nD modelling as an enabler of inter-disciplinary thinking among construction industry stakeholders (2006)
Thesis
Marshall-Ponting, A. nD modelling as an enabler of inter-disciplinary thinking among construction industry stakeholders. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research investigates the collaboration problems faced by the construction industry
as a result of the traditional, sequential ways in which its practitioners work, and
proposes nD modelling as a new approach for multi-disciplinary teams.
The... Read More about nD modelling as an enabler of inter-disciplinary thinking among construction industry stakeholders.

Creating competitive advantage through product quality dimensions in medium-sized manufacturing engineering firms in Tanzania (2006)
Thesis
Luvanda, E. Creating competitive advantage through product quality dimensions in medium-sized manufacturing engineering firms in Tanzania. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this research was to develop a framework that could be used to understand
how the creation of competitive advantage through product quality dimensions is
addressed in medium-sized engineering firms in Tanzania.
The important elements... Read More about Creating competitive advantage through product quality dimensions in medium-sized manufacturing engineering firms in Tanzania.

The agility of the business process improvement in a UK luxury car manufacturing context (2006)
Thesis
Liu, X. The agility of the business process improvement in a UK luxury car manufacturing context. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Agility, a modem management concept, is the ability to thrive and prosper in a
continuous changing and competitive environment. Currently, agile theories are still
very much general and mainly covering manufacturing. Business processes that are... Read More about The agility of the business process improvement in a UK luxury car manufacturing context.

Do the outcomes of patients with non ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes differ if they are cared for in specialist or general settings? (2006)
Thesis
Jones, I. Do the outcomes of patients with non ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes differ if they are cared for in specialist or general settings?. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis explores whether there were differences in the characteristics and outcomes
of patients with non ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes admitted to specialist
cardiac units compared to those patients admitted to acute cardiology wards.... Read More about Do the outcomes of patients with non ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes differ if they are cared for in specialist or general settings?.

Towards the implementation of building information models in geospatial context (2006)
Thesis
Isikdag, U. Towards the implementation of building information models in geospatial context. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The construction industry is very much fragmented and the concept of
interoperability and integrated model based engineering is now becoming an
industrial need, to address the difficulties of information exchange at all stages
and between all part... Read More about Towards the implementation of building information models in geospatial context.

Kinematics of the lower leg and foot during gait in subjects with pathological plantar hyperkeratosis (2006)
Thesis
Findlow, A. Kinematics of the lower leg and foot during gait in subjects with pathological plantar hyperkeratosis. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study seeks to consider the functional characteristics of a five segment
lower leg and foot model during gait, using the application of elementary kinematics to
measure, analyse and describe lower leg and foot motion and compare these paramete... Read More about Kinematics of the lower leg and foot during gait in subjects with pathological plantar hyperkeratosis.

On the theory of Helmholtz solitons (2006)
Thesis
Christian, J. On the theory of Helmholtz solitons. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with spatial optical solitons in (quasi-two
dimensional) planar waveguides, where there is a single longitudinal and
(effectively) a single transverse dimension, and whose symmetry the solutions
respect consistently. A key... Read More about On the theory of Helmholtz solitons.

Combustion CVD : exploration of potential for optical thin film synthesis (2006)
Thesis
Gutierrez, G. Combustion CVD : exploration of potential for optical thin film synthesis. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this PhD was to undertake a study of combustion chemical
vapour deposition (combustion CVD or CCVD) for the optical thin film
materials synthesis. The most common variables for thin film formation were
investigated, e.g. precursor volat... Read More about Combustion CVD : exploration of potential for optical thin film synthesis.

Barriers of implementing ISO 9001 : 2000 in the government departments and authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (2006)
Thesis
Alhaj, S. Barriers of implementing ISO 9001 : 2000 in the government departments and authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

ISO 9000 (2000) is a quality management system with a high reputation all around the globe. It is a set of requirements used by organisations to attain customer satisfaction.
The number of organisations implementing the ISO 9000 (2000) are increasin... Read More about Barriers of implementing ISO 9001 : 2000 in the government departments and authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

A network aware adaptable application using a novel content scheduling and delivery scheme (2006)
Thesis
Abdul Rahman, A. A network aware adaptable application using a novel content scheduling and delivery scheme. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this research is to investigate techniques or methodologies that will allow networked applications to adapt to network conditions between end nodes in order to
maintain a reasonable Quality of Service and to design, develop and test techn... Read More about A network aware adaptable application using a novel content scheduling and delivery scheme.

Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design (2005)
Thesis

It is now widely accepted that we are simply not building enough new houses.
Recent house price increases result directly from a shortage of homes. Building
new houses is the only significant way that we have of meeting increases in the
demand for... Read More about Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design.

Novel components by magnetron sputtering (2005)
Thesis

The advent of the closed field unbalanced magnetron sputtering (CFUBMS)
technique has provided a novel method for the production of ultra thick (above
50(jm) multilayer coatings, which form free standing foils when removed from the
substrate. Appl... Read More about Novel components by magnetron sputtering.

The barriers affecting the implementation of quality management system-ISO 9000 in Libyan manufacturing public sector organisations (2005)
Thesis

The number of organisations with ISO 9000 certification over the world has increased
dramatically in the last decade in developed and developing nations. The new standard
ISO 9001:2000 is a way for an organisation to manage internal and external... Read More about The barriers affecting the implementation of quality management system-ISO 9000 in Libyan manufacturing public sector organisations.

A knowledge-based approach to managing project change in the construction phase within collaborative team settings (2005)
Thesis

Changes in construction projects are common and can lead to disruptive effects such
as project delays, cost overruns and quality deviations. The rework due to unplanned
changes can cost 10-15% of contract value. By managing these changes more
e... Read More about A knowledge-based approach to managing project change in the construction phase within collaborative team settings.

Cultures of consumption : gender and home e-shopping in the 'global knowledge economy' (2005)
Thesis
Richardson, H. Cultures of consumption : gender and home e-shopping in the 'global knowledge economy'. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

My thesis concerns gender and home e-shopping in the UK. It is a study that
consciously takes a critical approach in the research process and I draw on the
powerful analytical tools of Pierre Bourdieu to discuss the cultures of consumption
in w... Read More about Cultures of consumption : gender and home e-shopping in the 'global knowledge economy'.

Consumer knowledge, empowerment & the internet : critical research into the provision and use of eCommerce (2005)
Thesis
McLean, R. Consumer knowledge, empowerment & the internet : critical research into the provision and use of eCommerce. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

From a Critical Social Theory (CST) perspective this research critiques assumptions that
the internet brings about consumer empowerment through increased product information,
and opportunities to communicate and share knowledge with companies and... Read More about Consumer knowledge, empowerment & the internet : critical research into the provision and use of eCommerce.

The use of animated software agents support in e-learning environments : an exploratory interpretive case study (2005)
Thesis
Mahmood, A. The use of animated software agents support in e-learning environments : an exploratory interpretive case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

E-learning implementations have become an important agenda item for academic and
business institutions as an enabler to complement their education and training needs.
Many of the existing e-learning systems, however, present several limitations, su... Read More about The use of animated software agents support in e-learning environments : an exploratory interpretive case study.

Interpreting computer fraud committed by employees (2005)
Thesis
Kesar, S. Interpreting computer fraud committed by employees. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research provides a "rich insight'' into the management of Information
Systems (IS) security within the context of computer fraud committed by employees. It
argues that management within organisations can impact the understanding of
employ... Read More about Interpreting computer fraud committed by employees.

What stimulants and impediments exist in the application of the Private Finance Initiative to provide better value for money in nuclear energy generation in the United Kingdom? (2005)
Thesis
Cadman, D. What stimulants and impediments exist in the application of the Private Finance Initiative to provide better value for money in nuclear energy generation in the United Kingdom?. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In February 2003 the Government issued a White Paper reviewing energy
policy. Diminishing indigenous natural supplies, the loss of the United
Kingdom's nuclear energy generation capacity, with the exception of the
Sizewell B nuclear power station,... Read More about What stimulants and impediments exist in the application of the Private Finance Initiative to provide better value for money in nuclear energy generation in the United Kingdom?.

The politics of the aesthetic : cricket, literature and culture, 1850-1965 (2005)
Thesis
Bateman, A. The politics of the aesthetic : cricket, literature and culture, 1850-1965. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Whilst in recent years a number of historians and sociologists have analysed
sports as social, cultural and economic processes, relatively few have considered the
cultural and ideological implications of sport as an object of representation. This... Read More about The politics of the aesthetic : cricket, literature and culture, 1850-1965.