The motivational factors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Tourism in Libya (2017)
Thesis
Elgamodi, K. The motivational factors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Tourism in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one of the most effective ways by which developing economies become integrated with the global economy, as FDI provides not only capital but also the technology and management expertise essential for restructuring f... Read More about The motivational factors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Tourism in Libya.

An empirical study on the building blocks of resilience in British food supply chains (2016)
Thesis

Food is, of course, essential to the continuation of human life, and today’s food supply networks or as they are also known “farm to fork” are becoming more diverse and dynamic. It is an undeniable fact that the changing climate has resulted in more... Read More about An empirical study on the building blocks of resilience in British food supply chains.

Annotation in nurse education : towards a hermeneutic understanding (2016)
Thesis

Aim: To explore the meaning of annotation in nurse education within higher education

Background
Annotation is a common practice in higher education pedagogy aimed at communicating the lecturer’s comments about an assignment back to the student.... Read More about Annotation in nurse education : towards a hermeneutic understanding.

A framework for the delivery of built environment student satisfaction in England (2016)
Thesis
Cross, J. A framework for the delivery of built environment student satisfaction in England. (Thesis). University of Salford

Significant changes have occurred within the higher education sector in England with further changes are anticipated as a result of the changes to the on-going policy development related to higher education in England. Government policy development f... Read More about A framework for the delivery of built environment student satisfaction in England.

The travelling gamer : an ethnography of video game events (2016)
Thesis

This thesis is an ethnography of video gamers and video game events. It considers the social and cultural practices of video gamers away from the video game screen, and in particular focuses on those who participate in, and attend, various video game... Read More about The travelling gamer : an ethnography of video game events.

A framework for providing a lifelong social security system for the operational workforce in the construction industry in Sri Lanka (2016)
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Wijewickreme, S. A framework for providing a lifelong social security system for the operational workforce in the construction industry in Sri Lanka. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction is a projectised industry. One of the important resource requirements for construction projects is the availability of an operational workforce for its physical production. Hence, the operational workforce is a critical deciding factor i... Read More about A framework for providing a lifelong social security system for the operational workforce in the construction industry in Sri Lanka.

The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance (2016)
Thesis
Herman, S. The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry is significantly influenced by the competitive environment, and due to this, economy and quality of life have been affected and inevitably, the way people work has also changed in order to sustain them. In the construction i... Read More about The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance.

The influence of consumer misbehaviour on the perceived brand image of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions (2016)
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Hailat, K. The influence of consumer misbehaviour on the perceived brand image of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Higher education institutions are working hard to associate their names with a positive
brand image. However, an increasing phenomenon significantly affecting Jordanian
Universities is campus violence perpetrated by consumer misbehaviour. Consumer... Read More about The influence of consumer misbehaviour on the perceived brand image of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions.

Phonological adaptation of English loanwords in Ammani Arabic (2016)
Thesis
Abu Guba, M. Phonological adaptation of English loanwords in Ammani Arabic. (Thesis). Salford University

This thesis investigates the phonological adaptation of English loanwords in Ammani Arabic (AA) in order to enhance our understanding of phonological theory and of AA phonology. The thesis also serves as documentation of the dialect in a state of flu... Read More about Phonological adaptation of English loanwords in Ammani Arabic.

An investigation into the implementation of relationship marketing on international student retention : a review of four business schools in the Greater Manchester area (2016)
Thesis
Omoruyi, T. An investigation into the implementation of relationship marketing on international student retention : a review of four business schools in the Greater Manchester area. (Thesis). University of Salford

One of the most challenging issues facing Higher Education Institutions in recent years has been how to develop and gain competitive advantage in the global marketplace which is currently experiencing increasing and intense competition. The growth i... Read More about An investigation into the implementation of relationship marketing on international student retention : a review of four business schools in the Greater Manchester area.

The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications (2016)
Thesis
Russell, R. The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications. (Thesis). University of Salford

Occupational therapists are experts in analysing the transaction between the person and the home environment and they use design and construction methods to redress any imbalance caused by the ageing process or disability. This skill is recognised by... Read More about The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications.

Multi-objective reinforcement learning framework for unknown stochastic & uncertain environments (2016)
Thesis

This dissertation focuses on the problem of uncertainty handling during learning, by agents dealing in stochastic environments by means of Multi Objective Reinforcement Learning (MORL). Most previous investigations into multi objective reinforcement... Read More about Multi-objective reinforcement learning framework for unknown stochastic & uncertain environments.

Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals (2016)
Thesis
Alreshidi, T. Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals. (Thesis). University Of salford

Background
Medication error is a global issue that can cause serious harm and even death. Nurses who are responsible for administering medication at the patient interface have the potential to contribute to the problem by making medication administr... Read More about Registered nurses perceptions of medication administration errors and their management in Saudi Arabian hospitals.

Random chords : a family memoir (2016)
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Developing a strategic approach to ICT implementation in Saudi secondary schools (2016)
Thesis
Albugami, S. Developing a strategic approach to ICT implementation in Saudi secondary schools. (Thesis). University of Salford

The massive advances in information and communication technology (ICT), in the last few decades, encouraged many developed and developing countries to invest in the ICT sector in education. The internet, computers, interactive whiteboards and an asso... Read More about Developing a strategic approach to ICT implementation in Saudi secondary schools.

Application of spatial planning strategies to achieve sustainable transport systems in rapidly urbanizing cities : a study of Abuja, Nigeria (2016)
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Razak, S. Application of spatial planning strategies to achieve sustainable transport systems in rapidly urbanizing cities : a study of Abuja, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

It has become increasingly clear that the level of road traffic in cities has created high levels of congestion with implications on man-hour, fuel loss and growing transport-related greenhouse gas emissions. Earlier studies have attributed these imp... Read More about Application of spatial planning strategies to achieve sustainable transport systems in rapidly urbanizing cities : a study of Abuja, Nigeria.

The impacts of a health education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Saudi Arabia (2016)
Thesis
Aljehany, B. The impacts of a health education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
The incidence of T1DM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is particularly high at 36.99 per 100,000. The number of newly diagnosed cases in children (0-14 years) is estimated at 10,700 per year, constituting a major public health probl... Read More about The impacts of a health education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Saudi Arabia.

Muscle force estimation in clinical gait analysis (2016)
Thesis
Trinler, U. Muscle force estimation in clinical gait analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Neuro-musculoskeletal impairments are a substantial burden on our health care system as a consequence of disease, injury or aging. A better understanding of how such impairments influence the skeletal system through muscle force production is needed.... Read More about Muscle force estimation in clinical gait analysis.

Developing a framework for integrated community-centered early warning system to enhance disaster resilience in UAE (2016)
Thesis
Alhmoudi, A. Developing a framework for integrated community-centered early warning system to enhance disaster resilience in UAE. (Thesis). College of Science & Technology

The impacts and costs of natural disasters on people, properties and environment is often severe when they occur on a large scale or when not prepared for. Factors such as impacts of climate change, urban growth, poor planning to mention a few, have... Read More about Developing a framework for integrated community-centered early warning system to enhance disaster resilience in UAE.

Characterisation of lipoproteins in staphylococcus aureus (2016)
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Elgallali, A. Characterisation of lipoproteins in staphylococcus aureus. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is an extremely successful opportunistic bacterium capable of causing a wide range of hospital-acquired and community-acquired infections, and is becoming increasingly virulent and resistant to antibi... Read More about Characterisation of lipoproteins in staphylococcus aureus.