Evaluation of movement variability and knee biomechanics during functional sporting tasks in healthy individuals and individuals following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL) and ACL reconstruction (2019)
Thesis
Alyami, A. Evaluation of movement variability and knee biomechanics during functional sporting tasks in healthy individuals and individuals following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL) and ACL reconstruction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a serious problem which can occur during some sporting activities. Knee biomechanics and movement variability (MV) comprise two very important aspects relating to injury risk, where it ha... Read More about Evaluation of movement variability and knee biomechanics during functional sporting tasks in healthy individuals and individuals following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL) and ACL reconstruction.

Multi-Scale detection, mapping, and modelling geomorphic change in gravel-bed rivers with UAV remote sensing (2019)
Thesis
Scott, R. Multi-Scale detection, mapping, and modelling geomorphic change in gravel-bed rivers with UAV remote sensing. (Thesis). University of Salford

Fluvial science is in particular need of surveying tools which can rapidly and accurately capture topographic data. The use of low-cost, consumer grade UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) systems and Structure from Motion (SfM) processing methods has seen... Read More about Multi-Scale detection, mapping, and modelling geomorphic change in gravel-bed rivers with UAV remote sensing.

Functional and patient outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty : a multiple-methods approach (2019)
Thesis
a multiple-methods approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background and aims: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the gold standard treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. The main outcomes expected are reduced pain and improved function. There is conflicting evidence regarding functional changes post-TK... Read More about Functional and patient outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty : a multiple-methods approach.

Disaster cognition and planning intentions of Strategic Decision-Makers of the Accommodation Sector (SDMAS) in the Sri Lankan tourism industry (2019)
Thesis
Kannangara, L. Disaster cognition and planning intentions of Strategic Decision-Makers of the Accommodation Sector (SDMAS) in the Sri Lankan tourism industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Power-holding strategic decision-makers play an important role in tourism organisational dynamics due to the industry comprising a large number of medium to small businesses. Considering the escalation of disaster risk faced by tourism destinations a... Read More about Disaster cognition and planning intentions of Strategic Decision-Makers of the Accommodation Sector (SDMAS) in the Sri Lankan tourism industry.

Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate (2019)
Thesis
Da Cruz Kaizer, M. Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate. (Thesis). University of Salford

The northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus), is a Critically Endangered primate endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Remnant populations of muriquis suffer from a wide range of
anthropogenic pressures and face a high risk of extinction due... Read More about Non-invasive monitoring for population assessments of a critically endangered Neotropical primate.

Improving the achievement of value for money in construction procurement under the Nigerian Public Procurement Act (2007) (2019)
Thesis
Obieje, I. Improving the achievement of value for money in construction procurement under the Nigerian Public Procurement Act (2007). (Thesis). University of Salford

In 2007, the Nigerian legislative arm of government enacted an Act of Parliament known as the Public Procurement Act (PPA 2007) to govern the public-sector procurements. The PPA (2007) amongst other objectives, aims to achieve value for money on gove... Read More about Improving the achievement of value for money in construction procurement under the Nigerian Public Procurement Act (2007).

E-brand management in Indian SMEs : a strategic perspective (2019)
Thesis
Nambiar, D. E-brand management in Indian SMEs : a strategic perspective. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The intense competitive environment combined with discerning consumers and varied
attention span persuades brands to be outstanding and distinct. A strong brand develops an
emotional connect amongst organisations and customers by generating substan... Read More about E-brand management in Indian SMEs : a strategic perspective.

Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma (2019)
Thesis
Apreutesei, R. Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma. (Dissertation). University Of Salford

Despite recent advances in critical care, trauma still continues to be the leading cause of
morbidity and mortality among individuals under 40 years of age and the third main cause of
death throughout the world, carrying a substantial economic burd... Read More about Investigating cytokine biomarkers as early predictors of poor clinical outcome following major trauma.

Mathematical framework for designing energy matching and trading within green building neighbourhood system (2019)
Thesis
Ghazimirsaeid, S. Mathematical framework for designing energy matching and trading within green building neighbourhood system. (Thesis). University of Salford

Nowadays, energy efficiency, energy matching and trading, power production based on renewable energy
resources, improving reliability, increasing power quality and other concepts are providing the most important topics in the power systems analysis... Read More about Mathematical framework for designing energy matching and trading within green building neighbourhood system.

Exploration of the lived experience of young adults diagnosed with a mental illness and being treated at a Nigerian psychiatric hospital, regarding their mental health problems (2019)
Thesis
Nwedu, A. (in press). Exploration of the lived experience of young adults diagnosed with a mental illness and being treated at a Nigerian psychiatric hospital, regarding their mental health problems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Globally mental illness is recognised as a public health issue with over 450 million people affected. Of that number 21% are young adults, with the majority living in low and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. In western society the... Read More about Exploration of the lived experience of young adults diagnosed with a mental illness and being treated at a Nigerian psychiatric hospital, regarding their mental health problems.

