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.

Terminology planning : the contribution of the Jordan Academy of Arabic, with special reference to medical terminology (2011)
Thesis
Bataineh, M. T. Terminology planning : the contribution of the Jordan Academy of Arabic, with special reference to medical terminology. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study illustrates the demand for Arabic terminology policy to provide the language
with the necessary means to meet the new challenges to Arabic in the age of globalisation.
It is part of the emergent literature on Arabic term innovation, the... Read More about Terminology planning : the contribution of the Jordan Academy of Arabic, with special reference to medical terminology.

Nurses' experience of caring for men with sexual dysfunction in Jordan (2011)
Thesis
Al Momani, M. Nurses' experience of caring for men with sexual dysfunction in Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

Worldwide, sexual dysfunction is common among men regardless of age, ethnicity or cultural background therefore it is not unreasonable to assume such a problem exists within Jordan, despite the limited evidence available. This research examines the r... Read More about Nurses' experience of caring for men with sexual dysfunction in Jordan.

A system for understanding the content of street signs using finger-tracking (2011)
Thesis
Papoulakis, G. A system for understanding the content of street signs using finger-tracking. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The work describes the development of a computer vision system which detects and
interprets the text on signs in a scene. A key component in this system is the use of
finger detection to select a particular sign in the scene, or text on a sign. T... Read More about A system for understanding the content of street signs using finger-tracking.

Composition portfolio (2011)
Thesis
Otter, F. Composition portfolio. (Thesis). University of Salford

This submission takes the form of six original musical compositions along with critical analyses.
(NB in accordance with convention all references to notes and examples within the text are given in concert pitch.)
The first composition, 'Lonely Isl... Read More about Composition portfolio.

Claims, counter claims and mitigation : a reconceptualisation of intergenerational family mediation (2011)
Thesis
O'Sullivan, A. Claims, counter claims and mitigation : a reconceptualisation of intergenerational family mediation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis offers a critique of the dominant model of intergenerational family
mediation practiced in the United Kingdom. Its key aim is to avoid the essentialist
tendencies of gender scholars within the mediation community. The government
report... Read More about Claims, counter claims and mitigation : a reconceptualisation of intergenerational family mediation.

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.

A transmission electron microscopy study of the effects of helium irradiation on polycrystalline and monocrystalline silicon (2011)
Thesis
Abrams, K. A transmission electron microscopy study of the effects of helium irradiation on polycrystalline and monocrystalline silicon. (Thesis). University of Salford

This work is a fundamental study of the effects of helium (He) implantation into polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si). Following implantation, He interaction and vacancy
agglomeration lead to the nucleation of bubbles. Recent scientific literature cont... Read More about A transmission electron microscopy study of the effects of helium irradiation on polycrystalline and monocrystalline silicon.

A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective (2011)
Thesis
Bennett, I. A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Few, if any, organisations can deliver 'zero defects' service to customers. The
management of both complaints about service failure and the recovery strategies
employed when critical incidents occur is therefore important because of its actual
imp... Read More about A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective.

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.

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.

Critical success factors to industrialised building system (IBS) contractor (2011)
Thesis
Mohamad Kamar, K. Critical success factors to industrialised building system (IBS) contractor. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Industrialised Building System (IBS) is defined as a construction technique in which
components are manufactured in a controlled environment (on or off site), transported,
positioned and assembled into a structure with minimal additional site work.... Read More about Critical success factors to industrialised building system (IBS) contractor.

Production and characterisation of molecular hydrogen storage materials (2011)
Thesis
Mileeva, Z. Production and characterisation of molecular hydrogen storage materials. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The subject of the present work is the characterization of potential materials for
molecular hydrogen storage with a stress on the use of Small Angle Neutron Scattering
(SANS).
This research is dedicated mainly to a study of the porous structure... Read More about Production and characterisation of molecular hydrogen storage materials.

Utilisation management : a study of an initiative to provide community based alternatives to hospital admission (2011)
Thesis
McGirr, S. Utilisation management : a study of an initiative to provide community based alternatives to hospital admission. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This report is a record and analysis of the introduction and development of a
philosophy now known as Utilisation Management (UM), to a group of North West
Health Communities between 2001 and the present day. The study began as an
investigation in... Read More about Utilisation management : a study of an initiative to provide community based alternatives to hospital admission.

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.

Statistical modelling in test cricket (2011)
Thesis
Akhtar, S. Statistical modelling in test cricket. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this thesis, we focus on decision problems in test cricket. Initially, we address declaration and follow-on decision problems. We then investigate session by session
batting and bowling strategy. Later, we extend our analysis to the rating of tes... Read More about Statistical modelling in test cricket.

Optical remote sensing for estimating fuel moisture content in upland vegetation (2011)
Thesis
Almoustafa, T. Optical remote sensing for estimating fuel moisture content in upland vegetation. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the United Kingdom (UK) uncontrolled fires in upland moorlands have a negative effect on biodiversity, soil stability and nutrient dynamics. The control of these fires may be problematic because of the inaccessibility of the terrain. This research... Read More about Optical remote sensing for estimating fuel moisture content in upland vegetation.

The impact of training and development towards women's career advancement in the UK construction industry (2011)
Thesis
Fernando, N. The impact of training and development towards women's career advancement in the UK construction industry. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The lack of women in the UK construction industry has become more prominent in
attracting government and industry wide attention due to the potential skill shortage facing
the industry, to manage equality and diversity in construction and to have a... Read More about The impact of training and development towards women's career advancement in the UK construction industry.

Analysis of factors affecting the implementation of e-learning in higher education (HE) in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Khashkhush, A. Analysis of factors affecting the implementation of e-learning in higher education (HE) in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

e-learning means the use of information and communications technology and the
inclusion of the internet in teaching and learning, e-learning enhances the learning
process by offering a different way of delivering education. Colleges and universit... Read More about Analysis of factors affecting the implementation of e-learning in higher education (HE) in Libya.

Active shielding based on difference potentials (2011)
Thesis
Lim, H. Active shielding based on difference potentials. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Active control of sound is a technique for altering acoustic fields to wanted ones
in aimed domains by introducing controllable active secondary sound sources called
controls. This thesis describes an active shielding methodology based on differenc... Read More about Active shielding based on difference potentials.