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Cultural diplomacy: the role of music and creative industry in establishing dialogue and understanding for social impact (2022)
Thesis
Dorbayani, S. Cultural diplomacy: the role of music and creative industry in establishing dialogue and understanding for social impact. (Thesis). The University of Salford

This cross-disciplinary critique of commercially available publications and releases exemplifies aspects of my practice as I have navigated through the roles of executive consultant, adviser, international songwriter and cultural diplomat over the pa... Read More about Cultural diplomacy: the role of music and creative industry in establishing dialogue and understanding for social impact.

Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions (2021)
Thesis
Anderson, J. Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Prolonged standing at work, or prolonged periods maintaining an upright posture is required in 58-72% of working populations and is associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the lower back, legs and feet. This can r... Read More about Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions.

A portfolio of compositions developing notational and compositional techniques in neo-liturgical music including handpan (2020)
Thesis
Mattix, D. A portfolio of compositions developing notational and compositional techniques in neo-liturgical music including handpan. (Thesis). University of Salford

The objective of this portfolio is to develop a system of notation and compose neo-liturgical music featuring the handpan. Until this point, no means of written communication has been in place to express advanced handpan techniques in printed sheet m... Read More about A portfolio of compositions developing notational and compositional techniques in neo-liturgical music including handpan.

A study in clarity : Josef Suk's Asrael re-envisioned via Schoenberg (2020)
Thesis
Karst, I. A study in clarity : Josef Suk's Asrael re-envisioned via Schoenberg. (Thesis). University of Salford

During the second season of the Society for Private Musical Performances (1918-1922), known in Austria as the ‘Verein für musikalische Privataufführungen’, the members began to transcribe orchestral music for their chamber ensemble (Meibach, 1984). P... Read More about A study in clarity : Josef Suk's Asrael re-envisioned via Schoenberg.

Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice (2019)
Thesis
Newton, V. Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

Within the UK public sector, the present healthcare landscape is a result of changing priorities over the last few decades with health care policies requiring healthcare professionals to adapt to new ways of working. These policies reflect the need t... Read More about Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice.

Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences (2016)
Journal Article
Graham, A. (2016). Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences. Rheumatology, 55(Supp.1), i1. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew077

Objective Up to 90% of people with rheumatoid arthritis experience foot problems leading to reduced function, mobility, quality of life and social participation and impacts on body image, but can be improved with; general foot care, orthoses, footwe... Read More about Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences.

Portfolio of music compositions (2014)
Thesis
Efstathiou, D. Portfolio of music compositions. (Thesis). University of Salford

The following pages form a commentary on my own thoughts, notes, sketches and final printed texts of six pieces written between 2009 and 2013. The purpose of the text is twofold: to inform the reader of the intentions and poetic impulses of the compo... Read More about Portfolio of music compositions.

Portfolio of scores (2011)
Thesis
Rock, R. Portfolio of scores. (Thesis). University of Salford

My portfolio consists of a number of works written for wind and brass ensembles,exploring traditional and alternative forms of textures, sounds and compositional methods. • The Hunter's Blade - A brass band work comprising three different styles. Th... Read More about Portfolio of scores.

Exploration of unorthodox tunings and muscle memory practice for the electric guitar
Thesis
Jones, L. (in press). Exploration of unorthodox tunings and muscle memory practice for the electric guitar. (Thesis). University of Salford

The following body of research focuses on addressing the use of alternate tunings and muscle memory practice for the electric guitar. An over-reliance on existing muscle memory is commonplace among guitarists and this is often seen as a catalyst by t... Read More about Exploration of unorthodox tunings and muscle memory practice for the electric guitar.

A constructivist approach to developing interactive digital technology for musical learning
Thesis
Hart, A. (in press). A constructivist approach to developing interactive digital technology for musical learning. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study explores the potential added value of interactive digital technology to early-years music education through the development of software artefacts and their application in the primary classroom. The aims of the study are to investigate and... Read More about A constructivist approach to developing interactive digital technology for musical learning.