A network aware adaptable application using a novel content scheduling and delivery scheme (2006)
Thesis
Abdul Rahman, A. A network aware adaptable application using a novel content scheduling and delivery scheme. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this research is to investigate techniques or methodologies that will allow networked applications to adapt to network conditions between end nodes in order to
maintain a reasonable Quality of Service and to design, develop and test techn... Read More about A network aware adaptable application using a novel content scheduling and delivery scheme.

Barriers of implementing ISO 9001 : 2000 in the government departments and authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (2006)
Thesis
Alhaj, S. Barriers of implementing ISO 9001 : 2000 in the government departments and authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

ISO 9000 (2000) is a quality management system with a high reputation all around the globe. It is a set of requirements used by organisations to attain customer satisfaction.
The number of organisations implementing the ISO 9000 (2000) are increasin... Read More about Barriers of implementing ISO 9001 : 2000 in the government departments and authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Combustion CVD : exploration of potential for optical thin film synthesis (2006)
Thesis
Gutierrez, G. Combustion CVD : exploration of potential for optical thin film synthesis. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this PhD was to undertake a study of combustion chemical
vapour deposition (combustion CVD or CCVD) for the optical thin film
materials synthesis. The most common variables for thin film formation were
investigated, e.g. precursor volat... Read More about Combustion CVD : exploration of potential for optical thin film synthesis.

On the theory of Helmholtz solitons (2006)
Thesis
Christian, J. On the theory of Helmholtz solitons. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with spatial optical solitons in (quasi-two
dimensional) planar waveguides, where there is a single longitudinal and
(effectively) a single transverse dimension, and whose symmetry the solutions
respect consistently. A key... Read More about On the theory of Helmholtz solitons.

Kinematics of the lower leg and foot during gait in subjects with pathological plantar hyperkeratosis (2006)
Thesis
Findlow, A. Kinematics of the lower leg and foot during gait in subjects with pathological plantar hyperkeratosis. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study seeks to consider the functional characteristics of a five segment
lower leg and foot model during gait, using the application of elementary kinematics to
measure, analyse and describe lower leg and foot motion and compare these paramete... Read More about Kinematics of the lower leg and foot during gait in subjects with pathological plantar hyperkeratosis.

Towards the implementation of building information models in geospatial context (2006)
Thesis
Isikdag, U. Towards the implementation of building information models in geospatial context. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The construction industry is very much fragmented and the concept of
interoperability and integrated model based engineering is now becoming an
industrial need, to address the difficulties of information exchange at all stages
and between all part... Read More about Towards the implementation of building information models in geospatial context.

Do the outcomes of patients with non ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes differ if they are cared for in specialist or general settings? (2006)
Thesis
Jones, I. Do the outcomes of patients with non ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes differ if they are cared for in specialist or general settings?. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis explores whether there were differences in the characteristics and outcomes
of patients with non ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes admitted to specialist
cardiac units compared to those patients admitted to acute cardiology wards.... Read More about Do the outcomes of patients with non ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes differ if they are cared for in specialist or general settings?.

The agility of the business process improvement in a UK luxury car manufacturing context (2006)
Thesis
Liu, X. The agility of the business process improvement in a UK luxury car manufacturing context. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Agility, a modem management concept, is the ability to thrive and prosper in a
continuous changing and competitive environment. Currently, agile theories are still
very much general and mainly covering manufacturing. Business processes that are... Read More about The agility of the business process improvement in a UK luxury car manufacturing context.

Creating competitive advantage through product quality dimensions in medium-sized manufacturing engineering firms in Tanzania (2006)
Thesis
Luvanda, E. Creating competitive advantage through product quality dimensions in medium-sized manufacturing engineering firms in Tanzania. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this research was to develop a framework that could be used to understand
how the creation of competitive advantage through product quality dimensions is
addressed in medium-sized engineering firms in Tanzania.
The important elements... Read More about Creating competitive advantage through product quality dimensions in medium-sized manufacturing engineering firms in Tanzania.

nD modelling as an enabler of inter-disciplinary thinking among construction industry stakeholders (2006)
Thesis
Marshall-Ponting, A. nD modelling as an enabler of inter-disciplinary thinking among construction industry stakeholders. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research investigates the collaboration problems faced by the construction industry
as a result of the traditional, sequential ways in which its practitioners work, and
proposes nD modelling as a new approach for multi-disciplinary teams.
The... Read More about nD modelling as an enabler of inter-disciplinary thinking among construction industry stakeholders.

Complex, emotional and difficult : deconstructing the experiences of professionals in violent crime cases (2006)
Thesis
Newham, K. Complex, emotional and difficult : deconstructing the experiences of professionals in violent crime cases. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

"Complex, emotional and difficult" encapsulates both the experiences of the
professionals involved in the three research cases as well as the experience
as a research student while conducting this small-scale qualitative study. The
research foc... Read More about Complex, emotional and difficult : deconstructing the experiences of professionals in violent crime cases.

Auditing in United Kingdom (UK) small and medium enterprises (SMEs) (2006)
Thesis
Onions, R. Auditing in United Kingdom (UK) small and medium enterprises (SMEs). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The research questions are:
1. Do most SMEs receive limited systems auditing attention?
2. Do auditors pay inadequate attention to aspects of Information
Technology and Security?
3. Is unreported fraud widespread within SMEs and is it growing?
4... Read More about Auditing in United Kingdom (UK) small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Changing practice, changing lives : an action research project to implement skin-to-skin contact at birth and improve breastfeeding practice in a North West United Kingdom hospital maternity unit (2006)
Thesis
Price, M. Changing practice, changing lives : an action research project to implement skin-to-skin contact at birth and improve breastfeeding practice in a North West United Kingdom hospital maternity unit. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Changing Practice: Changing Lives. An action research project to
implement skin-to-skin contact at birth and improve breastfeeding
practice in a North West United Kingdom hospital maternity unit
Breastfeeding has health benefits for mothers and... Read More about Changing practice, changing lives : an action research project to implement skin-to-skin contact at birth and improve breastfeeding practice in a North West United Kingdom hospital maternity unit.

An exploration of the benefits, drivers and barriers that affect the adoption of green roofs in urban Britain (2006)
Thesis
Pryce, M. An exploration of the benefits, drivers and barriers that affect the adoption of green roofs in urban Britain. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In urban areas surfaces are sealed by stone, concrete, and
tarmac and there is a limited network of green areas.
Consequently urban areas have higher temperatures, lower
atmospheric humidity, and higher air pollution. By adopting
green roofs in s... Read More about An exploration of the benefits, drivers and barriers that affect the adoption of green roofs in urban Britain.

Local culture : a fundamental factor in biodiversity's contribution to human health and well-being (2006)
Thesis

Urban biodiversity provides environmental, social and economic benefits, and consequently
contributes to the health and well-being of people living and working in cities. However, a
critical review of people-nature literature revealed no integrat... Read More about Local culture : a fundamental factor in biodiversity's contribution to human health and well-being.

Exploring the sustainability of mass tourism in island tourist economies : a system dynamics approach (2006)
Thesis

Assessing the economic, ecological and social impacts of tourism development has become a major activity within the tourism and sustainable development research communities. The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the unique contributions... Read More about Exploring the sustainability of mass tourism in island tourist economies : a system dynamics approach.

Performance based portfolio encapsulating the performance profile of the international staff band of the Salvation Army (conductor S. Cobb) with emphasis on the commissioning, premiering and recording of repertoire significant to the brass band genre (2006)
Thesis