Cellular biochemical and experimental therapeutic studies of L-glutamine and L-asparagine depletion for paediatric sarcoma cells (2011)
Thesis
Allsup, J. Cellular biochemical and experimental therapeutic studies of L-glutamine and L-asparagine depletion for paediatric sarcoma cells. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this project was to investigate the cellular biochemical and experimental therapeutic effects of L-glutamine (gin) and L-asparagine (asn) depletion for
paediatric sarcoma cells. The work presented in this thesis describes preclinical stud... Read More about Cellular biochemical and experimental therapeutic studies of L-glutamine and L-asparagine depletion for paediatric sarcoma cells.

The effectiveness of a composite translator training model for Syrian translation masters students (2011)
Thesis
Mannaa, M. The effectiveness of a composite translator training model for Syrian translation masters students. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis tests whether a translation training programme, combining the theoretical
principles adopted in Hervey and Higgins' Thinking Translation series and in Bolanos'
dynamic translation model, helps to improve Arab MA translation students' pe... Read More about The effectiveness of a composite translator training model for Syrian translation masters students.

A real-life system for identifying and monitoring objects for user-specified scenarios in live CCTV (2011)
Thesis
Fairchild, A. A real-life system for identifying and monitoring objects for user-specified scenarios in live CCTV. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Abstract
This thesis presents the research and subsequent development of a real life system
capable of identifying and monitoring objects for user-specified scenarios in live CCTV
video. More specifically, after a review of the state of the art in... Read More about A real-life system for identifying and monitoring objects for user-specified scenarios in live CCTV.

Reinforced glass (2011)
Thesis
Whittleston, G. Reinforced glass. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Annealed glass has the propensity to fast fracture. So, the need for redundancy in
structural glass elements is a fundamental necessity. Currently, redundancy is
provided by laminated glass, whereby, if one glass pane fails, then the remaining... Read More about Reinforced glass.

Development of the Salford rheumatoid arthritis foot evaluation instrument : a sequential exploratory mixed methods design (2011)
Thesis
Walmsley, S. Development of the Salford rheumatoid arthritis foot evaluation instrument : a sequential exploratory mixed methods design. (Thesis). University of Salford

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease that commonly manifests in the feet as pain, swelling and deformity. These symptoms often have extensive and severe mutlidimensional consequences for people's lives and can be eval... Read More about Development of the Salford rheumatoid arthritis foot evaluation instrument : a sequential exploratory mixed methods design.

Design, analysis and development of HR best practices model in Abu Dhabi police HR general directorate (2011)
Thesis
Al-Manhali, M. Design, analysis and development of HR best practices model in Abu Dhabi police HR general directorate. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Human Resources Best Practices are essential for any organization as these practices
are well known for the effective role they play in increasing the organization
productivity and efficiency. Many years ago, scientists started studying these
prac... Read More about Design, analysis and development of HR best practices model in Abu Dhabi police HR general directorate.

The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care (2011)
Thesis
Connor, C. The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care. (Thesis). University of Salford

As a youth offending officer working with looked after children in residential care it became increasingly difficult for me to reconcile my professional responsibility to compile pre-sentence reports with my personal sense of injustice on behalf of t... Read More about The influence of attachment experiences and mental health issues on offending behaviour of young people in residential care.

Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects (2011)
Thesis
Kearney, J. Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The primary scenario within repairable system reliability estimation investigated is that of a
single failure mode the likelihood of which occurring is supposed to be affected by
maintenance activities of varying effect and degree. Since the stru... Read More about Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects.

An intelligent fault tolerant multi-agent framework for automated node monitoring and software deployment (2011)
Thesis
Manzoor, U. An intelligent fault tolerant multi-agent framework for automated node monitoring and software deployment. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Computer networks today are far more complex than in 1980s and managing such
networks is a challenging job for network management team. With the ever growing
complexity of computer networks and the limitations of the available assistance
softwa... Read More about An intelligent fault tolerant multi-agent framework for automated node monitoring and software deployment.

Translating conjunctions in political journalistic argumentative texts from English into Arabic (2011)
Thesis
Obeidat, M. Translating conjunctions in political journalistic argumentative texts from English into Arabic. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Political Journalistic Argumentative Texts (PJATs) have always been challenging for
translators of this type of texts when rendering them into Arabic. One major problem
facing translators of this genre is the translation of conjunctions which is of... Read More about Translating conjunctions in political journalistic argumentative texts from English into Arabic.

