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California Dreamin': Popular Music and Place-Myths of California (2024)
Thesis
Aspden, R. (2024). California Dreamin': Popular Music and Place-Myths of California. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this thesis I develop a concept of southern California place-myths based on themes from a selection of popular songs from the earliest phase of California statehood (c. 1849) through the first half of the 1970s, examining the role that music plays... Read More about California Dreamin': Popular Music and Place-Myths of California.

Role of Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase gamma (POLG) in Breast Cancer (2024)
Thesis
Chinigo, C. (2024). Role of Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase gamma (POLG) in Breast Cancer. (Thesis). University of Salford

Breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy in women and represents one of the driving causes of death from cancer, worldwide. In this scenario, targeUng tumor heterogeneity could present important therapeuUcal implicaUons. Indeed, neoplasUc brea... Read More about Role of Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase gamma (POLG) in Breast Cancer.

"Like One of Us": Examining the Authenticity, Parasocial Relationships and Influence of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts (2024)
Thesis
Maloney Yorganci, K. T. (2024). "Like One of Us": Examining the Authenticity, Parasocial Relationships and Influence of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts. (Thesis). University of Salford

Podcasting is a medium that has received insufficient academic attention despite being on the rise with recent increases in both audience numbers and advertising revenue. This thesis utilizes mixed method research to investigate the perceived authent... Read More about "Like One of Us": Examining the Authenticity, Parasocial Relationships and Influence of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts.

Image Enhancement for Scanned Historical Documents in the Presence of Multiple Degradations (2024)
Thesis
Suleiman, F. (2024). Image Enhancement for Scanned Historical Documents in the Presence of Multiple Degradations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Historical documents are treasured sources of information but typically suffer from problems with quality and degradation. Scanned images of historical documents suffer from difficulties due to paper quality and poor image capture, producing images w... Read More about Image Enhancement for Scanned Historical Documents in the Presence of Multiple Degradations.

Synthesis and Characterisation of Metal Organic Frameworks for Use as Drug Delivery Systems in Neuroblastoma Therapy (2024)
Thesis
Nduka, I. O. (2024). Synthesis and Characterisation of Metal Organic Frameworks for Use as Drug Delivery Systems in Neuroblastoma Therapy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Gliotoxin, a secondary metabolite isolated from the fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus has shown cytotoxic activity against neuroblastoma, a type of cancer accounting for 15% of all childhood cancer-related deaths. But as with all other chemotherapeutic... Read More about Synthesis and Characterisation of Metal Organic Frameworks for Use as Drug Delivery Systems in Neuroblastoma Therapy.

Enhancing stakeholder collaboration in risk sensitive urban planning (2024)
Thesis
Ganeshu, P. (2024). Enhancing stakeholder collaboration in risk sensitive urban planning. (Thesis). University of Salford

The impact of climate change poses serious challenges to sustainable urban development, with people experiencing frequent extreme events such as floods, landslides, heat waves and storms. One of the explanations for the increasing risks and impacts i... Read More about Enhancing stakeholder collaboration in risk sensitive urban planning.

The Determinants of Startups and the Impact on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): A Case Study on the Israeli Economy (2024)
Thesis
Gonen, P. (2024). The Determinants of Startups and the Impact on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): A Case Study on the Israeli Economy. (Thesis). University of Salford

This interdisciplinary study examines the long-term causality relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into a country and innovative startups. This study further examines the influence of latent variables related to the founders a... Read More about The Determinants of Startups and the Impact on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): A Case Study on the Israeli Economy.

Investigating drug repositioning as a route to combat drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum Malaria (2024)
Thesis
Munir, A. (2024). Investigating drug repositioning as a route to combat drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum Malaria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Malaria is known as one of the deadliest and life-threatening parasitic diseases. It is caused by a bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito transmitting Plasmodium parasites to humans. In 2021, there was an estimated 247 million cases of malari... Read More about Investigating drug repositioning as a route to combat drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum Malaria.

Emergency department crowding and its impact on the clinical care and mortality outcomes of stroke patients at the Tema General Hospital in Ghana (2024)
Thesis
Lartey, L. (2024). Emergency department crowding and its impact on the clinical care and mortality outcomes of stroke patients at the Tema General Hospital in Ghana. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stroke is a cardiovascular related disease that commonly presents at the emergency department (ED) with high mortality rates and lifelong disability. At the ED, overcrowding is a reported challenge that has impact on the outcome of patient care. Th... Read More about Emergency department crowding and its impact on the clinical care and mortality outcomes of stroke patients at the Tema General Hospital in Ghana.

Understanding Intrinsic Risk Factors for Lateral Ankle Sprain in Military Recruits (2024)
Thesis
Alshammari, K. (2024). Understanding Intrinsic Risk Factors for Lateral Ankle Sprain in Military Recruits. (Thesis). University of Salford

Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is a common injury among physically active individuals. This PhD study aims to identify the risk factors that contribute to the occurrence of LAS, with a specific focus on military recruits. The findings of this study wil... Read More about Understanding Intrinsic Risk Factors for Lateral Ankle Sprain in Military Recruits.

