The influence of the psychological characteristics of the team members on construction project performance (2009)
Thesis
Lefebvre, G. The influence of the psychological characteristics of the team members on construction project performance. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The dynamic of confrontation and conflict that prevails between project team
members and organizations in the construction industry can provoke some devastating
consequences on project performance (Loosemore, M. 1998). Furthermore, the
fragment... Read More about The influence of the psychological characteristics of the team members on construction project performance.

A new framework for context representation, maintenance and discovery in mobile and ad hoc networks (2009)
Thesis
Liu, Q. A new framework for context representation, maintenance and discovery in mobile and ad hoc networks. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In this thesis, a framework has been developed for applying context
representation, discovery and sharing within mobile ad hoc networks. This
leads to the creation of a Context information Base (CiB) which is used by
each device within a mobile... Read More about A new framework for context representation, maintenance and discovery in mobile and ad hoc networks.

The mechanical design of legged robots (2009)
Thesis
Liu, A. The mechanical design of legged robots. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis has focused on the mechanical design of statically stable multi-legged CLimbing And WAlking Robots(CLAWAR) machines and, since crab-like machines
represent an important sub-class, in this thesis they were chosen as the subject of the stu... Read More about The mechanical design of legged robots.

Portfolio of compositions (2009)
Thesis
Meechan, P. Portfolio of compositions. (Thesis). University of Salford

My portfolio will consist of five contrasting large scale works for wind and brass bands which explore the textural and colouristic potential of these ensembles: Apophenia - a three movement concerto for trumpet (doubling flugel and
piccolo trumpet)... Read More about Portfolio of compositions.

A critical investigation of the implementation of an information technology service management project in a UK higher education institution (2009)
Thesis
Mohammed, T. A critical investigation of the implementation of an information technology service management project in a UK higher education institution. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis investigates the implementation of an Information Technology Service
Management (ITSM) project in a UK Higher Education Institution, the implications for
employees and their working processes, and how employees live with these implica... Read More about A critical investigation of the implementation of an information technology service management project in a UK higher education institution.

Industrialising the construction industry : a collaborative training and education model (2009)
Thesis
Nadim, W. Industrialising the construction industry : a collaborative training and education model. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The United Kingdom (UK) construction industry has long been the centre of
criticism and debate for its relative poor performance and high turnover. In this
respect, the UK Government embarked on reviving Offsite Production (OSP)
in an attempt to n... Read More about Industrialising the construction industry : a collaborative training and education model.

Changing professional landscapes : the influence of education on the origin and evolution of radiography advanced practice (2009)
Thesis

Throughout the twentieth century clear professional demarcations have existed between the professions of radiography and radiology in respect of the nature of practitioners' work and responsibilities. Yet, in the last two decades, an extended scope o... Read More about Changing professional landscapes : the influence of education on the origin and evolution of radiography advanced practice.

Evaluating medium resolution satellite data for monitoring seasonal vegetation dynamics (2009)
Thesis
Ogunbadewa, E. Evaluating medium resolution satellite data for monitoring seasonal vegetation dynamics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Quantitative monitoring of vegetation change over time is essential in understanding the
environmental processes of which are important in climate change and global warming
models, because vegetation change is an indicator of environmental variabil... Read More about Evaluating medium resolution satellite data for monitoring seasonal vegetation dynamics.

The development of the Republic of Korea navy in a changing national defence and NorthEast Asian security environment (2009)
Thesis
Park, S. The development of the Republic of Korea navy in a changing national defence and NorthEast Asian security environment. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

As a medium maritime state, the Republic of Korea has great interests in the sea;
maritime security is important to its prosperity and national security. In spite of this it
has traditionally been given the lowest priority in ROKN's national defenc... Read More about The development of the Republic of Korea navy in a changing national defence and NorthEast Asian security environment.

Re-thinking and re-scaling science? (2009)
Thesis
Perry, B. Re-thinking and re-scaling science?. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This Ph.D. by Published Works examines the dynamic interaction between a
re-thinking and a re-scaling of science. The ten Published Works are located at the
intersection between debates on the changing governance of science and science
policy gove... Read More about Re-thinking and re-scaling science?.

