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Modelling and Forecasting Human Populations using Sigmoid Models (1987)
Thesis
Raeside, R. Modelling and Forecasting Human Populations using Sigmoid Models. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1053286

Early this century "S-shaped" curves, sigmoids, gained
populari ty among demographers. However, by 1940, the approach
had "fallen out of favour", being criticised for giving po,or
results and having no theoretical validity. It was also
considered... Read More about Modelling and Forecasting Human Populations using Sigmoid Models.

Promoting Natural Learning Activities within the Organisation (1987)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N. (1987). Promoting Natural Learning Activities within the Organisation. Journal of European industrial training, 11(7), 18-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb002233

The idea that learning is a natural human activity which takes place in a relatively non‐contrived way as part of everyday life has, in the author's experience, been lost when one considers the present state of training and development in many modern... Read More about Promoting Natural Learning Activities within the Organisation.

Production functions and the disaggregation of Labor inputs in manufacturing plants. (1986)
Journal Article
McQuaid, R. W. (1986). Production functions and the disaggregation of Labor inputs in manufacturing plants. Journal of Regional Science, 26(3), 595-603. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9787.1986.tb01062.x

This paper investigates the assumption of homogeneous labor inputs underlying the production functions in many regional models. The results indicate that nonproduction and production labor within manufacturing plants are not strongly separable, and t... Read More about Production functions and the disaggregation of Labor inputs in manufacturing plants..

Scottish Older People's Assembly (SOPA) 2013 feedback: A report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Committee.
Report
Egdell, V., & Graham, H. (2014). Scottish Older People's Assembly (SOPA) 2013 feedback: A report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Committee. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

Age Management Case Study 2 - Business Services
Report
Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Age Management Case Study 2 - Business Services. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

Demographic changes will continue to see populations across Europe and the world getting older, making an older
workforce’s contribution to the labour market both valuable and imperative. Currently there are a number of barriers
to paid employment... Read More about Age Management Case Study 2 - Business Services.

Scottish Older People's Asembly (SOPA) Evaluation: Report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Steering Group.
Report
Egdell, V., Richard, A., McQuaid, R. W., & Canduela, J. (2012). Scottish Older People's Asembly (SOPA) Evaluation: Report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Steering Group. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Older People’s Assembly Steering Group

Scottish Older People's Asembly (SOPA) Evaluation: Report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Steering Group.

Beyond the state: the future of international criminal law.
Report
Moran, C. F. (2014). Beyond the state: the future of international criminal law. Edinburgh: International Crimes Database

This work examines the development of international criminal law, and by default the
International Criminal Court, towards the protection of the individual. The link to State planning,
policy or officialdom appears to be waning and the discourse ha... Read More about Beyond the state: the future of international criminal law..

A Simulation Conceptual Modelling Procedure for SCM Applications
Preprint / Working Paper
Weaver, M., Albores, P., & Love, D. A Simulation Conceptual Modelling Procedure for SCM Applications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline a seven-phase simulation conceptual modelling procedure that incorporates existing practice and embeds a process reference model (i.e. SCOR).
Design/methodology/approach – An extensive review of the... Read More about A Simulation Conceptual Modelling Procedure for SCM Applications.

Attributes of Knowledge a Transfer Scenario
Preprint / Working Paper
Fascia, M. Attributes of Knowledge a Transfer Scenario

The inference of causal ambiguity of the knowledge itself is of primary importance, since the inability to map relationships between a capability and a performance outcome is widely regarded as a commonality, thus, is a direct effect from successful... Read More about Attributes of Knowledge a Transfer Scenario.

The Uniqueness of Stem Cell Ecosystems
Preprint / Working Paper
Bock, A., & Johnson, D. The Uniqueness of Stem Cell Ecosystems. Israel

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.

Adaptive management strategies using a Figurational approach
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fascia, M. Adaptive management strategies using a Figurational approach

No abstract available.

Innovation as a Singular Enabler
Preprint / Working Paper
Fascia, M. Innovation as a Singular Enabler

In this paper, we consider the value of knowledge in an innovation context and deliberate a contrary perspective from existing empiricisms to bring about better innovation efficiency within multi-agent arenas. To do this, we consider why, if innovati... Read More about Innovation as a Singular Enabler.

