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A contingency model for facilities management outsourcing relationships (CORE) in the Hong Kong higher education sector : an exploratory model for linking FM outsourcing performance to higher education business performance
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Lok, K. A contingency model for facilities management outsourcing relationships (CORE) in the Hong Kong higher education sector : an exploratory model for linking FM outsourcing performance to higher education business performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

The focus of study is to determine the relationships between clients and FM
service providers by developing a yardstick for measuring and appraising the
relationships in main FM outsourcing contracts in the higher education sector of
Hong Kong. In... Read More about A contingency model for facilities management outsourcing relationships (CORE) in the Hong Kong higher education sector : an exploratory model for linking FM outsourcing performance to higher education business performance.

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.

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-Manchester

The 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.

Environmental design within the Korean electronics industry : with particular reference to handheld devices
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: with particular reference to handheld devices. (Thesis). University of Salford

The paper will examine the use of eco-design tools within the Korean electronics industry, with particular reference to mobile phone design & manufacture.

Economic growth in Korea has been driven by aggressively exporting products, primarily to th... Read More about Environmental design within the Korean electronics industry : with particular reference to handheld devices.

The use of sound intensity for characterisation of reflected energy in small rooms
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Romero Perez, J. The use of sound intensity for characterisation of reflected energy in small rooms. (Thesis). University of Salford

The sound field in rooms of small dimensions used for music reproduction is
characteristically different from that found in larger rooms for music performance such as auditoria. Key differences between small critical listening spaces and large audi... Read More about The use of sound intensity for characterisation of reflected energy in small rooms.

An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions
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Oriade, A. An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Evidence abounds that visitor attractions are the central element of tourism development. Academics and practitioners have therefore focused much attention on attraction service quality, customer satisfaction and subsequent behavioural intentions. Ho... Read More about An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions.

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 Salford

Gas 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.

A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods
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Aqel, D. A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods. (Thesis). University of Salford

Employee performance appraisal systems are widely regarded as fundamental for evaluating employees’ performance and enhancing organisations’ success. Yet, there is evidence that employees doubt their benefits and fairness, organisations find them dif... Read More about A framework for employee appraisals based on inductive logic programming and data mining methods.

The translation of financial terms between English and Arabic, with particular reference to Islamic banking
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Al Saleem, K. The translation of financial terms between English and Arabic, with particular reference to Islamic banking. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates the main features of professional translations of Islamic banking terms from Arabic to English and of translations of financial terms in English-Arabic dictionaries. The focus of the study is an analysis of three different tr... Read More about The translation of financial terms between English and Arabic, with particular reference to Islamic banking.

The use of psychology within strength and conditioning : coaches’ perceptions, applied use and future recommendations
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Radcliffe, J. The use of psychology within strength and conditioning : coaches’ perceptions, applied use and future recommendations. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is a paucity of research examining the use of psychological skills and strategies within strength and conditioning, this is despite research evidencing the effectiveness of psycho-physiological interventions which would be pertinent to the obje... Read More about The use of psychology within strength and conditioning : coaches’ perceptions, applied use and future recommendations.

Translation and the construction of the religious other : A sociological approach to english translations of islamic political discourse
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Elgindy, A. Translation and the construction of the religious other : A sociological approach to english translations of islamic political discourse. (Thesis). University of Salford

Translations of texts associated with the phenomenon known as ‘political Islam’ into English remain largely unexplored. The main objective of the current thesis is to develop a sociological model for the study of translations of Islamic political dis... Read More about Translation and the construction of the religious other : A sociological approach to english translations of islamic political discourse.

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 Salford

AIM: 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.

Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place
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Condie, J. Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concepts of ‘place’ and ‘identity’ are increasingly being used to understand the relations between people and physical environments. This research utilised ‘place’ and ‘identity’ to examine how people negotiate environmental conditions such as vi... Read More about Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place.

Siblings of adults who have a learning disability : personal wishes, reality and parental expectations for future support
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Davys, D. Siblings of adults who have a learning disability : personal wishes, reality and parental expectations for future support. (Thesis). Mancheter Metropolitan University

Sibling relationships are significant in the lives of people who have a learning disability. They usually form a major part of their social network and there is an expectation at government, social and family level that siblings will provide some de... Read More about Siblings of adults who have a learning disability : personal wishes, reality and parental expectations for future support.

A biographical narrative study exploring mental ill health through the life course
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Collier, E. A biographical narrative study exploring mental ill health through the life course. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is about people with mental health problems who happen to be older, rather than older people with mental health problems. Health policy that has focused on older people as a category has maintained a narrow focus on recognising depressio... Read More about A biographical narrative study exploring mental ill health through the life course.

Through pedagogy to safety : A study to identify more productive pedagogies for teaching home chemical safety education interventions to primary school children
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Latham, G. Through pedagogy to safety : A study to identify more productive pedagogies for teaching home chemical safety education interventions to primary school children. (Thesis). University of Salford

Globally, accidental chemical poisonings account for the deaths of more than 35,000 children below the age of 15 annually. Chemical poisonings also cause many more children to endure disease and disability. A new Globally Harmonised System for Classi... Read More about Through pedagogy to safety : A study to identify more productive pedagogies for teaching home chemical safety education interventions to primary school children.

Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit
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Atkinson, D. Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit. (Thesis). University of Salford

Title: Nursing Observation and Assessment of patients in the Acute Medical Unit
Objectives: To generate knowledge and understanding of the observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit, where patient acuity and activity is unpredi... Read More about Nursing observation and assessment of patients in the acute medical unit.