Medical doctors : a study of role concept and job satisfaction, the Egyptian case (1981)
Thesis

The Egyptian Government is attempting to
improve the Health of the Population. One way
to do this would be to provide bulk health care
services. Official views of weakness in the
health care services include the notion that
disaffection of medic... Read More about Medical doctors : a study of role concept and job satisfaction, the Egyptian case.

Studies on hindered settling and related topics (1977)
Thesis
Davies, L. Studies on hindered settling and related topics. (Thesis). University of Salford

The stability of some suspensions, and the settling-out of others,
both natural and man-n~de, are of widespread occurrence and
importance. Nonetheless, in spite of the efforts of numerous
workers, published theories and mathematical representation... Read More about Studies on hindered settling and related topics.

The Chemiluminescence of Benzofuran-2(3H)-Ones (1977)
Thesis
Lofthouse, G. The Chemiluminescence of Benzofuran-2(3H)-Ones. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this research was to undertake a study
of the preparation and the chemiluminescent reactions of certain
benzofuran-2(3~)-ones. The main aims were to find practicable
routes for the preparation of benzofuran-2(3H)-ones, to define
the co... Read More about The Chemiluminescence of Benzofuran-2(3H)-Ones.

Studies on the macroinvertebrate bottom fauna of the Irwell, a polluted river (1976)
Thesis
Eyres, J. Studies on the macroinvertebrate bottom fauna of the Irwell, a polluted river. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Irwell is polluted along its entire length. The headwaters are contaminated by drainage from a disused colliery and the rest of the river suffers from organic pollution of domestic and industrial origin. The degree of contamination is particularl... Read More about Studies on the macroinvertebrate bottom fauna of the Irwell, a polluted river.

Infrared and Raman spectroscopic studies of matrix isolated amines (1974)
Thesis
Purnell, C. Infrared and Raman spectroscopic studies of matrix isolated amines. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes the infrared and Raman spectroscopic studies on ammonia, methylamine and ethylamine in low temperature argon and nitrogen matrices.
The initial aim was to classify qualitatively and quantitatively the matrix isolated spectra of... Read More about Infrared and Raman spectroscopic studies of matrix isolated amines.

Some transport properties of the indium antimonide/nickel antimonide eutectic system (1970)
Thesis
Harrington, J. Some transport properties of the indium antimonide/nickel antimonide eutectic system. (Thesis). University of Salford

The eutectic InSb-NiSb system was found by Wilhelm and Weiss to contain
undirectionally orientated inclusion rods of NiSb in a matrix of InSb .
The Hall coefficient , electrical conductivity and magnetoresistance have
been investigated from 77°K t... Read More about Some transport properties of the indium antimonide/nickel antimonide eutectic system.

Theoretical studies on organic semiconductors (1970)
Thesis
Morris, H. Theoretical studies on organic semiconductors. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis is concerned with the calculation o f carrier
m obilities in organic molecular crystals.
Five models which have been proposed to account for the
transport of charge carriers in such crystals are discussed and
evaluated in the light of... Read More about Theoretical studies on organic semiconductors.

Fundamental studies of the behaviour of antimony in the lead-acid battery (1967)
Thesis
Dawson, J. Fundamental studies of the behaviour of antimony in the lead-acid battery. (Thesis). University of Salford

One of the technological problems associated with the lead-acid battery is the self-discharge of the negative plate as a result of the deposition of antimony onto the sponge lead electrode, a process known as 'Antimony Poisoning'.

The rate of de... Read More about Fundamental studies of the behaviour of antimony in the lead-acid battery.

Activity theory as a lens for managerial innovation in the Kuwaiti Amiri Guard
Thesis
Aldaremi, A. (in press). Activity theory as a lens for managerial innovation in the Kuwaiti Amiri Guard. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research explores managerial innovation (MI) and its embeddedness in the characteristics of a public-sector military organisation. MI reflects novel organisational structures, administrative systems, management practices, processes, and techniqu... Read More about Activity theory as a lens for managerial innovation in the Kuwaiti Amiri Guard.

Development of a practical electrical tomography system for flexible contact sensing applications
Thesis
Russo, S. (in press). Development of a practical electrical tomography system for flexible contact sensing applications. (Thesis). University of Salford

Tactile sensing is seeing an increase in potential applications, such as in humanoid and industrial robots; health care systems and medical instrumentation; prosthetic devices; and in the context of human-machine interaction. However, these applicati... Read More about Development of a practical electrical tomography system for flexible contact sensing applications.

Synthesis and evaluation of tetramethoxy stilbenes related to combretastatin A-4 as potential anticancer agents
Thesis
Adegbulugbe, B. Synthesis and evaluation of tetramethoxy stilbenes related to combretastatin A-4 as potential anticancer agents. (Dissertation). University of Salford

It has been found that in many cases, the current drugs used for cancer treatment result in reoccurrence of the tumour and severe side effects. Drugs from natural sources display less toxicity (Ali et al., 2012). Combretastatins are known to have cy... Read More about Synthesis and evaluation of tetramethoxy stilbenes related to combretastatin A-4 as potential anticancer agents.