The development of a framework to aid the identification of factors inhibiting bank staff's attitude towards e-banking adoption in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Faraj, M. The development of a framework to aid the identification of factors inhibiting bank staff's attitude towards e-banking adoption in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the delivery of
banking products and services has triggered a new wave of financial innovation
electronic banking technology; more commonly referred to as e-banking technology.
A revi... Read More about The development of a framework to aid the identification of factors inhibiting bank staff's attitude towards e-banking adoption in Libya.

Opportunities for the transfer of United Kingdom best practices for the provision of public residential care facilities for the elderly to Malaysia (2011)
Thesis
Sulaiman, N. Opportunities for the transfer of United Kingdom best practices for the provision of public residential care facilities for the elderly to Malaysia. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

By the year 2020, 9.5 percent of the Malaysian population will be aged 60 years and
above. To cope with the increase in elderly, the phenomenon of decreasing family size
and other demographic and social factors affecting the family structure has... Read More about Opportunities for the transfer of United Kingdom best practices for the provision of public residential care facilities for the elderly to Malaysia.

Investigation into the design and development of a disinfection system utilising a novel spill-return atomiser (SRA) (2011)
Thesis
Stewart, J. Investigation into the design and development of a disinfection system utilising a novel spill-return atomiser (SRA). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A novel mobile fine spray unit, utilising a Spill-Return Atomiser® (SRA) has been
designed and developed for the purpose of decontamination within healthcare
environments. The unit is able to spray uniformly onto any given surface, providing 'mist... Read More about Investigation into the design and development of a disinfection system utilising a novel spill-return atomiser (SRA).

Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment (2011)
Thesis
Ip, K. Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment. (Thesis). University of Salford

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.

Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse (2011)
Thesis
Corbally, M. Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse. (Thesis). University of Salford

Intimate partner abuse is a serious social issue. The professional practice of education
has a mandate to foster competent health and social care practitioners (biographical
caretakers) to appropriately care for others. Presently, there is a lack o... Read More about Making sense of the unbelievable : a biographical narrative study of men's stories of female abuse.

Skelesense : Arabic sign language recognizer, communicator and tutor for the deaf and mute (2011)
Thesis
Khadragi, A. Skelesense : Arabic sign language recognizer, communicator and tutor for the deaf and mute. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The deaf and mute society is a closed society that faces many obstacles in communication
with the outside world. Through the use of the sign language the deaf and mute people express
themselves to each other and to those who know their signs. There... Read More about Skelesense : Arabic sign language recognizer, communicator and tutor for the deaf and mute.

The effects of interblade phase angle on pitch oscillating, transonic, cascade flows (2011)
Thesis
Allison, S. The effects of interblade phase angle on pitch oscillating, transonic, cascade flows. (Thesis). University of Salford

A series of compressor blades, aligned as a cascade, situated in a transonic flow has been studied using a two-dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
technique.
An objective of the research was to discover, using a CFD code, how the total a... Read More about The effects of interblade phase angle on pitch oscillating, transonic, cascade flows.

Mineral dust production in the Bodele depression, Northern Chad (2011)
Thesis
O'Donoghue, A. Mineral dust production in the Bodele depression, Northern Chad. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Aeolian dust studies are of global importance due to the impact of mineral dust on global
climate, human health and the environment. Recent research, for example IPCC (2007)
highlighted the important effects of atmospheric dust on global climate th... Read More about Mineral dust production in the Bodele depression, Northern Chad.

Historical references in architectural design with special emphasis on Anatolian vernacular architecture : a study in Turkish tourism architecture (2011)
Thesis
Aslan, E. Historical references in architectural design with special emphasis on Anatolian vernacular architecture : a study in Turkish tourism architecture. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Architects in Turkey have made extensive reference to traditional Anatolian building styles
in recent work. However, there has been little systematic study of how they have gone
about the use of these references. This research analyses varied appro... Read More about Historical references in architectural design with special emphasis on Anatolian vernacular architecture : a study in Turkish tourism architecture.

Analysis of road user charging impacts on activity travel patterns in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Safour, A. Analysis of road user charging impacts on activity travel patterns in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In Libya, studies state that there is an increase in car ownership and this increase in
traffic movement causes congestion which affects and can increase travelling time in
large Libyan cities, particularly in Tripoli and Benghazi. Because of thi... Read More about Analysis of road user charging impacts on activity travel patterns in Libya.