The development of a sustainability risk assessment model for construction projects: a case study on the Jordanian construction industry (2022)
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Al sheikh salem, Y. The development of a sustainability risk assessment model for construction projects: a case study on the Jordanian construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry has significant environmental effects. Jordan is one of the countries in the world that is dealing with population growth, a shortage of resources, and unrestricted pollution, for this reason, the construction industry plays... Read More about The development of a sustainability risk assessment model for construction projects: a case study on the Jordanian construction industry.

How factors of collaboration affect delivery of construction projects with a high degree of reliance on building services; an action research and cross-case study analysis of Edinburgh primary schools (2022)
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Carrick, D. How factors of collaboration affect delivery of construction projects with a high degree of reliance on building services; an action research and cross-case study analysis of Edinburgh primary schools. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry has often been criticised for lack of collaboration and the effect this has on delivering value to Clients.
This research was undertaken from the viewpoint of a practicing Quantity Surveyor (Professional Doctorate) to inves... Read More about How factors of collaboration affect delivery of construction projects with a high degree of reliance on building services; an action research and cross-case study analysis of Edinburgh primary schools.

Towards improved traceability in the seafood industry (2022)
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Cusa, M. Towards improved traceability in the seafood industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Demand for seafood products is increasing worldwide, contributing to ever more complex supply chains and hampering traceability efforts. Despite marked improvements in seafood traceability and transparency, the fisheries industry is still victim to f... Read More about Towards improved traceability in the seafood industry.

Where do I go from here? Filmmaking for raising awareness: the plight of the Kuwaiti (Stateless) Bidoon (2022)
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This practice-based Ph.D. research investigates how drama filmmaking can be used as a tool to raise awareness on social matters, specifically the plight of the Kuwaiti (stateless) Bidoon. The originally scripted and produced 60-minute drama film, Whe... Read More about Where do I go from here? Filmmaking for raising awareness: the plight of the Kuwaiti (Stateless) Bidoon.

Does professional identity impact on the credibility of leaders of integrated health and social care services? (2022)
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Longshaw, C. Does professional identity impact on the credibility of leaders of integrated health and social care services?. (Thesis). University of Salford

The last two decades has seen a range of government reforms that have involved major changes in the provision of health and social care. The drive towards integration continues with the recent publication of The Health Care Bill (2021). This research... Read More about Does professional identity impact on the credibility of leaders of integrated health and social care services?.

Financial Performance, Governance Characteristics and CEO Compensation: Evidence from the UK and Nigerian Banks (2022)
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Adeniji, A. Financial Performance, Governance Characteristics and CEO Compensation: Evidence from the UK and Nigerian Banks. (Thesis). University of Salford

The peculiar nature of banks means that they are heavily regulated and highly leveraged and as such, results obtained by existing pay-performance literature cannot automatically be extended to banks. This research work examines the relationship betwe... Read More about Financial Performance, Governance Characteristics and CEO Compensation: Evidence from the UK and Nigerian Banks.

Bioprospecting novel hemicellulases from the gut microbiota of the common black slug (Arion ater) (2022)
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The attendant effect of continuous fossil use on the environment and energy security has prompted the search for a suitable energy alternative devoid of negative characteristics. Lignocellulose-biomass (LCB) is a renewable source of carbon for the de... Read More about Bioprospecting novel hemicellulases from the gut microbiota of the common black slug (Arion ater).

A BIM Maturity-KPI assessment framework for a UK public sector local authority client (2022)
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The UK construction industry outlined construction problems related to delivering values to clients and construction performance. UK industry reports aimed to address various problems and provide milestones on how to tackle such problems, through set... Read More about A BIM Maturity-KPI assessment framework for a UK public sector local authority client.

The effects of regional weather patterns on the migration of birds and Lepidoptera to a coastal migration “hotspot” in East Kent and possible changes in occurrence in response to global climate change (2022)
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Lee, G. The effects of regional weather patterns on the migration of birds and Lepidoptera to a coastal migration “hotspot” in East Kent and possible changes in occurrence in response to global climate change. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The phenomenon of long-distance migration is an important strategy for the survival of many species by maximising chances of breeding success in different climates. By analysing past literature covering the effects of weather on migration, a research... Read More about The effects of regional weather patterns on the migration of birds and Lepidoptera to a coastal migration “hotspot” in East Kent and possible changes in occurrence in response to global climate change.

Micro-dosing of resistance training in soccer players (2022)
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Cuthbert, M. Micro-dosing of resistance training in soccer players. (Thesis). University of Salford

Micro-dosing of resistance training is “the division of total volume within a micro-cycle, across frequent, short duration, repeated bouts” as defined within this thesis, and is a concept built on a foundation of well-established training approaches,... Read More about Micro-dosing of resistance training in soccer players.

