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Towards a fusion of western classical/contemporary and traditional Scots bagpipe composition techniques: "Manntaireachd". (2006)
Thesis
Davidson, L. Towards a fusion of western classical/contemporary and traditional Scots bagpipe composition techniques: "Manntaireachd". (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6492

The body of research that this document accompanies and which forms a folio
of compositions has sought to develop a new type of music utilising elements
from both the western art music and bagpiping 1 traditions.
The orchestral2 medium is combined... Read More about Towards a fusion of western classical/contemporary and traditional Scots bagpipe composition techniques: "Manntaireachd"..

Algorithms in computer-aided design of VLSI circuits. (2006)
Thesis
Yang, M. Algorithms in computer-aided design of VLSI circuits. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6493

With the increased complexity of Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits,
Computer Aided Design (CAD) plays an even more important role. Top-down
design methodology and layout of VLSI are reviewed. Moreover, previously
published algorithms in... Read More about Algorithms in computer-aided design of VLSI circuits..

Future strategy for higher education with specific reference to Scottish universities. (2006)
Thesis
Muthaya, K. Future strategy for higher education with specific reference to Scottish universities. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6197

The developed economies are now considered to be entering the growth phase of
knowledge-based economic activity. The universities are increasingly seen as a
critical vehicle for knowledge creation and knowledge transfer in order to produce
educate... Read More about Future strategy for higher education with specific reference to Scottish universities..

Development and evaluation of composite insulated beams. (2006)
Thesis
Bahadori-Jahromi, A. Development and evaluation of composite insulated beams. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2

Decline in supplies of old growth wood coupled with increased demand for structural timber by the construction industry led to creation of engineered timber products (EWPs) comprising wood waste. The author designed, fabricated and tested composite i... Read More about Development and evaluation of composite insulated beams..

Interactive visualisation tools for supporting taxonomists working practice. (2006)
Thesis
Cannon, A. Interactive visualisation tools for supporting taxonomists working practice. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3462

The necessity for scientists and others to use consistent terminology has recently been
regarded as fundamental to advancing scientific research, particularly where data from
disparate sources must be shared, compared or integrated. One area where... Read More about Interactive visualisation tools for supporting taxonomists working practice..

Improved quality control procedures and models for solar radiation using a world-wide database. (2006)
Thesis
Younes, S. Improved quality control procedures and models for solar radiation using a world-wide database. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4282

This thesis deals with- various aspects of broadband horizontal solar
irradiance. Quality control of measured datasets are identified and analysed. It
was found that solar irradiance datasets may contain significant errors. These
sources of errors... Read More about Improved quality control procedures and models for solar radiation using a world-wide database..

A qualitative and quantitative study of registered and student nurses' educational experiences, knowledge and attitudes regarding sleep promotion in hospital. (2006)
Thesis
McIntosh, A. E. A qualitative and quantitative study of registered and student nurses' educational experiences, knowledge and attitudes regarding sleep promotion in hospital. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6886

Introduction. The literature shows that nurses have an important role to play in sleep
promotion. There is a lack of literature which has set out to investigate what nurses
know or feel about sleep promotion or how they are prepared for this role.... Read More about A qualitative and quantitative study of registered and student nurses' educational experiences, knowledge and attitudes regarding sleep promotion in hospital..

(In)tangib/es: Sociocultural references in the design process milieu. (2006)
Thesis
Strickfaden, M. (In)tangib/es: Sociocultural references in the design process milieu. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6201

This thesis broadly engages with the design process and design education, but focuses
particularly on sociocultural and (in)tangible references that are communicated verbally,
visually and textually within the design environment. With the aim of de... Read More about (In)tangib/es: Sociocultural references in the design process milieu..

Combinational logic synthesis based on the dual form of Reed-Muller representation. (2005)
Thesis
Faraj, K. Combinational logic synthesis based on the dual form of Reed-Muller representation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4339

In certain applications, AND/XOR (Reed-Muller), and ORlXNOR (Dual
form of Reed-Muller) logic have shown some attractive advantages over the
standard Sum of Products (SOP) and Product of Sums (POS). Bidirectional
conversion algorithms between SOP a... Read More about Combinational logic synthesis based on the dual form of Reed-Muller representation..

Adaptive PN code synchronisation in DS-CDMA systems. (2005)
Thesis
Obiebi, J. Adaptive PN code synchronisation in DS-CDMA systems. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6198

Spread Spectrum (SS) communication, initially designed for military applications, is
now the basis for many of today's advanced communications systems such as Code
Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Global Positioning System (GPS), Wireless Local
Lo... Read More about Adaptive PN code synchronisation in DS-CDMA systems..

Listening to the voices in four Scottish adolescent mental health units: young people, their carers and the unit cultures. (2005)
Thesis
Claveirole, A. and the unit cultures. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6195

Serious mental health problems among young people are on the increase in Western
countries. Involving young people in their mental health care, and working in partnership
with them during the treatment process, is a primary concern of all mental he... Read More about Listening to the voices in four Scottish adolescent mental health units: young people, their carers and the unit cultures..

The prediction of defibrillation outcome using time-frequency power spectrum methods (2005)
Thesis
Uchaipichat, N. The prediction of defibrillation outcome using time-frequency power spectrum methods. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2290833

A study was conducted to investigate the use of time-frequency methods to predict the outcome of defibrillation for patients presenting with ventricular fibrillation. Both wavelet transform and short time Fourier transform methods were applied to ext... Read More about The prediction of defibrillation outcome using time-frequency power spectrum methods.

Properties of hydraulic and nonhydraulic limes for use in construction. (2005)
Thesis
Edwards, A. J. Properties of hydraulic and nonhydraulic limes for use in construction. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6884

The term "lime" comes from the word limestone. Limestone rocks were
converted to lime powder by burning (calcining). The process of converting
limestone to lime was an old process and it has been well documented,
archaeologically. It has been esta... Read More about Properties of hydraulic and nonhydraulic limes for use in construction..

Financial liberalisation in Mauritius and the finance-growth nexus. (2005)
Thesis
Jouan, J. K. Financial liberalisation in Mauritius and the finance-growth nexus. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3598

The purpose of the thesis is to explore the empirical relevance of the theory of financial liberalisation in the Mauritian context. After confronting the conflicting views
in the literature, the changes that have taken place in the financial sector... Read More about Financial liberalisation in Mauritius and the finance-growth nexus..

Road user charging: technically optimal or publicly acceptable? (2005)
Thesis
Farrell, S. R. Road user charging: technically optimal or publicly acceptable?. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2290886

The thesis reports the outcome of three main investigations. The first investigated the technical issues involved in how commuter’s departure time and mode choice might be affected by road user charging. The second investigated the public’s preferenc... Read More about Road user charging: technically optimal or publicly acceptable?.