A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments (2012)
Thesis

Pervasive computing environments are an exciting new computing scene due to the
recent advances in wireless communications and digital electronics. These
environments are small smart worlds that have many advantages, such as
continuous and distrib... Read More about A non-intrusive technique for asserting user identity in pervasive computing environments.

Quality of communication processes in public sector in Libya (2012)
Thesis

Communication is the means by which housing employees are linked in order to manage, direct,
cooperate, plan, design, and execute housing projects according to standard with high quality and
on time. Housing communications are mainly achieved throu... Read More about Quality of communication processes in public sector in Libya.

The provision of ecosystem services at the local scale along a rural-urban gradient : a case study of a typical UK metropolitan city (2012)
Thesis

The process of urbanisation has resulted in the degradation of the ecosystem services
provided by the natural environment within cities. Conserving and enhancing these
ecosystem services improves the sustainability of cities, and the health and wel... Read More about The provision of ecosystem services at the local scale along a rural-urban gradient : a case study of a typical UK metropolitan city.

A multi-functional collaborative design environment (2012)
Thesis

Typical construction projects involving a large number of stakeholders working
together require a tremendous amount of collaboration amongst them. In order to
reduce the cost and length of the project life cycle undertaken by the design team and... Read More about A multi-functional collaborative design environment.

Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations (2012)
Thesis
Odigie, H. Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is no doubt that Technology Transfer (TT) activity from the transferees' view
point is an important issue when it comes to economic development, especially in
developing countries. This present study is concerned with Technology Transfer
Str... Read More about Technology transfer strategies and practices in Nigerian construction organisations.

The external dimension of EU counter-terrorism (2012)
Thesis
Mackenzie, A. The external dimension of EU counter-terrorism. (Thesis). Salford : : University of Salford,

The purpose of this project is to assess EU actorness in the external dimension of
counter-terrorism. This project is important because it examines a policy area that has
been at the heart of security co-operation within the EU for at least the pas... Read More about The external dimension of EU counter-terrorism.

Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya (2012)
Thesis
Ishwerf, A. Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study emphasises on examining various stakeholder groups'
perceptions and requirements and represents an attempt to fill a gap in the
CED literature where the views of non-managerial and non-financial
stakeholders are largely absent. The stud... Read More about Stakeholders' requirements and perceptions of corporate environmental disclosure in Libya.

Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM) (2012)
Thesis
Hussain, A. Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The constant developments in technology of mobile devices are rapidly increasing the
demand for applications on these devices. In October 2010, there were 300,000 applications
for iPhone available on iTunes store to be downloaded, and as of January... Read More about Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM).

The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study (2012)
Thesis
Ghuloum, H. The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Information and communication Technology (ICT) holds the key to the success of modernising
information services. Hence, ICT services impacted on every sphere of academic library activity as
well as presenting an opportunity to provide value-added... Read More about The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study.

Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students’ beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language (2011)
Thesis

This study investigates the beliefs of United Arab Emirates (UAE) secondary school
students about autonomy in learning English. Given the extreme language diversity in the
UAE, it is imperative that Emirati citizens excel in English due to its posi... Read More about Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students’ beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language.

Application of Pulsed D.C. Magnetron sputtering deposition for the component layers of CuInSe2 thin film photovoltaic cells (2011)
Thesis

The Pulsed D.C. Magnetron Sputtering (PDMS) process has been investigated for the
deposition of the component layers that are used in the production of copper indium
diselenide, CuInSe 2 (CIS), thin film solar cells. PDMS can use high plasma densit... Read More about Application of Pulsed D.C. Magnetron sputtering deposition for the component layers of CuInSe2 thin film photovoltaic cells.

Girls interrupted : narrative constructions of identity among teenage mothers in the UK and France (2011)
Thesis

This thesis is premised on the understanding that narratives are not
merely ways of telling others about ourselves, but are also a means
of shaping our identities. It was informed by narrative research
methodology that conceptualizes identity as m... Read More about Girls interrupted : narrative constructions of identity among teenage mothers in the UK and France.

Electromagnetic waves in nonlinear and linear magnetooptic metamaterials (2011)
Thesis

This thesis provides an insight into the world of metamaterials, and the way in which
waves propagate within them. It begins with an introduction to metamaterials, that
includes a generic definition and a fascinating array of models are outlined. A... Read More about Electromagnetic waves in nonlinear and linear magnetooptic metamaterials.

Modified location aided routing protocol for UWB manets (2011)
Thesis

The main goal of the Mobile Ad hoc Network is to seamlessly connect mobile devices
anywhere and at any time, and research in this field has become increasingly popular during
the last decade. Ultra Wideband technology has become a promising candida... Read More about Modified location aided routing protocol for UWB manets.

The role of smell in urban design (2011)
Thesis

The dominance of sight in built environmental design and management is well documented with smell overlooked by built environment professionals, considered of primarily negative influence upon experience and perception. However odour has special char... Read More about The role of smell in urban design.

Modelling geometric uncertainties in prostate radiotherapy (2011)
Thesis

Image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) presents a range of techniques to enhance the
geometric accuracy of radiotherapy treatment. A full evaluation of such techniques,
against increased cost, workload, or unnecessary radiation dose, would require the
i... Read More about Modelling geometric uncertainties in prostate radiotherapy.

Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach (2011)
Thesis

Trauma, a term used in medicine to describe a physical injury, is believed to be one
of the major causes of death and disability in modern societies. The development of
the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) method by Boyd et al. (1987) can b... Read More about Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach.

Improving construction planning practice in Saudi Arabia by means of lean construction principles and techniques (2011)
Thesis

The research presented in this thesis identifies problems related to project management that could lead to delay in construction projects and seeks to provide practical solutions. Its main aim is to improve construction planning practice by implement... Read More about Improving construction planning practice in Saudi Arabia by means of lean construction principles and techniques.

Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment (2011)
Thesis

This PhD thesis consists of a portfolio of musical compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment. The portfolio, which contains absolute and programme music, includes two largescale works: Piano Concerto with Symphony Orchestra Fok Siu Yok and... Read More about Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment.

Microstructure influence on acoustical properties of multi-scale porous materials (2011)
Thesis

This thesis investigates the microstructure influence on the acoustical properties of
multi-scale porous materials. The theory of sound propagation in multi-scale materials
is extended to account for physical processes specific to very small pores,... Read More about Microstructure influence on acoustical properties of multi-scale porous materials.