Targeting c-met in sonic hedgehog medulloblastomas (2022)
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Morlando, S. Targeting c-met in sonic hedgehog medulloblastomas. (Thesis). University of Salford

Medulloblastoma (MB), a cerebellar tumour primarily diagnosed in children, is the most common malignant brain tumour consisting of four molecular subgroups: Wingless (WNT), Sonic Hedgehog (SHH), Group 3 and Group 4. Although the 70-75% of MB patients... Read More about Targeting c-met in sonic hedgehog medulloblastomas.

Exploring the connectedness of regional financial markets: application to the GCC equity markets (2022)
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This thesis explores the financial connectedness of equity markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for the 2005 – 2020 timeframe. The overall study is divided into four key areas. First, we examine the intra-regional connectedness of... Read More about Exploring the connectedness of regional financial markets: application to the GCC equity markets.

Naturally occurring resistance to Varroa destructor in the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) (2022)
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Grindrod, I. Naturally occurring resistance to Varroa destructor in the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera). (Thesis). University of Salford

The honey bee is an important social insect; it along with other bee species can be regarded as a keystone organism. The pollination services bees provide are invaluable not only in terms of human health and food security, with an estimated worth of... Read More about Naturally occurring resistance to Varroa destructor in the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera).

Comparisons of countermovement jump and isokinetic performance in youth athletes: maturation and early sport specialization considerations (2022)
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Hofmann, C. Comparisons of countermovement jump and isokinetic performance in youth athletes: maturation and early sport specialization considerations. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines the impact of maturation status and single versus multiple sport participation on the physical performance of adolescent athletes across 6 studies. Study 1 investigated the test – retest reliability of isokinetic knee flexion and... Read More about Comparisons of countermovement jump and isokinetic performance in youth athletes: maturation and early sport specialization considerations.

From brains to bears. understanding brain size evolution: causes, costs and benefits (2022)
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Chambers, H. From brains to bears. understanding brain size evolution: causes, costs and benefits. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Developmental and energetic costs result in brains being expensive organs to grow and maintain, yet large brains have evolved in many mammalian species. The adaptive value of increased brain size has come under scrutiny over the past few decades and... Read More about From brains to bears. understanding brain size evolution: causes, costs and benefits.

Monte-Carlo Simulation of Diffusion as an Aid to Interpreting Quasi-elastic Neutron Scattering from Lattice Gas Systems with Diffusion on Multiple Time-Scales (2022)
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Swales, J. Monte-Carlo Simulation of Diffusion as an Aid to Interpreting Quasi-elastic Neutron Scattering from Lattice Gas Systems with Diffusion on Multiple Time-Scales. (Thesis). University Of Salford

Pd and Pd-Ag have recently found application in hydrogen processing technologies, both in terms of purification membranes and isotope-separation systems. Direct measurement of the diffusion processes in these systems is provided by quasi-elastic neut... Read More about Monte-Carlo Simulation of Diffusion as an Aid to Interpreting Quasi-elastic Neutron Scattering from Lattice Gas Systems with Diffusion on Multiple Time-Scales.

Emerging digital banking service quality dimensions and their impact on elderly customer satisfaction and engagement: a study in Sri Lankan context (2022)
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This research is based on the impact of emerging digital banking service quality dimensions on elderly customer satisfaction and engagement in Sri Lankan context. Security and privacy, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived personaliz... Read More about Emerging digital banking service quality dimensions and their impact on elderly customer satisfaction and engagement: a study in Sri Lankan context.

An exploration of organisational hybridity in social enterprise organisations in Greater Manchester, UK (2022)
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Rostron, K. An exploration of organisational hybridity in social enterprise organisations in Greater Manchester, UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study presents research conducted in social enterprise organisations (SEs) across Greater Manchester, UK. It aims to understand how hybridity manifests within SEs and to explore the nature of hybridity within organisations. A review of the liter... Read More about An exploration of organisational hybridity in social enterprise organisations in Greater Manchester, UK.

A hybrid-structure offset-QAM filter-bank multi-carrier MIMO system (2022)
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Abou-elkheir, A. A hybrid-structure offset-QAM filter-bank multi-carrier MIMO system. (Thesis). University of Salford

Offset quadrature amplitude modulation (OQAM) filter-bank multi-carrier (FBMC), has great potential for boosting the spectral efficiency (SE) and energy efficiency (EE) of future communication systems. This is due to its superior spectral localizatio... Read More about A hybrid-structure offset-QAM filter-bank multi-carrier MIMO system.

Exploring the factors and attributes of value-adding activities and their impact on moderators and mediators within Rice Value Chains in the Ayeyarwady Delta (2022)
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Supermarkets across the globe have direct points of contact and data capture systems and records of customers buying behaviour. Often these are multiple forms of real-time datasets. These datasets allow for both extrapolations of historical data that... Read More about Exploring the factors and attributes of value-adding activities and their impact on moderators and mediators within Rice Value Chains in the Ayeyarwady Delta.