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6th International Conference on Autonomic and Autonomous Systems, ICAS 2010: Preface (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bauer, M., Calinescu, R., Esmahi, L., Galis, A., Grottke, M., Liotta, A., & Truszkowski, W. (2010, March). 6th International Conference on Autonomic and Autonomous Systems, ICAS 2010: Preface. Presented at Sixth International Conference on Autonomic and Autonomous Systems, Cancun, Mexico

Presents the introductory welcome message from the conference proceedings. May include the conference officers' congratulations to all involved with the conference event and publication of the proceedings record.

The role of niche tourism products in destination development (2010)
Thesis
Ali-Knight, J. The role of niche tourism products in destination development. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5376

Niche tourism refers to how a specific tourism product can be tailored to meet the needs of a particular audience/market segment. Locations with specific niche products are able to establish and position themselves, as niche tourism destinations. Nic... Read More about The role of niche tourism products in destination development.

Schedule-based hyperpath approaches to transit assignment: the impact of imperfect information. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rochau, N., Bell, M. G. H., Noeckel, K., & Fonzone, A. (2010, April). Schedule-based hyperpath approaches to transit assignment: the impact of imperfect information. Paper presented at 5th IMA Conference on Mathematics in Transport

In a schedule-based capacitated transit network we analyze optimal passenger strategies, where a strategy is a ranked set of services at each interchange in the transit network. The passenger is assumed to take the first ranked service unless this is... Read More about Schedule-based hyperpath approaches to transit assignment: the impact of imperfect information..

Between Hammers and Anvils: The Socialization of European Permanent Representatives: Romania and Bulgaria-A Comparative Case Study (2010)
Journal Article
Şurubaru, N.-C. (2010). Between Hammers and Anvils: The Socialization of European Permanent Representatives: Romania and Bulgaria-A Comparative Case Study. Romanian Journal of European Affairs, 10(1), 77-98

The question of administrative governance in the European Union reflects the links between the decision-making process and the national Member States. The Permanent Representations are the key institutions translating Brussels policies into the natio... Read More about Between Hammers and Anvils: The Socialization of European Permanent Representatives: Romania and Bulgaria-A Comparative Case Study.

A transer of graduate attributes, or boundary crossing and leaving? (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M., Cannell, P., & MacDonald, J. (2010, March). A transer of graduate attributes, or boundary crossing and leaving?. Presented at QAA Enhancement Themes Conference 'Graduates for the 21st Century: Integrating the Enhancement Themes

Patient advocacy in atrial fibrillation. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Neubeck, L. (2010, March). Patient advocacy in atrial fibrillation. Presented at Atrial fibrillation round-table

A critical assessment of the technical education and training programme in Libya for the national oil industry (2010)
Thesis
Yuseif, I. A critical assessment of the technical education and training programme in Libya for the national oil industry. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4283

The development of competent technicians for the oil and gas industries is vital for a sustainable economy in Libya. One of the major factors that brought about modernisation in the country is the export of oil and gas. This has allowed Libya to emba... Read More about A critical assessment of the technical education and training programme in Libya for the national oil industry.

Graduate skills and the university Armed Service unit experience. (2010)
Report
Williams, A., Egdell, V., & Woodward, R. (2010). Graduate skills and the university Armed Service unit experience

This report is about the university armed service unit experience and the development
of graduate-level skills amongst participants. Drawing on data collected from the
Northumbrian Universities’ Officer Training Corps, Royal Naval Unit and Air Squa... Read More about Graduate skills and the university Armed Service unit experience..

Agile Supply Chain Management in the UK Fashion Sector (2010)
Thesis
Purvis, L. Agile Supply Chain Management in the UK Fashion Sector. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3839

More demanding customers and the globalisation of both markets and production have led to companies nowadays facing a highly volatile and uncertain environment. In this environment, the ability to react to environmental uncertainty is key for competi... Read More about Agile Supply Chain Management in the UK Fashion Sector.

The impact of gender and gender perceptions upon career progressions in registered nursing in Scotland (2010)
Thesis
McIntosh, B. The impact of gender and gender perceptions upon career progressions in registered nursing in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5683

The academic research into the relationship between gender, gender perceptions and career progression with registered nursing in the National Health Sector in Scotland remains under-conceptualised. While the effects of gender, working hours and schoo... Read More about The impact of gender and gender perceptions upon career progressions in registered nursing in Scotland.

The formal support experiences of mothers of adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Edinburgh, UK: a longitudinal qualitative design. (2010)
Journal Article
Lin, M.-C., Macmillan, M., & Brown, N. (2010). The formal support experiences of mothers of adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Edinburgh, UK: a longitudinal qualitative design. Journal of Nursing Research, 18, 34-43. https://doi.org/10.1097/JNR.0b013e3181ce50be

BACKGROUND:

In the United Kingdom, healthcare provision for children with intellectual disabilities (ID) has shifted away from institutions to the community. Today, family members most often assume the primary caregiver role and look after care r... Read More about The formal support experiences of mothers of adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Edinburgh, UK: a longitudinal qualitative design..

Typology of risk management practices: an empirical investigation into German SMEs (2010)
Journal Article
Henschel, T. (2010). Typology of risk management practices: an empirical investigation into German SMEs. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 9, 264-294. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESB.2010.031922

The business management literature has largely neglected the theme of risk management for Small- to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). So the aim of this research was to explore the current state of risk management in German SMEs. Derived from a compre... Read More about Typology of risk management practices: an empirical investigation into German SMEs.

Evaluation of Healthy Respect phase two: final report (2010)
Report
Elliott, L., Henderson, M., Wight, D., Nixon, C., Claveirole, A., Raab, G., Pow, J. S., Martin, C., Miller, M., Storkey, H., Rowlands, B., Birch, A., Burston, A., Thermessl-Huber, M., & Burtney, L. (2010). Evaluation of Healthy Respect phase two: final report

The Healthy Respect National Health Demonstration Project represented the Scottish Government’s response to the poor sexual health of young people It consisted of two phases and was implemented across Lothian including Edinburgh City. Healthy Respect... Read More about Evaluation of Healthy Respect phase two: final report.

Training assistant practitioners to deliver clinical care in specialist services. (2010)
Journal Article
McGowan, D., & Campbell, K. (2010). Training assistant practitioners to deliver clinical care in specialist services. Nursing Times, 106, 18-20

Evaluation of a pilot project found that training band 3 nursing staff to take assistant practitioner roles reduced workforce problems in a chemotherapy unit.

The NHS has introduced the assistant practitioner role to combat staff shortages and pr... Read More about Training assistant practitioners to deliver clinical care in specialist services..