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Modelling the progression and retention of students in secondary school education in Sarawak : a case study using system dynamics (2010)
Thesis
Mansor, R. Modelling the progression and retention of students in secondary school education in Sarawak : a case study using system dynamics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The age group of 17-19 years is considered as one of the most vulnerable and dynamic
groups which if fully utilised and equipped with skills training can be developed into a
skilled workforce that will contribute highly to the economic developmen... Read More about Modelling the progression and retention of students in secondary school education in Sarawak : a case study using system dynamics.

Recurrent problems in the construction process : an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites (2010)
Thesis
Jeffrey, J. Recurrent problems in the construction process : an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Research was undertaken based upon the suspicion that there were recurrent problems with
the design and construction of hospital en-suites. An investigation was planned to confirm
whether or not this suspicion was true and that there were, in fact,... Read More about Recurrent problems in the construction process : an action research study of the design and construction quality of hospital en-suites.

Developing energy-efficient protocol for wireless sensor networks (2010)
Thesis
Al-Chelabi, M. Developing energy-efficient protocol for wireless sensor networks. (Thesis). University of Salford

Buildings are subjected to natural and man-made hazard such as earthquake, fires, etc. during their long-term use. To examine the effects of these hazards, certain types of
physical values are necessary to be monitored. Recently, a smart sensor base... Read More about Developing energy-efficient protocol for wireless sensor networks.

An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains (2010)
Thesis
Bazin, N. An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis presents the analysis of dynamic behaviour arising from different
production planning systems in manufacturing supply chains. Models of push, pull
and hybrid production planning systems are developed using the system dynamics
methodolo... Read More about An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains.

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.

A 3-dimensional assessment and feedback system for ankylosing spondylitis (2010)
Thesis
Li, S. A 3-dimensional assessment and feedback system for ankylosing spondylitis. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research aims to understand how 3-D visualisation can support the assessment of a chronic arthritic condition. The focus is on the assessment and associated feedback of
information by the clinician.
The assessment of any chronic disease is an... Read More about A 3-dimensional assessment and feedback system for ankylosing spondylitis.

Experimental verification and computational comparison of an oseen flow slender body theory (2010)
Thesis
Khan, H. Experimental verification and computational comparison of an oseen flow slender body theory. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This project further develops recent work which proposes a new theory that predicts
the forces on slender bodies, and slender and thin wings. A steady, incompressible uniform
field for high Reynolds numbers (although aerodynamically low-speed) is a... Read More about Experimental verification and computational comparison of an oseen flow slender body theory.

Improving operational effectiveness at vehicle inspection centres (2010)
Thesis
Samah, A. Improving operational effectiveness at vehicle inspection centres. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In this research, operational problems at vehicle inspection centres (VIC) are explored
and investigated. Simulation is used in this new application area to improve operational
effectiveness at the VIC. In particular, simulation is... Read More about Improving operational effectiveness at vehicle inspection centres.

Seeking to understand how behavioural change is prompted and sustained (2010)
Thesis
Allcock, P. Seeking to understand how behavioural change is prompted and sustained. (Thesis). University of Salford

Behavioural change is the purpose of Human Resource Development (HRD), the researcher's chosen field of practice. This study describes the evolution of professional
practice and the research that, through critical study and analysis, has yielded a c... Read More about Seeking to understand how behavioural change is prompted and sustained.

The discourse structure of English and Arabic, with particular reference to the syntactic, thematic and grounding structures of newspaper editorials (2010)
Thesis

This study aims to investigate aspects of the discourse structure of English and Arabic in general and political editorial argumentative texts in particular. Three major notions are examined and compared: subordination and coordination, thematic stru... Read More about The discourse structure of English and Arabic, with particular reference to the syntactic, thematic and grounding structures of newspaper editorials.

