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.

Statistical modelling in test cricket (2011)
Thesis
Akhtar, S. Statistical modelling in test cricket. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this thesis, we focus on decision problems in test cricket. Initially, we address declaration and follow-on decision problems. We then investigate session by session
batting and bowling strategy. Later, we extend our analysis to the rating of tes... Read More about Statistical modelling in test cricket.

A transmission electron microscopy study of the effects of helium irradiation on polycrystalline and monocrystalline silicon (2011)
Thesis
Abrams, K. A transmission electron microscopy study of the effects of helium irradiation on polycrystalline and monocrystalline silicon. (Thesis). University of Salford

This work is a fundamental study of the effects of helium (He) implantation into polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si). Following implantation, He interaction and vacancy
agglomeration lead to the nucleation of bubbles. Recent scientific literature cont... Read More about A transmission electron microscopy study of the effects of helium irradiation on polycrystalline and monocrystalline silicon.

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.

Portfolio of compositions (2011)
Thesis

This portfolio of compositions consists of six works diverse in style and genre. It represents a journey of exploration through the traditional music of various
cultures, imbruing those distinctive flavours of tone, colour and rhythm into my own app... Read More about Portfolio of compositions.

Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment (2011)
Thesis

This PhD thesis consists of a portfolio of musical compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment. The portfolio, which contains absolute and programme music, includes two largescale works: Piano Concerto with Symphony Orchestra Fok Siu Yok and... Read More about Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment.

Microstructure influence on acoustical properties of multi-scale porous materials (2011)
Thesis

This thesis investigates the microstructure influence on the acoustical properties of
multi-scale porous materials. The theory of sound propagation in multi-scale materials
is extended to account for physical processes specific to very small pores,... Read More about Microstructure influence on acoustical properties of multi-scale porous materials.

The experiences of women from three diverse population groups of immediate skin-to-skin contact with their newborn baby following birth (2010)
Thesis
Finigan, V. The experiences of women from three diverse population groups of immediate skin-to-skin contact with their newborn baby following birth. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study was carried out in a well-established UNICEF Baby Friendly accredited maternity unit in a NHS trust in the North West of England. The culture within this trust
was sensitive to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding, uphol... Read More about The experiences of women from three diverse population groups of immediate skin-to-skin contact with their newborn baby following birth.

Estimation of changes in the volume of ice making up Gornergletscher since the little ice age maximum (2010)
Thesis

Few estimates of glacier volume and changes in mass over the past 150 years are
available for the Swiss Alps. This thesis aims to estimate changes in the mass of ice
making up Gornergletscher since the Little Ice Age maximum extent (LIAM) in 1860... Read More about Estimation of changes in the volume of ice making up Gornergletscher since the little ice age maximum.

An investigation into the relationship between knee axis alignment and swing phase whip during trans-femoral amputee gait (2010)
Thesis

Lateral whip, which is defined as sideward motion of the prosthetic heel away from the
line of progression during swing phase of gait, is one of the common gait deviations that
trans-femoral amputees exhibit during walking. It poses several negativ... Read More about An investigation into the relationship between knee axis alignment and swing phase whip during trans-femoral amputee gait.

Micro and macroparasites of bats (Chiroptera) (2010)
Thesis
Lord, J. Micro and macroparasites of bats (Chiroptera). (Thesis). University of Salford

Bats (Chiroptera) are one of the most successful and diverse of mammalian orders, with an
estimated 1100 species worldwide. Due to protected species legislation, studies that focus upon
bat endoparasites are limited. As such, many fundamental que... Read More about Micro and macroparasites of bats (Chiroptera).

Extensive reading : an empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students' reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes (2010)
Thesis

This study investigated reading comprehension, reading fluency and
attitudes of students after exposure to extensive reading (ER), an approach to
teaching and learning foreign languages without using a dictionary or focusing on
grammar, but aiming... Read More about Extensive reading : an empirical study of its effects on EFL Thai students' reading comprehension, reading fluency and attitudes.

New and improved syntheses of heteroatom substituted boranes (2010)
Thesis
Platt, N. New and improved syntheses of heteroatom substituted boranes. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The Thesis is based upon the development of novel synthetic strategies
towards heteroatom substituted boranes. The strategies that have been developed and
their application towards the synthesis of new species and their characterisation are
dis... Read More about New and improved syntheses of heteroatom substituted boranes.

The effects of prosthetic alignment on gait biomechanics (2010)
Thesis

In clinical settings, trans-tibial prosthetic alignment is a primarily subjective procedure
that is based on: the clinical experience and judgment of prosthetists; and amputee
feedback regarding comfort, stability and performance, which can be unre... Read More about The effects of prosthetic alignment on gait biomechanics.

An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market (2010)
Thesis

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

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.

The EU as an international security actor : a comprehensive approach (2010)
Thesis

There is a vibrant discussion in academia about the role of the European Union (EU) in international security. However, this discussion largely concentrates on the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) not fully acknowledging the instruments of... Read More about The EU as an international security actor : a comprehensive approach.

Epidemiology, treatment and follow-up of human echinococcosis on the eastern Tibetan Plateau, China (2010)
Thesis
Li, T. Epidemiology, treatment and follow-up of human echinococcosis on the eastern Tibetan Plateau, China. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of human echinococcosis in Tibetan
communities of Sichuan Province, undertake genotyping of human echinococcosis isolates
from the Tibetan Plateau, and assess the clinical efficacy of albendazole... Read More about Epidemiology, treatment and follow-up of human echinococcosis on the eastern Tibetan Plateau, China.

The application of MEIS for the physical characterisation of high-k ultra thin dielectric layers in microelectronic devices (2010)
Thesis
Reading, M. The application of MEIS for the physical characterisation of high-k ultra thin dielectric layers in microelectronic devices. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

During the last decade the use of 8162 as gate dielectric layers in complementary
metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) microelectronic devices has become increasingly
problematic due to leakage resulting from the electron tunnelling... Read More about The application of MEIS for the physical characterisation of high-k ultra thin dielectric layers in microelectronic devices.

The rise of the rogue states doctrine : the Clinton and Bush approach to national security in the post-cold war era (2010)
Thesis
Miles, A. The rise of the rogue states doctrine : the Clinton and Bush approach to national security in the post-cold war era. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This PhD examines the rise of the rogue states doctrine in US foreign policy, which had
its roots in the presidencies of Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush
but was most clearly developed in the post-Cold War era by Bill Clinton and... Read More about The rise of the rogue states doctrine : the Clinton and Bush approach to national security in the post-cold war era.