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Complete genome sequence analysis of Rhodococcus equi Phage E3 and Insight into R. equi Phage Diversity. (2011)
Thesis
Salifu, S. P. Complete genome sequence analysis of Rhodococcus equi Phage E3 and Insight into R. equi Phage Diversity. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4841

Rhodococcus equi (R. equi) is a Gram positive, facultative and weakly acid-fast bacterium, which causes respiratory disease in foals worldwide resulting in pneumonia, often with fatal consequences. Human infections of R. equi that are resistant to an... Read More about Complete genome sequence analysis of Rhodococcus equi Phage E3 and Insight into R. equi Phage Diversity..

A qualitative study of supported self-care in women with lymphoedema associated with breast cancer (2011)
Thesis
Williams, A. A qualitative study of supported self-care in women with lymphoedema associated with breast cancer. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4705

Aim: This study explored the nature of supported self-care for women who had lymphoedema associated with breast cancer treatment, and the work of lymphoedema practitioners.
Background: Health policy indicated a need to examine the potentially evolvi... Read More about A qualitative study of supported self-care in women with lymphoedema associated with breast cancer.

Decision-making processes of weaning from mechanical ventilation. A comparative ethnographic insight into the dynamics of the decision-making environment (2011)
Thesis
Kydonaki, C. (. Decision-making processes of weaning from mechanical ventilation. A comparative ethnographic insight into the dynamics of the decision-making environment. (Thesis). University of Edinburgh. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9453

This was a qualitative work that aimed to understand in depth nurses’ decision-making process when reducing mechanical ventilatory support in critically ill patients, a routine clinical practice in intensive care. An ethnographic approach was used to... Read More about Decision-making processes of weaning from mechanical ventilation. A comparative ethnographic insight into the dynamics of the decision-making environment.

Computer aided synthesis and optimisation of electronic logic circuits (2011)
Thesis
Al-Jassani, B. A. Computer aided synthesis and optimisation of electronic logic circuits. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6658

In this thesis, a variety of algorithms for synthesis and optimisation of combinational and sequential logic circuits are developed. These algorithms could be part of new commercial EGAD package for future VLSI digital designs. The results show that... Read More about Computer aided synthesis and optimisation of electronic logic circuits.

Caring about caring: an appreciative inquiry about compassionate relationship centred care (2011)
Thesis
Dewar, B. Caring about caring: an appreciative inquiry about compassionate relationship centred care. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4845

Abstract
Background
Compassionate caring and dignity are key priorities in current policy and research agendas and are central to the quality of experience for patients, families and staff. Developing relationships has been identified as a key comp... Read More about Caring about caring: an appreciative inquiry about compassionate relationship centred care.

Characterisation of carbohydrate transport in the solventogenic organism Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824 (2011)
Thesis
Bird, E. J. Characterisation of carbohydrate transport in the solventogenic organism Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6194

Fossil fuels are a finite resource, which are subject to erratic price fluctuations and are contributing to disruption of the global carbon cycle. There is a requirement to establish a renewable, sustainable and secure fuel source that can reduce wor... Read More about Characterisation of carbohydrate transport in the solventogenic organism Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824.

The digestion of chitin by callitrichids (2011)
Thesis
Macdonald, C. The digestion of chitin by callitrichids. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6654

Studies of wild callitrichids reveal limited data about their complex diets. As insectivorous primates it is likely that they can digest chitin. Using the common marmoset, Callithrix jacchus, as a model, this study assessed chitin digestibility and w... Read More about The digestion of chitin by callitrichids.

An investigation of highly skilled Bangladeshi migration in the UK: a micro study of Edinburgh and London. (2011)
Thesis
Mohsin, M. An investigation of highly skilled Bangladeshi migration in the UK: a micro study of Edinburgh and London. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5217

Migration is a spatial phenomenon and is the movement of the people one of state/country administrative unit to another, alone or together with others, for a short visit or a long period of time, for the purpose of permanent and temporary residence o... Read More about An investigation of highly skilled Bangladeshi migration in the UK: a micro study of Edinburgh and London..

Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines (2011)
Thesis
Makkawi, A. Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6040

This thesis investigates the potential of using wind turbine to offset electricity demand for dwellings or public building. This work involves onshore small and large wind turbine implementation considering the suitability of the location to machine... Read More about Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines.

Moisture conditions in external timber cladding: field trials and their design implications (2011)
Thesis
Davies, I. Moisture conditions in external timber cladding: field trials and their design implications. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4702

This thesis describes the development of technical guidance on timber facade design. The study involved a state-of-the-art review; an exposure trial of external cladding made from Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and the production of construction det... Read More about Moisture conditions in external timber cladding: field trials and their design implications.

Physiological contributions to successful downhill mountain bike performance (2011)
Thesis
Hadden, S. L. Physiological contributions to successful downhill mountain bike performance. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4513

Purpose: To, one, investigate the anatomical and physiological attributes of Downhill mountain bike athletes and, two, to determine the influence of these inherent physiological attributes on Downhill race performance. Methods: The study consisted of... Read More about Physiological contributions to successful downhill mountain bike performance.

Thick film electronic ceramic sensors for civil structures health monitoring (2011)
Thesis
Jabir, S. A. A. Thick film electronic ceramic sensors for civil structures health monitoring. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4475

Buildings, roads, bridges and structures in general suffer many kinds of damages due to overstress caused by settlements of foundations, high winds, dynamic forces, passing traffic, vibration and unexpected external loads beyond the safe design force... Read More about Thick film electronic ceramic sensors for civil structures health monitoring.