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Mathematical models for vector-borne infectious disease mapping with application to Dengue disease in Malaysia (2012)
Thesis
Samat, N. Mathematical models for vector-borne infectious disease mapping with application to Dengue disease in Malaysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Few publications consider the estimation of relative risk for vector borne infectious diseases.
Most of these articles involve exploratory analysis that includes the study of covariates and
their effects on disease distribution and the study of geo... Read More about Mathematical models for vector-borne infectious disease mapping with application to Dengue disease in Malaysia.

A study of the influence of religiosity, materialism and animosity on consumer ethnocentric behaviour (2012)
Thesis
Sandhu, M. A study of the influence of religiosity, materialism and animosity on consumer ethnocentric behaviour. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main focus of this thesis is to investigate consumer ethnocentric behaviour (indeed
morality, appropriateness to buy domestic products; Shimp and Sharma, 1987) and the effect
of different socio-cultural and psychological constructs namely relig... Read More about A study of the influence of religiosity, materialism and animosity on consumer ethnocentric behaviour.

Graduate recruitment in Oman's private construction industry (2012)
Thesis
Al-nabhani, S. Graduate recruitment in Oman's private construction industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Traditionally, the Sultanate of Oman has relied heavily on expatriate labour to build its
economy, but with the expansion of the Higher Education (HE) sector and increasing
numbers of Omani nationals graduating from HE, there has been a call for th... Read More about Graduate recruitment in Oman's private construction industry.

Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach (2011)
Thesis
Ali, N. Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

Trauma, a term used in medicine to describe a physical injury, is believed to be one
of the major causes of death and disability in modern societies. The development of
the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) method by Boyd et al. (1987) can b... Read More about Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach.

Design, analysis and development of HR best practices model in Abu Dhabi police HR general directorate (2011)
Thesis
Al-Manhali, M. Design, analysis and development of HR best practices model in Abu Dhabi police HR general directorate. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Human Resources Best Practices are essential for any organization as these practices
are well known for the effective role they play in increasing the organization
productivity and efficiency. Many years ago, scientists started studying these
prac... Read More about Design, analysis and development of HR best practices model in Abu Dhabi police HR general directorate.

Ministry of Education of Oman : examinations marks and their relationships with educational indicators (2011)
Thesis
AL-Hosni, M. Ministry of Education of Oman : examinations marks and their relationships with educational indicators. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aims to provide a comprehensive view of the national educational system, and then to determine the values of some internationally-used indicators within Oman's schools, and their effects upon student performance in the 12 th grade examinat... Read More about Ministry of Education of Oman : examinations marks and their relationships with educational indicators.

A framework for successful implementation of IT for the construction organizations in Saudi Arabia (2011)
Thesis
Alsahli, A. A framework for successful implementation of IT for the construction organizations in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

At the present time, the global business environment in all industries is characterised by
organizational dependence based on information, knowledge and communication technology.
This reliance on information technology raised... Read More about A framework for successful implementation of IT for the construction organizations in Saudi Arabia.

Culture, identity and image in an English hospice : an ethnographic study (2011)
Thesis
Baron, A. Culture, identity and image in an English hospice : an ethnographic study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study examines the cultural changes found within an English Hospice from its altruistic
beginnings to the more professionalized culture of today. The study seeks to understand how
its members identify with an organization where issues of life... Read More about Culture, identity and image in an English hospice : an ethnographic study.

A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective (2011)
Thesis
Bennett, I. A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Few, if any, organisations can deliver 'zero defects' service to customers. The
management of both complaints about service failure and the recovery strategies
employed when critical incidents occur is therefore important because of its actual
imp... Read More about A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective.

Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach (2011)
Thesis
Effah, J. Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of this study is to trace the emergence and formation of small dot-corns to
understand how they come into being and are made to work or not. The SME e-business
literature emphasises post-organisation and post-technology formation phases... Read More about Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach.

Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects (2011)
Thesis
Kearney, J. Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The primary scenario within repairable system reliability estimation investigated is that of a
single failure mode the likelihood of which occurring is supposed to be affected by
maintenance activities of varying effect and degree. Since the stru... Read More about Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects.

Understanding the pre-evaluation process of information system investment : a case of the Jordanian banking sector (2011)
Thesis
Shrafat, F. Understanding the pre-evaluation process of information system investment : a case of the Jordanian banking sector. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The general purpose of this research is to close a gap in knowledge by generating new
knowledge and understanding of the pre-evaluation structures, procedures and practices
adopted by a large Jordanian bank in justifying information system (IS) i... Read More about Understanding the pre-evaluation process of information system investment : a case of the Jordanian banking sector.

Economic downturns and the determination of portfolio asset allocation (2011)
Thesis
Syed Salim, S. M. N. B. Economic downturns and the determination of portfolio asset allocation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A most common question in finance, particularly in
investment perspective, is how an investor should allocate
his wealth. Robert C. Merton (1975) remarks that the quest
for an answer to the problem of lifetime consumption a... Read More about Economic downturns and the determination of portfolio asset allocation.

An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market (2010)
Thesis
Alomari, A. An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market. (Thesis). University of Salford

Several researchers have suggested that behavioural decision theories from the field of
social psychology could provide a potential foundation for research on user behaviour.
Generally, the majority of research in information technology adoption ha... Read More about An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market.

Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment (2010)
Thesis
Keogh, C. Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment. (Thesis). University of Salford

Previous studies have recognized the low adoption of corporate work-life
balance policies during a time when reports indicate the continual pressures of balancing
work and personal life. Alongside these stresses there is additional pressures for wo... Read More about Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment.

Investigating the factors affecting the readiness for TQM implementation within Libyan higher education institutions (2010)
Thesis
Ben Jaber, A. Investigating the factors affecting the readiness for TQM implementation within Libyan higher education institutions. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Total Quality Management (TQM) is a philosophy for continuously improving services
and/or products. Organisations which have adopted TQM have gained many benefits in
terms of profits, employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction. Despite such be... Read More about Investigating the factors affecting the readiness for TQM implementation within Libyan higher education institutions.

Social relations in the ICT workplace : the gender dimension of social capital (2010)
Thesis
Tattersall, A. Social relations in the ICT workplace : the gender dimension of social capital. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis is about social relations in the ICT workplace and the gender dimensions
of social capital. The concept of 'social capital' has only recently been recognised in
studies of organisations, yet its legitimacy is clear in terms of be... Read More about Social relations in the ICT workplace : the gender dimension of social capital.

The critical success factors for knowledge sharing behaviour among Malaysian undergraduate students (2010)
Thesis
Sulaiman, N. The critical success factors for knowledge sharing behaviour among Malaysian undergraduate students. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research investigates the critical success factors of knowledge sharing behaviour among
Malaysian undergraduate students. Each university has their own method in
delivering knowledge to their undergraduates, but occasionally there would stil... Read More about The critical success factors for knowledge sharing behaviour among Malaysian undergraduate students.