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.

Formal representation of acupuncture : concept, theory and logic (2010)
Thesis
Gao, Y. Formal representation of acupuncture : concept, theory and logic. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research investigates the development of a single acupuncture ontology which can represent knowledge from two distinct perspectives, i.e., those of so-called orthodox or
Western medicine and those of Chinese medicine. Acupuncture, initially a t... Read More about Formal representation of acupuncture : concept, theory and logic.

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.

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.

A study of the operation of labour markets from an industrial relations perspective (2010)
Thesis
Dobson, J. A study of the operation of labour markets from an industrial relations perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This PhD by published works falls entirely within the field of industrial relations
and contributes to three distinctive areas of the subject - general industrial
relations, industrial relations in the steel industry and the operation of labour
ma... Read More about A study of the operation of labour markets from an industrial relations perspective.

After Halberstam : subversion, female masculinity and the subject of heterosexuality (2010)
Thesis
Deasey, S. After Halberstam : subversion, female masculinity and the subject of heterosexuality. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Because female masculinity seems to be at its most threatening when
coupled with lesbian desire, [...]! concentrate on queer female masculinity
almost to the exclusion of heterosexual female masculinity. I have no doubt
that heterosexual female ma... Read More about After Halberstam : subversion, female masculinity and the subject of heterosexuality.

Decision support system (DSS) model to facilitate strategic planning of the housing industry in the developing world (2010)
Thesis
Dawood, I. Decision support system (DSS) model to facilitate strategic planning of the housing industry in the developing world. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Houghton (2010) believes that housing is a profoundly important issue like food and
water and without housing humans' life becomes unsustainable. Housing is a basic
need for communities and part of everyday life. Too often, progressive politicians... Read More about Decision support system (DSS) model to facilitate strategic planning of the housing industry in the developing world.

Vocal effort levels and underlying acoustic phonetic characteristics (2010)
Thesis
Cushing, I. Vocal effort levels and underlying acoustic phonetic characteristics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis presents empirical research which investigates diverse vocal effort levels
in anechoic conditions from a large number of British English speakers. Five vocal
effort labels were stipulated: hushed, normal, raised, loud and shout. New res... Read More about Vocal effort levels and underlying acoustic phonetic characteristics.

Major incidents in high hazard industries and development of risk regulation : case studies in developed and developing countries (2010)
Thesis
Collinson, G. Major incidents in high hazard industries and development of risk regulation : case studies in developed and developing countries. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This work considers the development of risk regulation in high hazard industries, and
explores differences by conducting case studies across a number of developed and
developing countries. It draws on concepts from a variety of fields: risk percept... Read More about Major incidents in high hazard industries and development of risk regulation : case studies in developed and developing countries.

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.

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.

Hermann Hesse and the dialectics of time (2010)
Thesis
Campisi, S. Hermann Hesse and the dialectics of time. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis explores Hermann Hesse's relation with temporality, as both a spiritual
and historical category, and examines his pendulation between time and the timeless
as an expression of his all-pervading dialectics. The topic is approached throug... Read More about Hermann Hesse and the dialectics of time.

Exploring the level of information and communication technology applications and use in secondary school library media centres in Kuwait : an interpretive case study research (2010)
Thesis
Buabbas, H. Exploring the level of information and communication technology applications and use in secondary school library media centres in Kuwait : an interpretive case study research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The integration of information technology in education has, in the last thirty years,
changed from being non-existent to being a fundamental part of a developed
education system. A successful School Library Media Centre (SLMC) is central to
educat... Read More about Exploring the level of information and communication technology applications and use in secondary school library media centres in Kuwait : an interpretive case study research.

Fault-tolerance of field-programmable gate arrays subjected to radiation (2010)
Thesis
Brown, S. Fault-tolerance of field-programmable gate arrays subjected to radiation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis describes a technology and methodology designed and
developed for the study of certain aspects of reliability in digital
electronics sub-systems, as implemented on field-programmable gate
arrays (FPGAs), while being subjected to small-... Read More about Fault-tolerance of field-programmable gate arrays subjected to radiation.

Investigating the factors affecting the readiness for TQM implementation within Libyan higher education institutions (2010)
Thesis
Ben Jaber, A. Investigating the factors affecting the readiness for TQM implementation within Libyan higher education institutions. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Total Quality Management (TQM) is a philosophy for continuously improving services
and/or products. Organisations which have adopted TQM have gained many benefits in
terms of profits, employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction. Despite such be... Read More about Investigating the factors affecting the readiness for TQM implementation within Libyan higher education institutions.

A framework for global positioning system (GPS) surveying technology adoption in the Libyan public surveying sector (2010)
Thesis
Belhassan, T. A framework for global positioning system (GPS) surveying technology adoption in the Libyan public surveying sector. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A global positioning system (GPS) is an innovative type of technology which can be
used to increase efficiency and productivity within the surveying discipline and to
produce more accurate results. GPS technology is becoming a very popular and
eff... Read More about A framework for global positioning system (GPS) surveying technology adoption in the Libyan public surveying sector.

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.

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.

An empirical study of dictionary use by Saudi EFL learners at university level with reference to major and gender (2010)
Thesis
Alowimer, S. An empirical study of dictionary use by Saudi EFL learners at university level with reference to major and gender. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The dictionary is an indispensible tool for language learning, and significant work
has been done to improve it and adapt it to suit language learners' needs and reference
skills. Dictionary use by foreign language learners has been the focus of a... Read More about An empirical study of dictionary use by Saudi EFL learners at university level with reference to major and gender.