Outputs (17)

A comparative study of in-band and out-of-band VOIP protocols in layer 3 and layer 2.5 environments (2010)
Thesis
Pallis, G. (2010). A comparative study of in-band and out-of-band VOIP protocols in layer 3 and layer 2.5 environments. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4005

For more than a century the classic circuit-switched telephony in the form of PSTN (Public Service Telephone Network) has dominated the world of phone communications (Varshney et al., 2002). The alternative solution of VoIP (Voice over Internet Proto... Read More about A comparative study of in-band and out-of-band VOIP protocols in layer 3 and layer 2.5 environments.

The influence of duality and Poe’s notion of the ‘bi-part soul’ on the genesis of detective fiction in the Nineteenth-Century (2010)
Thesis
Craighill, S. The influence of duality and Poe’s notion of the ‘bi-part soul’ on the genesis of detective fiction in the Nineteenth-Century. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4051

This thesis examines the meaning, origin and influence of Edgar Allan Poe’s notion of the ‘Bi-Part Soul’, and the associated theme of duality, in selected texts of nineteenth-century detective fiction. Poe’s detective opus, ‘The Murders in the Rue M... Read More about The influence of duality and Poe’s notion of the ‘bi-part soul’ on the genesis of detective fiction in the Nineteenth-Century.

An evaluation of the power consumption and carbon footprint of a cloud infrastructure (2010)
Thesis
Yampolsky, V. (2010). An evaluation of the power consumption and carbon footprint of a cloud infrastructure. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3973

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector represent two to three percents of the world energy consumption and about the same percentage of GreenHouse Gas(GHG) emission. Moreover the IT-related costs represent fifty per-cents of the el... Read More about An evaluation of the power consumption and carbon footprint of a cloud infrastructure.

Performance Evaluation of Virtualization with Cloud Computing (2010)
Thesis
Pelletingeas, C. (2010). Performance Evaluation of Virtualization with Cloud Computing. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4010

Cloud computing has been the subject of many researches. Researches shows that cloud computing permit to reduce hardware cost, reduce the energy consumption and allow a more efficient use of servers. Nowadays lot of servers are used inefficiently bec... Read More about Performance Evaluation of Virtualization with Cloud Computing.

Representation and Decision Making in the Immune System (2010)
Thesis
McEwan, C. Representation and Decision Making in the Immune System. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4157

The immune system has long been attributed cognitive capacities such as "recognition" of pathogenic agents; "memory" of previous infections; "regulation" of a cavalry of detector and effector cells; and "adaptation" to a changing environment and evo... Read More about Representation and Decision Making in the Immune System.

Investigation of the applicability of the SOLO taxonomy in the qualitative content analysis of asynchronous online discussion. (2010)
Thesis
Mainka, C. Investigation of the applicability of the SOLO taxonomy in the qualitative content analysis of asynchronous online discussion. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4418

Despite a growing research base in support of higher order thinking processes fostered in asynchronous online dialogue, the research community seems far from a consensus that would unequivocally anchor a higher level of understanding with asynchronou... Read More about Investigation of the applicability of the SOLO taxonomy in the qualitative content analysis of asynchronous online discussion..

Soundscape mapping: comparing listening experiences (2010)
Thesis
McGregor, I. Soundscape mapping: comparing listening experiences. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4284

The perceived auditory environment is an increasingly important part of people’s everyday interactive experiences. While sound design is an established discipline in media such as video games and cinema, this is not the case in Human-Computer Interac... Read More about Soundscape mapping: comparing listening experiences.

Total quality environmental management (TQEM) framework towards sustainability (UK novated D&B principal contractors) (2010)
Thesis
Khaddour, L. Total quality environmental management (TQEM) framework towards sustainability (UK novated D&B principal contractors). (Thesis). Nottingham Trent University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3420962

To reduce the substantial environmental damage of the built environment, contractors have to comply with an increasing number of environmental building regulations. Apart from the purely practical implications of compliance, there is a perception of... Read More about Total quality environmental management (TQEM) framework towards sustainability (UK novated D&B principal contractors).

Variables affecting the stiffness and distortion of Sitka spruce. (2010)
Thesis
Reynolds, T. N. Variables affecting the stiffness and distortion of Sitka spruce. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5265

Inherent in the structure of timber are features affecting dimensional stability, stiffness and strength. These include knots, compression wood and spiral grain. Physical characteristics such as log shape, density, rate of growth, presence of juveni... Read More about Variables affecting the stiffness and distortion of Sitka spruce..

Modelling trip generation/ trip accessibility using logit models (2010)
Thesis
Hu, S. Modelling trip generation/ trip accessibility using logit models. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6694

Trip generation is the first stage of the conventional 'four-stage' transport model. The aim of this stage is to predict total number of trips generated to and from each zone. The two most common techniques for trip generation are linear regression (... Read More about Modelling trip generation/ trip accessibility using logit models.