Project performance diagnostics : a model for assessing construction project performance in Nigeria (2017)
Thesis
Bello, W. (in press). Project performance diagnostics : a model for assessing construction project performance in Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction Projects are notorious for demonstrating poor performance and under achievement as usually indicated by project objectives. Project managers in the construction industry are faced with many research suggestions in literatures to improve... Read More about Project performance diagnostics : a model for assessing construction project performance in Nigeria.

Critical success factors and contractual risks for Private Finance 2 (PF2) projects implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) (2017)
Thesis
Abdullah Habib, S. Critical success factors and contractual risks for Private Finance 2 (PF2) projects implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM). (Thesis). University of Salford

Private Finance 2 (PF2) projects involved multiple stakeholders engaged in various contract structures, and numerous stages from initiation to operation in lengthy contract duration. Such situation cause complexity to PF2 projects, which may expose t... Read More about Critical success factors and contractual risks for Private Finance 2 (PF2) projects implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Low oil-water ratio invert emulsion mud for unconventional shale reservoirs (2017)
Thesis
Egejuru, P. Low oil-water ratio invert emulsion mud for unconventional shale reservoirs. (Thesis). University of Salford

Due to stringent environmental regulations on the disposal and management of the traditional diesel oil-based mud used for drilling difficult formations such as shale, there is the necessity to develop an environmentally friendly drilling mud. Vegeta... Read More about Low oil-water ratio invert emulsion mud for unconventional shale reservoirs.

Characterisation of a novel bioactive complex polysaccharide from a marine invertebrate with potent anticancer and antimalarial activities (2017)
Thesis
Khurshid, C. A. Characterisation of a novel bioactive complex polysaccharide from a marine invertebrate with potent anticancer and antimalarial activities. (Thesis). ELS

Considerable excitement has been generated by the discovery of active compounds from marine organisms. These compounds have a remarkable role in cancer treatment, with fewer side effects on general health. Sulphated glycosaminoglycan (GAGs) are prese... Read More about Characterisation of a novel bioactive complex polysaccharide from a marine invertebrate with potent anticancer and antimalarial activities.

Performance Portfolio (2017)
Thesis

This DMA portfolio contains materials and a written critical commentary relating to the work I have completed towards a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance degree at the University of Salford. My doctoral programme consists of four performance-base... Read More about Performance Portfolio.

The population structure and demography of Triturus cristatus in agricultural landscapes of North-West England (2017)
Thesis
Orchard, D. The population structure and demography of Triturus cristatus in agricultural landscapes of North-West England. (Thesis). University of Salford

Triturus cristatus is one of Europe’s most rapidly declining amphibians and has been the subject of conservation concern in the UK since 1975. Despite its widespread decline and continued threats from development, T. cristatus remains widely distribu... Read More about The population structure and demography of Triturus cristatus in agricultural landscapes of North-West England.

Assessment of the efficacy of BTI Larvicide, VectoBac 12AS® (BTI AM65-52) against “nuisance” flies at water treatment plants in North West England (2017)
Thesis
Wenjere, S. Assessment of the efficacy of BTI Larvicide, VectoBac 12AS® (BTI AM65-52) against “nuisance” flies at water treatment plants in North West England. (Dissertation). University of Salford

In treating wastewater using percolating filters, nature employs diverse biota, which includes
nematoceran larvae, to sustain filter function. This study sought to generate evidence on the
efficacy of a Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis-deriv... Read More about Assessment of the efficacy of BTI Larvicide, VectoBac 12AS® (BTI AM65-52) against “nuisance” flies at water treatment plants in North West England.

A strategic approach to developing residential land tenure administration : the case of Iraq (2017)
Thesis
Al-ossmi, L. A strategic approach to developing residential land tenure administration : the case of Iraq. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study is driven by the need to bridge the gap in the current literature in terms of identifying the sustainable institutional aspects of the Land Tenure Administration (LTA) under the current situation in Iraq, as the principal mechanism through... Read More about A strategic approach to developing residential land tenure administration : the case of Iraq.

Factors affecting recent vegetation change in north-east Libya (2017)
Thesis
Ahwaidi, G. Factors affecting recent vegetation change in north-east Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Over the last few decades global warming and human intervention have led to changes and deterioration in natural vegetation across the world. The Al Jabal Al Akhdar, in north east Libya, is one of those areas that have experienced changes in land cov... Read More about Factors affecting recent vegetation change in north-east Libya.

Novel therapies for cancer treatment : designing high affinity selective ligands against SIRT1 enzyme (2017)
Thesis
Al-Sudani, B. Novel therapies for cancer treatment : designing high affinity selective ligands against SIRT1 enzyme. (Thesis). University of Salford

The word ‘Sirtuin’ or Sir2 proteins are a class of proteins that possess either mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase, or deacylase activity, including deacetylase. SIRT1 is the most studied mammalian Sirtuins and predominantly localised in the nucleus and cyt... Read More about Novel therapies for cancer treatment : designing high affinity selective ligands against SIRT1 enzyme.

A study to investigate whether speed and road conditions have an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance (2017)
Thesis
have an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim
The aim of this study was to investigate whether speed and road conditions have an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance.

Study Design
This was a quantitative... Read More about A study to investigate whether speed and road conditions have an effect on the physiological stability of sick and preterm babies undergoing inter-hospital transfer by ambulance.

Developing a user-centric distributed middleware for SLA monitoring in SaaS cloud computing using RESTful services (2017)
Thesis
Al-Shammari, S. Developing a user-centric distributed middleware for SLA monitoring in SaaS cloud computing using RESTful services. (Thesis). University of Salford

One of the most important discussions in the cloud computing field is user satisfaction with the associated services. It is important to maintain trusted relationships between clients and providers, for customers who pay subscriptions to receive thes... Read More about Developing a user-centric distributed middleware for SLA monitoring in SaaS cloud computing using RESTful services.

Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating crops (2017)
Thesis
vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating crops. (Thesis). University of Salford

Due to water scarcity in many semi-arid countries, there is considerable interest in recycling various nutrient-rich wastewater streams, such as treated urban wastewater, for irrigation in the agricultural sector. The aim is therefore to assess if do... Read More about Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigating crops.

Behaviour of lightweight concrete beams strengthened with carbon fibre reinforced polymer in shear (2017)
Thesis
Al-Allaf, M. Behaviour of lightweight concrete beams strengthened with carbon fibre reinforced polymer in shear. (Thesis). University of Salford

Epoxy bonded fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are widely used for the retrofit of ailing reinforced concrete structures, for both shear and flexure. This technology provides unique features compared with conventional retrofitting systems. Am... Read More about Behaviour of lightweight concrete beams strengthened with carbon fibre reinforced polymer in shear.

Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt (2017)
Thesis
Wahieb, R. Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt. (Thesis). University of Salford

A thorough look towards the use of social media reveals a strong potential to its role as a marketing tool. This study examines the barriers to the adoption of SMM by retailers of electronics and home appliances in Egypt.
Despite the long stream o... Read More about Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt.

The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines (2017)
Thesis
Adebayo, O. The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines. (Thesis). University of Salford

Our world is being jolted more increasingly by news of crisis and chaos happening globally; from natural disasters to man-made catastrophes, political revolutions and terrorism to economic woes and corporate crisis all making the headlines. Technolog... Read More about The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines.

Pruning methods for rule induction (2017)
Thesis

Machine learning is a research area within computer science that is mainly concerned with discovering regularities in data. Rule induction is a powerful technique used in machine learning wherein the target concept is represented as a set of rules. T... Read More about Pruning methods for rule induction.

Urban transformation through creativity : applying the creative city concept to Makkah (2017)
Thesis
Alamoudy, S. Urban transformation through creativity : applying the creative city concept to Makkah. (Thesis). University of Salford

During the last decade, the rapidly growing prestige of so-called Creative Cities has inspired many other cities to enhance their attractiveness, creativity and success. However, the concept of a creative city is an elusive one because it reflects a... Read More about Urban transformation through creativity : applying the creative city concept to Makkah.

Rising damp evaluation and treatment : a quasi-experimental case study (2017)
Thesis

The UK has a well-established industry involved in the treatment of rising damp. Yet, critics argue that rising damp is extremely rare and remedial damp proof course treatments unnecessary and ineffective. Additionally, evaporation from rising damp a... Read More about Rising damp evaluation and treatment : a quasi-experimental case study.

Creating a collaborative Worktown Archive : photography, place and community (2017)
Thesis

This practice-based thesis uses photography as a method to examine how photographic archives constitute community. It develops a case study of the Worktown photographs,
which were taken by Humphrey Spender during Mass Observation’s experimental stud... Read More about Creating a collaborative Worktown Archive : photography, place and community.