All Outputs (374)

Blockchain-based Authentication and Access Control Mechanism for Internet of Things (IoT) (2023)
Thesis
Abubakar, M. A. Blockchain-based Authentication and Access Control Mechanism for Internet of Things (IoT). (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3406748

Authentication and access control are critical in addressing IoT security and privacy issues. However, due to resource overhead, most legacy authentication and authorisation mechanisms are not suitable for resource-constrained IoT devices (Meneghello... Read More about Blockchain-based Authentication and Access Control Mechanism for Internet of Things (IoT).

The thermal monitoring and management of lithium-ion batteries (2023)
Thesis
Alcock, K. M. The thermal monitoring and management of lithium-ion batteries. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3406767

Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMSs) are critical for the safe operation of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs), especially in high-use applications such as electric vehicles (EVs). BTMSs are generally in charge of two major functions: monitoring batt... Read More about The thermal monitoring and management of lithium-ion batteries.

Everyday data for COVID-19 from mHealth devices: The PAIDUR framework (2023)
Thesis
Brown, C. W. Everyday data for COVID-19 from mHealth devices: The PAIDUR framework. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

This work examines the use of new data from mHealth devices in algorithmic Risk Predictor tools for conditions including the early diagnosis of COVID-19. The earliest signs of COVID-19 and other viral infection were from FitBit® devices, and data fro... Read More about Everyday data for COVID-19 from mHealth devices: The PAIDUR framework.

Electromagnetic Side-Channel Resilience against Lightweight Cryptography (2023)
Thesis
Gunathilake, N. A. Electromagnetic Side-Channel Resilience against Lightweight Cryptography. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Side-channel attacks are an unpredictable risk factor in cryptography. Therefore, observations of leakages through physical parameters, i.e., power and electromagnetic (EM) radiation, etc., of digital devices are essential to minimise vulnerabilities... Read More about Electromagnetic Side-Channel Resilience against Lightweight Cryptography.

Conception, Implementation and Empirical Evaluation of a Domain-Specific Language for Multi-Agent Traffic and Transport Simulations (2023)
Thesis
Hoffmann, B. M. Conception, Implementation and Empirical Evaluation of a Domain-Specific Language for Multi-Agent Traffic and Transport Simulations. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Conception and implementation of agent-based simulation programs is a complex task. One of the key problems is the requirement of technical agent-based software engineering expertise on the one hand and professional knowledge of the application domai... Read More about Conception, Implementation and Empirical Evaluation of a Domain-Specific Language for Multi-Agent Traffic and Transport Simulations.

An Investigation of Olfactory Display Technology for the enhancement of Presence within Virtual Reality Experiences (2023)
Thesis
McKelvey, A. An Investigation of Olfactory Display Technology for the enhancement of Presence within Virtual Reality Experiences. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

This thesis examines the impact the inclusion of olfactory stimulus has on virtual reality (VR) for the enhancement of presence. To achieve this, a comprehensive review of past literature was undertaken. This review examines several relevant topics i... Read More about An Investigation of Olfactory Display Technology for the enhancement of Presence within Virtual Reality Experiences.

Photovoltaic challenges and recommendations - A case study for Oman (2023)
Thesis
Honnurvali, M. S. Photovoltaic challenges and recommendations - A case study for Oman. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Concerning the growth of renewables witnessed globally in the past decade and its key benefits to society many countries are placing themselves with an ambitious target to increase the share of renewables in overall energy production. Sultanate of Om... Read More about Photovoltaic challenges and recommendations - A case study for Oman.

The influence of culture on perceived use of public libraries by forced migrants in Scotland and England (2023)
Thesis
Salzano, R. The influence of culture on perceived use of public libraries by forced migrants in Scotland and England. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

The work reported in this thesis is concerned with public library use in Scotland and England by forced migrants. The findings extend knowledge of the information practices of forced migrants in the context of public libraries. These are derived from... Read More about The influence of culture on perceived use of public libraries by forced migrants in Scotland and England.

Circular Futures: an interdisciplinary approach based on Circular Economy principles and Futures Studies methods to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) transitioning to circularity and a futures-oriented organisation (2023)
Thesis
Weigend Rodríguez, R. Circular Futures: an interdisciplinary approach based on Circular Economy principles and Futures Studies methods to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) transitioning to circularity and a futures-oriented organisation.

The Circular Economy (CE) is conceived by many as paramount to decoupling economic growth from environmental impacts. Implementing this paradigm in the private sector is challenging, as it requires substantial changes at the strategic level. However,... Read More about Circular Futures: an interdisciplinary approach based on Circular Economy principles and Futures Studies methods to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) transitioning to circularity and a futures-oriented organisation.

Bio-based construction materials for climate change mitigation: scalability and sustainability (2022)
Thesis
Hart, J. T. T. Bio-based construction materials for climate change mitigation: scalability and sustainability. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Construction products made from timber and other organic materials are understood to contribute to climate change mitigation by causing relatively low greenhouse gas emissions in the supply chain, whilst also storing biogenic carbon within the materi... Read More about Bio-based construction materials for climate change mitigation: scalability and sustainability.

Generating unambiguous, natural and diverse referring expressions (2022)
Thesis
Panagiaris, N. Generating unambiguous, natural and diverse referring expressions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Referring expression generation (REG) aims at generating natural language definite descriptions for objects within images called referring expressions (REs). Despite the substantial progress in recent years, REGmodels are still far frombeing perfect.... Read More about Generating unambiguous, natural and diverse referring expressions.

Privacy-preserving systems around security, trust and identity (2022)
Thesis
Papadopoulos, P. Privacy-preserving systems around security, trust and identity. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Data has proved to be the most valuable asset in a modern world of rapidly advancing technologies. Companies are trying to maximise their profits by getting valuable insights from collected data about people’s trends and behaviour which often can be... Read More about Privacy-preserving systems around security, trust and identity.

Identity and identification in an information society: Augmenting formal systems of identification with technological artefacts (2022)
Thesis
Abramsom, W. Identity and identification in an information society: Augmenting formal systems of identification with technological artefacts. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are transforming society’s information flows. These new interactive environments decouple agents, information and actions from their original contexts and this introduces challenges when evaluating trust... Read More about Identity and identification in an information society: Augmenting formal systems of identification with technological artefacts.

Investigation of fibre optic sensing techniques for the measurement of physical-chemical properties of liquids (2022)
Thesis
Binetti, L. Investigation of fibre optic sensing techniques for the measurement of physical-chemical properties of liquids. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Single-mode optical fibre (SMF) sensors have been extremely useful in biomedical applications because of their small size and chemical inertness. Many optical fibre techniques have been used to measure the surface tension (𝛾) of liquids. However, due... Read More about Investigation of fibre optic sensing techniques for the measurement of physical-chemical properties of liquids.

On reliable and secure RPL (routing protocol low-power and lossy networks) based monitoring and surveillance in oil and gas fields (2022)
Thesis
Wadhaj, I. On reliable and secure RPL (routing protocol low-power and lossy networks) based monitoring and surveillance in oil and gas fields. (Thesis by Publication). Edinburgh Napier University

Different efforts have been made to specify protocols and algorithms for the successful operation of the Internet of things Networks including, for instance, the Low Power and Lossy Networks (LLNs) and Linear Sensor Networks (LSNs). Into such efforts... Read More about On reliable and secure RPL (routing protocol low-power and lossy networks) based monitoring and surveillance in oil and gas fields.

Enabling female student interaction in synchronous virtual classrooms in Saudi Higher Education (2022)
Thesis
Alamri, N. M. Enabling female student interaction in synchronous virtual classrooms in Saudi Higher Education. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2913119

A new approach to classroom technology is required to meet the challenges of 21st Century learning in Saudi Arabia. This study explores the effectiveness of classroom interactions from the perspective of students and instructors with a view to establ... Read More about Enabling female student interaction in synchronous virtual classrooms in Saudi Higher Education.

Obstacles and opportunities in implementing large-scale agile project management: Re-positioning activity theory as an analytical tool (2022)
Thesis
Chita, P. S. Obstacles and opportunities in implementing large-scale agile project management: Re-positioning activity theory as an analytical tool. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/291313

A key challenge facing organisations adopting large-scale Agile delivery methods is that of quickly and effectively learning new ways of working. This thesis posits that fundamental historical, cultural and behavioural aspects will affect the transit... Read More about Obstacles and opportunities in implementing large-scale agile project management: Re-positioning activity theory as an analytical tool.

The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber (2022)
Thesis
Bather, M. The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2947919

The estimation of the properties of in situ timber elements is an essential part of the structural appraisal of many existing buildings and structures around the world. Current methods of doing this are (i) inappropriate, as they utilise visual gradi... Read More about The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber.

Digitally performing Wester Hailes: A framework for creative placemaking (2022)
Thesis
Grandison, T. Digitally performing Wester Hailes: A framework for creative placemaking. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948137

This PhD investigates how creative placemaking can be facilitated by digital media tools. Since its establishment as a discipline in 2010, there is a need for new practical methods and frameworks to ensure the success of creative placemaking in pract... Read More about Digitally performing Wester Hailes: A framework for creative placemaking.

'A journey that motivates': Discovering the associate student experience (2022)
Thesis
Meharg, D. 'A journey that motivates': Discovering the associate student experience. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2951063

Higher education has seen huge growth in the past two decades with degree study becoming an anticipated next step after high school. But access to higher education is still riddled with inequality, and society is calling for equal access for all. The... Read More about 'A journey that motivates': Discovering the associate student experience.