Associations between urban soundscape perception and emotional states (2024)
Thesis
de Ulhoa Carvalho, M. L. (2024). Associations between urban soundscape perception and emotional states. (Thesis). University of Salford

Urban soundscape design represents a research area still in development, with gaps, such as influences on human response and practical application. Research on natural soundscapes, such as urban parks has demonstrated their benefits to society, howev... Read More about Associations between urban soundscape perception and emotional states.

A realist evaluation of expert practices in education and care for children with special educational needs and disability (2024)
Thesis
Clarry, L. (2024). A realist evaluation of expert practices in education and care for children with special educational needs and disability. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background and Purpose There is a dearth of research into effective expert practices in the education and care of children and young people with special educational needs and disability, particularly regarding outcomes from interventions and the fac... Read More about A realist evaluation of expert practices in education and care for children with special educational needs and disability.

Comparing the Performance of Three Different Primer Sets for Detecting Mammals Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) Samples (2024)
Thesis
Smith, E. (2024). Comparing the Performance of Three Different Primer Sets for Detecting Mammals Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) Samples. (Thesis). University of Salford

Efficient and cost-effective methods of monitoring vertebrate species are critical for future conservation management. Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding from aquatic environments has been increasingly utilised for biodiversity assessments for... Read More about Comparing the Performance of Three Different Primer Sets for Detecting Mammals Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) Samples.

Identifying and establishing consensus on competencies required by registered nurses working in Kenyan intensive care units: a modified Delphi study (2024)
Thesis
Waweru, B. (2024). Identifying and establishing consensus on competencies required by registered nurses working in Kenyan intensive care units: a modified Delphi study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background Nurses form the largest professional group in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) workforce. Their proficiency in care delivery contributes to improved patient outcomes, reduced morbidity and mortality, and overall reduced cost of care. Many... Read More about Identifying and establishing consensus on competencies required by registered nurses working in Kenyan intensive care units: a modified Delphi study.

Energy efficient Routing Protocols for Underwater Acoustic Wireless Sensor Network (2024)
Thesis
Hassanu, M. (2024). Energy efficient Routing Protocols for Underwater Acoustic Wireless Sensor Network. (Thesis). University of Salford

Technological advancement regarding oceanic world discovery and monitoring has led to autonomous communication, which results in the emergence of the Internet of underwater things (IoUT). Underwater acoustic wireless sensor networks have become one o... Read More about Energy efficient Routing Protocols for Underwater Acoustic Wireless Sensor Network.

An exploration of the Physician Associate Journey (2024)
Thesis
Powell, M. (2024). An exploration of the Physician Associate Journey. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explored the journey of under-graduate bio-medical science or health science students to successful completion and transition from student, on a two year post graduate programme taught outside a Medical School, to working in the mid-l... Read More about An exploration of the Physician Associate Journey.

Antimicrobial Surface Coatings For Controlling Transmission Of Infection (2024)
Thesis
Paulukiewicz, B. (2024). Antimicrobial Surface Coatings For Controlling Transmission Of Infection. (Thesis). University of Salford

When patients undergo significant medical treatment, they will often spend multiple days in hospital. As a result of this prolonged stay in healthcare settings the risk of developing an infection increases. Infections which arise during a stay in a... Read More about Antimicrobial Surface Coatings For Controlling Transmission Of Infection.

Dementia Performance And Environment: An Exploration Of Dementia Friendly Performance And The Importance Of Space And Place (2024)
Thesis
Dare, E. (2024). Dementia Performance And Environment: An Exploration Of Dementia Friendly Performance And The Importance Of Space And Place. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research looks at the design of the theatrical environment and how this is important in access to theatre for those living with dementia. It looks at the importance of scenography not just as a visual method of communication, but as a technique... Read More about Dementia Performance And Environment: An Exploration Of Dementia Friendly Performance And The Importance Of Space And Place.

The impact of embedding reflection into film and television production management training (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Beedles, P. (2024, March). The impact of embedding reflection into film and television production management training. Presented at Reflective Reels – The Impact of Embedding Reflection into Film and Television Production Management Training, Edge Hill University

Abstract In the realm of higher education within the creative arts, it is imperative to instil a reflective approach in students. While reflection is often a component of assessment criteria for written assignments, it is frequently overlooked in... Read More about The impact of embedding reflection into film and television production management training.

What is the relevance of FoxP3 in the tumor microenvironment and cancer outcomes? (2024)
Journal Article
Meyiah, A., & Elkord, E. (in press). What is the relevance of FoxP3 in the tumor microenvironment and cancer outcomes?. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1080/1744666X.2024.2334258

Forkhead box P3 (FoxP3) transcription factor plays critical roles in controlling immune responses and cancer progression in different cancers. FoxP3 expression within the tumor microenvironment (TME) may influence clinical outcomes negatively or posi... Read More about What is the relevance of FoxP3 in the tumor microenvironment and cancer outcomes?.