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Work related training, Labour Market Information (2012)
Journal Article
Lindsay, C., Canduela, J., & Raeside, R. (2012). Work related training, Labour Market Information. Labour Market Information,

Policy makers in Scotland, the other British nations and across the industrialised world have sought to increase
participation in work-related training as a route to improved competitiveness. However, research conducted in
Britain during the 1990... Read More about Work related training, Labour Market Information.

Cut-off space of a gyromagnetic planar disk resonator with a triplet of stubs with up and down magnetization. (2012)
Journal Article
Helszajn, J., & Sharp, J. (2012). Cut-off space of a gyromagnetic planar disk resonator with a triplet of stubs with up and down magnetization. IET microwaves, antennas & propagation, 6, 569-576. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2011.0491

A switchable circulator may be realized by internally or externally switching or latching a suitable ferrite resonator at the junction of three transmission lines or waveguides. This paper investigates the split frequencies and therefore the quality... Read More about Cut-off space of a gyromagnetic planar disk resonator with a triplet of stubs with up and down magnetization..

Transferring soft skills from the performing arts curriculum to business–a German-Based exploration into the possibilities for training management consultants (2012)
Thesis
Havar-Simonovich, T. Transferring soft skills from the performing arts curriculum to business–a German-Based exploration into the possibilities for training management consultants. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5340

Recent research findings have reinforced the importance of soft skills for managerial success. Consequently, there is an ongoing practical need for and research interest in effective soft skill training. In order to improve the soft skills of their e... Read More about Transferring soft skills from the performing arts curriculum to business–a German-Based exploration into the possibilities for training management consultants.

Recovering faces from memory: the distracting influence of external facial features. (2012)
Journal Article
Frowd, C. D., Skelton, F. C., Atherton, C., Pitchford, M., Hepton, G., Holden, L., …Hancock, P. J. B. (2012). Recovering faces from memory: the distracting influence of external facial features. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 18, 224-238. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0027393

Recognition memory for unfamiliar faces is facilitated when contextual cues (e.g. head pose, background environment, hair and clothing) are consistent between study and test. By contrast, inconsistencies in external features, especially hair, promot... Read More about Recovering faces from memory: the distracting influence of external facial features..

Information literacy in employability training: The experience of Inverclyde Libraries. (2012)
Journal Article
Crawford, J., & Irving, C. (2012). Information literacy in employability training: The experience of Inverclyde Libraries. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 44, 79-89. https://doi.org/10.1177/0961000611436096

The study is an evaluation of an employability training programme provided by Inverclyde Libraries in West Central Scotland and the role of information literacy within the training programme. Inverclyde is an area with high unemployment and pockets o... Read More about Information literacy in employability training: The experience of Inverclyde Libraries..

Autopoietic organisation of knowledge, creativity and innovation: a case study of the automotive manufacturer Daimler AG (2012)
Thesis
Auernhammer, J. M. Autopoietic organisation of knowledge, creativity and innovation: a case study of the automotive manufacturer Daimler AG. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6653

This doctoral thesis presents an analysis of the context in which creativity and innovation emerges. It is based on an investigation of a single case organisation.
The theoretical framework for the study derived from a number of fields, including or... Read More about Autopoietic organisation of knowledge, creativity and innovation: a case study of the automotive manufacturer Daimler AG.

Performance analysis of a reflective 3D crossed compound parabolic concentrating photovoltaic system for building façade integration (2012)
Journal Article
Mammo, E. D., Sellami, N., & Mallick, T. K. (2013). Performance analysis of a reflective 3D crossed compound parabolic concentrating photovoltaic system for building façade integration. Progress in Photovoltaics, 21(5), 1095-1103. https://doi.org/10.1002/pip.2211

A reflective 3D crossed compound parabolic-based photovoltaic module (3D CCPC PV) was designed and its electrical and optical performance was analyzed for building integrated photovoltaic applications. A maximum power concentration of 3.0× was achiev... Read More about Performance analysis of a reflective 3D crossed compound parabolic concentrating photovoltaic system for building façade integration.

Arresting moments in engaged management research (2012)
Journal Article
Greig, G., Gilmore, C., Patrick, H., & Beech, N. (2013). Arresting moments in engaged management research. Management Learning, 44(3), 267-285. https://doi.org/10.1177/1350507612443209

We contribute to the literature on the production of knowledge through engaged management and organisational research. We explore how relational practices in management and organisational research may interpenetrate and change one another, thereby po... Read More about Arresting moments in engaged management research.

