All Outputs (13)

Investigating the impact of a spinal mobilisation intervention in people with multiple sclerosis (2020)
Thesis
Hamilton, R. I. Investigating the impact of a spinal mobilisation intervention in people with multiple sclerosis. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709099

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has many disabling symptoms due to weakened signal propagation in the central nervous system. Manual therapeutics are often seen to have a positive effect on these symptoms with limited information as to why. The p... Read More about Investigating the impact of a spinal mobilisation intervention in people with multiple sclerosis.

The hidden links in trophic food webs: where do the parasites fit? (2020)
Thesis
Dicker, M. The hidden links in trophic food webs: where do the parasites fit?. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709086

Parasites have been excluded from most food web constructions, partly because of their assumed negligible contribution to the flow and stock of energy in ecosystems. These assumptions have been disputed. Parasites also present practical and conceptua... Read More about The hidden links in trophic food webs: where do the parasites fit?.

Evaluating ALBA: A pragmatic evaluation of a behaviour change intervention designed to increase physical activity to improve mental wellbeing (2020)
Thesis
Peddie, N. Evaluating ALBA: A pragmatic evaluation of a behaviour change intervention designed to increase physical activity to improve mental wellbeing. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709325

Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for improving both physical and mental health. However, people with mental health conditions are more likely to be inactive. In order to encourage adherence to PA, the Scottish Association for Mental... Read More about Evaluating ALBA: A pragmatic evaluation of a behaviour change intervention designed to increase physical activity to improve mental wellbeing.

Gender differences in the expression of narcissism: Diagnostic assessment, aetiology, and intimate partner violence perpetration (2020)
Thesis
Green, A. Gender differences in the expression of narcissism: Diagnostic assessment, aetiology, and intimate partner violence perpetration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2704510

Despite its longevity as a personality construct, theoretical understandings of gender differences in narcissistic presentation are underdeveloped given the overemphasis of grandiose features indicative of the male gender. The existing literature is... Read More about Gender differences in the expression of narcissism: Diagnostic assessment, aetiology, and intimate partner violence perpetration.

An investigation into programme level approaches to feedback: Influences on students' learning and feedback literacy (2020)
Thesis
Davis, K. An investigation into programme level approaches to feedback: Influences on students' learning and feedback literacy. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694574

In designing sustainable feedback practices, it is crucial to consider the kinds of learning that higher education is intended to cultivate. This research study investigates how a programme-focused approach to curriculum design affects a students’ fe... Read More about An investigation into programme level approaches to feedback: Influences on students' learning and feedback literacy.

Conversations surrounding "consent": are those working within sexual health services equipped to facilitate conversations around consent? (2020)
Thesis
Jones, V. Conversations surrounding "consent": are those working within sexual health services equipped to facilitate conversations around consent?. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694670

Sexual health is a concept in which the definition adapts to fit the current “sociocultural, historical, and political climate” (Coleman, 2011:19). As we see our society becoming more concerned with the idea of consent within sexual relationships, we... Read More about Conversations surrounding "consent": are those working within sexual health services equipped to facilitate conversations around consent?.

The role of the cytoskeleton in autophagy and Crohn's disease (2020)
Thesis
Biskou, O. The role of the cytoskeleton in autophagy and Crohn's disease. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2685526

Intermediate filaments, along with microtubules, microfilaments and septins, comprise the cytoskeleton that provides cells with structure and shape. The cytoskeleton is known to participate in the organelle localization and signal transduction. Auto... Read More about The role of the cytoskeleton in autophagy and Crohn's disease.

Determination of virulence of L. monocytogenes strains of environmental and food sources using an invertebrate model (2020)
Thesis
Bah, U. Determination of virulence of L. monocytogenes strains of environmental and food sources using an invertebrate model. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2682695

The virulence potential of 9 L. monocytogenes strains isolated from food products at different stages of the fresh produce supply chain and a food processing facility was determined using G. mellonella. Strains were used to infect G. mellonella larva... Read More about Determination of virulence of L. monocytogenes strains of environmental and food sources using an invertebrate model.

Investigation of new actinobacteria for the biodesulphurisation of diesel fuel (2020)
Thesis
Athi Narayanan, S. M. Investigation of new actinobacteria for the biodesulphurisation of diesel fuel. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2679899

Biodesulphurisation (BDS) is an emerging technology that utilises microorganisms for the removal of sulphur from fossil fuels. Commercial-scale BDS needs the development of highly active bacterial strains which allow easier downstream processing. In... Read More about Investigation of new actinobacteria for the biodesulphurisation of diesel fuel.

Sources and survival of listeria monocytogenes on fresh, leafy produce (2020)
Thesis
Smith, A. J. Sources and survival of listeria monocytogenes on fresh, leafy produce. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2704449

Listeria monocytogenes is an intracellular bacterial pathogen that has been responsible for many severe disease outbreaks resulting in multiple fatalities. L. monocytogenes enters the body through contaminated food and is known to contaminate fresh l... Read More about Sources and survival of listeria monocytogenes on fresh, leafy produce.

Determinants of habitat use by fish and crustaceans in mangroves: using habitat characteristics to predict communities (2020)
Thesis
Wanjiru, C. Determinants of habitat use by fish and crustaceans in mangroves: using habitat characteristics to predict communities. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2704125

Healthy mangroves are important for the provisioning of ecosystem goods and services that contribute to human wellbeing. Productive fisheries have been associated with healthy mangrove forests which function as nursery habitats for juvenile reef spec... Read More about Determinants of habitat use by fish and crustaceans in mangroves: using habitat characteristics to predict communities.

Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel targeted anthelmintic agents (2020)
Thesis
Rehan, A. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel targeted anthelmintic agents. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2702711

Parasitic helminth infections of livestock are a threat to the health and production of livestock, crops and to human health. One third of the world’s animal population was affected in 2015 by helminth infestations causing severe morbidity. The short... Read More about Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel targeted anthelmintic agents.

The dynamics of police legitimacy and social media in Scotland (2020)
Thesis
Ralph, L. D. The dynamics of police legitimacy and social media in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701783

Over the past decade, social media has been used by the police to aid police activity and to enhance its reputation. Central to these considerations is police legitimacy, as the police require the cooperation and compliance of citizens for policing t... Read More about The dynamics of police legitimacy and social media in Scotland.