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Ethnicity [Mental Health and]
Book Chapter
Patel, T. (in press). Ethnicity [Mental Health and]. In P. Taylor, K. Corteen, & S. Morley (Eds.), A Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk. Bristol: Policy Press

Publisher's description of book: Within the domains of criminal justice and mental health care, critical debate concerning ‘care’ versus ‘control’ and ‘therapy’ versus ‘security’ is now commonplace. Indeed, the ‘hybridisation’ of these areas is now... Read More about Ethnicity [Mental Health and].

Biomimetic approach for the creation of a deployable structure based on the blooming of the morning glory flower
Presentation / Conference
Fenci, G., Currie, N., & Weekes, L. Biomimetic approach for the creation of a deployable structure based on the blooming of the morning glory flower. Presented at International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) 2015 Amsterdam Symposium: Future Visions, Amsterdam, Netherlands

This research project proposes the design of a freestanding, biomimetically inspired, deployable canopy. Nature inspires the structure in terms of mechanism and shape, allowing for the creation of a lightweight, multifunctional, and efficient deploya... Read More about Biomimetic approach for the creation of a deployable structure based on the blooming of the morning glory flower.

Investigation of visual management cases in construction by an analytical framework from manufacturing
Presentation / Conference
Murata, K., Nakajima, K., Kinoshita, K., Tezel, B., Koskela, L., Tzortzopoulos, P., & Katayama, H. Investigation of visual management cases in construction by an analytical framework from manufacturing. Presented at CIE 45 45th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Metz/France

Along with the progress of globalization, speed and efficiency have become more critical for any industry than ever before. In this sense, the concept and methods of lean management, promoting these performances, have been deployed from manufacturing... Read More about Investigation of visual management cases in construction by an analytical framework from manufacturing.

A new framework for minimising handover in multicast mobility
Thesis
Namee, K. (in press). A new framework for minimising handover in multicast mobility. (Thesis). University of Salford

Nowadays, mobile devices support a variety of multimedia applications such as live video, radio or online gaming. People spend their time on mobile devices for entertainment more and more via the internet. Due to the requirements of multimedia applic... Read More about A new framework for minimising handover in multicast mobility.

Sourcing of public sector building surveying and engineering professional services : a framework for progression
Thesis
Taylor, S. (in press). Sourcing of public sector building surveying and engineering professional services : a framework for progression. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research provides a significant and original contribution to knowledge, theory, the English local government, and other sectors. A robust examination of four outsourcing projects provides an important contribution to knowledge. The use of person... Read More about Sourcing of public sector building surveying and engineering professional services : a framework for progression.

Optical and electronic properties of bismuth-implanted glasses
Journal Article
Hughes, M., Federenko, Y., Lee, T., Yao, J., Gholipour, B., Gwilliam, R., …Curry, R. Optical and electronic properties of bismuth-implanted glasses. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2036933

Photoluminescence (PL) and excitation spectra of Bi melt-doped oxide and chalcogenide glasses are very similar, indicating the same Bi center is present. When implanted with Bi, chalcogenide, phosphate and silica glasses, and BaF2 crystals, all displ... Read More about Optical and electronic properties of bismuth-implanted glasses.

On the analogy between photoluminescence and carrier-type reversal in Bi- and Pb-doped glasses
Journal Article
carrier-type reversal in Bi- and Pb-doped glasses. Optics express, 21(7), 8101-8115. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.21.008101

Reaction order in Bi-doped oxide glasses depends on the optical basicity of the glass host. Red and NIR photoluminescence (PL) bands result from Bi2+ and Bin clusters, respectively. Very similar centers are present in Bi- and Pb-doped oxide and ch... Read More about On the analogy between photoluminescence and carrier-type reversal in Bi- and Pb-doped glasses.

Fault tolerant strategy for actively controlled railway wheelset
Thesis
Mirzapour, M. (in press). Fault tolerant strategy for actively controlled railway wheelset. (Thesis). Salford University

Traditionally, solid axle railway wheelsets are stabilised by using passive suspensions on a conventional rail vehicle, but such additional stiffness affects the pure rolling action of the wheelset around the curve. It has been theoretically proven t... Read More about Fault tolerant strategy for actively controlled railway wheelset.

A dynamic automated system for site layout planning in Egypt
Presentation / Conference
Elgendi, E., Ahmed, V., Aziz, Z., & Shawki, K. A dynamic automated system for site layout planning in Egypt. Presented at 14th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Sharjah, UAE

Allocating an optimal space for resources and facilities in the construction site before the project starts is a problem known as site layout planning, solving this problem is a challenging task. A construction site with a well-planned layout could... Read More about A dynamic automated system for site layout planning in Egypt.

