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High aquatic niche overlap in the newts Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus (Amphibia, Urodela) (2000)
Journal Article
T. marmoratus (Amphibia, Urodela). Hydrobiologia, 437, 149-155

We studied spatial niche metrics of large-bodied newts (Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus) in three breeding
ponds in western France. Adults and larvae were sampled with underwater funnel traps. Larvae were identified to
the species with diagnos... Read More about High aquatic niche overlap in the newts Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus (Amphibia, Urodela).

Post-breeding migrations of newts (Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus) with contrasting ecological requirements (2000)
Journal Article
T. marmoratus) with contrasting ecological requirements. Journal of Zoology, 251, 297-306

Two newt species with contrasting ecological requirements (Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus) were
radio-tracked after leaving a shared breeding pond in western France. Movements of 30 individuals were
recorded over 491 days. During the ®rst ter... Read More about Post-breeding migrations of newts (Triturus cristatus and T. marmoratus) with contrasting ecological requirements.

Urbanisation in Qatar : a study of the residential and commercial land development in Doha City, 1970-1997 (1999)
Thesis
Al-Buainain, F. Urbanisation in Qatar : a study of the residential and commercial land development in Doha City, 1970-1997. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The state of Qatar provides an interesting illustration of a nation that has recently
witnessed spectacular urban development worthy of investigation. Indeed, during
the past three decades huge oil revenues have enabled the country to embark on... Read More about Urbanisation in Qatar : a study of the residential and commercial land development in Doha City, 1970-1997.

Iron Age and Romano-British rural settlement in North West England (1998)
Journal Article
Nevell, M. (1998). Iron Age and Romano-British rural settlement in North West England. Archaeology north west, 3(13), 14-26

This paper reviews the archaeology for Romano-British rural settlement in the southern part of North West England (the Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester area). It looks at the influence of climate and social structure on the distribtion and... Read More about Iron Age and Romano-British rural settlement in North West England.

Introduction: Models, theory and marginality in Roman archaeology (1998)
Journal Article
Nevell, M., & Walker, J. (1998). Introduction: Models, theory and marginality in Roman archaeology. Archaeology north west, 3(13), 9-12

Monograph introduction that looks at the role of theories of marginality (cultural, environmental, and political) in studying the Romano-British landscape of frontier areas, in particular that in North West England.

Pits versus patterns: effects of transponders on recapture rate and body condition of Danube crested newts (Triturus Dobrogicus) and common spadefoot toads (Pelobates Fuscus) (1998)
Journal Article
Dobrogicus) and common spadefoot toads (Pelobates Fuscus). Herpetological journal, 8, 181-186

During a long-terrn study (1987-1996) near Vienna (Austria), individual Danube crested
newts (Trititrus dobrogicus) and cornmon spadefoot toads (Pelobates fuscus) were registered by
photographs of highly variable Skin patterns, and the implantation... Read More about Pits versus patterns: effects of transponders on recapture rate and body condition of Danube crested newts (Triturus Dobrogicus) and common spadefoot toads (Pelobates Fuscus).

Rare hybridization and introgression in smooth and palmate newts (Salamandridae: Triturus vulgaris and T. helveticus) (1998)
Journal Article
Triturus vulgaris and T. helveticus). Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research, 36, 111-122

This paper describes the occurrence of hybridization and introgression in two species of amphibians (the newts Trifurus helrelicus and Trirurus
culgaris) in mid-Wales, northern France and western France. A single aberrant adult male with intermediat... Read More about Rare hybridization and introgression in smooth and palmate newts (Salamandridae: Triturus vulgaris and T. helveticus).

Graded call variation in male Asian cricket frogs (Rana nicobariensis) (1998)
Journal Article
Jehle, R., & Arak, A. (1998). Graded call variation in male Asian cricket frogs (Rana nicobariensis). Bioacoustics, 9, 35-48

We describe the vocal repertoire of the Asian cricket frog Rana nicobariensis for the first time. Three structurally-distinct call types exist: advertisement calls, aggressive calls and encounter calls. Compound calls consisting of both advertisement... Read More about Graded call variation in male Asian cricket frogs (Rana nicobariensis).

Transient numerical simulation of heat transfer processes during drilling of geothermal wells (1997)
Thesis
Santoyo-Gutierrez, E. Transient numerical simulation of heat transfer processes during drilling of geothermal wells. (Thesis). University of Salford

The transient thermal history of a well drilling system has been identified as one
of the main problems that the geothermal well drilling industry needs to solve. In
particular, the estimation of temperatures, in and around a geothermal well during... Read More about Transient numerical simulation of heat transfer processes during drilling of geothermal wells.

