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No Second Night Out: Derby City & Derbyshire. An evaluation for Riverside English Churches Housing Group
Report
Butler, D., Brown, P., & Scullion, L. No Second Night Out: Derby City & Derbyshire. An evaluation for Riverside English Churches Housing Group

No Second Night Out Derby City and Derbyshire (NSNO DD) was set up in March 2013 as part of a nationwide response to the Coalition Government's Strategy to end rough sleeping. In May 2014, Riverside English Churches and Housing Group (ECHG) commissio... Read More about No Second Night Out: Derby City & Derbyshire. An evaluation for Riverside English Churches Housing Group.

Developing an assessment model for the implementation of market orientation in Saudi construction organisations
Thesis
Hashmi, A. (in press). Developing an assessment model for the implementation of market orientation in Saudi construction organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Rapid evolution in the internationalisation of developing construction markets (along with increased global competition, technological innovation, and economic and political issues) has led organisations to become more efficient and effective. This h... Read More about Developing an assessment model for the implementation of market orientation in Saudi construction organisations.

Automated speckle tracking in ultrasound images of tendon movements
Thesis
Mohamed, A. (in press). Automated speckle tracking in ultrasound images of tendon movements. (Thesis). University of Salford

The central aim of this thesis was to develop new tracking software employing various image tracking algorithms for tracking the speckled movement of the tendon image captured using dynamic B-mode ultrasound imaging. The algorithms were selected base... Read More about Automated speckle tracking in ultrasound images of tendon movements.

Surrender : The influence of religion, culture and access to health care on diabetes self-care for Javanese Muslim in Yogyakarta
Thesis
Permana, I. (in press). Surrender : The influence of religion, culture and access to health care on diabetes self-care for Javanese Muslim in Yogyakarta. (Thesis). University of Salford

Self-care, capability in performing certain activity in maintaining well-being in daily life, is regarded important especially among people with long-term condition such as diabetes. Locus of control and religion are regarded as important factors in... Read More about Surrender : The influence of religion, culture and access to health care on diabetes self-care for Javanese Muslim in Yogyakarta.

New and modified methods for assessing reliability equivalence
Thesis
Alghamdi, S. (in press). New and modified methods for assessing reliability equivalence. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates methods for assessing reliability equivalence factors for several common systems that comprise independent components or subsystems. We consider improving the reliability of the systems by (a) a reduction method and (b) sever... Read More about New and modified methods for assessing reliability equivalence.

Polyphasic characterisation of the human oral microbiome
Thesis
Haghegh, A. (in press). Polyphasic characterisation of the human oral microbiome. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The oral cavity supports a complex and finely balanced consortia of microbial species, many of which co-operate within highly structured biofilm communities. Given the importance of this microbiome in oral disease, considerable scientific effort ha... Read More about Polyphasic characterisation of the human oral microbiome.

Valuing local built heritage in a global setting : identity & visual perceptions of cultural built heritage in Northern Ireland
Presentation / Conference
Elkadi, H. Valuing local built heritage in a global setting : identity & visual perceptions of cultural built heritage in Northern Ireland. Presented at UNESCO University and Heritage 10th International Seminar : Cultural Landscapes in the 21 st Century Cultural Landscapes, Laws, Management, and Public Participation: heritage as a challenge of citizenship, Newcastle ­upon ­Tyne, UK

In these troubled times with the world in search of its bearings and wayward minds using the terms culture and civilization in an attempt to turn human beings against one another, there is an urgent need to remember how fundamental cultural diversity... Read More about Valuing local built heritage in a global setting : identity & visual perceptions of cultural built heritage in Northern Ireland.

Using Peoplemap technique to elicit and broadcast sense of place
Presentation / Conference
Xu, L., Elkadi, H., & Leao, S. Using Peoplemap technique to elicit and broadcast sense of place. Presented at ANZAScA 2011 : From principles to practice in architectural science : the 45th Annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, Sydney, Australia

The population in Geelong Region is expected to keep growing. In order to work towards a better future of the region, it is essential to understand the feelings and needs of local communities and empower them in the community affairs. This study... Read More about Using Peoplemap technique to elicit and broadcast sense of place.

Experiences of pregnant women recieving acupuncture treatment from Midwives
Thesis
Lythgoe, J. (in press). Experiences of pregnant women recieving acupuncture treatment from Midwives. (Thesis). University of Salford

Acupuncture is potentially an effective treatment for common conditions of pregnancy and labour pain with midwives being well placed to offer it. The aims of this study were to explore the experiences of pregnant women receiving acupuncture treatment... Read More about Experiences of pregnant women recieving acupuncture treatment from Midwives.

