Attendance demand for soccer : a spatial cross-sectional approach (2002)
Thesis
Feehan, P. Attendance demand for soccer : a spatial cross-sectional approach. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The cost of a return journey to a soccer match can often be comparable to,
or even exceed the admission price. However, in spite of the importance of travel
costs, previous studies on the demand for live soccer generally exclude travel costs
from... Read More about Attendance demand for soccer : a spatial cross-sectional approach.

Separation of acidic gases using hollow fibre membrane contractors (2002)
Thesis
El-Amari, A. Separation of acidic gases using hollow fibre membrane contractors. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Gas absorption in hollow fibre contactors is being increasingly used due to
their enormous surface area/volume ratio. The capability of the hollow fibre
membrane modules for the removal of CO 2 and SO2 from a binary gas
mixture has been investigat... Read More about Separation of acidic gases using hollow fibre membrane contractors.

DMA portfolio (2002)
Thesis
Childs, N. DMA portfolio. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

I have chosen to be assessed as an interpreter and conductor of New Music
for British Brass Band. This critical evaluation represents a summary of my
work on the four required projects of the DMA course, in which I hope to
demonstrate a high level... Read More about DMA portfolio.

Role of diffusers in the acoustic design of the stage enclosure in concert halls (2002)
Thesis
Bermond, R. Role of diffusers in the acoustic design of the stage enclosure in concert halls. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Previous studies on acoustic requirements for performers of classical music proved
that early reflections were of critical importance for good ensemble conditions. However,
strong early reflections may produce an unpleasant tone quality. Diffusers... Read More about Role of diffusers in the acoustic design of the stage enclosure in concert halls.

The behaviour of brickwork arches subjected to cyclic loading (2002)
Thesis
Alnuaimi, M. The behaviour of brickwork arches subjected to cyclic loading. (Thesis). University of Salford

There are over 40,000 road bridges in the UK and most of them are over a hundred years old. These bridges were not designed to carry today's modern traffic and the everincreasing live loads especially with the introduction of 40 tonne lorries since J... Read More about The behaviour of brickwork arches subjected to cyclic loading.

The econometrics of demand systems with special reference to commodity group data for Bahrain (2002)
Thesis
Al-Hajeri, S. The econometrics of demand systems with special reference to commodity group data for Bahrain. (Thesis). University of Salford

The mam objective of this study is to estimate the demand relationships among commodity groups using Bahrain quarterly time series data for the period 1979-
98. Three main demand systems are presented and estimated, namely the Linear Expenditure Dem... Read More about The econometrics of demand systems with special reference to commodity group data for Bahrain.

Static and dynamic correlation in lattice gas systems : an application to the intermetallic hydride ZrV2Hx (2001)
Thesis
Bull, D. Static and dynamic correlation in lattice gas systems : an application to the intermetallic hydride ZrV2Hx. (Thesis). University of Salford

CRT, a Monte Carlo program for the simulation of particle diffusion on a lattice gas is
presented. The particle transition probability is calculated as a function of three
parameters: lattice site energies, inter-particle interactions and neighbour... Read More about Static and dynamic correlation in lattice gas systems : an application to the intermetallic hydride ZrV2Hx.

Investigation of the factors influencing successful implementation of HACCP systems in meat processing SMEs in the UK (2001)
Thesis
Oikonomou, C. Investigation of the factors influencing successful implementation of HACCP systems in meat processing SMEs in the UK. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) system is widely
accepted by the majority of the food industries as a straightforward and
economical approach which can ensure the reduction of food poisoning
incidents. Review of the relevant li... Read More about Investigation of the factors influencing successful implementation of HACCP systems in meat processing SMEs in the UK.

The training of fashion designers in Singapore : with special reference to the School of Fashion Studies, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (2001)
Thesis
Theng, G. The training of fashion designers in Singapore : with special reference to the School of Fashion Studies, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis traces the development of the training of fashion designers in Singapore
from early days to the present.
While the training of fashion designers in the modern sense of the word did not begin
in Singapore until the late nineteen-eightie... Read More about The training of fashion designers in Singapore : with special reference to the School of Fashion Studies, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

Risk management in the major retail/groceries store (2001)
Thesis
Wong, Z. Risk management in the major retail/groceries store. (Dissertation). University of Salford

In today's unforgiving retail market where every large food/groceries retail
operator is deriving new strategies to surpass its rivals to achieve market
success, facilities in retail stores play an important role in sustaining and
delivering quali... Read More about Risk management in the major retail/groceries store.

