Analyzing frequent patterns in data streams using a dynamic compact stream pattern algorithm (2019)
Thesis
Oyewale, A. (in press). Analyzing frequent patterns in data streams using a dynamic compact stream pattern algorithm. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a result of modern technology and the advancement in communication, a large amount of data streams are continually generated from various online applications, devices and sources. Mining frequent patterns from these streams of data is now an impor... Read More about Analyzing frequent patterns in data streams using a dynamic compact stream pattern algorithm.

Interpreting ‘living law’ amongst Muslim women in the UK (2019)
Thesis
Khan, A. Interpreting ‘living law’ amongst Muslim women in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main objective of this thesis is to capture, describe, understand and articulate the ways in which Muslim women view and interpret crime, deviance and moral dilemmas in contemporary society. This study will evaluate the contrasts and overlaps bet... Read More about Interpreting ‘living law’ amongst Muslim women in the UK.

Investigating the ability to use the CT scan projection radiograph to monitor adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (2019)
Thesis
Alrehily, F. Investigating the ability to use the CT scan projection radiograph to monitor adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a spinal deformity that causes the spine to bend laterally. Patients with AIS undergo frequent X-ray examinations to monitor the progression of the deformity through the measurement of the Cobb a... Read More about Investigating the ability to use the CT scan projection radiograph to monitor adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Personality and cognitive factors in the assessment of multimodal stimuli in immersive virtual environments (2019)
Thesis
Bailey, J. Personality and cognitive factors in the assessment of multimodal stimuli in immersive virtual environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Literature in the study of human response to immersive virtual reality systems often deals with the phenomenon of presence. It can be shown that audio and imagery with spatial information can interact to affect presence in users of immersive virtual... Read More about Personality and cognitive factors in the assessment of multimodal stimuli in immersive virtual environments.

How social media is changing political representation in the United Kingdom (2019)
Thesis
McLoughlin, L. (in press). How social media is changing political representation in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). University of Salford

Since the introduction of social media into everyday communication, a series of claims and
counterclaims have been made about its potential to either rectify or exacerbate the so-called
crisis within representative democracy. Theoretical arguments... Read More about How social media is changing political representation in the United Kingdom.

Exploring the effects of consumers’ trust : a predictive model for satisfying buyers’ expectations based on sellers’ behaviour in the marketplace (2019)
Thesis
AlSheikh, S. Exploring the effects of consumers’ trust : a predictive model for satisfying buyers’ expectations based on sellers’ behaviour in the marketplace. (Thesis). University of Salford

In recent years, Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) marketplaces have become very popular among
Internet users. However, compared to traditional Business-to-Consumer (B2C) stores, most
modern C2C marketplaces are reported to be associated with stronger neg... Read More about Exploring the effects of consumers’ trust : a predictive model for satisfying buyers’ expectations based on sellers’ behaviour in the marketplace.

The provision and use of urban public spaces for female physical activity in Saudi Arabia (2019)
Thesis
Maghrabi, A. The provision and use of urban public spaces for female physical activity in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

With the development and expansion of the city of Jeddah, the increase in the population and the integration of a variety of social structures has changed. The need for public open spaces has increased and the purpose of visiting these spaces has als... Read More about The provision and use of urban public spaces for female physical activity in Saudi Arabia.

EMG measurement of the adductor muscles during walking and running (2019)
Thesis
Elsais, W. M. E. EMG measurement of the adductor muscles during walking and running. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
Increased pelvic drop has been linked to a range of musculoskeletal running injuries and may be linked to atypical activation pattern of the muscles surrounding the pelvis. However, to date, previous research investigating pelvic drop... Read More about EMG measurement of the adductor muscles during walking and running.

Numerical modelling and underlying electrochemical mechanism characterisation of cathodic protection for chloride contaminated reinforced concrete structures (2019)
Thesis
Xiang, N. Numerical modelling and underlying electrochemical mechanism characterisation of cathodic protection for chloride contaminated reinforced concrete structures. (Thesis). University of Salford

Cathodic Protection (CP) as an effective electrochemical repair technique has been widely employed in the rehabilitation of deterioratedReinforced Concrete (RC) structures worldwide. However, the quantitative specifications of CP tech... Read More about Numerical modelling and underlying electrochemical mechanism characterisation of cathodic protection for chloride contaminated reinforced concrete structures.

Adoption of advanced management accounting practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries : insights from institutional theory analysis (2019)
Thesis
Mufid, A. Adoption of advanced management accounting practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries : insights from institutional theory analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Adoption of Advanced Management Accounting Practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Insights from institutional theory analysis

This study investigates the adoption of advanced Management Accounting Practices (MAPs) in GCC countries and he... Read More about Adoption of advanced management accounting practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries : insights from institutional theory analysis.

