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Using magneto-inertial-measurement-units to track upper-limb movement during rehabilitation (2020)
Thesis
Al-ani, A. Using magneto-inertial-measurement-units to track upper-limb movement during rehabilitation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) can be used to support upper-limb rehabilitation after a stroke. A key aspect of FES control and also patient monitoring is the automatic tracking of upper-limb motion during intensive and functional practise o... Read More about Using magneto-inertial-measurement-units to track upper-limb movement during rehabilitation.

Into the night : evaluating sleep as a measure of animal welfare (2020)
Thesis
Schork, I. Into the night : evaluating sleep as a measure of animal welfare. (Thesis). The University of Salford

There is a need for a simple non-invasive measure of animal welfare. In humans, sleep quality correlates strongly with a person’s wellbeing; this suggests that sleep may also prove to be a suitable tool to measure mammals’ welfare. Studies in humans... Read More about Into the night : evaluating sleep as a measure of animal welfare.

Investigation of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of iNOS gene expression in infection of natural populations of Apodemus sylvaticus with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii (2020)
Thesis
Eshenshani, A. Investigation of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of iNOS gene expression in infection of natural populations of Apodemus sylvaticus with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. (Thesis). University of Salford

Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous parasite that infects all warm blooded animals. It can cause pathology in both infected humans and infected animals. There have been many studies investigating the factors the affect infection of laboratory animals,... Read More about Investigation of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of iNOS gene expression in infection of natural populations of Apodemus sylvaticus with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.

Environmental transfer of radionuclides in a Sub-Saharan Africa setting (2020)
Thesis
Doroh, R. Environmental transfer of radionuclides in a Sub-Saharan Africa setting. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the last two decades, interest in the development of nuclear programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has increased. To ensure that the potential human and environmental ionising radiation exposure from nuclear developments within SSA can be adequat... Read More about Environmental transfer of radionuclides in a Sub-Saharan Africa setting.

A novel boundary element method for low Reynolds number external flow of biological fluid dynamics (2020)
Thesis
Dang, B. A novel boundary element method for low Reynolds number external flow of biological fluid dynamics. (Thesis). University of Salford

Consider two dimensional low Reynolds number flow past a body. In this thesis, the problems of steady flow past a circular cylinder, steady flow past an elliptical cylinder, and the motion of a generic tail-like body are investigated. The theoretical... Read More about A novel boundary element method for low Reynolds number external flow of biological fluid dynamics.

Development of a collaborative innovation management framework to assist in the utilisation of agricultural waste as building materials in Nigeria (2020)
Thesis
Odewole, A. Development of a collaborative innovation management framework to assist in the utilisation of agricultural waste as building materials in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

The high cost of building materials in Nigeria is creating a shortfall of conventional building materials, which is also exacerbating the housing crisis in Nigerian urban areas. In view of the above, there is an urgent need to produce low cost, susta... Read More about Development of a collaborative innovation management framework to assist in the utilisation of agricultural waste as building materials in Nigeria.

Developing an improved disaster management framework to enhance resilience in Kuwait (2020)
Thesis
Alfaras, M. Developing an improved disaster management framework to enhance resilience in Kuwait. (Thesis). University of Salford

Disaster management is considered as a priority worldwide where the aim of national governments has been to reduce the loss of life and properties. Different researchers and experts have tried over decades to develop several disaster management mode... Read More about Developing an improved disaster management framework to enhance resilience in Kuwait.

Improving broadcast accessibility for hard of hearing individuals : using object-based audio personalisation and narrative importance (2020)
Thesis
Ward, L. Improving broadcast accessibility for hard of hearing individuals : using object-based audio personalisation and narrative importance. (Thesis). University of Salford

Technological advances in broadcasting can be the impetus for advances in accessibility services. For the 11 million individuals in the United Kingdom with some degree of hearing loss, the advent of object-based broadcasting and it’s personalisation... Read More about Improving broadcast accessibility for hard of hearing individuals : using object-based audio personalisation and narrative importance.

A surveillance study for climate change as an environmental education model in GCC countries (2020)
Journal Article
Al-Hashim, A., Almebayedh, H., & Lin, C. (2020). A surveillance study for climate change as an environmental education model in GCC countries. Opción, 36(26), 892-907

The study aims to investigate a surveillance study for climate change as an environmental education model in GCC countries (The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf) via comparative qualitative research methods. As a result, the GCC co... Read More about A surveillance study for climate change as an environmental education model in GCC countries.

Investigating the anti-proliferative properties and their mechanism(s) of action of marine derived glycosaminoglycans from two marine sources (2020)
Thesis
two marine sources. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The purpose of this study was to investigate the chemotherapeutic properties of marine derived glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and investigate their mechanism(s) of action. The secondary purpose was to investigate differences between the already studied co... Read More about Investigating the anti-proliferative properties and their mechanism(s) of action of marine derived glycosaminoglycans from two marine sources.

