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Welcome to USIR

Welcome to the University of Salford repository (USIR), an Open Access showcase for the published research output of the university. Our collection contains a wide range of research across multiple formats and subject areas.

Whenever possible, outputs will be made openly available here in full digital format for download, with many under a Creative Commons license. See our Policies for further information https://salford-repository.worktribe.com/policies.



Latest Additions

Science Podcast Episode 1 (2018)
Digital Artefact

Podcast recorded as part of Community Science Showcase for Manchester Science Festival 2018, hosted at the University of Salford Library, MediaCityUK Campus.

Counterpropagating waves in discrete nonlinear equations: instability spectra & spontaneous patterns (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Models such as the discrete nonlinear Schr¨odinger (dNLS) and Ablowitz-Ladik (AL) equations
play fundamental roles in theoretical physics and applied mathematics. They often govern the dis-
crete diffraction of waves travelling through periodic str... Read More about Counterpropagating waves in discrete nonlinear equations: instability spectra & spontaneous patterns.

A qualitative synthesis to explore clinician and user experiences of accessing prosthetic and orthotic services in low- and middle-income countries using the three-delays model as a framework (2025)
Journal Article

Purpose
To use the “three delays model” as a framework to identify and synthesise qualitative literature that identifies barriers to accessing and utilising P&O services in low-middle-income countries from the perspective of individuals with disabil... Read More about A qualitative synthesis to explore clinician and user experiences of accessing prosthetic and orthotic services in low- and middle-income countries using the three-delays model as a framework.

From Crisis to Opportunity: Exploring Urban Food Growing in the UK During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic (2025)
Book Chapter

Gardening during times of crisis can have significant benefits to individuals and populations in terms of health, well-being, social and economic outcomes. So-called ‘crisis gardening’ can even be linked to transformative change in food systems throu... Read More about From Crisis to Opportunity: Exploring Urban Food Growing in the UK During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic.