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A study of microwave TDFT applicator design for low power cancer ablation
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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.

Developing a knowledge management framework for facilities management services for the control of exogenous healthcare associated infections (HCAI) in NHS hospitals
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Ejeh, C. Developing a knowledge management framework for facilities management services for the control of exogenous healthcare associated infections (HCAI) in NHS hospitals. (Thesis). University of Salford

The occurrence and adverse complications arising from healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) have been well documented as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality by successive governments and healthcare professional bodies in the Unite... Read More about Developing a knowledge management framework for facilities management services for the control of exogenous healthcare associated infections (HCAI) in NHS hospitals.

A study to explore the impact of working in a social enterprise on employee health and wellbeing in Greater Manchester
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BACKGROUND: Adverse psychosocial work environments, i.e. a lack of ‘good’ work, are implicated in the aetiology of mental and physical health problems that represent a significant, and in some cases growing, public health burden and cost to the UK ec... Read More about A study to explore the impact of working in a social enterprise on employee health and wellbeing in Greater Manchester.

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

An image processing decisional system for the Achilles tendon using ultrasound images
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Ben Rabha, J. (in press). An image processing decisional system for the Achilles tendon using ultrasound images. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Achilles Tendon (AT) is described as the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. As for any other organs in the human body, the AT is associated with some medical problems that include Achilles rupture and Achilles tendonitis. AT rupture... Read More about An image processing decisional system for the Achilles tendon using ultrasound images.

Role of connate water salinity in gas dispersion during enhanced gas recovery by carbon dioxide injection and sequestration
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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.

Estimation and forecasting team strength dynamics in football : investigation into structural breaks
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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.

Effectiveness of a global oral health programme targeting 6-7 year old primary schoolchildren in NW England, UK
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Cooper, A. (in press). Effectiveness of a global oral health programme targeting 6-7 year old primary schoolchildren in NW England, UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

Overall aim of thesis: To evaluate the effectiveness of a pre-designed school oral health programme (SOHP), aimed at the establishment of sustained twice-daily toothbrushing.


Methodology: A unique aspect of this thesis was the use of a child-... Read More about Effectiveness of a global oral health programme targeting 6-7 year old primary schoolchildren in NW England, UK.

A practice-based exploration of natural environment design in computer & video games : volume 1
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Ali, U. A practice-based exploration of natural environment design in computer & video games : volume 1. (Thesis). University of Salford

I offer this thesis as an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in virtual natural environment design practice within computer and video games, by identifying areas of strong/weak practice and to develop a new design framework that utili... Read More about A practice-based exploration of natural environment design in computer & video games : volume 1.

Assessing the effectiveness of an obesity-prevention intervention to improve healthy lifestyle among Saudi school girls aged 9 to 16 : a feasibility study
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Hefni, D. (in press). Assessing the effectiveness of an obesity-prevention intervention to improve healthy lifestyle among Saudi school girls aged 9 to 16 : a feasibility study. (Thesis). University of Salford

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at increased risk of a multitude of obesity-associated problems. There are multiple causal factors associated with childhood obesity,... Read More about Assessing the effectiveness of an obesity-prevention intervention to improve healthy lifestyle among Saudi school girls aged 9 to 16 : a feasibility study.

The effects of centrifugal blowers, control valves, attenuating devices and reservoir resonance on organ pipe flutter
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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.

Urban retrofit : pressures, policy and people in domestic retrofit at the city level
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Ince, R. (in press). Urban retrofit : pressures, policy and people in domestic retrofit at the city level. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis adopts a socio-technical approach to studying the issues and responses around domestic retrofit. Firstly it examines the broad drivers around domestic retrofit, ranging from climate change to energy security and fuel poverty, to the impac... Read More about Urban retrofit : pressures, policy and people in domestic retrofit at the city level.

A framework for an adaptable and personalised e-learning system based on free web resources
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Aeiad, E. A framework for an adaptable and personalised e-learning system based on free web resources. (Thesis). University of Salford

An adaptable and personalised E-learning system (APELS) architecture is developed to provide a framework for the development of comprehensive learning environments for learners who cannot follow a conventional programme of study. The system extracts... Read More about A framework for an adaptable and personalised e-learning system based on free web resources.

A qualitative study examining parental experiences and aspirations regarding participation in decision-making in two neonatal intensive care units
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Fairhurst, N. (in press). A qualitative study examining parental experiences and aspirations regarding participation in decision-making in two neonatal intensive care units. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Parents of babies hospitalised in neonatal intensive care units in the United Kingdom are faced with multiple decisions regarding their baby’s care throughout their neonatal journey. There are disparities in care across the 23 neonatal ne... Read More about A qualitative study examining parental experiences and aspirations regarding participation in decision-making in two neonatal intensive care units.

A grounded theory study exploring healthcare professionals' experiences of decision making when managing the care of patients diagnosed with end stage heart failure
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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.

Development of a practical electrical tomography system for flexible contact sensing applications
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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.

In vitro analysis of volatile organic compounds in search of potential biomarkers of lung cancer
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Schmidt, K. (in press). In vitro analysis of volatile organic compounds in search of potential biomarkers of lung cancer. (Thesis). University of Salford

Lung cancer is a leading cause of death from cancer worldwide. An early diagnosis and
appropriate treatment are crucial in reducing mortality among people suffering from the
disease. Therefore, one of the main focuses of lung cancer studies is on a... Read More about In vitro analysis of volatile organic compounds in search of potential biomarkers of lung cancer.