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.

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.

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.

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.

Feedback on student writing in the Syrian EFL secondary class (2011)
Thesis
Janoudi, H. Feedback on student writing in the Syrian EFL secondary class. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Several studies have been done worldwide to examine issues related to providing
feedback on student writing in different second language classrooms (e.g. Hyland and
Hyland, 2006). Various types of feedback can be implemented, such as teacher
feedb... Read More about Feedback on student writing in the Syrian EFL secondary class.

Terfenol-D magnetostrictive linear motor (2011)
Thesis
Halkyard, P. Terfenol-D magnetostrictive linear motor. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Actuators and linear motors are a common way to provide single axis motion and force. Rack
and pinion, chain, belt, cable, screw, hydraulic and electric solenoid are a few of the many
types of actuators available. All have inherent strengths and we... Read More about Terfenol-D magnetostrictive linear motor.

Detection and epidemiology of Taenia solium in Northern Peru (2011)
Thesis
Guezala Villavicencio, M. Detection and epidemiology of Taenia solium in Northern Peru. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Taenia solium Taen/asis is prevalent in humans in developing countries, and an
imported disease in developed countries. It may cause severe or fatal illness when
humans ingest eggs and develop larval cysts in the central nervous system
(neurocysti... Read More about Detection and epidemiology of Taenia solium in Northern Peru.

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.

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.

Two-colour helmholtz solitons with a defocusing Kerr nonlinearity (2011)
Thesis
Bostock, C. Two-colour helmholtz solitons with a defocusing Kerr nonlinearity. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Multi-colour spatial solitons comprise localised optical waves at distinct temporal
frequencies. These components (which may be bright-like and/or darklike
in nature) tend to overlap in the propagation plane of a waveguide, allowing
the interplay... Read More about Two-colour helmholtz solitons with a defocusing Kerr nonlinearity.

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.

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.

Blood glucose level prediction for diabetic patients using intelligent techniques (2011)
Thesis
Eskaf, K. Blood glucose level prediction for diabetic patients using intelligent techniques. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases. The number of cases of
diabetes in the world is likely to increase more than two fold in the next 30 years; from
115 million in 2000 to 284 million in 2030. This work is concerned with h... Read More about Blood glucose level prediction for diabetic patients using intelligent techniques.

Interaction between electronic communication and perceived success in UAE construction projects (2011)
Thesis
El-Saboni, M. Interaction between electronic communication and perceived success in UAE construction projects. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of this research is to study the effectiveness of the electronic systems of
communication that are widely used during different phases of construction projects, and to
evaluate their contribution toward the success of projects. The mech... Read More about Interaction between electronic communication and perceived success in UAE construction projects.

The role of technology transfer in improving manpower capability in private house building companies in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Elgrari, O. The role of technology transfer in improving manpower capability in private house building companies in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

During the last few decades, major transfers of enterprises ownership from public to
private sector have taken place around the world, as there is strong evidence supporting
the positive effects of privatisation. This change in the structure of eco... Read More about The role of technology transfer in improving manpower capability in private house building companies in Libya.

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.

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.

Terrestrial laser scanning measurements to characterise temporal changes in forest canopies (2011)
Thesis
Cardozo, F. Terrestrial laser scanning measurements to characterise temporal changes in forest canopies. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Light detection and ranging (lidar) systems are active sensors capable of creating a
permanent three-dimensional (3D) record of forest canopy structure. This 3D
characterisation can provide increased accuracy for aboveground biomass estimates in
h... Read More about Terrestrial laser scanning measurements to characterise temporal changes in forest canopies.

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.

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.