Working Paper Series: Philosophy and Knowledge: Reflexion on a Flexible Management Method
Preprint / Working Paper
Fascia, M. Working Paper Series: Philosophy and Knowledge: Reflexion on a Flexible Management Method

In this discussion, we reflect on the value given to knowledge in a business context and deliberate a contrary philosophical perspective which does not conform to prevailing knowledge theory. We consider why, if knowledge is key for business success... Read More about Working Paper Series: Philosophy and Knowledge: Reflexion on a Flexible Management Method.

Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer Practices From a Leibniz Perspective
Preprint / Working Paper
Fascia, M., Tan, H., & Sanderson, M. Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer Practices From a Leibniz Perspective

In recent years, there has been a growing number of subspecialties within the context of business management, which have begun to talk seriously about a notion of religious points of view in a business context. In this paper we unpack a view from Got... Read More about Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer Practices From a Leibniz Perspective.

A critical assessment of mountaineering tourism on Lenin Peak, Kyrgyzstan: Current issues and potential solutions
Report
Komissarov, V., & Taylor, S. (2019). A critical assessment of mountaineering tourism on Lenin Peak, Kyrgyzstan: Current issues and potential solutions. Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Culture, Communication and Tourism

This report was produced for the Ministry of Culture, Communication and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic. It provides an assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of tourism located on and around the 7,134 metres Lenin Peak on the Kyrgyzsta... Read More about A critical assessment of mountaineering tourism on Lenin Peak, Kyrgyzstan: Current issues and potential solutions.

Guidelines on Risk-based Approach to Supervision: Money or Value Transfer Services (MVTS) in Montenegro
Report
Chhina, R. K. (2018). Guidelines on Risk-based Approach to Supervision: Money or Value Transfer Services (MVTS) in Montenegro. Council of Europe

This Technical Paper aims to provide guidance to the national supervisory authorities to apply a risk-based AML/CFT supervisory approach to the supervision of the Money or Value Transfer Services (MVTS) sector in Montenegro. The objective of this pap... Read More about Guidelines on Risk-based Approach to Supervision: Money or Value Transfer Services (MVTS) in Montenegro.

Leadership in the public sector: A renewed call to action
Preprint / Working Paper
Grant, K., & Williams, R. Leadership in the public sector: A renewed call to action. Edinburgh

The UK public sector is facing unprecedented challenges, with a growing demand for leaders and leadership to improve the delivery of sustainable public services. This Reflective Learning Paper is co-written by Kirsteen Grant, Associate Professor (Wor... Read More about Leadership in the public sector: A renewed call to action.

Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment. Case Study Findings Synthesis Report
Preprint / Working Paper
McNamara, A., Sheehan, M., Ortlieb, R., Weiss, S., Masso, J., Paes, K., Kindsiko, E., Pocztowski, A., Buchelt, B., Pauli, U., González Menéndez, M. C., Cueto, B., Hinks, R., Meager, N., Swift, S., & Fohrbeck, A. Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment. Case Study Findings Synthesis Report. Brighton

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/

Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment: A Policy Literature Review Synthesis Report
Preprint / Working Paper
Sheehan, M., & McNamara, A. Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment: A Policy Literature Review Synthesis Report. Brighton

This report provides an overview of the policy literature on self-employment and entrepreneurship, focusing on young people in Europe with a particular focus on six European Union (EU, hereafter) Member States: Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Spai... Read More about Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment: A Policy Literature Review Synthesis Report.

Mapping Patterns of Self Employment: Secondary Analysis Synthesis Report
Preprint / Working Paper
Masso, J., Tverdostrup, M., Sheehan, M., McNamara, A., Ortlieb, R., Weiss, S., Pocztowski, A., Buchelt, B., Pauli, U., González, M. C., Cueto, B., Hinks, R., Meager, N., & Fohrbeck, A. Mapping Patterns of Self Employment: Secondary Analysis Synthesis Report. Brighton

Part of this research project (Task 1) provided an overview of the policy literature on selfemployment and entrepreneurship in Europe where emphasis was placed on differentiating between self-employment and entrepreneurship, the key policies at EU an... Read More about Mapping Patterns of Self Employment: Secondary Analysis Synthesis Report.