How trust factors affect business relationships in Saudi-Arabian companies
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in Saudi-Arabian companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates how to develop a better understanding of successful business relationships in the context of Saudi Arabia. The main objectives of this research are to explore how trust factors affect business relationship in Saudi Arabian com... Read More about How trust factors affect business relationships in Saudi-Arabian companies.

Immunodiagnosis of human and canine echinococcosis and community studies in northwestern China
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Feng, X. Immunodiagnosis of human and canine echinococcosis and community studies in northwestern China. (Thesis). University of Salford

Echinococcosis is highly endemic in northwestern China. In order to improve sero-testing in support of community screening and for hospital use, a dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) for rapid serodiagnosis of human CE and AE was developed. DIGFA... Read More about Immunodiagnosis of human and canine echinococcosis and community studies in northwestern China.

The experiences of newly graduated nurses in Saudi Arabia : a qualitative case study examining social, cultural, and contextual challenges
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contextual challenges. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: The literature indicates that newly graduated nurses (NGNs) tend to feel inadequate during their first year of employment, due to a series of challenges they encounter with whilst transitioning into the role of qualified nurse. Although t... Read More about The experiences of newly graduated nurses in Saudi Arabia : a qualitative case study examining social, cultural, and contextual challenges.

Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia
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Setiawan, W. Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Salford

The history of communal, violent conflicts has put Indonesia on the map after its crisis in 1998. As an ‘extraordinarily diverse’ country, the recent conflicts and the social diversity of Indonesia has led to a need to understand the importance of th... Read More about Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia.

Ageing in urban spaces : developing inclusive urban environments for older people in Global South cities
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Makore, B. (in press). Ageing in urban spaces : developing inclusive urban environments for older people in Global South cities. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the Global South, older persons are often living in poverty and informality and have increased biological, socio-economic and physical vulnerabilities. Responses to the challenges of urbanism have resulted in increasing numbers of older people liv... Read More about Ageing in urban spaces : developing inclusive urban environments for older people in Global South cities.

Illuminated instruction : a paratextual, intertextual, and iconotextual study of William Blake
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Yates, M. Illuminated instruction : a paratextual, intertextual, and iconotextual study of William Blake. (Thesis). University of Salford

Traditional Blake scholarship has rarely ascribed value to the materiality of William Blake’s illuminated manuscripts. My on-going PhD project aims to demonstrate the necessity of studying the materiality of Blake’s texts by using an interdisciplinar... Read More about Illuminated instruction : a paratextual, intertextual, and iconotextual study of William Blake.

Towards an understanding of the barriers which prevent the routine engagement with urban green space
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The social, environmental, and economic benefits and services derived from urban green spaces have been extensively researched and are universally recognised (Forest Research, 2010; Lee & Maheswaran, 2010; Mitchell, 2013). Indeed, an affirmative... Read More about Towards an understanding of the barriers which prevent the routine engagement with urban green space.

Defining hate
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Baghdadi, A. Defining hate. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This study explores how a sample of British Muslims in contemporary society
experience and define “hate” and “hate crime”. The research was conducted in
Northwest England utilising a qualitative phenomenological methodological
approach. Semi-st... Read More about Defining hate.

BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices
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Coates, S. BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices. (Thesis). University of Salford

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a new radically different emerging approach to design, construction and facilities management. BIM promises to better facilitate the building development, construction and building operation. In this thesis the... Read More about BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices.

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 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.

Non-Linear Implications of Credit Ratings in the Selection of Capital Providers and their Validity as Hidden Information Indicators
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The Credit Ratings (CR) and Capital Structure (CR-CS) hypothesis asserts that CR influence firms' debt levels. This study argues that CR as an indicator of hidden information is more influential in determining the choice of Capital Providers (CP). Us... Read More about Non-Linear Implications of Credit Ratings in the Selection of Capital Providers and their Validity as Hidden Information Indicators.

Gamification for activation motivation and engagement
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Up to 20% of adults annually seek healthcare for musculoskeletal problems. The prevalence of shoulder problems in this population is approximately 2.5%. Musculoskeletal problems are managed with different modalities of treatment including pharmacolog... Read More about Gamification for activation motivation and engagement.

Beckett’s “no-man’s-land” : the influence of paintings on Beckett’s 1930s practice
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This thesis investigates the development of Beckett’s early writing process through the impact of paintings and the techniques of painters on his practice during the 1930s. The chief contributions offered by my thesis are not only to be found in the... Read More about Beckett’s “no-man’s-land” : the influence of paintings on Beckett’s 1930s practice.

The effect of foot orthoses on muscle activity and morphology, foot biomechanics and skin sensitivity
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Foot orthoses with a medial wedge or medial arch support are commonly used to treat musculoskeletal pathologies by altering external forces applied to the foot, which could consequently alter internal forces generated by muscles. However, little is k... Read More about The effect of foot orthoses on muscle activity and morphology, foot biomechanics and skin sensitivity.

Pragmatic constructivism in Higher Education
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This critical review of the author’s educational research focuses on two long running points of difference in higher education.
The first is whether to use an approach of instruction or construction. Should students be regarded as ‘empty vessels to... Read More about Pragmatic constructivism in Higher Education.

Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999
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Since the first attempt to indict a corporation for gross negligence manslaughter in the 1920’s, legal reform surrounding corporate manslaughter has been discussed in political and legal arenas. This research answers the question of whether missed o... Read More about Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999.

The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services
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This purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of social workers in adult social services in the United Kingdom, as they use and apply knowledge in practice. This is situated within the wider debate as to what might comprise the knowl... Read More about The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services.

An investigation of self-care practice and social support of patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia
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Background: The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is increasing globally, and the number of people with T2DM has increased particularly dramatically in Saudi Arabia in recent years. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has indicate... Read More about An investigation of self-care practice and social support of patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia.

No money, no treatment, no life : the lived experiences of haemodialysis patients in Nigeria
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Background: Chronic kidney disease is one of the major health challenges across the world, and a silent killer of Nigerian people because they can’t pay for life saving treatment which has been available for over 30 years. People pay for their own ha... Read More about No money, no treatment, no life : the lived experiences of haemodialysis patients in Nigeria.

Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry
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This study has argued that conventional microfinance has failed to serve a large number of Muslim consumers worldwide, which provided an opportunity to interest free microfinance to emerge as a subsector within the microfinance industry to serve this... Read More about Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry.