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MARIAN: A hybrid, metric-driven, agent-based routing protocol for multihop ad-hoc networks (2008)
Thesis
Migas, N. MARIAN: A hybrid, metric-driven, agent-based routing protocol for multihop ad-hoc networks. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4000

Recent advances in technology provided the ground for highly dynamic, mobile, infrastructure-less networks, namely, ad-hoc networks. Despite their enormous benefits, the full potential cannot be reached unless certain issues are resolved. These mainl... Read More about MARIAN: A hybrid, metric-driven, agent-based routing protocol for multihop ad-hoc networks.

Managing property, plant and equipment factors affecting decisions about their replacement in Libyan manufacturing companies (2008)
Thesis
Al-Abiyad, S. A. Managing property, plant and equipment factors affecting decisions about their replacement in Libyan manufacturing companies. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2832159

The accounting literature to date has not provided sufficient details related to the factors that affect the decision for replacing non-current assets (fixed assets). Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the factors affecting decisions... Read More about Managing property, plant and equipment factors affecting decisions about their replacement in Libyan manufacturing companies.

Adoption of information and communication technologies for educational purposes in Malawian Secondary Schools (2008)
Thesis
Ziba, A. S. K. Adoption of information and communication technologies for educational purposes in Malawian Secondary Schools. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3798

The adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has often been motivated by ideas of bridging the digital divide and promoting socio-economic progress within these countries. For example, many LDC... Read More about Adoption of information and communication technologies for educational purposes in Malawian Secondary Schools.

Online banking in Bahrain: role of attitudes and beliefs in shaping consumer behavior toward adoption (2008)
Thesis
Abdulrahman, L. Online banking in Bahrain: role of attitudes and beliefs in shaping consumer behavior toward adoption. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3709

The advances in communication and computer technology and the availability of the Internet have made it possible that people can do most of their banking transactions from a remote location even without having the need to visit their local branch. Wi... Read More about Online banking in Bahrain: role of attitudes and beliefs in shaping consumer behavior toward adoption.

Evaluation of digital identity using Windows CardSpace (2008)
Thesis
Fernandez Sepulveda, A. Evaluation of digital identity using Windows CardSpace. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4032

The Internet was initially created for academic purposes, and due to its success, it has been extended to commercial environments such as e-commerce, banking, and email. As a result, Internet crime has also increased. This can take many forms, such a... Read More about Evaluation of digital identity using Windows CardSpace.

Enhanced educational framework for networking (2008)
Thesis
McLuskie, D. Enhanced educational framework for networking. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4033

Teaching and assessing students in the practical side of networking can be achieved through the use of simulators. However the network simulators are limited in what can they can do since the device being simulated is not fully functional and the gen... Read More about Enhanced educational framework for networking.

Knowledge based strategy: appraising knowledge creation capability in organisations (2008)
Thesis
Stonehouse, G. Knowledge based strategy: appraising knowledge creation capability in organisations. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2446

This thesis sets out a journey which culminates in the development of an analytical framework, the "Organisational Creativity Appraisal" which is intended to assist organisations in evaluating their ability to support and develop creativity. This fra... Read More about Knowledge based strategy: appraising knowledge creation capability in organisations.

Monitoring the conformance of planning decisions to urban land use policies using Information Extraction and GeoVisualisation (2008)
Thesis
Combe, C. Monitoring the conformance of planning decisions to urban land use policies using Information Extraction and GeoVisualisation. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2455

In this thesis two existing computer science techniques are used to solve a specific problem in the field of ‘spatial planning’. The problem to be addressed is monitoring the conformance of planning decisions to urban land use policies. ‘Monitoring c... Read More about Monitoring the conformance of planning decisions to urban land use policies using Information Extraction and GeoVisualisation.

The managed learning environment in Scottish Higher Education: a socio-technical exploration (2008)
Thesis
Edwards, D. The managed learning environment in Scottish Higher Education: a socio-technical exploration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6425

This thesis presents a socio-technical account of the adoption and development of Managed Learning Environments (MLE) in three Universities in Scotland. The term 'development' is used here to refer to the way that MLE initiatives evolve over time as... Read More about The managed learning environment in Scottish Higher Education: a socio-technical exploration.

