A qualitative study to critically explore the socio-ecological determinants influencing screening mammography uptake amongst Kerala migrant women in the United Arab Emirates (2020)
Thesis
in the United Arab Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background

Significant evidence demonstrates that undergoing screening mammography, is effective in detecting breast cancer early enabling better treatment and longer survival. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among females in Keral... Read More about A qualitative study to critically explore the socio-ecological determinants influencing screening mammography uptake amongst Kerala migrant women in the United Arab Emirates.

Female patient violence experienced by qualified nurses working in an inpatient psychiatric department in Al Amal Complex for Mental Health (Riyadh) Hospital (2020)
Thesis
Alanazi, B. Female patient violence experienced by qualified nurses working in an inpatient psychiatric department in Al Amal Complex for Mental Health (Riyadh) Hospital. (Thesis). University of Salford

Psychiatric nurses are considered the most vulnerable healthcare workers in terms of encountering violence, and this trend is rising. Violence in the workplace poses a threat to the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of nursing staff, an... Read More about Female patient violence experienced by qualified nurses working in an inpatient psychiatric department in Al Amal Complex for Mental Health (Riyadh) Hospital.

Synthesis and evaluation of novel heterocyclic compounds as anticancer agents (2020)
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Mal ullah, A. Synthesis and evaluation of novel heterocyclic compounds as anticancer agents. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is a clear need for anti-cancer therapies that have effective cytotoxic efficiency and
marginal toxicity, preferably zero. For this goal, researchers have been persevering to
develop new drugs from natural resources. Among them are agents tha... Read More about Synthesis and evaluation of novel heterocyclic compounds as anticancer agents.

Examination of the relationship between organisational and facility management strategy and value added (2020)
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Karamitsos, I. Examination of the relationship between organisational and facility management strategy and value added. (Thesis). University of Salford

Facility Management (FM) is a profession in which facility managers are employed to manage a diverse set of services, personnel, and built environments
to accomplish organisational goals. The findings of this study showed that many organisations are... Read More about Examination of the relationship between organisational and facility management strategy and value added.

Managers’ and clinical leads' perspectives of a co-production model for community mental health service improvement in the NHS : a case study (2020)
Thesis

This study evaluated a co-production model used in a National Health Service (NHS) Trust, in England which was introduced due to increased workloads and reduced resources. Through reviewing drivers/challenges and determining staff knowledge, skills,... Read More about Managers’ and clinical leads' perspectives of a co-production model for community mental health service improvement in the NHS : a case study.

Investigating flow facilitated by art-making, and potential implications on identity, conflict and wellbeing (2020)
Thesis

The aim of this research is to explore the facilitation, experience and measurement of flow (Csikszentmihaly, 1979), and group flow in particular, through individual and collaborative creating and to note the potential implications of this for identi... Read More about Investigating flow facilitated by art-making, and potential implications on identity, conflict and wellbeing.

Low-power dual-band on-body antenna for wireless body sensor networks (2020)
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Farghaly Sayed, S. Low-power dual-band on-body antenna for wireless body sensor networks. (Thesis). University of Salford

In Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN), the implanted biosensor collects various physiological data and wirelessly transmits the information to external medical devices in real time. The antenna design for this application faces great challenges as the... Read More about Low-power dual-band on-body antenna for wireless body sensor networks.

Using environmental DNA metabarcoding to monitor fish biodiversity and assess anthropogenic barrier impacts on the river Mersey, UK (2020)
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Perkins, J. Using environmental DNA metabarcoding to monitor fish biodiversity and assess anthropogenic barrier impacts on the river Mersey, UK. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Freshwater habitats, despite their limited volume, support almost 10% of global biodiversity and are facing increased anthropogenic threats worldwide. Dams and weirs, for example, create habitat fragmentation, changing water flow and water levels, bl... Read More about Using environmental DNA metabarcoding to monitor fish biodiversity and assess anthropogenic barrier impacts on the river Mersey, UK.

The biomechanical changes during sport-specific tasks and different commercially available footwear in individuals following meniscectomy (2020)
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Walters, V. The biomechanical changes during sport-specific tasks and different commercially available footwear in individuals following meniscectomy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Injuries to the meniscus are common particularly in sporting individuals. Traumatic meniscal tears typically occur due to a high impact twisting action on a planted foot, which can be seen in sports such as basketball, football and skiing. Competitiv... Read More about The biomechanical changes during sport-specific tasks and different commercially available footwear in individuals following meniscectomy.

The behavioural ecology of the northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) at the Reserva Particular Patrimônio Natural-Feliciano Miguel Abdala (RPPN-FMA), Minas Gerais, Brazil (2020)
Thesis
Burch, T. The behavioural ecology of the northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) at the Reserva Particular Patrimônio Natural-Feliciano Miguel Abdala (RPPN-FMA), Minas Gerais, Brazil. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) is a critically endangered species of primate endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Strier collected data on the behavioural ecology of the Matão group between 1983-84 at the Reserva Particular Patri... Read More about The behavioural ecology of the northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) at the Reserva Particular Patrimônio Natural-Feliciano Miguel Abdala (RPPN-FMA), Minas Gerais, Brazil.

