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Obtaining E-R diagrams semi-automatically from natural language specifications (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Meziane, F., & Vadera, S. (2004, April). Obtaining E-R diagrams semi-automatically from natural language specifications. Poster presented at Sixth International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems (ICEIS 2004), Universidade Portucalense, Porto, Portugal

Since their inception, entity relationship models have played a central role in systems specification, analysis
and development. They have become an important part of several development methodologies and standards
such as SSADM. Obtaining entity r... Read More about Obtaining E-R diagrams semi-automatically from natural language specifications.

Year-to-year variability of solute flux in meltwaters draining from a highly-glacierised basin. (2004)
Journal Article
Hasholt, B., Collins, D., MacDonald, O., Elberling, B., & Hansen, B. (2004). Year-to-year variability of solute flux in meltwaters draining from a highly-glacierised basin. Hydrology Research, 35(4-5), 359-367

Electrical conductivity was monitored continuously in the Gornera, which drains the 83% glacierised basin of area 82 km2 containing Gornergletscher, Pennine Alps, Switzerland, during the summer months, in order to provide an indication of meltwater s... Read More about Year-to-year variability of solute flux in meltwaters draining from a highly-glacierised basin..

Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective (2004)
Journal Article
Basden, A., Bergvall-Kåreborn, B., & Mirijamdotter, A. (2004). Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 17(2), 55-73. https://doi.org/10.1023/B%3ASPAA.0000018903.18767.18

This paper examines the SSM technique CATWOE, which focuses on defining necessary elements that together constitute a human activity system from a certain perspective. Despite its recognition within the literature and its numerous uses, there are few... Read More about Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective.

Interventions improve gait regularity in patients with peripheral neuropathy while walking on an irregular surface under low light. (2004)
Journal Article
Richardson, J., Thies, S., DeMott, T., & Ashton-Miller, J. (2004). Interventions improve gait regularity in patients with peripheral neuropathy while walking on an irregular surface under low light. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 52(4), 510-515. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52155.x

Objectives:

To determine which, if any, of three inexpensive interventions improve gait regularity in patients with peripheral neuropathy (PN) while walking on an irregular surface under low-light conditions. Design:

Observational. Setting:... Read More about Interventions improve gait regularity in patients with peripheral neuropathy while walking on an irregular surface under low light..

A closed form solution for the mobility of an edge-excited, semi-infinite plate (2004)
Journal Article
Su, J., & Moorhouse, A. (2004). A closed form solution for the mobility of an edge-excited, semi-infinite plate. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1698861

Closed form analytical solutions are given for the point force and point moment mobilities at the free edge of a semi-infinite plate. Previously, these solutions have been known only in terms of unsolved integrals. The solutions give mobility as func... Read More about A closed form solution for the mobility of an edge-excited, semi-infinite plate.

New developments for key worker housing in the UK (2004)
Journal Article
Steele, A., & Todd, S. (2004). New developments for key worker housing in the UK. Structural survey, 22(4), 179-189. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800410563714

This paper discusses the severe housing affordability problems of certain areas of the UK and the Government's "Key Worker" initiative designed to enable teachers, health workers and other essential workers to purchase housing in these areas. A case... Read More about New developments for key worker housing in the UK.

Improving project processes : best practice case study (2004)
Journal Article
Sarshar, M., Haigh, R., & Amaratunga, R. (2004). Improving project processes : best practice case study. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 4(2), 69-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170410815015

This paper describes SPICE (Structure Process Improvement for Construction Enterprises), which is a process improvement framework for construction organizations. SPICE is a five level step by step maturity framework. It assesses an organization's per... Read More about Improving project processes : best practice case study.