The development of a framework for sustainable waste management policy and strategy for Malaysia (1997)
Thesis
Wan-A-Kadir, W. The development of a framework for sustainable waste management policy and strategy for Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is an analysis and a comparative study of current trends in Waste
Management in the UK and Malaysia. The focus is on identifying the policy
and strategy framework of Sustainable Waste Management as adopted in the
UK and its application... Read More about The development of a framework for sustainable waste management policy and strategy for Malaysia.

Structure and dynamics of central European amphibian populations: A comparison between Triturus dobrogicus (Amphibia, Urodela) and Pelobates fuscus (Amphibia, Anura) (1995)
Journal Article
Jehle, R., Hodl, W., & Thonke, A. (1995). Structure and dynamics of central European amphibian populations: A comparison between Triturus dobrogicus (Amphibia, Urodela) and Pelobates fuscus (Amphibia, Anura). Australian journal of ecology, 20, 362-366

During a long-term study of the amphibian fauna on an artificial island near Vienna (Austria), one isolated site was completely encircled with a permanent drift fence and pitfall traps. Eleven amphibian species occurred at the study site. For the Com... Read More about Structure and dynamics of central European amphibian populations: A comparison between Triturus dobrogicus (Amphibia, Urodela) and Pelobates fuscus (Amphibia, Anura).

Utilisation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Technique in assessment of impact of human interference on natural ecology of estuaries : a case study of Mersey estuary (1994)
Thesis
Aliero, B. Utilisation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Technique in assessment of impact of human interference on natural ecology of estuaries : a case study of Mersey estuary. (Thesis). University of Salford

A Conceptual study of the impacts of human activities on the
natural ecology of estuaries was carried out. The Mersey Estuary
was used as a case study. Environmental Impact Assessment
Techniques (EIA) was used to identify and evaluate impacts
gen... Read More about Utilisation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Technique in assessment of impact of human interference on natural ecology of estuaries : a case study of Mersey estuary.

The environmental impact of hospital waste incinerators (1993)
Thesis
Jafari Mosavi, S. The environmental impact of hospital waste incinerators. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis makes a study of the environmental impact
of waste incineration and particularly of hospital waste
incineration. Literature relevant to the topic is
discussed. The environmental impact of the incineration
process itself and the differ... Read More about The environmental impact of hospital waste incinerators.

Psychological and social effects of noise from aircraft at Tehran International Airport (Iran) (1993)
Thesis
Karami, K. Psychological and social effects of noise from aircraft at Tehran International Airport (Iran). (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is the result of over 2 years research
on the ef f ects of aircraf t noise on human health of the
residents around Mehrabad Airport (Tehran). other studies
in England, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland,
Hong Kong, U. S. A., Au... Read More about Psychological and social effects of noise from aircraft at Tehran International Airport (Iran).

Environmental impact assessment of potable water supply and sanitation in rural areas of developing countries (1993)
Thesis
Nanbakhsh, H. Environmental impact assessment of potable water supply and sanitation in rural areas of developing countries. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main objective of the present research was to
assess the environmental impacts of the provision of
potable water supplies and sanitation projects, both during
the construction and operation phases. The research was
related to rural areas of d... Read More about Environmental impact assessment of potable water supply and sanitation in rural areas of developing countries.

Numerical modelling of jet-forced circulation in reservoirs using boundary-fitted coordinate systems (1990)
Thesis
Barber, R. Numerical modelling of jet-forced circulation in reservoirs using boundary-fitted coordinate systems. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Throughout the past decade, interest has grown in the use of boundary-fitted coordinate systems in many areas of computational fluid dynamics. The boundary-fitted technique provides an exact method of implementing finite-difference numerical schemes... Read More about Numerical modelling of jet-forced circulation in reservoirs using boundary-fitted coordinate systems.

Gandhi and deep ecology : experiencing the nonhuman environment (1990)
Thesis
Power, S. Gandhi and deep ecology : experiencing the nonhuman environment. (Thesis). University of Salford

The present study concentrates on the experience of
nature in the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi. This detailed
environmental biography of Gandhi follows him from the
early years in India, through his years in England as a
young man and on to South A... Read More about Gandhi and deep ecology : experiencing the nonhuman environment.