A Dooyeweerdian approach to time in sustainable development (2010)
Thesis
Iuliis, M. A Dooyeweerdian approach to time in sustainable development. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Time is at the core of Sustainable planning. How to involve time in the planning processes is a
crucial question for which very few exhaustive answers have been provided. This research attempts
to provide a definition of the important role played b... Read More about A Dooyeweerdian approach to time in sustainable development.

Transference and counter transference as an agent in care (2010)
Thesis
Hynes, C. Transference and counter transference as an agent in care. (Thesis). University of Salford

The focus of this study lies in identifying the concepts of Transference (T) and Counter Transference (Ct) within the therapeutic interaction/relationship of clients who are receiving complementary therapy as part of their palliative care.
The study... Read More about Transference and counter transference as an agent in care.

Development of a tool for diagnosing production management efficiency on construction sites (2010)
Thesis
Henrich, G. Development of a tool for diagnosing production management efficiency on construction sites. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Many studies presented in the literature pinpoint that the construction industry suffers
from a lack of efficiency if compared with other industries; e.g. manufacturing. This
bad construction industry performance can be attributed to many reasons,... Read More about Development of a tool for diagnosing production management efficiency on construction sites.

The translation of English euphemistic expressions into Arabic in D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover and Jane Austen's Emma (2010)
Thesis
Hayajneh, L. The translation of English euphemistic expressions into Arabic in D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover and Jane Austen's Emma. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis considers English euphemisms and their translation into Arabic from a linguistic
and translational perspective into Arabic. It consists of five main chapters.
In the first chapter, the researcher discusses the reasons for addressing th... Read More about The translation of English euphemistic expressions into Arabic in D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover and Jane Austen's Emma.

Ongoing conversation : Virginia Woolf, the visual arts and readers (2010)
Thesis
Almahameed, N. Ongoing conversation : Virginia Woolf, the visual arts and readers. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

My thesis offers a new way of considering Virginia Woolf s writing, and the
different ways in which she introduced the idea of conversation in her writings.
The thesis examines this relatively unexplored area of her work, focusing on six
differ... Read More about Ongoing conversation : Virginia Woolf, the visual arts and readers.

Studies on the effect of asparaginase in paediatric leukaemia (2010)
Thesis
Coe, N. Studies on the effect of asparaginase in paediatric leukaemia. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Asparaginase, an important agent in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic
leukaemia, is thought to cause cell death by depriving lymphoblasts of
asparagine. However, because asparaginase also hydrolyses glutamine,
a critical fuel for normal lymphoc... Read More about Studies on the effect of asparaginase in paediatric leukaemia.

Factors that affect the implementation of G2G E-government in countries with non-traditional governance : Libya as a case study (2010)
Thesis
Ezentani, A. Factors that affect the implementation of G2G E-government in countries with non-traditional governance : Libya as a case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research study clearly explains the application of G2G e-government within nontraditional
governance. This research was aimed at developing a framework that
identified the key factors that affect the implementation of G2G e-government within... Read More about Factors that affect the implementation of G2G E-government in countries with non-traditional governance : Libya as a case study.

Ponds, people and the built environment : a socio-ecological perspective (2010)
Thesis
Gledhill, D. Ponds, people and the built environment : a socio-ecological perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Blue / green spaces within urban areas offer a variety of services to human
populations as well as habitats for other species. Ponds, despite their designation as
nationally important habitats in the UK, are among the least well studied urban
h... Read More about Ponds, people and the built environment : a socio-ecological perspective.

Improving communications with Bluetooth enabled collaborative middleware in mobile ad-hoc networks (2010)
Thesis
Gao, F. Improving communications with Bluetooth enabled collaborative middleware in mobile ad-hoc networks. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The main aim of the research presented in this Thesis was to investigate
'how can collaborative middleware based CWE (Collaborative Working
Environment), combined \\ith Bluetooth technology, enhance the
communications of mobile users.' The high le... Read More about Improving communications with Bluetooth enabled collaborative middleware in mobile ad-hoc networks.