Can relationship marketing enhance strategic thinking in the public sector? A study of the perceived relationship between subsidised theatres and their government funders/regulators (2004)
Journal Article
Conway, A., & Whitelock, J. (2004). Can relationship marketing enhance strategic thinking in the public sector? A study of the perceived relationship between subsidised theatres and their government funders/regulators. International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, 9(4), 320-334. https://doi.org/10.1002/nvsm.257

This paper reports on the findings of research into the perceived relationships between publicly funded theatres and their key funders/regulators. This is part of a wider study into whether successful publicly funded arts organisations are more likel... Read More about Can relationship marketing enhance strategic thinking in the public sector? A study of the perceived relationship between subsidised theatres and their government funders/regulators.

First-timer versus repeat visitor satisfaction: the case of Orlando, Florida (2004)
Journal Article
Fallon, P., & Schofield, P. (2004). First-timer versus repeat visitor satisfaction: the case of Orlando, Florida. Tourism Analysis, 8(2), 205-210

This article compares first-time and repeat visitor satisfaction with Orlando, FL. Factor analysis (PCA) of subjects' ratings on 22 ``performance'' attributes produced five factors: primary, secondary, and tertiary attractions, facilitators, and tran... Read More about First-timer versus repeat visitor satisfaction: the case of Orlando, Florida.

Key success factors in implementation of process-based management: a UK housing association experience (2004)
Journal Article
Balzarova, M., Bamber, C., McCambridge, S., & Sharp, J. (2004). Key success factors in implementation of process-based management: a UK housing association experience. Business Process Management Journal, 10(4), 387-399. https://doi.org/10.1108/14637150410548065

This paper explores the implementation of a process-based management system within a service organisation that has recently achieved certification of its quality management system to the ISO 9001:2000 requirements. Many academics and business people... Read More about Key success factors in implementation of process-based management: a UK housing association experience.

The applicability of i2i as a supply chain management tool in facilities management (2004)
Thesis
Nelson, M. The applicability of i2i as a supply chain management tool in facilities management. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis investigated Supply Chain Management (SCM), a relatively new area of
study in Facilities Management (FM) in the UK, where a research gap was identified
by the researcher. This study explored SCM in other industries, relating the benefit... Read More about The applicability of i2i as a supply chain management tool in facilities management.

An e-readiness framework for construction materials procurement (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Adzroe, E., & Goulding, J. (2004, April). An e-readiness framework for construction materials procurement. Presented at Fourth International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Salford

The traditional system of construction materials procurement is predominantly a paper-based transaction based on procedural processes. This approach has several limitations, most notably concerning communication difficulties with suppliers, contracto... Read More about An e-readiness framework for construction materials procurement.

A genetic algorithm for solving a capacitated p-Median problem (2004)
Journal Article
Correa, E., Steiner, M., Freitas, A., & Carnieri, C. (2004). A genetic algorithm for solving a capacitated p-Median problem. Numerical Algorithms, 35(2-4), 373-388. https://doi.org/10.1023/B%3ANuma.0000021767.42899.31

Facility-location problems have several applications, such as telecommunications, industrial transportation and distribution. One of the most well-known facility-location problems is the p-median problem. This work addresses an application of the cap... Read More about A genetic algorithm for solving a capacitated p-Median problem.

Examining the sustainability impacts of mega-sports events: fuzzy mapping as a new integrated appraisal system (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Dodouras, S., & James, P. (2004, March). Examining the sustainability impacts of mega-sports events: fuzzy mapping as a new integrated appraisal system. Presented at 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Salford

Unlike other aspects of daily life and work, the pursuit of sustainable
development in our communities requires an understanding of complex and
sometimes counterintuitive processes that unfold over a long period of time. In order
to develop these... Read More about Examining the sustainability impacts of mega-sports events: fuzzy mapping as a new integrated appraisal system.

Requirements engineering process in the CIC development: The divercity project case study (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Arayici, Y., & Aouad, G. (2004, March). Requirements engineering process in the CIC development: The divercity project case study. Presented at 1st Salford Centre for Research & Innovation Symposium (SCRI 2004, Salford, UK

Understanding the users’ real requirements is absolutely critical to the development of successful information systems. To achieve a user-oriented and a high level quality of system and to increase the implementation of the integrated software system... Read More about Requirements engineering process in the CIC development: The divercity project case study.