Soil carbon dynamics in the upper Mersey estuarine floodplain, northwest England : implications for soil carbon sequestration (2019)
Thesis
Enya, O. Soil carbon dynamics in the upper Mersey estuarine floodplain, northwest England : implications for soil carbon sequestration. (Thesis). University of Salford

There have been several studies on soil carbon dynamics in estuarine floodplains. However, little attempt has been made to examine the effects of heavy metal contamination on these processes. This represents a knowledge gap that needs to be filled to... Read More about Soil carbon dynamics in the upper Mersey estuarine floodplain, northwest England : implications for soil carbon sequestration.

Towards intelligent diabetes knowledge management and knowledge discovery : a data mining approach (2019)
Thesis
Darwish, F. Towards intelligent diabetes knowledge management and knowledge discovery : a data mining approach. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Self-monitoring and self-management play an increasingly vital role in the management of prevalent diseases afflicting millions of people worldwide. Conditions such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus can be managed with pharmaceuticals. H... Read More about Towards intelligent diabetes knowledge management and knowledge discovery : a data mining approach.

Validation of the ITU-R P series radio wave propagation model for millimetre wave V-Band (60GHz) line-of-sight point-to-point short distance link (2019)
Thesis
Odum, R. Validation of the ITU-R P series radio wave propagation model for millimetre wave V-Band (60GHz) line-of-sight point-to-point short distance link. (Thesis). University of Salford

Millimetre-wave communication systems have a very high potential to become mobile technology of choice for future 4G and 5G network architectures, which has led to many researchers carrying out studies regarding the effects of the atmosphere on radio... Read More about Validation of the ITU-R P series radio wave propagation model for millimetre wave V-Band (60GHz) line-of-sight point-to-point short distance link.

Action poetry : the vocal-body in performance art (2019)
Thesis
Walker, N. Action poetry : the vocal-body in performance art. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores the relationships between performance art, poetry, sound poetry and page-based scores in order to develop ‘action poetry’ as a new transdisciplinary field that foregrounds the ‘vocal-body’ in performance art. Driven by my own cre... Read More about Action poetry : the vocal-body in performance art.

A comparative study evaluating the performance of diagnostic radiography units and protocols for paediatric and adult chest radiography examinations (2019)
Thesis
Al-Murshedi, S. A comparative study evaluating the performance of diagnostic radiography units and protocols for paediatric and adult chest radiography examinations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Purpose: Little is known about the variations in image quality (IQ) and radiation dose for paediatric and adult chest radiography (CXR), between and within hospitals. Large variations in IQ could influence the diagnostic accuracy, and variations in r... Read More about A comparative study evaluating the performance of diagnostic radiography units and protocols for paediatric and adult chest radiography examinations.

"Hear Us Speak" : listening to women's experiences of perinatal distress and the Transactional Analysis psychotherapy treatment they received (2019)
Thesis
Haynes, E. "Hear Us Speak" : listening to women's experiences of perinatal distress and the Transactional Analysis psychotherapy treatment they received. (Thesis). University of Salford

This PhD study examines Transactional Analysis (TA) psychotherapy as a treatment for perinatal mental illness, by listening to the experiences of women who have received it within a private practice, psychotherapeutic setting. The study also address... Read More about "Hear Us Speak" : listening to women's experiences of perinatal distress and the Transactional Analysis psychotherapy treatment they received.

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.

An investigation of the influence of social CRM on brand reputation and brand loyalty in developing country : evidence from the Nigerian telecoms industry (2019)
Thesis

The modern business environment has undergone fundamental changes – shifting from being production-inclined to being service driven; a situation that has resulted in a shift from the traditional ways of conducting organisational and marketing process... Read More about An investigation of the influence of social CRM on brand reputation and brand loyalty in developing country : evidence from the Nigerian telecoms industry.

Thinking with Heidegger : an ethnography of the place of leadership (2019)
Thesis

This thesis raises the issue of place within leadership studies. It argues that critical approaches to leadership have paid insufficient attention to the spatial turn in the humanities, overlooking an important angle of critique. It highlights the... Read More about Thinking with Heidegger : an ethnography of the place of leadership.

Unveiling the role(s) of informal third sector deliverers : towards a conceptual framework to understand the process of social value creation among informal third sector groups (2019)
Thesis
Mashiter, C. Unveiling the role(s) of informal third sector deliverers : towards a conceptual framework to understand the process of social value creation among informal third sector groups. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research was designed to explore the role of the informal third sector groups (ITSGs) using an alternative methodological approach to Social Return on Investment (SROI) to reconceptualise value measurement. It focused on four ITSGs in Blackpoo... Read More about Unveiling the role(s) of informal third sector deliverers : towards a conceptual framework to understand the process of social value creation among informal third sector groups.