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Policy Synthesis and Integrative Report on Youth Self-Employment in Europe (2016)
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Sheehan, M., McNamara, A., Ortlieb, R., Weiss, S., Masso, J., Paes, K., …Swift, S. (2016). Policy Synthesis and Integrative Report on Youth Self-Employment in Europe. Brighton: European Union

This report summarises the main objectives and findings underpinning all three deliverables of Work Package 7 (WP7) of the EU STYLE project 'Business start-ups and youth self-employment'. In Europe, the rate of youth unemployment is high (20 per cent... Read More about Policy Synthesis and Integrative Report on Youth Self-Employment in Europe.

Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment. Case Study Findings Synthesis Report (2016)
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McNamara, A., Sheehan, M., Ortlieb, R., Weiss, S., Masso, J., Paes, K., …Fohrbeck, A. (2016). Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment. Case Study Findings Synthesis Report. Brighton: European Union

Mc Namara, A. et al. (2016) Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment. Case Study Findings Synthesis Report, STYLE Working Papers, STYLE-WP 7.3. CROME, University of Brighton, Brighton. http://www.style-research.eu/publications/

A study of the UK Information Workforce. (2016)
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Hall, H., Irving, C., Ryan, B., Raeside, R., Dutton, M., & Chen, T. (2016). A study of the UK Information Workforce. London: The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals

In 2014, CILIP and the Archives Records Association (UK & Ireland) (ARA) commissioned Edinburgh Napier University to undertake major research to map the workforce across the Library, Archives, Records, Information and Knowledge Management Services an... Read More about A study of the UK Information Workforce..

Supported Decision-Making: Good Practice Guide (2016)
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Stavert, J. (2016). Supported Decision-Making: Good Practice Guide. Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

Supported decision-making maximizes an individual's ability to ensure that their rights, will and preferences are at the centre of all decisions that concern them...

Women in ICT and Digital Technologies: An investigation of the barriers to women entering, staying, and progressing in the sector, and actions to ameliorate this - Executive Summary (2016)
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Graham, H., Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., & Raeside, R. (2016). Women in ICT and Digital Technologies: An investigation of the barriers to women entering, staying, and progressing in the sector, and actions to ameliorate this - Executive Summary. Edinburgh: Skills Development Scotland

This report summarises research conducted to explore the under-representation of women in the ICT and Digital Technologies sector in Scotland, and the possible reasons for, and solutions to, this problem. A mixture of desk-based and original quant... Read More about Women in ICT and Digital Technologies: An investigation of the barriers to women entering, staying, and progressing in the sector, and actions to ameliorate this - Executive Summary.

A Scottish Approach to Taxation: Some Observations (2016)
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Steven, G. (2016). A Scottish Approach to Taxation: Some Observations. Edinburgh: Scottish Government

Evidence submitted to the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee for its inquiry on a Scottish Approach to Taxation.

The Management of Dementia in the Workplace in the Public Sector in Scotland (2016)
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Egdell, V. (2016). The Management of Dementia in the Workplace in the Public Sector in Scotland. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Napier University Business School Research Funding 2015/16

The Scottish population is ageing. This will have a significant impact on the labour market, in particular on the greater need for employers to employ relatively more older workers (those aged 50 plus) and extend people's working lives – especially s... Read More about The Management of Dementia in the Workplace in the Public Sector in Scotland.

Interim Report Transforming Care After Treatment National Programme Evaluation (2016)
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Campbell, K., Johnston, L., Smith, S., Afseth, J., Brooks-young, P., Raeside, R., & Cruickshank, S. (2016). Interim Report Transforming Care After Treatment National Programme Evaluation. Scotland: Macmillan Cancer Support

Transforming Care After Treatment (TCAT) is a five year programme funded by Macmillan Cancer Support Scotland. TCAT is a partnership between the Scottish Government, Macmillan Cancer Support, NHS Scotland, local authorities and third sector organisat... Read More about Interim Report Transforming Care After Treatment National Programme Evaluation.

The Uniqueness of Stem Cell Ecosystems (2016)
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Bock, A., & Johnson, D. (2016). The Uniqueness of Stem Cell Ecosystems. Israel: Coller Institute of Venture

While Univenture ecosystems present an exciting vision for economic development, policy and practice should be grounded in reality. The truth is that a limited number of hyper successful university spin-outs hide real challenges and mediocre economic... Read More about The Uniqueness of Stem Cell Ecosystems.

The Impact of Welfare Reform in Scotland - Tracking Study - Sweep 4 Report (2016)
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Graham, H., Egdell, V., McQuaid, R., & Raeside, R. (2016). The Impact of Welfare Reform in Scotland - Tracking Study - Sweep 4 Report. Edinburgh: Scottish Government

The aim of this study was to explore the impact of ongoing welfare changes on a range of working age households in Scotland. The study consisted of four interview sweeps over a three year period (2013-16). Interviews in Sweep 4 sought to establi... Read More about The Impact of Welfare Reform in Scotland - Tracking Study - Sweep 4 Report.

Destination Organisations Fit for Purpose and Ready for What the Future Holds? (2016)
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Anastasiadou, C. (2016). Destination Organisations Fit for Purpose and Ready for What the Future Holds?. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Napier University

Destination Management/Marketing Organisations are a common feature in tourism administration, destination development and promotion. Engaging with local industry, they often act as a focal point that unifies diverse local interests and they are also... Read More about Destination Organisations Fit for Purpose and Ready for What the Future Holds?.

Leveraging the 2022 Qatar World Football Cup for the promotion of green and active living. A multiple stakeholder evaluation of strategic options. (2016)
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Theodoraki, E., Musinguzi, D., Omar, M., Ali-Knight, J., & Gair, G. (2016). Leveraging the 2022 Qatar World Football Cup for the promotion of green and active living. A multiple stakeholder evaluation of strategic options. Qatar: Qatar National Research Foundation

The study captures ex ante (pre event) local stakeholder perceptions of resources for social leverage of the FIFA 2022 World Cup-Qatar for the promotion of green and active living. It does so by capturing lifestyle change related policies and activit... Read More about Leveraging the 2022 Qatar World Football Cup for the promotion of green and active living. A multiple stakeholder evaluation of strategic options..