Modelling and matching : a methodology for complex ePlanning systems development (2007)
Thesis

The motivation for this research is concerned with the need for a specialised
development methodology to address the problems peculiar to ePlanning system
development domain. It is proposed that a combination of some Information System
Development... Read More about Modelling and matching : a methodology for complex ePlanning systems development.

Review of problems of transferring and localising technology in the Arab world (2007)
Thesis

This research looks at problems related to technology transfer and localisation in the
Arab countries. Technology is defined in the international context and then related to
the environment of the Arab countries. Technology has a great role to play... Read More about Review of problems of transferring and localising technology in the Arab world.

A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations (2007)
Thesis

Major events in recent years have provided evidence that the world of business is rife with risks and
uncertainties. The vivid events of 9/11 (11 th September 2001) in New York, U.S. and other major
incidents, have forever changed the global perspe... Read More about A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations.

Galerkin boundary element methods with multiwavelets (2007)
Thesis

In general the numerical solution of boundary integral equations arising from the reformulation
of partial differential equations leads to full coefficient matrices. The discrete
system can be solved in O(N2 ) operations by iterative solvers of the... Read More about Galerkin boundary element methods with multiwavelets.

Modelling skill learning for augmented and virtual reality learning environments (2007)
Thesis

This study modelled skill learning in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
learning environments. An analytical literature review, primarily from the domains of AR
and VR, Learning, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) including user-based... Read More about Modelling skill learning for augmented and virtual reality learning environments.

Financial sector development, savings and economic performance : a case study of Libya (2007)
Thesis

The financial liberalisation theorem postulates that liberalising the financial sector
is a route to increasing savings and investment, and thus the promotion of
growth. Endogenous growth models suggest that financial sector development
increases... Read More about Financial sector development, savings and economic performance : a case study of Libya.

There's more to health than HIV : social capital & health in the gay community (2007)
Thesis

The legal climate for gay men in the UK has undergone enormous change since the
decriminalisation of 'homosexuality1 in 1967 with changes in the social climate following.
Bringing together concepts of 'social capital 1 and 'reflexive individualisat... Read More about There's more to health than HIV : social capital & health in the gay community.

"The weakest link in the chain of nursing"? : recruitment and retention in mental health nursing, 1948-1968 (2007)
Thesis

This thesis examines recruitment and retention in mental health nursing in
England between 1948 and 1968. Its first objective is to explore the explanations
that were given for the severe shortage of mental nurses that occurred in this
period. The... Read More about "The weakest link in the chain of nursing"? : recruitment and retention in mental health nursing, 1948-1968.

Multi-aspectual interview technique (M.A.I.T.) (2005)
Thesis
Kane, S. Multi-aspectual interview technique (M.A.I.T.). (Thesis). University of Salford

This is exploratory research which employs qualitative interview techniques that are
built on the foundation of Dooyeweerd's Aspects (1984), which is facilitated here by
the Multi-Aspectual Knowledge Elicitation (M.A.K.E) model (Winfield 2(00) and... Read More about Multi-aspectual interview technique (M.A.I.T.).

Strategic objectives, parent control and performance : a study of Sino-European international joint ventures (2005)
Thesis
Yang, H. Strategic objectives, parent control and performance : a study of Sino-European international joint ventures. (Thesis). University of Salford

The study explores the relationship between the strategic objectives of foreign
firms entering international joint ventures, foreign parent control, and joint venture
performance in the context of Sino-European IJVs. Using an integrative approach... Read More about Strategic objectives, parent control and performance : a study of Sino-European international joint ventures.

Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design (2005)
Thesis

It is now widely accepted that we are simply not building enough new houses.
Recent house price increases result directly from a shortage of homes. Building
new houses is the only significant way that we have of meeting increases in the
demand for... Read More about Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design.

Novel components by magnetron sputtering (2005)
Thesis

The advent of the closed field unbalanced magnetron sputtering (CFUBMS)
technique has provided a novel method for the production of ultra thick (above
50(jm) multilayer coatings, which form free standing foils when removed from the
substrate. Appl... Read More about Novel components by magnetron sputtering.

Strategic healthcare facilities management : a longitudinal case study in a private hospital group in the UK (2004)
Thesis

Dramatic change takes place within the technological, social, political,
regulatory, competitive, and economic context of health care delivery. For this
reason, strategic management is gaining an important role. Healthcare
managers have to underst... Read More about Strategic healthcare facilities management : a longitudinal case study in a private hospital group in the UK.

Towards a model of stimulants and obstacles to individual creativity in construction (2004)
Thesis

One issue that might account for successful innovation in construction is the work
environment for creative thinking and idea generation. This dissertation aims to
identify potential stimulants and obstacles in the construction work environment tha... Read More about Towards a model of stimulants and obstacles to individual creativity in construction.

The appraisal of workplace performance measurement tools (2004)
Thesis

The competitive market has pressured companies to produce more, to a better
quality, in less time with fewer resources, hence the drive to increase business
productivity and cut costs. In the field of facilities management this has meant that
the... Read More about The appraisal of workplace performance measurement tools.

The effect of transverse rotation and longitudinal translation between prosthetic components during the gait of unilateral trans-tibial amputees (2004)
Thesis
Twiste, M. The effect of transverse rotation and longitudinal translation between prosthetic components during the gait of unilateral trans-tibial amputees. (Thesis). University of Salford

During stance phase of amputee gait, considerable forces are transmitted across the residual limb socket interface. These loads and associated gait patterns can be altered by introducing compliant elements into the prosthesis. However, previous studi... Read More about The effect of transverse rotation and longitudinal translation between prosthetic components during the gait of unilateral trans-tibial amputees.

Transient spray cooling of top and bottom moving high temperature surfaces (2004)
Thesis

High pressure water spray cooling, widely used in various industrial process
applications due to high impact force and high dissipating ability which is required in
various manufacturing processes such as scale removal from oil wells, scale removal... Read More about Transient spray cooling of top and bottom moving high temperature surfaces.

Stress in ion-beam assisted silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide thin films (2003)
Thesis
Sirotkina, N. Stress in ion-beam assisted silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide thin films. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ta205 and Si02 thin films, deposited at room temperature by ion-beam sputtering (IBS) and dual ion-beam sputtering (DIBS), and Si02 films, deposited by reactive e-beam evaporation and ion-assisted deposition, were studied. The energy (150-600 eV) and... Read More about Stress in ion-beam assisted silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide thin films.

Comparison of conventional and catalytic in-situ combustion processes for oil recovery (2003)
Thesis
Abuhesa, M. Comparison of conventional and catalytic in-situ combustion processes for oil recovery. (Dissertation). The University of Salford

in-situ combustion is the processes of injecting air or oxygen enriches air into oil reservoir through injection wells. initially, communication within the reservoir is created and then the crude oil is ignited, so that a combustion front is propagat... Read More about Comparison of conventional and catalytic in-situ combustion processes for oil recovery.

Towards a conceptual model for the application of life cycle costing (LCC) in package wastewater treatment plants in the UK (2002)
Thesis

Fragmentation is a key feature of the construction industry. This problem
needs tackling in order to improve efficiency, reduce costs and making
construction industry more competitive. Many systems were introduced,
within the last two decades, wit... Read More about Towards a conceptual model for the application of life cycle costing (LCC) in package wastewater treatment plants in the UK.