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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
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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.

Evaluation of the use of a graphite intercalation compound for the development of a grey water recycling system by adsorption and electrochemical regeneration
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development of a grey water recycling system by adsorption and electrochemical regeneration. (Thesis). University of Salford

Grey water recycling has become of increasing interest as a water conservation method to help reduce the stress on water resources. This thesis evaluates the effectiveness of an innovative process in treating grey water for reuse for commercial and r... Read More about Evaluation of the use of a graphite intercalation compound for the development of a grey water recycling system by adsorption and electrochemical regeneration.

Toward a hybrid music theatre : exploring avant-garde compositional techniques within a commercial form
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Seward, P. Toward a hybrid music theatre : exploring avant-garde compositional techniques within a commercial form. (Thesis). University of Salford

Toward A Hybrid Music Theatre explores the coming convergence between the English-language musical theatre and contemporary opera. The research focuses specifically on the implementation of avant-garde compositional techniques within a commercial mus... Read More about Toward a hybrid music theatre : exploring avant-garde compositional techniques within a commercial form.

Cost sensitive meta-learning
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Shilbayeh, S. (in press). Cost sensitive meta-learning. (Thesis). University Of Salford

Classification is one of the primary tasks of data mining and aims to assign a class label to unseen examples by using a model learned from a training dataset. Most of the accepted classifiers are designed to minimize the error rate but in practice d... Read More about Cost sensitive meta-learning.

Development of implementation strategies for offsite construction techniques in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Al-Mutairi, Y. (in press). Development of implementation strategies for offsite construction techniques in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). The University of Salford

Offsite construction is considered a new method of building in Saudi Arabia in comparison to other developed countries. The aim of this research is to examine the main factors affecting offsite construction in Saudi Arabia in order to propose a feasi... Read More about Development of implementation strategies for offsite construction techniques in the Kingdom of 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 theoretical framework to support facilities maintenance management of higher education institutions buildings in Nigeria
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The processes required in maintaining Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) buildings, and to retain their services and facilities to an acceptable standard in Nigeria is being undermined by insufficient maintenance budget and lack of strategic planni... Read More about A theoretical framework to support facilities maintenance management of higher education institutions buildings in Nigeria.

Norms of translating fiction from English into Chinese (1979-2009) : the case of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations
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Minghui, L. Norms of translating fiction from English into Chinese (1979-2009) : the case of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates the norms in the translation of fiction from English into Chinese in the period 1979 to 2009 by considering five Chinese translations of Charles Dickens’ novel Great Expectations produced by Wang Keyi (1979), Luo Zhiye (1994),... Read More about Norms of translating fiction from English into Chinese (1979-2009) : the case of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.

Rapid decision support tool based on novel ecosystem service variables for retrofitting sustainable drainage systems in the presence of trees
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There is a lack of practical decision support tools useful for a rapid assessment of
the potential of ecosystem services when retrofitting permeable pavements in urban areas
that either feature existing trees or should be pla
nted with trees in th... Read More about Rapid decision support tool based on novel ecosystem service variables for retrofitting sustainable drainage systems in the presence of trees.

Spontaneous simple and fractal pattern formation in nonlinear optical cavities
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Bostock, C. (in press). Spontaneous simple and fractal pattern formation in nonlinear optical cavities. (Thesis). University of Salford

The seminal work published by Alan Turing in 1952 provides the framework for our understanding of spontaneous pattern emergence in Nature. He proposed that when a reaction-diffusion system’s uniform states become sufficiently stressed, arbitrarily-sm... Read More about Spontaneous simple and fractal pattern formation in nonlinear optical cavities.

People with dementia in the driving seat : using a participatory approach to research in the development of a driver screening tool
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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.

'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.

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.

Exploring melancholy (place to place)
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Tayyar, A. (in press). Exploring melancholy (place to place). (Dissertation). The University of Salford

This study presented here is built on practice-based research into photographic images of melancholic landscapes. According to Stedman et al. (2004), few photographers are interested in examining the different meanings of the settings in their work.... Read More about Exploring melancholy (place to place).

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.

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.

Development of a flexible and adaptable operational property asset management framework for local authorities
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Ngwira, M. (in press). Development of a flexible and adaptable operational property asset management framework for local authorities. (Thesis). University of Salford

The growing recognition amongst local authorities of the potential of asset management to improve property management practice has led to its increased adoption. The growing trend has been supported by the development of asset management frameworks.... Read More about Development of a flexible and adaptable operational property asset management framework for local authorities.