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A study of e-business technology transfer via foreign direct investment in the Ghanaian construction industry
Thesis
Adzroe, E. (in press). A study of e-business technology transfer via foreign direct investment in the Ghanaian construction industry. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The literature relating to construction in implemented and developing countries indicates that key improvements in construction work delivery and better performance could be achieved through ICT elements and e-business. In view of the improvement of... Read More about A study of e-business technology transfer via foreign direct investment in the Ghanaian construction industry.

The relevance of gatekeeping in the process of contemporary news creation and circulation in Saudi Arabia
Thesis
in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). Media & Cultural Studies

This thesis investigates the relevance of gatekeeping in the process of contemporary news creation and circulation in Saudi Arabia, using largely qualitative data obtained from the observation of two newspapers and a Twitter microblogger, and from pe... Read More about The relevance of gatekeeping in the process of contemporary news creation and circulation in Saudi Arabia.

An investigation into the quantification and mitigation of urban diffuse pollution
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Curwell, T. (in press). An investigation into the quantification and mitigation of urban diffuse pollution. (Thesis). University of Salford

The overall aim of this work is to extend the knowledge of Urban Diffuse Pollution (UDP) and to assess the effectiveness of available remediation solutions in a confined urban context, where disruption from retrofitting proprietary treatment systems... Read More about An investigation into the quantification and mitigation of urban diffuse pollution.

A strategic approach to emergency preparedness in the UAE
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Alteneiji, H. (in press). A strategic approach to emergency preparedness in the UAE. (Thesis). University of Salford

Disasters experienced in recent years have had significant impact on people, property and the environment,and this widespread impact has informed the review of policies, mearsures and approches in managing them. Despite response arrangements such as... Read More about A strategic approach to emergency preparedness in the UAE.

Design, development and use of a deformable breast phantom to assess the relationship between thickness and lesion visibility in full field digital mammography
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Ossati, M. (in press). Design, development and use of a deformable breast phantom to assess the relationship between thickness and lesion visibility in full field digital mammography. (Thesis). University of Salford Manchester

Aim of research:
This research aimed to design and develop a synthetic anthropomorphic breast
phantom with cancer mimicking lesions and use this phantom to assess the relationship
between lesion visibility and breast thickness in mammography.... Read More about Design, development and use of a deformable breast phantom to assess the relationship between thickness and lesion visibility in full field digital mammography.

Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK
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Boyce, K. Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

In 2007, Rogan et al. reported the rare occurrence of the digenean Plagiorchis muris from the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus at Malham Tarn Nature Reserve in North Yorkshire, UK. The life cycle of this trematode is not well understood. Therefore, in... Read More about Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK.

Regulating word order in modern Greek : verb initial and non-verb initial orders & the conceptual-intentional interface
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Kechagias, A. (in press). Regulating word order in modern Greek : verb initial and non-verb initial orders & the conceptual-intentional interface. (Thesis). UCL

I introduce the notions ‘configurational’, ‘discourse-configurational’, and
the basics of the minimalist syntax, on the one hand, and notions relevant to
information packaging, on the other hand (Chapter 1), in the following thee
chapters I pro... Read More about Regulating word order in modern Greek : verb initial and non-verb initial orders & the conceptual-intentional interface.

People with dementia in the driving seat : using a participatory approach to research in the development of a driver screening tool
Thesis
Clift, B. (in press). People with dementia in the driving seat : using a participatory approach to research in the development of a driver screening tool. (Thesis). University of Salford

Entitlement to drive is now viewed by many people as an essential component in the maintenance of independence (Box et al, 2010). Private motor vehicles are considered a key component in many aspects of contemporary life and are particularly importan... Read More about People with dementia in the driving seat : using a participatory approach to research in the development of a driver screening tool.

Flying the Red Flag? Communists in the National Union of Mineworkers, 1945-1984
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Buckley, S. (in press). Flying the Red Flag? Communists in the National Union of Mineworkers, 1945-1984. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis seeks to analyse the industrial strategy of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CP) within the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). Although many historians have discussed the CP’s industrial work, particularly in the pre-1945 period, th... Read More about Flying the Red Flag? Communists in the National Union of Mineworkers, 1945-1984.

Quantifying Himalayan glacier change from the 1960s to early 2000s, using corona, glims and aster geospatial Data
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Wilson, R. (in press). Quantifying Himalayan glacier change from the 1960s to early 2000s, using corona, glims and aster geospatial Data. (Thesis). University of Salford

Since reaching their LIAMs, Himalayan glaciers have generally undergone a period of retreat, evident from large moraines left at former ice limits. Currently, however, detailed assessments of Himalayan glacier fluctuations over the past century are l... Read More about Quantifying Himalayan glacier change from the 1960s to early 2000s, using corona, glims and aster geospatial Data.

Student nurses’ preparation and negotiation of transition to the Registered Nurse role. Are there any factors that influence or inhibit this successful negotiation and transition?A systematic review
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The aim of this systematic review is to review and determine the student nurse preparation and negotiation of their readiness to qualify as a registered nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register. There is consideration given with aspects an... Read More about Student nurses’ preparation and negotiation of transition to the Registered Nurse role. Are there any factors that influence or inhibit this successful negotiation and transition?A systematic review.

'Nice, normal midwifery'? A longitudinal study of the socialisation of student midwives
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Davies, S. (in press). 'Nice, normal midwifery'? A longitudinal study of the socialisation of student midwives. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This qualitative, longitudinal study explores and compares the experiences of ten student midwives as they progressed through their midwifery training. Five of the students were undertaking the eighteen month course for trained nurses, while the othe... Read More about 'Nice, normal midwifery'? A longitudinal study of the socialisation of student midwives.

The synergy between Salvation Army music and film music
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Sharman, P. (in press). The synergy between Salvation Army music and film music. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This folio of compositions comprises four new works for brass band, composed over the period of the MPhil programme. The four projects are as follows:
1) Quest (13 minutes) - written for The Salvation Army’s Territorial Youth Band. This piece celeb... Read More about The synergy between Salvation Army music and film music.

Music practice within The Salvation Army : its history, significance and relevance in the 21st Century
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Blyth, A. (in press). Music practice within The Salvation Army : its history, significance and relevance in the 21st Century. (Dissertation). Salford University

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Since its inception in 1878 the movement has placed music at the heart of its worship. This thesis examines the development of music within The Salvation Army and how the mi... Read More about Music practice within The Salvation Army : its history, significance and relevance in the 21st Century.

Adoption factors for the implementation of activity based costing systems : A case study of the Libyan cement industry
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Elagili, G. (in press). Adoption factors for the implementation of activity based costing systems : A case study of the Libyan cement industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aims to identify and assess the viability of the adoption and implementation of the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) system in the Libyan cement industry (LCI).

The main expected contribution to knowledge is represented in the development o... Read More about Adoption factors for the implementation of activity based costing systems : A case study of the Libyan cement industry.