A hermeneutic phenomenological exploration of nurses' experience: positive behaviour support (2020)
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Savarimuthu, D. A hermeneutic phenomenological exploration of nurses' experience: positive behaviour support. (Thesis). Salford University

This thesis explores the experience of registered nurses in relation to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in a mental health organisation. PBS has developed into an important, effective, and useful framework in delivering care for individuals with lea... Read More about A hermeneutic phenomenological exploration of nurses' experience: positive behaviour support.

Investigating the relationship between lung cancer and the infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii (2020)
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Tarabulsi, M. Investigating the relationship between lung cancer and the infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. (Thesis). University of Salford

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular organism that has a worldwide distribution and is highly prevalent among animals and humans. Although usually asymptomatic, it can cause serious diseases in immunocompromised individuals such as pneumoni... Read More about Investigating the relationship between lung cancer and the infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.

Duplex ultrasound assessment of early-stage peripheral artery disease in the lower limbs of Zimbabwean diabetic patients (2020)
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Tityiwe, J. Duplex ultrasound assessment of early-stage peripheral artery disease in the lower limbs of Zimbabwean diabetic patients. (Thesis). University of Salford

Keywords: Spectral Doppler imaging, peak systolic velocity, pulsatility index, vessel diameter, resistive index, nitrite, nitric oxide, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure.

Objectives: i) To determine the repeatability of ultrasound... Read More about Duplex ultrasound assessment of early-stage peripheral artery disease in the lower limbs of Zimbabwean diabetic patients.

An investigation of EFL female teachers’ and students’ beliefs about learner autonomy in Saudi secondary schools (2020)
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Alhejaily, N. An investigation of EFL female teachers’ and students’ beliefs about learner autonomy in Saudi secondary schools. (Thesis). University of Salford

The development of Learner autonomy (LA) is a key area of research within second language learning and teaching (Benson, 2001, 2008, 2010; Dam et al., 1995; Holec, 1981). The literature pertaining to LA is diverse; however, Benson’s (1996) technical,... Read More about An investigation of EFL female teachers’ and students’ beliefs about learner autonomy in Saudi secondary schools.

Spatial aspects of auditory salience (2020)
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Podwinska, Z. Spatial aspects of auditory salience. (Thesis). University of Salford

Models of auditory salience aim to predict which sounds attract people’s attention, and their proposed applications range from soundscape design to machine listening systems and object-based broadcasting. A few different types of models have been pro... Read More about Spatial aspects of auditory salience.

An interpretivist approach for the development of a behavioural framework to support the adoption of waste minimisation behaviour of contractors : the case study of Jordan (2020)
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Alhawamdeh, M. An interpretivist approach for the development of a behavioural framework to support the adoption of waste minimisation behaviour of contractors : the case study of Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

In recent decades, with the rapid development of urbanisation and the acceleration of construction, renovation and demolition activities worldwide, enormous volumes of construction waste (CW) have been generated at a colossal rate. CW accounts for ap... Read More about An interpretivist approach for the development of a behavioural framework to support the adoption of waste minimisation behaviour of contractors : the case study of Jordan.

Towards forecasting and prediction of faults in electricity distribution network : a novel data mining & machine learning approach (2020)
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Silva, H. Towards forecasting and prediction of faults in electricity distribution network : a novel data mining & machine learning approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

The electricity supply system includes a large-scale power generation installation and a convoluted network of electrical circuits that work together to efficiently and reliably supply electricity to consumers. Faults in the electricity distribution... Read More about Towards forecasting and prediction of faults in electricity distribution network : a novel data mining & machine learning approach.

Improving the regulatory framework of floodplain development and management in the United Kingdom (2020)
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Alam, B. Improving the regulatory framework of floodplain development and management in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Flood Risk Management Framework is a means through which flood risk management is achieved with the aim of mitigating the impact of flooding on communities. Within the United Kingdom, this is achieved through a mixture of legislation, directives,... Read More about Improving the regulatory framework of floodplain development and management in the United Kingdom.

In vitro screening of Trametes versicolor and Acacia nilotica derivatives for antimalarial efficacy (2020)
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Dillon, M. In vitro screening of Trametes versicolor and Acacia nilotica derivatives for antimalarial efficacy. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Of the plethora of parasitic diseases that afflict mankind, malaria remains the most prevalent. The disease has caused severe global health problems, putting 3.2 billion people at risk of developing the Plasmodium infection. With current front-line t... Read More about In vitro screening of Trametes versicolor and Acacia nilotica derivatives for antimalarial efficacy.

Participatory communication for community development : the Ghanaian experience (2020)
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Gbadago, F. Participatory communication for community development : the Ghanaian experience. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research pursued a better understanding of development communication in a range of Ghanaian programmes in the education sector. Its focus is the nature of engagements between a range of actors during formulation, implementation and evaluation of... Read More about Participatory communication for community development : the Ghanaian experience.