Learning and development at work: Opportunities and barriers for non-registered clinical staff in the National Health Service Scotland (2008)
Thesis
McCraw, D. J. Learning and development at work: Opportunities and barriers for non-registered clinical staff in the National Health Service Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2508

The non-registered assistant workforce in the National Health Service Scotland (NHSS) has recently been afforded increased attention due, in part, to forecast changes in demographics and the NHSS workforce and reorganisation in delivery of healthcare... Read More about Learning and development at work: Opportunities and barriers for non-registered clinical staff in the National Health Service Scotland.

Laser Writable Polymers: Markability and Durability Characteristics (2008)
Thesis
Meruva, S. P. K. Laser Writable Polymers: Markability and Durability Characteristics. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1052914

Characters on computer keyboards are typically printed using one of the two different processes, namely tampographic printing and laser marking. Tampographic printing is time consuming (app. 3-5 mins.), requires skilled workers and employs difficult-... Read More about Laser Writable Polymers: Markability and Durability Characteristics.

A critique of the implementation of crime and intelligence computing in three British Police forces 1976-1986 (2008)
Thesis
Naylor, A. S. R. A critique of the implementation of crime and intelligence computing in three British Police forces 1976-1986. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2648

The study will examine the introduction of the computerisation of crime and intelligence recording in three police forces in the United Kingdom in the decade 1976-1986. The thesis will critique the roles and actions of the main players in this deca... Read More about A critique of the implementation of crime and intelligence computing in three British Police forces 1976-1986.

Distributed healthcare framework using patient-centric role-based security modelling and workflow (2008)
Thesis
Symes, M. Distributed healthcare framework using patient-centric role-based security modelling and workflow. (Dissertation). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4008

Healthcare professionals are spending less time with patients and more time on administrative duties (Royal College of Nursing, 2008). This is due to a high bureaucratic demand (Brindley, 2007) on the caring process, patient population and longevity... Read More about Distributed healthcare framework using patient-centric role-based security modelling and workflow.

Quotidian bus journeys: City life reflections on Lothian buses (2008)
Thesis
Noble, A. F. Quotidian bus journeys: City life reflections on Lothian buses. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2396

The main objectives of this research are to investigate the interaction between the city of Edinburgh, Lothian Buses (Edinburgh’s principal public transport provider) and people using specific bus routes within the city boundaries. A single overarchi... Read More about Quotidian bus journeys: City life reflections on Lothian buses.

Towards a notion of cultural soundscape as an informant to original music composition - with particular reference to that of the Maltese Islands (2008)
Thesis
Zammit, V. Towards a notion of cultural soundscape as an informant to original music composition - with particular reference to that of the Maltese Islands. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6048

In this folio of compositions, which includes orchestral, chamber, electroacoustic and solo pieces, an attempt was made to capture some aspects that constitute the Maltese cultural identity in a sonic way. One of the most important factors is the omn... Read More about Towards a notion of cultural soundscape as an informant to original music composition - with particular reference to that of the Maltese Islands.

Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection (2008)
Thesis
Abu-Shabeen, N. N. Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3746

Estimating and bidding a job is one of those essential processes at the heart of a contractor's business. Risk and uncertainty are major considerations in bidding decisions for construction projects. Numerous factors need to be taken into account whe... Read More about Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection.

An appreciation of Telemann's recorder music in relation to the development of modern techniques in this genre ans the inclusion of programmatic and new-Baroque elements (2008)
Thesis
Gibb, M. P. An appreciation of Telemann's recorder music in relation to the development of modern techniques in this genre ans the inclusion of programmatic and new-Baroque elements. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6800

The Thesis begins with descriptions of early involvement with bamboo pipes which led to the exploration of woodwind instruments and of commercially produced recorders. Similarities and differences in pipes and recorders are discussed, leading to a st... Read More about An appreciation of Telemann's recorder music in relation to the development of modern techniques in this genre ans the inclusion of programmatic and new-Baroque elements.

A configuration approach for selecting a data warehouse architecture (2008)
Thesis
Weir, R. A configuration approach for selecting a data warehouse architecture. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2445

Living in the Information Age, organisations must be able to exploit their data alongside the traditional economic resources of man, machine and money. Accordingly, organisations implement data warehouses to organise and consolidate their data, which... Read More about A configuration approach for selecting a data warehouse architecture.