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.

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 use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services
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This purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of social workers in adult social services in the United Kingdom, as they use and apply knowledge in practice. This is situated within the wider debate as to what might comprise the knowl... Read More about The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services.

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.

Things that go ‘round: A rhythmanalysis of the relationship between a ceramics practice and domesticity using the form of the vessel
Thesis
vessel. (Thesis). University of Sunderland

Things that go ‘round: A rhythmanalysis of the relationship between a ceramics practice
and domesticity using the form of the vessel
This research starts from a hypothesis that a ceramics practice undertaken within the home
is interwoven with o... Read More about Things that go ‘round: A rhythmanalysis of the relationship between a ceramics practice and domesticity using the form of the vessel.

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.

Measuring terrestrial wildlife external radiation exposure under field conditions
Thesis

This thesis presents the results of a 3-year project to develop methods for measuring external radiation exposure of free-ranging terrestrial animals under field conditions. An evaluation of available passive dosimeter technologies was undertaken and... Read More about Measuring terrestrial wildlife external radiation exposure under field conditions.

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.

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.

Spatial planning framework for urban development and management in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria
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Wapwera, S. Spatial planning framework for urban development and management in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Effective urban and regional planning has the potential to contribute to achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, particularly in countries where land is readily available for development. Jos Metropolis has been chosen as a focus o... Read More about Spatial planning framework for urban development and management in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria.

Teaching in context using a mobile phone scenario
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Whittaker, R. Teaching in context using a mobile phone scenario. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis examines the apparent dichotomy between an ever increasing use of modern digital technology by youngsters and a decline in the numbers wishing to study technology related subjects at University. It has been recognised by many Professiona... Read More about Teaching in context using a mobile phone scenario.

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.

Requirement elicitation using knowledge capturing (KC) techniques during the client briefing process for improved client satisfaction in the UK construction industry
Thesis

Knowledge management in recent times has been considered a major source of competitive advantage in many business organisations in which the construction industry is a major player. Knowledge management includes the generation, capturing, sharing, tr... Read More about Requirement elicitation using knowledge capturing (KC) techniques during the client briefing process for improved client satisfaction in the UK construction industry.

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.

Development of New Cost-Sensitive Bayesian Network Learning Algorithms
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Nashnush, E. (in press). Development of New Cost-Sensitive Bayesian Network Learning Algorithms. (Thesis). Salford university

Bayesian networks are becoming an increasingly important area for research and have been proposed for real world applications such as medical diagnoses, image recognition, and fraud detection. In all of these applications, accuracy is not sufficient... Read More about Development of New Cost-Sensitive Bayesian Network Learning Algorithms.