A framework of learning experiences in ultrasound scanning (2009)
Thesis
Crofts, G. A framework of learning experiences in ultrasound scanning. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores learning experiences in ultrasound scanning by examining the ways that sonographers, at various stages in their professional development, scan
patients. The qualitative study developed a framework, the themed content of which em... Read More about A framework of learning experiences in ultrasound scanning.

Modelling knowledge through user focused design in knowledge management applications (2009)
Thesis
Cunningham, J. Modelling knowledge through user focused design in knowledge management applications. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Knowledge management, as an organisational management technique, aims to capture
the knowledge of the members of an organisation and to distribute it among those members
in a way which encourages new knowledge to emerge. Software, explicitly design... Read More about Modelling knowledge through user focused design in knowledge management applications.

Health and safety at work : a comparative analysis of the Brazilian enforcement framework (2009)
Thesis
Da Silva, M. Health and safety at work : a comparative analysis of the Brazilian enforcement framework. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The rate of work place accidents and consequential work place fatalities in Brazil is very
high. This thesis intends to analyse whether a structured enforcement body with clear
policies, regulations, standards and guidance is necessary to improve w... Read More about Health and safety at work : a comparative analysis of the Brazilian enforcement framework.

An approach to studying urban sustainability from within an ecological world view (2009)
Thesis
Du Plessis, C. An approach to studying urban sustainability from within an ecological world view. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This dissertation engages with the proposition that one of the reasons current efforts at
improving sustainability are failing is because solutions are sought from within the same
paradigm of thought that threatens sustainability in the first place... Read More about An approach to studying urban sustainability from within an ecological world view.

Prospective observational study of postoperative epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery (2009)
Thesis
Duncan, F. Prospective observational study of postoperative epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery. (Thesis). University of Salford

The number of surgical procedures is increasing worldwide. The Audit Commission set a target that only 5% of patients should experience severe post-operative pain.
Major abdominal surgery is a cause of severe post-operative pain. Epidural analgesia... Read More about Prospective observational study of postoperative epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery.

Visualisation of the electrical activities of the heart in 3D (2009)
Thesis
El-Aff, I. Visualisation of the electrical activities of the heart in 3D. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The work described in this Thesis is concerned with developing a technique to
visualise the electrical activities of the heart in 3D from ECG signals taken from
sensors on the surface of the body. Generating such visualisations can help
cardiologi... Read More about Visualisation of the electrical activities of the heart in 3D.

Childhood obesity : understanding the user perspective to inform prevention and treatment strategies (2009)
Thesis
Flannery, O. Childhood obesity : understanding the user perspective to inform prevention and treatment strategies. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a result of increasing prevalence in childhood obesity, it is now at the forefront of policy agendas. To date, however, there is a paucity of evidence in the UK, relating to the behavioural and environmental factors which influence diet and physic... Read More about Childhood obesity : understanding the user perspective to inform prevention and treatment strategies.

The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems (2009)
Thesis
Forghany, S. The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and -50% of people with stroke suffer foot deformities which influence walking. The aim of this study was to investigate foot and ankle biomechanics, posture, multi-segment kinematics
and plantar press... Read More about The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems.

The 52nd (lowland) division in the great war, 1914-1918 (2009)
Thesis
Forrest, C. The 52nd (lowland) division in the great war, 1914-1918. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The historiography on the conduct of British military operations, 1914-1918, is
geographically narrow in focus, concentrating predominately on the actions and performance
of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in France and Belgium. This thesis w... Read More about The 52nd (lowland) division in the great war, 1914-1918.

Between measurability and immeasurability : the politics of care in Habermas and Derrida (2009)
Thesis
Ganis, R. Between measurability and immeasurability : the politics of care in Habermas and Derrida. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study considers whether the tradition of moral universalism is correct to dissociate
the asymmetrical perspective of "care" from the principle of impartial treatment for all
or whether there is in fact a legitimate and indeed necessary place f... Read More about Between measurability and immeasurability : the politics of care in Habermas and Derrida.