A test of situational action theory in Saudi Arabia (2019)
Thesis
Alruwaili, N. A test of situational action theory in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Situational Action Theory (SAT) is a recent and increasingly popular framework for explaining criminal behaviour, especially among youths. It argues that most people comply with the law and refrain from committing crime because they do not see crime... Read More about A test of situational action theory in Saudi Arabia.

A framework of intra-organisational knowledge sharing practices in implementing BIM within the Malaysian construction industry (2019)
Thesis
Musa, S. (in press). A framework of intra-organisational knowledge sharing practices in implementing BIM within the Malaysian construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Malaysian construction industry has been urged by the government to implement BIM to become a stable, developed, and modernised country by the year 2020. In the Malaysian context, research has shown that BIM implementation is relatively low and i... Read More about A framework of intra-organisational knowledge sharing practices in implementing BIM within the Malaysian construction industry.

Towards optimisation of compression force in mammography (2019)
Thesis

This work focusses on the compression force applied to the breast during mammographic imaging. The lack of guidance and evidence base has led to variability in practice, and the implications of this will be discussed. All research was carried out on... Read More about Towards optimisation of compression force in mammography.

Symbiotic synergies : adaptive framework for polydisciplinary collaboration in performance practice (2019)
Thesis
Moraitis, E. (in press). Symbiotic synergies : adaptive framework for polydisciplinary collaboration in performance practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

What are the implications of collaboration between practitioners of distinct creative disciplines, and what approaches can enhance such engagements? This inquiry is investigated through Practice Research with project-based and iterative methodology a... Read More about Symbiotic synergies : adaptive framework for polydisciplinary collaboration in performance practice.

Towards an effective enforcement of environmental criminal law : re-thinking sanctions for air pollution criminals in Iraq (2019)
Thesis
Mahmood, I. (in press). Towards an effective enforcement of environmental criminal law : re-thinking sanctions for air pollution criminals in Iraq. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aims at evaluating the effectiveness of the current legal framework of Iraqi air environment protection by identifying the many challenges confronting this framework and the obstacles which impede appropriate enforcement measures. One of t... Read More about Towards an effective enforcement of environmental criminal law : re-thinking sanctions for air pollution criminals in Iraq.

Response of soil–foundation–structure interaction of tall building (frame-wall) structural system under seismic effect (2019)
Thesis
Qaftan, O. (in press). Response of soil–foundation–structure interaction of tall building (frame-wall) structural system under seismic effect. (Thesis). University of Salford

The unavailability of standards or validated analysis techniques of estimating the soil -foundation-structure interaction (SFSI) lead to either simplifying or ignoring this interaction. The structural and geotechnical engineers consider the foundatio... Read More about Response of soil–foundation–structure interaction of tall building (frame-wall) structural system under seismic effect.

Risk management in microfinance : identities, perceptions, behaviours and interests of microfinance stakeholders in Plateau State, Nigeria (2019)
Thesis

Studies on microfinance risk management in Nigeria are inclined to quantitative analysis of risk based on business and accounting principles without recourse to understanding and interpreting meanings from the lived experiences of relevant stakeholde... Read More about Risk management in microfinance : identities, perceptions, behaviours and interests of microfinance stakeholders in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Investigating the feasibility of using dynamic stiffness beam functions in a hybrid structure-borne noise prediction model (2019)
Thesis
Filipe, D. (in press). Investigating the feasibility of using dynamic stiffness beam functions in a hybrid structure-borne noise prediction model. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Ground-borne vibration and structure-borne noise in buildings associated with nearby railway systems, either above ground or underground, is a common occurrence in
densely populated areas. This is especially true where new transportation systems are... Read More about Investigating the feasibility of using dynamic stiffness beam functions in a hybrid structure-borne noise prediction model.

Effective implementation of total quality management within the Nigerian construction industry (2019)
Thesis
Ahaotu, S. (in press). Effective implementation of total quality management within the Nigerian construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Today’s commercial environment demands the adoption of Total Quality Management (TQM), which a managerial approach that aims to achieve customer satisfaction and global competitiveness. Therefore, TQM is a systematic approach that views quality as th... Read More about Effective implementation of total quality management within the Nigerian construction industry.

Reducing jerk for bimanual control with virtual reality (2019)
Thesis
Hill, S. (in press). Reducing jerk for bimanual control with virtual reality. (Thesis). University of Salford

This work explores interaction in virtual environments where bimanual operations lacking kinematic constraints, such as a pair of tracked controllers held in free space, are mapped to a target object that obeys a constraint, such as a pair of gripper... Read More about Reducing jerk for bimanual control with virtual reality.