Promoting health and wellbeing in later life (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Frost, H., Haw, S., & Frank, J. (2012, April). Promoting health and wellbeing in later life. Paper presented at Population Health - Methods and Challenges Conference, ICC, Birmingham

No abstract available.

Is the effectiveness of tobacco image-based warning labels likely to vary by socio-demographic variable? Findings from an online survey of 19,000 members of the UK Public (2012)
Journal Article
Styles, M., Williams, B., & Humphris, G. (2013). Is the effectiveness of tobacco image-based warning labels likely to vary by socio-demographic variable? Findings from an online survey of 19,000 members of the UK Public. Health Education Journal, 72(3), 351-362. https://doi.org/10.1177/0017896912445237

Objective: Smoking continues to be a major global cause of mortality and morbidity. Countries have increasingly adopted the use of images as warnings on cigarette packs. We aimed to investigate the likely differential impact of varied images and mess... Read More about Is the effectiveness of tobacco image-based warning labels likely to vary by socio-demographic variable? Findings from an online survey of 19,000 members of the UK Public.

Pragmatic problem with paradigms. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Snowden, A. (2012, April). Pragmatic problem with paradigms. Paper presented at RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference, London, UK

There is increasing recognition that the concept of
research paradigms is flawed. Despite this, these
concepts continue to drive research hierarchies.
Unless research practices actively reject paradigmatic
dogma, this situation will persist. This... Read More about Pragmatic problem with paradigms..

Constructivist grounded theory of distress management in cancer survivors. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Snowden, A. (2012, April). Constructivist grounded theory of distress management in cancer survivors. Paper presented at 2012 International Nursing Research Conference, London, UK

Background: The distress thermometer is a valid
measure of distress in cancer. However, there is
less evidence as to what this may mean for the
patient experience of distress (Snowden et al.,
2011). This paper presents a grounded theory of
the p... Read More about Constructivist grounded theory of distress management in cancer survivors..

Implementing a quality management framework in a higher education organisation: A case study (2012)
Journal Article
O'Mahony, K., & Garavan, T. N. (2012). Implementing a quality management framework in a higher education organisation: A case study. Quality Assurance in Education, 20(2), 184-200. https://doi.org/10.1108/09684881211219767

Purpose – This paper aims to report and analyse the lessons learned from a case study on the implementation of a quality management system within an IT Division in a higher education (HE) organisation.Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based... Read More about Implementing a quality management framework in a higher education organisation: A case study.

Gatekeepers of Gerontological Research: A Pilot Study Investigating Factors Influencing Research Compliance (2012)
Journal Article
Bailey, K. A., Baker, J., Spassiani, N. A., & Meisner, B. A. (2012). Gatekeepers of Gerontological Research: A Pilot Study Investigating Factors Influencing Research Compliance. Research on Aging, 34(5), 499-506. https://doi.org/10.1177/0164027512444290

Gerontological studies note research noncompliance as a limitation of their results; however, few investigations focus on ways to minimize noncompliance.
Additionally, older adults’ research participation is often controlled by
other individuals su... Read More about Gatekeepers of Gerontological Research: A Pilot Study Investigating Factors Influencing Research Compliance.

Why do women attend late for antenatal booking? a qualitative interview study exploring the perspectives of service users and stakeholders. part 1: the service users (2012)
Journal Article
Hadrill, R., Jones, G., Mitchell, C., & Anumba, D. (2012). Why do women attend late for antenatal booking? a qualitative interview study exploring the perspectives of service users and stakeholders. part 1: the service users. Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition, 97(Suppl 1), A113.3-A113. https://doi.org/10.1136/fetalneonatal-2012-301809.370

Introduction: Delayed access to antenatal care (“late booking”) is linked to increased mortality and morbidity for mother and baby: 17% of recent direct and indirect maternal deaths were women who booked for care after 22 weeks; had missed >4 routine... Read More about Why do women attend late for antenatal booking? a qualitative interview study exploring the perspectives of service users and stakeholders. part 1: the service users.

Investing in management development in turbulent times and perceived organisational performance: a study of UK MNCs and their subsidiaries (2012)
Journal Article
Sheehan, M. (2012). Investing in management development in turbulent times and perceived organisational performance: a study of UK MNCs and their subsidiaries. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 23(12), 2491-2513. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2012.668400

The recent global economic crisis has contributed to organisations carefully scrutinising all budgets. Resources allocated to investment in human capital, especially training and development, have been one of the first cuts in previous downturns. Thi... Read More about Investing in management development in turbulent times and perceived organisational performance: a study of UK MNCs and their subsidiaries.