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
Head, J. Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design. (Dissertation). University of Salford

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.

Model of metacognition in lifelong e-learning (2005)
Thesis
Worrall, L. Model of metacognition in lifelong e-learning. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Metacognition can be defined as “…thinking about thinking” or “…beliefs about beliefs” (Antaki and Lewis, 1986).

The research aim of this thesis was to: 1) Discuss the philosophical foundations of knowledge, cognition and metacognition. 2) Put fo... Read More about Model of metacognition in lifelong e-learning.

The use of molecular biological tools to investigate transmission routes and epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii (2005)
Thesis
Williams, R. The use of molecular biological tools to investigate transmission routes and epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Toxoplasma gondii is a major cause of abortion in humans and livestock. This work focuses on three main areas. Firstly, an investigation of congenital transmission of T. gondii in sheep. Using SAG1 PCR as a detection system, high levels of congenital... Read More about The use of molecular biological tools to investigate transmission routes and epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii.

Analysis and selection of supply chain contracts : a supplier's perspective (2005)
Thesis
Wang, H. Analysis and selection of supply chain contracts : a supplier's perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A supply contract, which achieves the optimal performance for the buyer or the supply chain as a whole, does not necessarily maximize the supplier’s expected profit. Therefore, it is important to understand the impacts of supply contracts and their... Read More about Analysis and selection of supply chain contracts : a supplier's perspective.

Identifying and assessing an enabler for achieving high performance : middle management support for improvement (2005)
Thesis
Uden, L. Identifying and assessing an enabler for achieving high performance : middle management support for improvement. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

"From Wall Street to Washington, from boardrooms to union halls, -what
anybody with power is most scared of is change. Any kind of change. "
Lee lacocca, Former President, Ford Motor Corp. and Chrysler Corp.
(Quoted in O'Toole, 1995)
The... Read More about Identifying and assessing an enabler for achieving high performance : middle management support for improvement.

A qualitative analysis of the role of European Works Councils in British workplaces (2005)
Thesis
Redfern, D. A qualitative analysis of the role of European Works Councils in British workplaces. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A Qualitative Analysis of the Role of European
Works Councils in British Workplaces
The establishment of European Works Councils (EWCs) as a formal mechanism to
foster the provision of international information and consultation has been well
d... Read More about A qualitative analysis of the role of European Works Councils in British workplaces.

Development of traffic micro-simulation for on-street parking facilities (2005)
Thesis
Purnawan, P. Development of traffic micro-simulation for on-street parking facilities. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Observations at several on-street parking areas showed that parking and imparking
processes could produce severe traffic interruptions if parking locations were not designed
properly. This study is aimed to develop an on-street parking simulation... Read More about Development of traffic micro-simulation for on-street parking facilities.

Collaboration, consultation and strategic consequences in a North-West Constabulary (2005)
Thesis
O'Connor, K. Collaboration, consultation and strategic consequences in a North-West Constabulary. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines processes and practicalities of police collaboration with
partner agencies and consultation with the public. It considers police and partner
agency perspectives in detail, highlighting practical and strategic outcomes of
co... Read More about Collaboration, consultation and strategic consequences in a North-West Constabulary.

The promise and potential of community engagement : technical mediation within the regeneration paradigm (2005)
Thesis
Joshi, S. The promise and potential of community engagement : technical mediation within the regeneration paradigm. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis aims at developing new theoretical and practical insights for improving
the design and application of information and communication technologies,
within the context of community regeneration. It draws on two case studies
that demonstra... Read More about The promise and potential of community engagement : technical mediation within the regeneration paradigm.

A framework for a capability maturity model for purchasing : construction and manufacturing engineering (2005)
Thesis
Hassan, H. A framework for a capability maturity model for purchasing : construction and manufacturing engineering. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Purchasing activities are defined as the essential activities associated with the
acquisition of the materials, services and equipment used in a business organisation.
They are significant functions because they help organisations to realise many... Read More about A framework for a capability maturity model for purchasing : construction and manufacturing engineering.

Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector) (2005)
Thesis
Elferis, M. Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The need for training may be a result of drives to improve quality, or might be needed
as a response to human resource factors. In Libya the need for training is to develop the
citizens as a whole in order to become a fully developed country.
The... Read More about Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector).

Generalised proportional intensities models (GPIM) for reliability analysis (2005)
Thesis
Alkali, B. Generalised proportional intensities models (GPIM) for reliability analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stochastic models are developed for the reliability analysis of repairable systems, based upon the non-homogenous Poisson process, as recommended by Ascher and Feingold (1984). In particular, the proportional intensities model (PIM) introduced by Cox... Read More about Generalised proportional intensities models (GPIM) for reliability analysis.

An ICT framework to improve the tendering process in the governmental construction sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2005)
Thesis
Al-Atawi, S. An ICT framework to improve the tendering process in the governmental construction sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research explores the nature of tendering procurement process within the public construction sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In the first instance an outline of
the general characteristics of the environment in which construction project... Read More about An ICT framework to improve the tendering process in the governmental construction sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.