Jung on the dance floor : the phenomenology of dancing and clubbing (2009)
Thesis
Peter, B. Jung on the dance floor : the phenomenology of dancing and clubbing. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with the impact of clubbing, and in particular dancing, on our everyday life. Although it has been established that the connection between the mind and the body is fundamental to our understanding of identity, music as the me... Read More about Jung on the dance floor : the phenomenology of dancing and clubbing.

Plantar pressure distribution in 4 to 7 year olds (2009)
Thesis
Phethean, J. Plantar pressure distribution in 4 to 7 year olds. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
This study focuses on the plantar pressure distribution patterns in children aged 4 to 7 years of age for the purposes of a better understanding of any age-related changes and from that a better understanding of age-related changes in f... Read More about Plantar pressure distribution in 4 to 7 year olds.

The growth and characterisation of zinc-based nanostructures (2009)
Thesis
Qin, L. The growth and characterisation of zinc-based nanostructures. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Functional nanomaterials have been studied intensively ever since the selforganisation
of nanostructures was first reported in the mid-1990s. The templateassisted
growth of nanostructures is considered to be one of the most important
branches in n... Read More about The growth and characterisation of zinc-based nanostructures.

An ontology-driven approach for developing learning object repository for construction using semantic web (2009)
Thesis
Raju, P. An ontology-driven approach for developing learning object repository for construction using semantic web. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The arrival of new technologies makes learning content out of date and thus often leads to
reinventing the wheel. The concept of learning objects is the basis of a new instructional
design paradigm for e-learning that puts the emphasis... Read More about An ontology-driven approach for developing learning object repository for construction using semantic web.

Assessment of the built environment for healthcare : a case study in the development of an evaluation framework (2009)
Thesis
Ruddock, S. Assessment of the built environment for healthcare : a case study in the development of an evaluation framework. (Thesis). University of Salford

A number of studies (CABE, 2002; Lawson and Phiri, 2005) have shown that good design of healthcare facilities can both benefit patients and raise staff morale. This research focuses on an investigation of patient and staff perceptions of healthcare f... Read More about Assessment of the built environment for healthcare : a case study in the development of an evaluation framework.

Intellectual property, trade and investment : a study of the pharmaceutical industry with special reference to Jordan (2009)
Thesis
Samawi, G. Intellectual property, trade and investment : a study of the pharmaceutical industry with special reference to Jordan. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The pharmaceutical industry in any country is primarily affected by the degree of
protection provided to intellectual property rights (IPRs). In a developed market, after a
drug is developed and approved, only the company that developed the drug... Read More about Intellectual property, trade and investment : a study of the pharmaceutical industry with special reference to Jordan.

The landscape scale approach to urban nature conservation : implementation, critical appraisal of policy interactions and new opportunities for urban biodiversity enhancement (2009)
Thesis
Scott, A. The landscape scale approach to urban nature conservation : implementation, critical appraisal of policy interactions and new opportunities for urban biodiversity enhancement. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Within towns and cities there are fragmented natural landscape elements that contain
important biodiversity and provide other ecosystem services. These natural landscape
elements are increasingly being divided into smaller, more frag... Read More about The landscape scale approach to urban nature conservation : implementation, critical appraisal of policy interactions and new opportunities for urban biodiversity enhancement.

Critical success factors affecting the implementation of the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system in Libyan manufacturing companies (2009)
Thesis

Since ISO 9000 was introduced in 1987 the number of organisations in developed and
developing countries with ISO 9000 certification is increasing dramatically. Up to the end
of 2006, the number of ISO 9001:2000 certified organisations reached 40,... Read More about Critical success factors affecting the implementation of the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system in Libyan manufacturing companies.

Heating the solar corona : enhanced phase mixing and current loop coalescence (2009)
Thesis

It has been known since the 1930s that the solar corona is hundreds of times hotter than
the solar photosphere. Numerous theoretical models have since been proposed to explain
what has become known as the coronal heating problem. These models are... Read More about Heating the solar corona : enhanced phase mixing and current loop coalescence.

All the madmen : popular music, anti-psychiatry and the myths of madness (2009)
Thesis

To date, very little research has been conducted with respect to representations of madness in popular music, and yet comparative studies of classical opera, film, television, and literature have already demonstrated how constructions of madness may... Read More about All the madmen : popular music, anti-psychiatry and the myths of madness.