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.
Lean framework for assessing construction logistics in Jordan
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Labib, Y. Lean framework for assessing construction logistics in Jordan. (Thesis). University of SalfordConstruction plays a significant role in forming civilisations as it has an impact that spurs societies worldwide to construct their own unique building identities. The structure of the construction industry is arguably considered to be fragmented an... Read More about Lean framework for assessing construction logistics in Jordan.
Understanding ERP adoption and family involvement in UK’s retail small family businesses
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Lasisi, M. (in press). Understanding ERP adoption and family involvement in UK’s retail small family businesses. (Thesis). The University of SalfordDespite the theoretical suggestion that adopting an ERP system could bring about competitive advantage to Family Businesses within a highly competitive market such as the retail industry, a high level of family involvement appears to be a hindrance t... Read More about Understanding ERP adoption and family involvement in UK’s retail small family businesses.
An analytical study of the ethical problems in India’s digital service sector and their impact on attrition in the IT industry
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More, S. (in press). An analytical study of the ethical problems in India’s digital service sector and their impact on attrition in the IT industry. (Thesis). University of SalfordThis research aims to test the hypothesis that ethical problems are causing high staff attrition rates within the digital service sector (DSS) in India. It is also shown that ethical problems affect other factors in DSS, such as trust, decision-makin... Read More about An analytical study of the ethical problems in India’s digital service sector and their impact on attrition in the IT industry.
Measuring terrestrial wildlife external radiation exposure under field conditions
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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 bilingual dictionaries for translation with reference to Al-Mawrid English/Arabic dictionary
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Al Mazrouei, S. Assessing the effectiveness of bilingual dictionaries for translation with reference to Al-Mawrid English/Arabic dictionary. (Thesis). University of Salford-ManchesterThe present study assesses Al-Mawrid dictionary from the perspective of the degree of its usefulness as a translational tool. It starts by reviewing available published studies on related subjects such as cognitive semantics, neologism lexicography... Read More about Assessing the effectiveness of bilingual dictionaries for translation with reference to Al-Mawrid English/Arabic dictionary.
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.
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 SalfordThe 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.
Corporate social responsibility in a Saudi Arabian context : social development centres as a bridge between the private sector and community needs
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Ebnmhana, J. (in press). Corporate social responsibility in a Saudi Arabian context : social development centres as a bridge between the private sector and community needs. (Thesis). University of SalfordThe concepts and practices of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are continuing to gain considerable attention from business leaders, government officials and academics. The traditional role of governments as the main body responsible for improvin... Read More about Corporate social responsibility in a Saudi Arabian context : social development centres as a bridge between the private sector and community needs.
Physical and match performance of female soccer players
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Turner, E. (in press). Physical and match performance of female soccer players. (Thesis). University of SalfordThe English Football Association (FA) reported female soccer was the nation’s number one team sport for female sport participation (1.38 m). There is no research on physical- and match- performance of female soccer players in England at the elite lev... Read More about Physical and match performance of female soccer players.
Jazz, pop, improvisation, national identity and the role of the jazz drummer
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Katuszonek, N. Jazz, pop, improvisation, national identity and the role of the jazz drummer. (Thesis). University of SalfordThis research is focused on the interrelationship between three themes: the identity of contemporary jazz, the relation between contemporary jazz and popular music, and thirdly, jazz and national identity. Using this triangulation, I examine the cons... Read More about Jazz, pop, improvisation, national identity and the role of the jazz drummer.
The determinants and consequences of corporate social responsibility disclosure : the case of Jordan
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Alkayed, H. (in press). The determinants and consequences of corporate social responsibility disclosure : the case of Jordan. (Thesis). University of SalfordThis study focuses on investigating the determinants and consequences of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure (CSRD) in Jordan. The study examines factors that influences CSR disclosure extent and quality, such as corporate characteristics (siz... Read More about The determinants and consequences of corporate social responsibility disclosure : the case of Jordan.
Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry
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Abdul Nifa, F. Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry. (Thesis). University of SalfordIn line with the main awareness of partnering in solving the many issues within the global construction industry, the Malaysian government has call upon the local industry to embrace and adapt partnering practices in their project delivery. Although... Read More about Development of a framework for partnering through aligning organizational cultures in the Malaysian construction industry.
Investigation into gas flaring reduction in the oil and gas industry
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Abuhesa, M. Investigation into gas flaring reduction in the oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of SalfordGas flaring is the burning of unwanted produced natural gas, which cannot be processed or sold during oil and gas production and processing operations. In past decades, gas flaring was believed to be environmentally tolerable. However, scientists hav... Read More about Investigation into gas flaring reduction in the oil and gas industry.
Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland
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Morgan-Brown, M. Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland. (Thesis). University of SalfordAIM: To understand and evaluate the effect of a change from a Traditional Model Unit
(TMU) to a Household Model Unit (HMU) for people with dementia, using social
engagement and interactive occupation of residents, sta... Read More about Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland.
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 SalfordThe 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.
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 SalfordOverall 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.
Design of a smart power manager for digital communication systems
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Al-doori, Q. (in press). Design of a smart power manager for digital communication systems. (Thesis). University of SalfordPortable devices, like mobile phones, are in an increasing need for power due to the growing complexity of applications and services provided by them. At the same time, mobile devices need to adapt their communication techniques so as to be able to w... Read More about Design of a smart power manager for digital communication systems.
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 universityBayesian 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.
Things that go ‘round: A rhythmanalysis of the relationship between a ceramics practice and domesticity using the form of the vessel
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vessel. (Thesis). University of SunderlandThings 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.