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Estimation of changes in the volume of ice making up Gornergletscher since the little ice age maximum (2010)
Thesis
Balounová, L. Estimation of changes in the volume of ice making up Gornergletscher since the little ice age maximum. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Few estimates of glacier volume and changes in mass over the past 150 years are
available for the Swiss Alps. This thesis aims to estimate changes in the mass of ice
making up Gornergletscher since the Little Ice Age maximum extent (LIAM) in 1860... Read More about Estimation of changes in the volume of ice making up Gornergletscher since the little ice age maximum.

An investigation into the relationship between knee axis alignment and swing phase whip during trans-femoral amputee gait (2010)
Thesis
Qa'dan, W. An investigation into the relationship between knee axis alignment and swing phase whip during trans-femoral amputee gait. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Lateral whip, which is defined as sideward motion of the prosthetic heel away from the
line of progression during swing phase of gait, is one of the common gait deviations that
trans-femoral amputees exhibit during walking. It poses several negativ... Read More about An investigation into the relationship between knee axis alignment and swing phase whip during trans-femoral amputee gait.

Extensive reading : an empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students' reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes (2010)
Thesis
Tamrackitkun, K. Extensive reading : an empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students' reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigated reading comprehension, reading fluency and
attitudes of students after exposure to extensive reading (ER), an approach to
teaching and learning foreign languages without using a dictionary or focusing on
grammar, but aiming... Read More about Extensive reading : an empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students' reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes.

An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market (2010)
Thesis
Alomari, A. An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market. (Thesis). University of Salford

Several researchers have suggested that behavioural decision theories from the field of
social psychology could provide a potential foundation for research on user behaviour.
Generally, the majority of research in information technology adoption ha... Read More about An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market.

The effects of prosthetic alignment on gait biomechanics (2010)
Thesis
Malaheem, M. The effects of prosthetic alignment on gait biomechanics. (Dissertation). University of Salford

In clinical settings, trans-tibial prosthetic alignment is a primarily subjective procedure
that is based on: the clinical experience and judgment of prosthetists; and amputee
feedback regarding comfort, stability and performance, which can be unre... Read More about The effects of prosthetic alignment on gait biomechanics.

Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment (2010)
Thesis
Keogh, C. Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment. (Thesis). University of Salford

Previous studies have recognized the low adoption of corporate work-life
balance policies during a time when reports indicate the continual pressures of balancing
work and personal life. Alongside these stresses there is additional pressures for wo... Read More about Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment.

Climatic design as a tool to create comfortable, energy-efficient and environmentally wise built environment (Tripoli-Lybia) (2010)
Thesis
Almansuri, A. Climatic design as a tool to create comfortable, energy-efficient and environmentally wise built environment (Tripoli-Lybia). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Contemporary Libyan architecture has rarely recognized the local climate or renewable energy issues and these subjects are neglected or rarely studied. However, Libyan local vernacular architecture includes traditional solutions that have been tested... Read More about Climatic design as a tool to create comfortable, energy-efficient and environmentally wise built environment (Tripoli-Lybia).