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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.

Investigation of the substrate binding sites of elastase (1986)
Thesis
Shah, V. K. Investigation of the substrate binding sites of elastase. (Thesis). Napier College of Commerce and Technology. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6047

Studies of pancreatic elastase were undertaken to examine substrate binding and of human leukocyte elastase to try to gain insight into the disease, pulmonary emphysema. Porcine pancreatic elastase was inhibited by various inhibitors p-toluene sulpho... Read More about Investigation of the substrate binding sites of elastase.

Self-regulation of health and safety in a local authority with particular reference to safety representatives, supervisors and safety committees (1984)
Thesis
Levinson, A. Self-regulation of health and safety in a local authority with particular reference to safety representatives, supervisors and safety committees. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4487

The Report of the Robens Committee (1972), the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations (1977) provide the framework within which this study of certain aspects of health and safety is carri... Read More about Self-regulation of health and safety in a local authority with particular reference to safety representatives, supervisors and safety committees.