Effectiveness of a global oral health programme targeting 6-7 year old primary schoolchildren in NW England, UK
Thesis
Cooper, A. (in press). Effectiveness of a global oral health programme targeting 6-7 year old primary schoolchildren in NW England, UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

Overall aim of thesis: To evaluate the effectiveness of a pre-designed school oral health programme (SOHP), aimed at the establishment of sustained twice-daily toothbrushing. Methodology: A unique aspect of this thesis was the use of a child-... Read More about Effectiveness of a global oral health programme targeting 6-7 year old primary schoolchildren in NW England, UK.

Comparisons on the perceptions of reproduced urban soundfields and urban soundscapes : a mixed model approach
Thesis
Ackroyd, T. (in press). Comparisons on the perceptions of reproduced urban soundfields and urban soundscapes : a mixed model approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

Soundfield reproduction has a vast array of applications, yet the ecological validity – and external validity – has been little researched beyond the narrow limits of the physical approach. This mixed model research explored the differing perception... Read More about Comparisons on the perceptions of reproduced urban soundfields and urban soundscapes : a mixed model approach.

Exploring melancholy (place to place)
Thesis
Tayyar, A. (in press). Exploring melancholy (place to place). (Dissertation). The University of Salford

This study presented here is built on practice-based research into photographic images of melancholic landscapes. According to Stedman et al. (2004), few photographers are interested in examining the different meanings of the settings in their work.... Read More about Exploring melancholy (place to place).

The synergy between Salvation Army music and film music
Thesis
Sharman, P. (in press). The synergy between Salvation Army music and film music. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This folio of compositions comprises four new works for brass band, composed over the period of the MPhil programme. The four projects are as follows: 1) Quest (13 minutes) - written for The Salvation Army’s Territorial Youth Band. This piece celeb... Read More about The synergy between Salvation Army music and film music.

Music practice within The Salvation Army : its history, significance and relevance in the 21st Century
Thesis
Blyth, A. (in press). Music practice within The Salvation Army : its history, significance and relevance in the 21st Century. (Dissertation). Salford University

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Since its inception in 1878 the movement has placed music at the heart of its worship. This thesis examines the development of music within The Salvation Army and how the mi... Read More about Music practice within The Salvation Army : its history, significance and relevance in the 21st Century.

Adoption factors for the implementation of activity based costing systems : A case study of the Libyan cement industry
Thesis
Elagili, G. (in press). Adoption factors for the implementation of activity based costing systems : A case study of the Libyan cement industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aims to identify and assess the viability of the adoption and implementation of the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) system in the Libyan cement industry (LCI). The main expected contribution to knowledge is represented in the development o... Read More about Adoption factors for the implementation of activity based costing systems : A case study of the Libyan cement industry.

Implementing green business models in the UK construction industry : opportunities and challenges
Thesis
Abuzeinab, A. (in press). Implementing green business models in the UK construction industry : opportunities and challenges. (Thesis). University of Salford

Green business models (GBMs) have the potential to deliver a much better performance compared to conventional business models (BMs) in this age of sustainability. The question of how construction companies can transform their BMs based on green value... Read More about Implementing green business models in the UK construction industry : opportunities and challenges.

The uptake of advanced IT with specific emphasis on BIM by SMEs in the Jordanian construction industry
Thesis
Al Awad, O. (in press). The uptake of advanced IT with specific emphasis on BIM by SMEs in the Jordanian construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction industry within Jordan (whilst it is sensitive to changes in economic activity; demographic factors and social development) it is progressively becoming more successful, as Jordan itself modernizes. As a result of this, there is agrowin... Read More about The uptake of advanced IT with specific emphasis on BIM by SMEs in the Jordanian construction industry.

Gendered migrations : an exploration of the influence of migration on Polish women's perception of gender roles
Thesis
Duda-Mikulin, E. A. (in press). Gendered migrations : an exploration of the influence of migration on Polish women's perception of gender roles. (Thesis). University of Salford

Following the expansion of the European Union (EU) in 2004, migration from the new Accession 8 EU Member States to the United Kingdom (UK) has been identified as one of the most significant international migratory movements to the UK in recent time... Read More about Gendered migrations : an exploration of the influence of migration on Polish women's perception of gender roles.

Knowledge sharing on critical infrastructure facilities for improved disaster resilience : Bangladesh case study
Presentation / Conference
Pathirage, C. Knowledge sharing on critical infrastructure facilities for improved disaster resilience : Bangladesh case study. Presented at International Conference on Building Resilience 2011: Interdisciplinary approaches to disaster risk reduction, and the development of sustainable communities and cities, Kandalama, Sri Lanka

Infrastructures have been supporting communities since ancient times by providing convenience for daily life and business. ‘Infrastructure’ is commonly referred to as ‘the basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a... Read More about Knowledge sharing on critical infrastructure facilities for improved disaster resilience : Bangladesh case study.