The impact of organisational culture on the dimensions of pay satisfaction in private and public construction firms in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Sabow, H. The impact of organisational culture on the dimensions of pay satisfaction in private and public construction firms in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research concentrates mainly on the impact of organisational culture on the
dimensions of pay satisfaction in the construction industry in Libya, specifically
with regard to Consultant Engineering Firms (CEF) in both the private and public... Read More about The impact of organisational culture on the dimensions of pay satisfaction in private and public construction firms in Libya.

Portfolio of scores (2011)
Thesis
Rock, R. Portfolio of scores. (Thesis). University of Salford

My portfolio consists of a number of works written for wind and brass ensembles,exploring traditional and alternative forms of textures, sounds and compositional methods.
• The Hunter's Blade - A brass band work comprising three different styles. Th... Read More about Portfolio of scores.

Portfolio of compositions (2011)
Thesis

This portfolio of compositions consists of six works diverse in style and genre. It represents a journey of exploration through the traditional music of various
cultures, imbruing those distinctive flavours of tone, colour and rhythm into my own app... Read More about Portfolio of compositions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Canine echinococcosis in the eastern Tibetian plateau (2011)
Thesis
Moss, J. Canine echinococcosis in the eastern Tibetian plateau. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Echinococcosis caused by E.granulosus or E.multilocularis is a chronic, debilitating and
potentially fatal zoonotic cestode disease of humans. The natural primary definitive host for
E.granulosus is the domestic dog and for E.multilocularis it is... Read More about Canine echinococcosis in the eastern Tibetian plateau.

Crystallisation in fluorapatite-fluorphlogopite glass ceramics (2011)
Thesis
Moorehead, R. Crystallisation in fluorapatite-fluorphlogopite glass ceramics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Apatite based glass-ceramics are some of the most bioactive materials found to
date. They do not require fibrous encapsulation and bond to bone directly
through an apatite layer. Apatite based glass-ceramics exhibit relatively poor
biaxial flexura... Read More about Crystallisation in fluorapatite-fluorphlogopite glass ceramics.

The shear behaviour of concrete beams strengthened with CFRP (2011)
Thesis
Al-Juboori, W. The shear behaviour of concrete beams strengthened with CFRP. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A recent innovation for the shear strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams is to
externally bond Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composite plates or strips. This
technique has become popular because of the many... Read More about The shear behaviour of concrete beams strengthened with CFRP.

Neighbourly matters surveying practice : a critical examination of a specialist legal aspect of the professional knowledge base of chartered building surveyors (2011)
Thesis
Chynoweth, P. Neighbourly matters surveying practice : a critical examination of a specialist legal aspect of the professional knowledge base of chartered building surveyors. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The thesis addresses the subject of 'neighbourly matters' - a specialist area of legal
consultancy undertaken by members of the chartered building surveying profession. The
specialism deals with the impact of property development on neighbouring pr... Read More about Neighbourly matters surveying practice : a critical examination of a specialist legal aspect of the professional knowledge base of chartered building surveyors.

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.

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.

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.

Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations (2011)
Thesis
Maharmeh, M. Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the decision making of coronary care nurses in acute situations. More specifically, the study explored how coronary care nurses take their decisions and what are the factors that underpin those decisions.
Ba... Read More about Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations.

Anti-inflammatory effects of Omega 3 fatty acids on murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation (2011)
Thesis
Magee, P. Anti-inflammatory effects of Omega 3 fatty acids on murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Eicosapentaenoic acid (ERA) is an w-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
(PUFA) with anti-inflammatory and anti-cachetic properties.
These properties have not previously been investigated
simultaneously with regards to skeletal muscle damage and
regenera... Read More about Anti-inflammatory effects of Omega 3 fatty acids on murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation.

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.

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.