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Ab initio study of magnetic anisotropy of M-type hexaferrite thin films (2001)
Thesis
Kirk, S. Ab initio study of magnetic anisotropy of M-type hexaferrite thin films. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ferrites are a broad class of oxide materials with a wide range of
technologically important applications. The M-type hexaferrites, of
which BaFe12O19 is taken as a prototype compound, show particular promise as very high density magnetic and magne... Read More about Ab initio study of magnetic anisotropy of M-type hexaferrite thin films.

Investigation of the factors influencing successful implementation of HACCP systems in meat processing SMEs in the UK (2001)
Thesis

The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) system is widely
accepted by the majority of the food industries as a straightforward and
economical approach which can ensure the reduction of food poisoning
incidents. Review of the relevant li... Read More about Investigation of the factors influencing successful implementation of HACCP systems in meat processing SMEs in the UK.

The training of fashion designers in Singapore : with special reference to the School of Fashion Studies, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (2001)
Thesis

This thesis traces the development of the training of fashion designers in Singapore
from early days to the present.
While the training of fashion designers in the modern sense of the word did not begin
in Singapore until the late nineteen-eightie... Read More about The training of fashion designers in Singapore : with special reference to the School of Fashion Studies, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane (2000)
Thesis

The thesis considers the environmental policy statement of Biffa Waste
Services to progressively reduce its methane emissions to atmosphere, and
then sets out to develop a strategy for achieving this aim. As a major waste
disposal company, disposi... Read More about The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane.

A demographic, economic and social analysis of the immigrant Irish community in the township of Birkenhead, 1841-1877 (1999)
Thesis
Boyle, C. A demographic, economic and social analysis of the immigrant Irish community in the township of Birkenhead, 1841-1877. (Thesis). University of Salford

The substantive content of this thesis is the data obtained from 30,000 individual census enumerators' records, transcribed from the census years of 1841, 1851, 1861 and 1871. The issues addressed include the size of the settlement, household size an... Read More about A demographic, economic and social analysis of the immigrant Irish community in the township of Birkenhead, 1841-1877.

The application of effective facilities management techniques to best optimise the provision of community health services within the community health care premises (1999)
Thesis
Featherstone, P. The application of effective facilities management techniques to best optimise the provision of community health services within the community health care premises. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis examines the context of facilities management within the
organisational context of the Community Health Care National Health Service
Trust. The thesis commences with an examination of corporate and
organisational strategy and how organ... Read More about The application of effective facilities management techniques to best optimise the provision of community health services within the community health care premises.

The use of Tone Relieving Ankle-Foot Orthoses in the management of children with cerebral palsy (1999)
Thesis
Hall, V. The use of Tone Relieving Ankle-Foot Orthoses in the management of children with cerebral palsy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Tone Relieving Ankle Foot Orthoses (TRAFOs) have been used in the management of
neurophysically impaired patients for some years within the United States and during the
last few years they have been introduced in the UK. The main difference between... Read More about The use of Tone Relieving Ankle-Foot Orthoses in the management of children with cerebral palsy.

The 19th century brass band in Northern England : musical and social factors in the development of a major amateur musical medium (1999)
Thesis
Newsome, R. The 19th century brass band in Northern England : musical and social factors in the development of a major amateur musical medium. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis examines the development of the amateur wind band in Britain during the
nineteenth century, with special reference to the increasing domination of the brass band,
particularly in northern England. After a preliminary review of British a... Read More about The 19th century brass band in Northern England : musical and social factors in the development of a major amateur musical medium.

Research to evaluate reaction to a food safety and health and safety training package for restaurant personnel and to investigate factors influencing attendance (1998)
Thesis

An action research project based upon the design, development, delivery and
preliminary evaluation of a combined Food Safety and Health and Safety Training
Package targeted at a specific group of small food businesses was conducted in a
City Chall... Read More about Research to evaluate reaction to a food safety and health and safety training package for restaurant personnel and to investigate factors influencing attendance.

Evolutionary design of digital trajectory-tracking controllers for robotic manipulators (1998)
Thesis
Allaoui, C. Evolutionary design of digital trajectory-tracking controllers for robotic manipulators. (Thesis). University of Salford

The design of digital trajectory-tracking controllers for robotic manipulators is a challenging task, since such manipulators are multivariable non-linear plants. In addition, in many applications of robotic manipulators, it is required that very hig... Read More about Evolutionary design of digital trajectory-tracking controllers for robotic manipulators.

A low speed wind energy conversion for home system in a developing country : design, technology and policies for rural electrification in Indonesia (1998)
Thesis

Wind energy is a fascinating natural phenomenon that is interesting to study as, due
to unpredictability it can either be a friend or cause disasters. However, with experience and
through technology it can be tamed to become useful and have a direc... Read More about A low speed wind energy conversion for home system in a developing country : design, technology and policies for rural electrification in Indonesia.

Real-time flood forecasting model intercomparison and parameter updating rain gauge and weather radar data (1997)
Thesis
Hajjam, S. Real-time flood forecasting model intercomparison and parameter updating rain gauge and weather radar data. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes the development of real-time flood forecasting models at selected catchments in the three countries, using rain gauge and radar derived rainfall estimates and time-series analysis. An extended inter-comparison of real-time flood... Read More about Real-time flood forecasting model intercomparison and parameter updating rain gauge and weather radar data.