Environmental training and strategic human resource development planning with reference to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), Peninsular Malaysia (2001)
Thesis
Pan, K. Environmental training and strategic human resource development planning with reference to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), Peninsular Malaysia. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis attempts to explore and analyses environmental training (ET) in
Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. It discusses the relationships of
ET with environmental education, human resource development, learning,
training and strategic... Read More about Environmental training and strategic human resource development planning with reference to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), Peninsular Malaysia.

Older people and fear of crime : towards an understanding of the roles of social networks and the impact of the media (2001)
Thesis
Kearon, A. Older people and fear of crime : towards an understanding of the roles of social networks and the impact of the media. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis will examine a range of contemporary debates around the possible
causes and impact of fear of crime'. It will also critically examine the manner in
which the extent of the fear of crime 'problem' has been measured by a range of
surv... Read More about Older people and fear of crime : towards an understanding of the roles of social networks and the impact of the media.

Anti-tumour properties of novel diaziridinylquinones (2001)
Thesis
Di Francesco, A. Anti-tumour properties of novel diaziridinylquinones. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This work is concerned with the synthesis and potential anti-tumour properties of novel
Diaziridinylquinones. These types of compounds are usually activated by bioreduction
to form cytotoxic species, which alkylate DNA and block cells in the G 2 /M... Read More about Anti-tumour properties of novel diaziridinylquinones.

Speaking of dread : the law, sensibility and the sublime in eighteenth-century fiction (2001)
Thesis
Chaplin, S. Speaking of dread : the law, sensibility and the sublime in eighteenth-century fiction. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines the relationship between the discourses of law, aesthetics and
sensibility during the eighteenth century and argues in favour of a strong conceptual link
between them. This nexus will be shown to be central to an understanding... Read More about Speaking of dread : the law, sensibility and the sublime in eighteenth-century fiction.

The conservation of buildings : a philosophical examination (2001)
Thesis
Berenyi, R. The conservation of buildings : a philosophical examination. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis examines building conservation philosophy, as it is commonly known in
this field of activity. The thesis explores the perceived problems between philosophy
and practice that are present in building conservation. The overall purpose being... Read More about The conservation of buildings : a philosophical examination.

The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane (2000)
Thesis
Wilkins, G. The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The thesis considers the environmental policy statement of Biffa Waste
Services to progressively reduce its methane emissions to atmosphere, and
then sets out to develop a strategy for achieving this aim. As a major waste
disposal company, disposi... Read More about The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane.

A multi-disciplinary optimisation model for passenger aircraft wing structures with manufacturing and cost considerations (2000)
Thesis
Wang, L. A multi-disciplinary optimisation model for passenger aircraft wing structures with manufacturing and cost considerations. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In traditional aircraft wing structural design, the emphasis has been on pursuing the
minimum weight or improved performance. The manufacturing complexity or cost
assessments are rarely considered because it is usually... Read More about A multi-disciplinary optimisation model for passenger aircraft wing structures with manufacturing and cost considerations.

Integrated haptic interface : tactile and force feedback for improved realism in VR and telepresence applications (2000)
Thesis
Tsagarakis, N. Integrated haptic interface : tactile and force feedback for improved realism in VR and telepresence applications. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Virtual Reality is a powerful tool for training, simulation, and computer aided design.
The sensation of being in a real environment, while interacting with VR simulation is usually
referred as sense of presence or sense of immersion. In most of th... Read More about Integrated haptic interface : tactile and force feedback for improved realism in VR and telepresence applications.

A comparative study of fashion design processes in the U.K. women's wear industry (Volume II) (2000)
Thesis
Sinha, P. A comparative study of fashion design processes in the U.K. women's wear industry (Volume II). (Thesis). University of Salford

This chapter presents the analysis of the validated case study findings. The analysis was
a comparison between company and design process variables followed by inductive
reasoning to arrive at a series of hypotheses about links and relationships... Read More about A comparative study of fashion design processes in the U.K. women's wear industry (Volume II).

Authenticity criteria for the conservation of historic places (2000)
Thesis
Alho, C. Authenticity criteria for the conservation of historic places. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this research is to contribute to the concept of authenticity for the conservation of historic places.
The focus of this work is a development of a set of criteria to assess authenticity in order to contribute towards the conservation of... Read More about Authenticity criteria for the conservation of historic places.