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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).

The management of risk in information systems development (2000)
Thesis
Ikram, N. The management of risk in information systems development. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Despite impressive advances in technology and a plethora of Information Systems
development methods there remain plentiful stories of Information Systems project failure.
Risk Management promises a positive impact on Information Systems Development... Read More about The management of risk in information systems development.

GAPP-IT : a generic IT training model for construction (2000)
Thesis
Goulding, J. GAPP-IT : a generic IT training model for construction. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Construction organisations are increasingly focussing their energies, resources,
and aspirations to the development of strategy. In this context, information
technology (IT) is progressively being used as a core tool and enabler of the
business st... Read More about GAPP-IT : a generic IT training model for construction.

Colour and space : an analysis of the relationships between colour meaning expression and the perception of space (2000)
Thesis
Durao, M. Colour and space : an analysis of the relationships between colour meaning expression and the perception of space. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines the phenomenon of colour as a means of expression of meaning in spatial contexts.
The nature of the underpinning project involved paintings and their integration with an architectural setting. Judgements made-in-situ by users of... Read More about Colour and space : an analysis of the relationships between colour meaning expression and the perception of space.

A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project (2000)
Thesis
Barker, H. A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research is concerned with finding out about the nature of the relationship
between the change manager and the change project. An action learning approach to
the investigation and analysis was adopted throughout in order to achieve a
'practit... Read More about A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project.

The problematics of technical translation into Arabic : the case of the Royal Air Force of Oman (2000)
Thesis
Al-Ma'ni, M. The problematics of technical translation into Arabic : the case of the Royal Air Force of Oman. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines the scope and intricacies of technical translation in
Oman, in general, and its Royal Air Force (RAFO), in particular. The
Study, which is the first of its kind in Oman, focuses on a specific
category of Omani translators:... Read More about The problematics of technical translation into Arabic : the case of the Royal Air Force of Oman.

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.

The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies (2000)
Thesis
Abdul Wahab, R. The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

The objective of this study is to find out whether the leadership theories that are being widely practised by Western countries are being universally
accepted in Asian countries, which have different local cultures and values. Both local and multina... Read More about The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies.

Forecasting models of activity in industrial and commercial building (1999)
Thesis
Skinner, D. Forecasting models of activity in industrial and commercial building. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Despite its importance in national income, the level of activity in the construction
sector has received little attention in the economics literature. The lack of studies
attempting to forecast construction activity is... Read More about Forecasting models of activity in industrial and commercial building.

Incorporating design patterns into object-oriented development methods (1999)
Thesis
Moghim, M. Incorporating design patterns into object-oriented development methods. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Object-oriented methods and design patterns provide valuable design guidance
for object-oriented system development. However, they are not competitors, and
in fact complement each other in many ways.
The research reported in this thesis studied ho... Read More about Incorporating design patterns into object-oriented development methods.

Enantioselective approaches to the synthesis of terpenoids and terpenoid derived alkaloids (1999)
Thesis
Mahmood, A. Enantioselective approaches to the synthesis of terpenoids and terpenoid derived alkaloids. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Previous work at Salford involved the deprotonation of meso epoxide (Ha) with
chiral lithium amide bases, to produce the crural allylic alcohol (Ilia) and the
enantioselective deprotonation of meso ketone (I) to provide chiral silyl enol ether (V).... Read More about Enantioselective approaches to the synthesis of terpenoids and terpenoid derived alkaloids.

Adapting manufacturing project processes into construction : a methodology (1999)
Thesis
Kagioglou, M. Adapting manufacturing project processes into construction : a methodology. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The need for improvements in the construction industry in the UK has been reported
through a succession of Government and Institutional reports, illustrating the
problem areas. The area of project processes in manufacturing has been found to
have... Read More about Adapting manufacturing project processes into construction : a methodology.

Physiological control of prostheses and orthoses using magneto-transducers (1999)
Thesis
Heath, G. Physiological control of prostheses and orthoses using magneto-transducers. (Thesis). University of Salford

The objective of prostheses and of dynamic orthoses is to provide restorative function to anatomical joints of the upper or lower limb that are either absent or physiologically compromised. This study considers the volitional demands of upper limb fu... Read More about Physiological control of prostheses and orthoses using magneto-transducers.

Music for wind orchestra (1999)
Thesis
Graham, P. Music for wind orchestra. (Thesis). University of Salford

Montage - A Symphony for Wind Orchestra
Composer's Note
Each of the movements take as their starting point forms originating in music in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The first, an Intrada, presents the main thematic material (based on the interva... Read More about Music for wind orchestra.

Music for Brass band (1999)
Thesis
Graham, P. Music for Brass band. (Thesis). University of Salford

DIMENSIONS
Symphonic Study for Brass Band

Brass Band Score

Critical commentary (1999)
Thesis
Graham, P. Critical commentary. (Thesis). University of Salford

The pieces [on this recording] guide the listener along a 15-year musical time-line, from
his first major brass band composition, Dimensions, to his latest work, On Alderley Edge.. '

When I first read those comments in late September 1997 I real... Read More about Critical commentary.

Algeria's foreign policy 1979-1992 : continuity and/or change (1999)
Thesis
Bougherira, M. Algeria's foreign policy 1979-1992 : continuity and/or change. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study analyses Algeria's foreign policy under the leadership of President Chadli Bendjadid from February 1979 until January 1992. Its aim is to investigate the extent of continuity and/or change in Algeria's foreign policy during this period. Th... Read More about Algeria's foreign policy 1979-1992 : continuity and/or change.

Mapping the museum : the cultural consumption and production of two north west heritage sites (1999)
Thesis
Bagnall, G. Mapping the museum : the cultural consumption and production of two north west heritage sites. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis is based on case studies of two prominent heritage sites in the Greater Manchester area: Wigan Pier and The Museum of Science and Industry. These case studies have involved detailed interviews with and observation of visitors to the sites... Read More about Mapping the museum : the cultural consumption and production of two north west heritage sites.

Urbanisation in Qatar : a study of the residential and commercial land development in Doha City, 1970-1997 (1999)
Thesis
Al-Buainain, F. Urbanisation in Qatar : a study of the residential and commercial land development in Doha City, 1970-1997. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The state of Qatar provides an interesting illustration of a nation that has recently
witnessed spectacular urban development worthy of investigation. Indeed, during
the past three decades huge oil revenues have enabled the country to embark on... Read More about Urbanisation in Qatar : a study of the residential and commercial land development in Doha City, 1970-1997.

The European Union and the Maghreb countries : assessing a north-south relationship (1999)
Thesis
Aghrout, A. The European Union and the Maghreb countries : assessing a north-south relationship. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study is concerned with the relationship between the European Union(EU) and the Maghreb countries from its inception up to now. It sets out to examine the effects that the Union policy, in its different phases and proper
instruments, appears to... Read More about The European Union and the Maghreb countries : assessing a north-south relationship.