. In particular Agenda 21, as the means of giving real substance to sustainable development, suggested that there was a need to focus the process at a lo... Read More about An investigation of the progress of local authorities in Greece with the integration of sustainable development principles.

Mutual aid compacts : an evaluation of community building through a contract of mutual assistance (2003)
Thesis
Sprigings, N. Mutual aid compacts : an evaluation of community building through a contract of mutual assistance. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research project is an evaluation of an attempt to create "community" on a new housing estate in a city in the north of England. In allocating the new housing the housing association landlord introduced the idea of a Mutual Aid Compact where... Read More about Mutual aid compacts : an evaluation of community building through a contract of mutual assistance.

An action research study into the use of groupware in a health care setting (2003)
Thesis
Takhar, A. An action research study into the use of groupware in a health care setting. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Aim This study set out to evaluate the critical success factors for implementing a new groupware technology to improve communications and support group functioning within a group of GP practices working together commissioning... Read More about An action research study into the use of groupware in a health care setting.