Mechanisms of medulloblastoma vulnerability and new targeted therapies (2020)
Thesis
Buzzetti, M. Mechanisms of medulloblastoma vulnerability and new targeted therapies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Medulloblastoma (MB) is the most common malignant paediatric brain tumour accounting for about 20% of all childhood brain cancers. Over the last decade, a consensus has been reached over the existence of 4 main molecular subtypes, known as WNT-activa... Read More about Mechanisms of medulloblastoma vulnerability and new targeted therapies.

Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840) (2020)
Thesis
Silva, F. Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840). (Thesis). University of Salford

Uakaris, genus Cacajao, possess adaptations to their unripe seed-focused diet and habitat preference for Amazonian flooded forest habitats. These include large procumbent canines (shared by the other 2 Pitheciinae, Chiropotes and Pithecia, large home... Read More about Systematics, biogeography and conservation of Bald Uakaris (Cacajao Lesson, 1840).

Exploring population connectivity and adaptation in two deep sea fishes, Molva molva and Molva dypterygia (2020)
Thesis
McGill, L. Exploring population connectivity and adaptation in two deep sea fishes, Molva molva and Molva dypterygia. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The deep sea is typically seen as a stable and constant environment. However, in recent years we are seeing increasing fragility caused by unprecedented human exploitation. Many deep-sea fish species are typically long lived and have specific traits... Read More about Exploring population connectivity and adaptation in two deep sea fishes, Molva molva and Molva dypterygia.

Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs (2020)
Thesis
Ekundayo, D. Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs. (Thesis). University of Salford

The education and development needs of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) students has received a great deal of attention in recent years. The dynamic nature of the construction industry coupled with the ever-changing needs of clients h... Read More about Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs.

"Smart City" as an object of joint research as a part of an international interdisciplinary workshop (2020)
Journal Article
Elkadi, H., Tikunov, V., Biscaya, S., Novikov, A., Ershova, T., Gribok, M., …Tikunova, I. (2020). "Smart City" as an object of joint research as a part of an international interdisciplinary workshop. Вестник Северо-Кавказского федерального университета. Vestnik Severo-Kavkazskogo federalʹnogo universiteta, 6(81), 204-212. https://doi.org/10.37493/2307-907x.2020.6.26

The article describes the experience of participation and joint organization of the Russian-British interdisciplinary workshop on the topic "Subjectification of Smart Cities" which took place at the University of Salford in June 2019. Exchange of exp... Read More about "Smart City" as an object of joint research as a part of an international interdisciplinary workshop.

Forgetting social value and other good practices in construction supply chains : procurement in pandemics (2020)
Journal Article
Watts, G. (2020). Forgetting social value and other good practices in construction supply chains : procurement in pandemics. International journal of construction supply chain management, 10(4), 221-233. https://doi.org/10.14424/IJCSCM100420-221-233

The construction industry is a major contributor to the UK economy and provides additional benefits for wider society including the creation of social value. The creation of social value is highly dependent upon the construction industry supply chain... Read More about Forgetting social value and other good practices in construction supply chains : procurement in pandemics.

On the taxonomic history and true identity of the collared titi, cheracebus torquatus (Hoffmannsegg, 1807) (Platyrrhini, Callicebinae) (2020)
Journal Article
Byrne, H., Rylands, A., Nash, S., & Boubli, J. (2020). On the taxonomic history and true identity of the collared titi, cheracebus torquatus (Hoffmannsegg, 1807) (Platyrrhini, Callicebinae). Primate conservation, 34, 13-52

The collared titi, Cheracebus torquatus, is paradoxically the least well-defined of the so-called “torquatus group” of Neotropical titi monkeys. Since its description by Hoffmannsegg in 1807, it has been re-characterized numerous times. In this stu... Read More about On the taxonomic history and true identity of the collared titi, cheracebus torquatus (Hoffmannsegg, 1807) (Platyrrhini, Callicebinae).

Economic impact of Ebola virus disease outbreak on an extractive firm: a case study (2020)
Journal Article
Tariq, H., Emes, D. T., Boo, Y. Y., Light, A., Sadique, Z., Khan, M., …Manikam, L. (2020). Economic impact of Ebola virus disease outbreak on an extractive firm: a case study. UCL Open: Environment, 2, e007. https://doi.org/10.14324/111.444/ucloe.000007

Purpose: The recent Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic was one of the most severe public health emergencies in modern times. The economic impact of epidemics has mostly been analysed at the macroeconomic level. Conversely, we aimed to estimate the ec... Read More about Economic impact of Ebola virus disease outbreak on an extractive firm: a case study.