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Assessing the effectiveness of an obesity-prevention intervention to improve healthy lifestyle among Saudi school girls aged 9 to 16 : a feasibility study
Thesis
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.

Towards a greater understanding of consumer cynicism in the context of cause-related marketing
Thesis
Zhang, H. (in press). Towards a greater understanding of consumer cynicism in the context of cause-related marketing. (Thesis). Business School

Many studies have acknowledged the importance of cause-related marketing (CRM) (e.g. Steckstor, 2011; Guerreiro et al., 2016) and increasing consumer cynicism about it (e.g. Johansen, 2016). Although the topic of consumer cynicism has attracted incre... Read More about Towards a greater understanding of consumer cynicism in the context of cause-related marketing.

Using visual management to improve transparency in planning and control in construction
Thesis
Brady, D. Using visual management to improve transparency in planning and control in construction. (Thesis). University of Salford

The principle of transparency is rarely evident on construction sites. Current practice shows that instability in the execution phase is common, where activities, assumed to be feasible, have be rescheduled initiating a chain of further readjustment... Read More about Using visual management to improve transparency in planning and control in construction.

Developing a building construction associated social cost estimation system for Turkish construction industry
Thesis
Celik, T. Developing a building construction associated social cost estimation system for Turkish construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Purpose - Construction projects, especially in the urban areas, generate serious environmental nuisances for the adjacent residents. Construction causative adverse impacts on the neighbouring communities are known as the social costs. The amount of... Read More about Developing a building construction associated social cost estimation system for Turkish construction industry.

The role of foot posture and motion on external knee adduction moment : implications for the effectiveness of lateral wedge insoles
Thesis
Shanib, Y. The role of foot posture and motion on external knee adduction moment : implications for the effectiveness of lateral wedge insoles. (Thesis). University of Salford

The knee joint is the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis (OA). The medial compartment of the knee is more commonly afflicted with OA than the lateral compartment. Lateral wedge insoles (LWI), a common treatment approach for the conservative... Read More about The role of foot posture and motion on external knee adduction moment : implications for the effectiveness of lateral wedge insoles.

Design of a smart power manager for digital communication systems
Thesis
Al-doori, Q. (in press). Design of a smart power manager for digital communication systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Portable 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.

The relationship between person-organization fit and employee outcomes : the mediating role of psychological need satisfaction and employee attitudes
Thesis
Sharom, N. The relationship between person-organization fit and employee outcomes : the mediating role of psychological need satisfaction and employee attitudes. (Thesis). University of Salford

The purpose of this thesis is to conduct an empirical research study of academicians in Malaysian higher education institutions. The first objective is to examine the relationships between person-organization fit (P-O Fit), psychological need satisfa... Read More about The relationship between person-organization fit and employee outcomes : the mediating role of psychological need satisfaction and employee attitudes.

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.

Lean framework for assessing construction logistics in Jordan
Thesis
Labib, Y. Lean framework for assessing construction logistics in Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

Construction 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.

A participatory study into the creation of a new infrastructure delivery system in the regulated UK water sector
Thesis
Potts, M. A participatory study into the creation of a new infrastructure delivery system in the regulated UK water sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

The project creates a new infrastructure delivery system through the design and implementation of a Strategic Change Model to facilitate change management. The project is premised on identifying barriers to effective delivery within an Infrastructure... Read More about A participatory study into the creation of a new infrastructure delivery system in the regulated UK water sector.

Capacity assessment framework to enhance disaster resilience within Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Bin Ottai, N. Capacity assessment framework to enhance disaster resilience within Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a result of growing urbanization and extreme nature of extreme events, threats from various man-made and natural disasters in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are very real. However, recent evidence suggests that various levels of Government and emer... Read More about Capacity assessment framework to enhance disaster resilience within Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

A framework for the implementation of B2C e-commerce in Saudi Arabia : a comparative study of Saudis living in Saudi Arabia and those living in the UK, and the perception of Saudi companies
Thesis
Alsheheri, H. (in press). A framework for the implementation of B2C e-commerce in Saudi Arabia : a comparative study of Saudis living in Saudi Arabia and those living in the UK, and the perception of Saudi companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this digital technology era, e-commerce (EC) has revolutionised the way people engage in business activities. Users now enjoy tremendous advantages, such as buying and selling between multiple parties at different levels of business through comput... Read More about A framework for the implementation of B2C e-commerce in Saudi Arabia : a comparative study of Saudis living in Saudi Arabia and those living in the UK, and the perception of Saudi companies.

A practice-based exploration of natural environment design in computer & video games : volume 1
Thesis
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.

A framework for an adaptable and personalised e-learning system based on free web resources
Thesis
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 medical ultrasound reporting system based on domain ontology
Thesis
Zulkarnain, N. A medical ultrasound reporting system based on domain ontology. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ultrasound reports are produced in different ways by radiologists. These variations in reporting style could impact on the value of the report and the way it is interpreted, which in turn may have implications for patients’ management and decision ma... Read More about A medical ultrasound reporting system based on domain ontology.

Accelerating antimalarial drug discovery through repositioning
Thesis
Matthews, H. (in press). Accelerating antimalarial drug discovery through repositioning. (Thesis). University of Salford

Of the plethora of parasitic diseases that afflict mankind, malaria remains the most significant with 100-300 million cases reported annually and 600,000 fatalities. Treatment and control measures have been hampered by the emergence of drug resistanc... Read More about Accelerating antimalarial drug discovery through repositioning.

Customer engagement : conceptualisation, measurement and validation
Thesis
Poorrezaei, M. Customer engagement : conceptualisation, measurement and validation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Understanding the dynamics of focal customer/brand relationships has gained the interest of both scholars and marketers in the last three decades. Particularly, identifying the means of building enduring relationships with customers has been a popula... Read More about Customer engagement : conceptualisation, measurement and validation.

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

Policing madness : a case study analysis of the management of mental illness in custody settings in England and Wales
Thesis
Cummins, I. (in press). Policing madness : a case study analysis of the management of mental illness in custody settings in England and Wales. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents a collection of nine published works in key peer reviewed journals alongside five further papers, a book and a book chapter. The papers explore two interlocking themes the impact of deinstitutionalisation and the decline of the s... Read More about Policing madness : a case study analysis of the management of mental illness in custody settings in England and Wales.