Development of a framework to support embedding BIM within undergraduate architectural programmes in Lebanon (2021)
Thesis
Rachid, A. Development of a framework to support embedding BIM within undergraduate architectural programmes in Lebanon. (Thesis). University of Salford

The increasing needs and demands of humans have at all times been translated into changes and evolution. And with the rise of huge and complex projects, the AEC industry has adopted systems and technologies that promote the fast delivery of the marke... Read More about Development of a framework to support embedding BIM within undergraduate architectural programmes in Lebanon.

Work-Life Balance and Women Academics in Higher Education: A Comparative Study of UK and Nigeria (2021)
Thesis
Oginni, E. A. Work-Life Balance and Women Academics in Higher Education: A Comparative Study of UK and Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

The shift from the male-breadwinner model to the dual career couples has led to widespread
discussions around work-life balance, particularly for women due to an increased likelihood
of managing caring commitments and domestic work. Despite extensi... Read More about Work-Life Balance and Women Academics in Higher Education: A Comparative Study of UK and Nigeria.

‘As I cannot write’: transforming perceived barriers to autobiographical writing through the use of experimental writing practices (2021)
Thesis
practices. (Thesis). University of Salford

Conventional approaches to autobiography assume access to memory, personal history and a coherent sense of self which is stable through time. These assumptions disadvantage those who have difficulties with writing for reasons such as cognitive impair... Read More about ‘As I cannot write’: transforming perceived barriers to autobiographical writing through the use of experimental writing practices.

Performance Portfolio (2021)
Thesis
Hamami, M. Performance Portfolio. (Thesis). University of Salford

Arabic music continues to struggle to reach an international presence in the music world due
to one of two reasons: either it was not transcribed and notated properly, including stylistically
correct ornamentation, or it was never written down at a... Read More about Performance Portfolio.

Increased trunk flexion may underlie elevated knee flexor activity in people with knee osteoarthritis (2021)
Journal Article
Preece, S., & Alghamdi, W. (2021). Increased trunk flexion may underlie elevated knee flexor activity in people with knee osteoarthritis. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 33, 216-225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2021.10.006

Background: Previous research has demonstrated elevated activation of the knee flexor muscles in people with knee osteoarthritis. People with this condition have also been observed to walk with increased trunk flexion; this may alter biomechanical lo... Read More about Increased trunk flexion may underlie elevated knee flexor activity in people with knee osteoarthritis.

The financial interconnectedness between global equity markets and crude oil : evidence from the GCC (2021)
Journal Article
Yousuf, M., & Zhai, J. (2021). The financial interconnectedness between global equity markets and crude oil : evidence from the GCC. Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, 20(2), 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/14765284.2021.1989884

This paper investigates the interconnectedness between the GCC region, crude oil prices, and global equity markets of the US, Europe, and China. We use DCC-GARCH models and the Diebold and Yilmaz (2012) approach to examine the dynamic connectedness a... Read More about The financial interconnectedness between global equity markets and crude oil : evidence from the GCC.

The effect of exercise compliance on risk reduction for hamstring strain injury : a systematic review and meta-analyses (2021)
Journal Article
Ripley, N., Cuthbert, M., Ross, S., Comfort, P., & McMahon, J. (2021). The effect of exercise compliance on risk reduction for hamstring strain injury : a systematic review and meta-analyses. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21), e11260. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111260

Eccentric strength training can reduce the risk of hamstring strain injury (HSI) occurrence; however, its implementation can be impacted by athlete compliance and prescription. The aim of this review was to investigate the effects of intervention com... Read More about The effect of exercise compliance on risk reduction for hamstring strain injury : a systematic review and meta-analyses.

A Fourth Way : the role of cultural heritage in embedding place-driven innovation (2021)
Thesis
Devaney, C. A Fourth Way : the role of cultural heritage in embedding place-driven innovation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Set against an already powerful context of political instability and global economic uncertainty, and further intensified by the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the paradigm of ‘place’ which, prior to the pandemic, had se... Read More about A Fourth Way : the role of cultural heritage in embedding place-driven innovation.

Construction waste minimization : a narrative review (2021)
Journal Article
Alhawamdeh, M., & Lee, A. (2021). Construction waste minimization : a narrative review. International Journal of Environmental Sustainability, 18(1), https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-1077/CGP/v18i01/1-33

Colossal growth of construction waste (CW) generation worldwide, and its consequential environmental and economic impact, has ensured that construction waste minimization (CWM) practice is critical. Notably, the largest proportion of waste generation... Read More about Construction waste minimization : a narrative review.

The development of an integrative framework and capability maturity model for the planning and implementation of sustainable rural development projects (2021)
Thesis
David, B. (in press). The development of an integrative framework and capability maturity model for the planning and implementation of sustainable rural development projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

Over the years, development partners and national governments in developing countries have invested heavily in implementing development projects in rural areas. This is in a bid to ensure that economic activities in these areas including Nigeria, are... Read More about The development of an integrative framework and capability maturity model for the planning and implementation of sustainable rural development projects.