The British expeditionary force and communications on the western front 1914-1918 (2009)
Thesis
Hall, B. The British expeditionary force and communications on the western front 1914-1918. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Due to the nature of trench warfare and the unprecedented human cost, issues of command
and control in the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) during the First World War have been
the subject of controversy and debate ever since the war ended. Alth... Read More about The British expeditionary force and communications on the western front 1914-1918.

The feasibility of a process protocol for facilities management : an exploratory investigation in a higher education institution in the United Kingdom (2009)
Thesis
Hamid, M. The feasibility of a process protocol for facilities management : an exploratory investigation in a higher education institution in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The contemporary socio-economic and technological climate promotes structural change
in organisations. The impact has been further heightened by the recent global financial
crisis. In these circumstances organisations in all sectors develop chang... Read More about The feasibility of a process protocol for facilities management : an exploratory investigation in a higher education institution in the United Kingdom.

Terrestrial laser scanning of the river environment (2009)
Thesis
Hetherington, D. Terrestrial laser scanning of the river environment. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis describes the results of three field studies concerned with the utilisation
of terrestrial laser scanning in the river environment, over different spatial scales.
Existing research and technical literature has also been reviewed relat... Read More about Terrestrial laser scanning of the river environment.

Atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition of titania and aluminium based thin films (2009)
Thesis
Hodgkinson, J. Atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition of titania and aluminium based thin films. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Atmospheric pressure glow discharge (APGD) plasma CVD was used to deposit
thin films of titania at 200 °C using two different precursors. The resulting films were
characterised using techniques including XPS, RBS and XRD. It was established that... Read More about Atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition of titania and aluminium based thin films.

Investigations by PCR analysis of neospora caninum prevalence and co-infection with toxoplasma gondii in naturally infected populations (2009)
Thesis
Hughes, J. Investigations by PCR analysis of neospora caninum prevalence and co-infection with toxoplasma gondii in naturally infected populations. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii are closely related intracellular protozoan
parasites associated with abortion in mammals. TV! caninum was identified in 1984, described
as a new species in 1988 and often previously misidentified as T. gondii... Read More about Investigations by PCR analysis of neospora caninum prevalence and co-infection with toxoplasma gondii in naturally infected populations.

Managing HACCP : micro-business perspectives on the benefits of a regulated food safety management system (2009)
Thesis
Kane, K. Managing HACCP : micro-business perspectives on the benefits of a regulated food safety management system. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The introduction, in January 2006, of a regulatory requirement for all food businesses
in the EU to adopt the seven principles of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP) system of food safety management, has major implications in terms o... Read More about Managing HACCP : micro-business perspectives on the benefits of a regulated food safety management system.

Hydrogen storage in novel carbon materials (2009)
Thesis
Keens, S. Hydrogen storage in novel carbon materials. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines the potential of C 60 intercalated graphite and titanium oxide
'decorated' graphite as sorbing hydrogen storage media.
Initially, various types of natural flake graphite were examined and characterised with
X-ray diffraction a... Read More about Hydrogen storage in novel carbon materials.

Achieving high process capability maturity in construction organisations (2009)
Thesis
Keraminiyage, K. Achieving high process capability maturity in construction organisations. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A move towards a process based view has been noted as the way forward to achieve
the desired performance improvements in the construction industry. It has further
been recognised that, it is important for the organisations to possess appropriate
p... Read More about Achieving high process capability maturity in construction organisations.

Assessing the effectiveness of Libyan supervisors in dealing with construction delays (2009)
Thesis
Krima, N. Assessing the effectiveness of Libyan supervisors in dealing with construction delays. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Delays are perhaps the most common and costly problem encountered in construction and civil
engineering projects worldwide. According to the owner's requirements, in the Libyan
construction industry, the owner's supervisor (OS) - either an indivi... Read More about Assessing the effectiveness of Libyan supervisors in dealing with construction delays.

Measuring the value of engagement between higher education and industry and practice in the built environment (2009)
Thesis
Lees, M. Measuring the value of engagement between higher education and industry and practice in the built environment. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The relationship between higher education and industry in vocational subjects is important. This priority is recognised by professional institutions that have a long tradition of accrediting education undertaken in universities. Industry is changing... Read More about Measuring the value of engagement between higher education and industry and practice in the built environment.