Compositional dependence of the optical properties of bismuth doped lead-aluminum-germanate glass
Journal Article
Hughes, M., Suzuki, T., & Ohishi, Y. (in press). Compositional dependence of the optical properties of bismuth doped lead-aluminum-germanate glass. Optical Materials, 32(9), 1028-1034. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2010.02.025

We report the compositional dependence of absorption, emission, decay constant and quantum efficiency (QE) of GeO2:Al2O3:PbO:Bi2O3 glass with the aim of finding the composition most suitable for a laser gain medium. As the Bi2O3 content was varied... Read More about Compositional dependence of the optical properties of bismuth doped lead-aluminum-germanate glass.

The biophysical properties of plantar callus and the relationship between pressure and callus development and regression
Thesis
Wright, C. (in press). The biophysical properties of plantar callus and the relationship between pressure and callus development and regression. (Thesis). University of Salford

Plantar calluses are common skin lesions which often require professional treatment by podiatrists. They commonly present under prominent areas such as the metatarsal heads and can cause significant discomfort during ambulation. Furthermore, they are... Read More about The biophysical properties of plantar callus and the relationship between pressure and callus development and regression.

Women’s career advancement in the IT field in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Thesis
Alsebaie, F. (in press). Women’s career advancement in the IT field in the Kingdom of Bahrain. (Thesis). Engineering Research Centre

Despite the growing number of women in the IT field in Bahrain, they are under-represented in senior management positions in the Information Technology (IT) field. Specifically, the purpose of this study is to gain better understanding of the factors... Read More about Women’s career advancement in the IT field in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

A comparative analysis of terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and structure from motion (SfM) photogrammetry for measuring fluvial sediments
Thesis
Burrows, N. (in press). A comparative analysis of terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and structure from motion (SfM) photogrammetry for measuring fluvial sediments. (Dissertation). University of Salford

A precise, time-efficient, cost-effective method for quantifying riverbed roughness and sediment size distribution has hitherto eluded river scientists. Traditional techniques (e.g., Wolman counts) have high potential for error brought about by opera... Read More about A comparative analysis of terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and structure from motion (SfM) photogrammetry for measuring fluvial sediments.

Investigating the factors affecting business-to-consumer e-commerce adoption in Egypt
Thesis
Al-sahouly, I. (in press). Investigating the factors affecting business-to-consumer e-commerce adoption in Egypt. (Thesis). University of Salford

Through the application of the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) model, this study investigates the key factors affecting the adoption of business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce in Egypt. This study has adopted a qua... Read More about Investigating the factors affecting business-to-consumer e-commerce adoption in Egypt.

Optimisation of radiation dose and image quality for AP pelvis radiographic examination
Thesis
Mraity, H. (in press). Optimisation of radiation dose and image quality for AP pelvis radiographic examination. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background and rationale: Optimising radiation dose and image quality in medical imaging is essential in minimising radiation risk and ensuring images are fit for purpose. This thesis uses novel methods for image quality assessment and radiation dos... Read More about Optimisation of radiation dose and image quality for AP pelvis radiographic examination.

Treatment performance assessments of different wetland mesocosms
Thesis
Sani, A. (in press). Treatment performance assessments of different wetland mesocosms. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite their global acceptance as a sustainable and cost-efficient technology for water pollution control including urban wastewater contaminated with hydrocarbons, treatment performance of vertical-flow constructed wetlands can be hampered by clogg... Read More about Treatment performance assessments of different wetland mesocosms.

Genetic variation and parentage in the Ethiopian wolf Canis simensis
Thesis
Hook, S. A. (in press). Genetic variation and parentage in the Ethiopian wolf Canis simensis. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is among the most endangered canids in the world, with only 300-500 individuals left in the wild. The most severe threats for the remaining populations are habitat fragmentation, hybridisation with domestic dogs, a... Read More about Genetic variation and parentage in the Ethiopian wolf Canis simensis.

Design and build procurement method in practice : key challenges and practice based enablers
Thesis
Muriro, A. (in press). Design and build procurement method in practice : key challenges and practice based enablers. (Thesis). University of Salford, Manchester

Over the recent years the UK construction industry has seen an increasing level of interest in the use of design and build (D&B) as a construction procurement method. This appears to be mainly driven by an attempt by the industry to increase the leve... Read More about Design and build procurement method in practice : key challenges and practice based enablers.

Enhancing information quality through building information modelling implementation within UK structural engineering organisations
Thesis
Bavafa, M. (in press). Enhancing information quality through building information modelling implementation within UK structural engineering organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Information management has been identified as an essential requirement for the structural engineering sector in a highly competitive AEC marketplace. In the field of structural engineering, information management represents a challenging discipline d... Read More about Enhancing information quality through building information modelling implementation within UK structural engineering organisations.

Polling and political behavior : explaining inaccuracy in Italian polling
Thesis
Castro, G. (in press). Polling and political behavior : explaining inaccuracy in Italian polling. (Thesis). University of Salford

The use of polls during election campaigns has become increasingly commonplace, its main purpose being to predict elections results. Some literature highlights evidence that pre-electoral polls increase their predictive accuracy as the time between t... Read More about Polling and political behavior : explaining inaccuracy in Italian polling.