Association between chronic widespread pain and physical activity behaviour in people with fibromyalgia (2021)
Thesis
Mayana, K. Association between chronic widespread pain and physical activity behaviour in people with fibromyalgia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
Fibromyalgia is a prevalent chronic widespread pain condition, affecting 1 in 20 adults in the UK, predominantly women and associated with a significant psychosocial burden. Despite much interest in structured exercise for pain management... Read More about Association between chronic widespread pain and physical activity behaviour in people with fibromyalgia.

Student nurses' perception of mentorship : a phenomenographic exploration of student nurses who have experienced a retrieval in clinical practice (2021)
Thesis
Roberts, S. Student nurses' perception of mentorship : a phenomenographic exploration of student nurses who have experienced a retrieval in clinical practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract

Nursing students undertake a series of practice placements over the course of their programme where they are mentored to provide the necessary clinical skills, competencies, and proficiencies to become a registered nurse (Rutkowski, 2007)... Read More about Student nurses' perception of mentorship : a phenomenographic exploration of student nurses who have experienced a retrieval in clinical practice.

Investigation of de-novo copy number variants in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Vietnam (2021)
Thesis
Bui, H. Investigation of de-novo copy number variants in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Vietnam. (Thesis). University of Salford

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a prevalence of approximately 1% children worldwide. ASD is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction and the presence of restricted interests and repetitive... Read More about Investigation of de-novo copy number variants in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Vietnam.

Role of sulphates and chloride ions in improved oil recovery in a hybrid smart-low salinity flooding technique (2021)
Thesis

The growing demand for energy to cater for the growing world population has forced the exploitation and utilisation of existing hydrocarbon resources. Oil and gas are deemed the most conventional and common sources of energy, formed as a result of d... Read More about Role of sulphates and chloride ions in improved oil recovery in a hybrid smart-low salinity flooding technique.

Noisy neighbours : towards a hybrid prediction and testing process for sound insulating partitions (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

There are numerous methods for characterising sound insulating and impact noise reducing components and systems, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Two of the predominant modelling techniques for prediction of transmission loss through... Read More about Noisy neighbours : towards a hybrid prediction and testing process for sound insulating partitions.

Comparative analysis of wild and long term captive bred Partula snails using morphometrics and population data (2021)
Thesis
Trickett, E. Comparative analysis of wild and long term captive bred Partula snails using morphometrics and population data. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Partula snails are one genus of the Partulidae family of air breathing, land snails that are endemic to the Pacific Islands. Over 100 partulid species are recognised with over half these species known to have existed and endemic to the Society Islan... Read More about Comparative analysis of wild and long term captive bred Partula snails using morphometrics and population data.

Development of a governance framework for delivery of collaborative and security-minded BIM projects (2021)
Thesis
Mamun, M. Development of a governance framework for delivery of collaborative and security-minded BIM projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study explores secure-collaboration for BIM projects in response to concerns as to whether
project environments concerned with critical national infrastructure are able to govern digital
security-risks whilst also reconciling tensions between... Read More about Development of a governance framework for delivery of collaborative and security-minded BIM projects.

Developing framework for the reconstruction of housing for the internally displaced people due to conflict (2021)
Thesis

As a result of Boko Haram conflict in Nigeria, many people have been displaced and a lot of houses destroyed. The displaced people are presently domiciled in different temporary camps across the country and the camps are in bad condition without elec... Read More about Developing framework for the reconstruction of housing for the internally displaced people due to conflict.

A critical review of carbon nanomaterials applied in cementitious composites – a focus on mechanical properties and dispersion techniques (2021)
Journal Article
Yaghobian, M., & Whittleston, G. (in press). A critical review of carbon nanomaterials applied in cementitious composites – a focus on mechanical properties and dispersion techniques. Alexandria engineering journal : AEJ, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2021.08.053

This paper provides a current overarching review of several commonly used carbon nanomaterials applied within cementitious composites. It reviews the typical weight percentages used within mixes from several researchers in the field and assesses the... Read More about A critical review of carbon nanomaterials applied in cementitious composites – a focus on mechanical properties and dispersion techniques.

Exploring the role of E-learning practices in protecting secondary school education after violent conflict : case study - secondary school education in Libya (2021)
Thesis
Essadi, H. Exploring the role of E-learning practices in protecting secondary school education after violent conflict : case study - secondary school education in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: It is reported that approximately 2,000 schools in Libya were damaged between 2011 and 2013, and that within the month of November 2016 a further 477 schools were damaged and another 30 schools were destroyed in Tripoli and Benghazi. This... Read More about Exploring the role of E-learning practices in protecting secondary school education after violent conflict : case study - secondary school education in Libya.