A surface electrode array-based system for functional electrical stimulation (2008)
Thesis

The goal of this thesis is to develop an electrode array-based functional electrical stimulation (FES) system for foot drop correction. The thesis reports a series of studies on the design and development of an electrode array, describes how these re... Read More about A surface electrode array-based system for functional electrical stimulation.

Airbag simulation utilising Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian methodology for Out Of Position cases (2008)
Thesis

The deployment of car airbags can be lethal to an occupant of the vehicle when
caught Out Of Position (OOP) as the envelope can establish contact with the person before
completion of the explosive inflation process. This has resulted in severe inju... Read More about Airbag simulation utilising Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian methodology for Out Of Position cases.

Neutron scattering studies and simulations of hydrogen adsorption in single-walled carbon nanotubes (2008)
Thesis

The storage of hydrogen is one of the main problems that needs to be solved
before hydrogen can become a real alternative to oil in mobile applications.
Physisorption of hydrogen in an adsorbate is one of the possible solutions to
this problem.
T... Read More about Neutron scattering studies and simulations of hydrogen adsorption in single-walled carbon nanotubes.

The growth and characterisation of supported metal catalysts prepared by novel chemical vapour deposition methods (2008)
Thesis

A novel TCVD procedure was employed for the preparation for the
preparation of supported gold catalysts using dimethyl gold
acetylacetonates Me 2 Au(acac) as the volatile precursor. Preliminary
experiments on the use of TCVD for the preparation of... Read More about The growth and characterisation of supported metal catalysts prepared by novel chemical vapour deposition methods.

A study of the structure of codeposited PVD coatings (2008)
Thesis

The structure of two-component coatings codeposited by magnetron sputter
ion plating was studied. This apparently simple topic has never been studied
systematically and has led to a number of unexpected and very interesting
results.
The systems t... Read More about A study of the structure of codeposited PVD coatings.

A study and development of Bayesian exemplar based models (2008)
Thesis

People think and reason about situations using past experience. Often, past
experience consists of stereotypes and exemplars that depict common situations.
In order for a computer to reason in a similar way, the identification and
representation o... Read More about A study and development of Bayesian exemplar based models.

Using boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industry : interpreting cases from an activity theory perspective (2008)
Thesis

Value generation in construction is about meeting client requirements. Problems in
handling client requirements within fragmented practices in sequential design and
contractual arrangements are widely recognized. Some authors suggest reconfiguring... Read More about Using boundary objects to generate better value in the construction industry : interpreting cases from an activity theory perspective.

Investigating the influence of the elements of academic culture in ISO 9001 maintenance within Malaysian Public Higher Education (2008)
Thesis

The research aim of this study was to develop a framework in which the elements of
academic culture, which affect the ISO 9001 maintenance process within Malaysian
Public Higher Education Institutions (MPHEIs), were identified and demonstrated.
Th... Read More about Investigating the influence of the elements of academic culture in ISO 9001 maintenance within Malaysian Public Higher Education.

Methodology for demand-supply selection of commercial off-the-shelf software-based systems : contextual approach of leading contractors in Portugal (2008)
Thesis

This research study aims to contribute to the discussion around Information Systems, more
precisely on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software Based Systems, as a Business Process
and as a Supply-Chain enabler tool, within the construction industr... Read More about Methodology for demand-supply selection of commercial off-the-shelf software-based systems : contextual approach of leading contractors in Portugal.

Tourism and urban regeneration : an analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford (2008)
Thesis

Following the loss of heavy, manufacturing industry in many industrial areas in
the 1970s and 1980s, tourism has featured extensively in urban and waterfront
regeneration policy because of its ability to generate substantial economic
benefits to d... Read More about Tourism and urban regeneration : an analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford.

Utilisation of halophosphine and aminophosphine ligands in organoruthenium chemistry (2008)
Thesis

This thesis concerns the syntheses and reactivity of areneruthenium complexes
containing halophosphine and aminophosphine ligands. Methylcyclopentadienylruthenium
chemistry is also developed together with corresponding tertbutylcyclopentadienylruth... Read More about Utilisation of halophosphine and aminophosphine ligands in organoruthenium chemistry.

‘Gradual spiritual formation' - postcolonial mental handicap nursing in Ireland 1919-70 (2008)
Thesis

In this study a postcolonial and social historical framework was utilised to examine the
development of mental handicap nursing in Ireland. The research derives from a historiographical
study of documentary records for the period 1919-70 in Britain... Read More about ‘Gradual spiritual formation' - postcolonial mental handicap nursing in Ireland 1919-70.

Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport (2008)
Thesis

In this study, we investigate models for the prediction of match outcome. These
models are then used to aid decision-making. In particular, we consider batting
strategy in test cricket. This model provides decision support for a team that is aiming... Read More about Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport.

'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health (2008)
Thesis

My thesis is concerned with the challenges the NHS is currently facing in two major
areas. Firstly the White Paper; 'Commissioning a Patient Led NHS' (2005) completely reverses
previous strategies of the position of Primary Care Trusts as provider... Read More about 'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health.

Hydraulic characteristics of siphonic roof drainage outlets (2008)
Thesis

Siphonic roof drainage uses an innovative hydraulic design to increase the efficiency of
rainwater disposal. The roof outlet is a critical component of the system and not only
promotes and sustains priming of the system but also controls the depth... Read More about Hydraulic characteristics of siphonic roof drainage outlets.

Change management : an integrative approach (2008)
Thesis

This thesis explores the nature of organisational change and proposes that the
majority of change programmes are unsuccessful due to their interventionist
orientation. The inherent complexity of organisational change is such that the
change ne... Read More about Change management : an integrative approach.

A case study investigation into an implementation of a techno-driven knowledge management initiative (2008)
Thesis
McWhinnie, D. A case study investigation into an implementation of a techno-driven knowledge management initiative. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis reports on an action research study within a global manufacturing
organisation based in the UK and USA, henceforth referred to as XYZ Limited.
The study explores how this organisation undertook an improvement programme
based on the... Read More about A case study investigation into an implementation of a techno-driven knowledge management initiative.

Risk, culture, and organization : a study of injury among construction workers (2008)
Thesis
Maguire, K. Risk, culture, and organization : a study of injury among construction workers. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

National statistics reveal that construction workers are at greater risk of fatal
injury than most other workers in Great Britain. Using cultural and
organisational theories and carrying out qualitative studies, the thesis
attempts to understand w... Read More about Risk, culture, and organization : a study of injury among construction workers.

Acoustics of activated carbon (2008)
Thesis
Bechwati, F. Acoustics of activated carbon. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis describes a study into how sound interacts with activated carbon, a material that
exhibits adsorbing and desorbing properties. Adsorption is where molecules from the
surrounding gas are attracted to the material microstructure and hel... Read More about Acoustics of activated carbon.

A qualitative study of the impact of pressure sores on patients' quality of life (2008)
Thesis
Ashton, J. A qualitative study of the impact of pressure sores on patients' quality of life. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Pressure ulcers are known to be costly for the healthcare system and delay recovery in
many patients.
As research continues to highlight the cost of pressure ulcers in humanitarian and
financial terms, they are increasingly being used as a key q... Read More about A qualitative study of the impact of pressure sores on patients' quality of life.