A human fashion brand model to define critical symbiotic relationships for celebrity fashion emulation
Thesis
Iqbal, F. A human fashion brand model to define critical symbiotic relationships for celebrity fashion emulation. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The internet and widespread use of Web 2.0 technologies such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, are changing and shaping the way celebrities communicate their fashions to their fans. This is because it facilitates a more direct connection w... Read More about A human fashion brand model to define critical symbiotic relationships for celebrity fashion emulation.

Ecology and molecular epidemiology of tick-borne infection in Kachia Grazing Reserve, Nigeria
Thesis
Adam, B. Ecology and molecular epidemiology of tick-borne infection in Kachia Grazing Reserve, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ticks and tick-borne infections (TBIs) are serious veterinary and medical concerns in much of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite their economic importance, information on the epidemiology of these infections in many SSA countries, including Nigeria, i... Read More about Ecology and molecular epidemiology of tick-borne infection in Kachia Grazing Reserve, Nigeria.

A study of microwave TDFT applicator design for low power cancer ablation
Thesis
Hassan, E. A study of microwave TDFT applicator design for low power cancer ablation. (Thesis). University of Salford

The development of therapeutic thermal ablative techniques become viable alternative method to treat patients who cannot be treated by surgery because of high surgical risk or unfavourable tumour location. Microwave ablation is the least invasive tec... Read More about A study of microwave TDFT applicator design for low power cancer ablation.

Validation of shellfish isolates (glycosaminoglycans, GAGs) for development as a novel anti-tumour therapy for children : GAG action on lymphocytes/T-regulatory cells
Thesis
Jones, C. Validation of shellfish isolates (glycosaminoglycans, GAGs) for development as a novel anti-tumour therapy for children : GAG action on lymphocytes/T-regulatory cells. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction: Leukaemia is cancer of white blood cells (WBCs) mainly affecting children. Defective WBCs are prominent in blood and cannot provide immune protection. Although chemotherapy treatments are effective, they have many adverse effects which... Read More about Validation of shellfish isolates (glycosaminoglycans, GAGs) for development as a novel anti-tumour therapy for children : GAG action on lymphocytes/T-regulatory cells.

The African communities' experiences of policing in the Netherlands
Thesis
Arewa, C. The African communities' experiences of policing in the Netherlands. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis represents a qualitative study of the lived experiences and perceptions of policing from the perspectives of Dutch-Africans resident in the Netherlands, as well as from the perspective of serving Dutch police officers. It seeks to questio... Read More about The African communities' experiences of policing in the Netherlands.

Role of connate water salinity in gas dispersion during enhanced gas recovery by carbon dioxide injection and sequestration
Thesis
Abba, M. (in press). Role of connate water salinity in gas dispersion during enhanced gas recovery by carbon dioxide injection and sequestration. (Thesis). University of Salford

A better understanding of the factors that influence mixing between CO2 and CH4 in natural
gas reservoirs can provide an avenue to minimise the gas dispersion during Enhanced Gas
Recovery (EGR). This highlights EGR’s field scale adoption as a poten... Read More about Role of connate water salinity in gas dispersion during enhanced gas recovery by carbon dioxide injection and sequestration.

A grounded theory study exploring healthcare professionals' experiences of decision making when managing the care of patients diagnosed with end stage heart failure
Thesis
Higginbotham, K. (in press). A grounded theory study exploring healthcare professionals' experiences of decision making when managing the care of patients diagnosed with end stage heart failure. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background
End of life care has been a topic which has been debated, discussed and strategized over the last ten years as part of the government initiative to improve care for those patients with long term conditions requiring palliative and end of... Read More about A grounded theory study exploring healthcare professionals' experiences of decision making when managing the care of patients diagnosed with end stage heart failure.

Estimation and forecasting team strength dynamics in football : investigation into structural breaks
Thesis
Sellitti Rangel Junior, J. (in press). Estimation and forecasting team strength dynamics in football : investigation into structural breaks. (Thesis). University of Salford

This PhD thesis studies the dynamics of team strengths in football. It investigates the presence of structural breaks, which occur when there is a change in parameters that govern dynamics in a time series. In football, such structural breaks occur b... Read More about Estimation and forecasting team strength dynamics in football : investigation into structural breaks.

The effects of centrifugal blowers, control valves, attenuating devices and reservoir resonance on organ pipe flutter
Thesis
Taylor, A. (in press). The effects of centrifugal blowers, control valves, attenuating devices and reservoir resonance on organ pipe flutter. (Thesis). Computing,Science and Engineering

The aim of this research is to investigate the noticeable organ pipe flutter that may, under certain conditions, exist on a sounding organ pipe. The effectiveness of a pipe organ wind system is notoriously difficult to predict. For many years pipe or... Read More about The effects of centrifugal blowers, control valves, attenuating devices and reservoir resonance on organ pipe flutter.