Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research (2007)
Thesis
Marks, A. Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The use of technical information system security measures may prove insufficient in
protecting information assets if proper and adequate information security awareness is
not maintained.
The quantity of in-depth studies concerning the organizati... Read More about Exploring universities' information systems security awareness in a changing higher education environment : a comparative case study research.

The illusion of diffusion in information systems research (2007)
Thesis
McMaster, T. The illusion of diffusion in information systems research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

I have had an interest in "technology transfer" for many years, and have been researching
and publishing work related to this domain for the last fifteen. At the present time these
include approximately 46 refereed papers, 22 of which are book chap... Read More about The illusion of diffusion in information systems research.

An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom (2007)
Thesis
Morley, E. An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Toxoplasma gondii is an economically important parasite that can cause spontaneous
abortion in sheep and humans. The importance of the different transmission routes of
the parasite is unclear. However, three routes are recognised: (1) shedding of... Read More about An investigation into the congenital transmission of Toxoplasma gondii within ovine populations managed on working sheep farms in the United Kingdom.

A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines (2007)
Thesis
Najim, N. A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this project was to investigate the importance of methionine depletion as a cause
of cytotoxicity for paediatric CNS tumour cell lines, and also to investigate the in vitro
cellular biochemical responses, as measured by changes in cellul... Read More about A study of the cytotoxic effects of methionine depletion in human brain tumour cell lines.

A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees (2007)
Thesis
Pathirage, C. A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The importance of knowledge as a key determinant of organisational competitiveness
and better performance is increasingly appreciated by both academics and
practitioners. The UK construction industry is perceived as one of the knowledge
based v... Read More about A structured approach to manage the tacit knowledge of construction employees.

The use of the L1 in Egyptian EFL classrooms (2007)
Thesis
Mohamed, S. The use of the L1 in Egyptian EFL classrooms. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The role of LI in foreign language classrooms has been a matter for debate in FL teaching
and learning for many years. In this thesis, it will be argued that it is now time for the current
dogma "always teach in the FL" to be questio... Read More about The use of the L1 in Egyptian EFL classrooms.

The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques (2007)
Thesis

In this work, Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) was used to prepared Single-
Walled carbon nanorube (SWNT) samples. In developing the production techniques a
large number of parameters were varied during the course of work resulting in the
succe... Read More about The production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by a CVD method and their characterisation by various techniques.

Liberal brutality : the illusion of difference within liberalism (2007)
Thesis

Hobbes argues that liberal orders protect individual freedom and enable subjects to live
in different ways, but he is clear that only certain differences are tolerable: those who
challenge the legitimacy and solidity of the o... Read More about Liberal brutality : the illusion of difference within liberalism.

Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems (2007)
Thesis

This study provides a summary of studies of user resistance to information systems
and identifies workaround activity as an understudied and distinct but related
phenomenon. Previous studies of resistance have categorised the majority of
incide... Read More about Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems.

Trafficking in facts : talk, text and identity in professional practice (2007)
Thesis

In this thesis by published work nine works are presented, prefaced by a
Critical Summary and Review which discusses the genesis of the work
and its theoretical presuppositions, and evaluates their contribution to
knowl... Read More about Trafficking in facts : talk, text and identity in professional practice.

Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses (2007)
Thesis

Small catering businesses represent the majority of the food industry and have
an important role to play in the control of food borne disease. Since 1995 they
have been required by law to operate risk-based food safety management in... Read More about Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses.

Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries (2007)
Thesis

Mathematical and physical models have been developed in order to study blood flow through arteries, numerically and experimentally.

The aim of these models was to understand, apply and verify using realistic models how both flow and geometry inter... Read More about Simulation of blood flow through stenotic and branched arteries.

"The weakest link in the chain of nursing"? : recruitment and retention in mental health nursing, 1948-1968 (2007)
Thesis

This thesis examines recruitment and retention in mental health nursing in
England between 1948 and 1968. Its first objective is to explore the explanations
that were given for the severe shortage of mental nurses that occurred in this
period. The... Read More about "The weakest link in the chain of nursing"? : recruitment and retention in mental health nursing, 1948-1968.

There's more to health than HIV : social capital & health in the gay community (2007)
Thesis

The legal climate for gay men in the UK has undergone enormous change since the
decriminalisation of 'homosexuality1 in 1967 with changes in the social climate following.
Bringing together concepts of 'social capital 1 and 'reflexive individualisat... Read More about There's more to health than HIV : social capital & health in the gay community.

Financial sector development, savings and economic performance : a case study of Libya (2007)
Thesis

The financial liberalisation theorem postulates that liberalising the financial sector
is a route to increasing savings and investment, and thus the promotion of
growth. Endogenous growth models suggest that financial sector development
increases... Read More about Financial sector development, savings and economic performance : a case study of Libya.

Modelling skill learning for augmented and virtual reality learning environments (2007)
Thesis

This study modelled skill learning in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
learning environments. An analytical literature review, primarily from the domains of AR
and VR, Learning, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) including user-based... Read More about Modelling skill learning for augmented and virtual reality learning environments.

Galerkin boundary element methods with multiwavelets (2007)
Thesis

In general the numerical solution of boundary integral equations arising from the reformulation
of partial differential equations leads to full coefficient matrices. The discrete
system can be solved in O(N2 ) operations by iterative solvers of the... Read More about Galerkin boundary element methods with multiwavelets.

A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations (2007)
Thesis

Major events in recent years have provided evidence that the world of business is rife with risks and
uncertainties. The vivid events of 9/11 (11 th September 2001) in New York, U.S. and other major
incidents, have forever changed the global perspe... Read More about A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations.