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Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel targeted anthelmintic agents (2020)
Thesis
Rehan, A. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel targeted anthelmintic agents. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2702711

Parasitic helminth infections of livestock are a threat to the health and production of livestock, crops and to human health. One third of the world’s animal population was affected in 2015 by helminth infestations causing severe morbidity. The short... Read More about Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel targeted anthelmintic agents.

“Voice, and verse”: Exploring the salience of text in the communication of newly composed music (2020)
Thesis
Mitchell, S. M. “Voice, and verse”: Exploring the salience of text in the communication of newly composed music. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701756

Through this portfolio of compositions I aim to explore the significance of text in my compositional process, whether recited or not. In String Quartet No.2 poetry is a vital means of compositional stimulus with the structure of the text as well as i... Read More about “Voice, and verse”: Exploring the salience of text in the communication of newly composed music.

An exploration of how academic staff construct social identities in the career transition from the performing arts into higher education (2020)
Thesis
Miller Judd, P. C. An exploration of how academic staff construct social identities in the career transition from the performing arts into higher education. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701745

For delivery of practice-based degrees in performing arts, universities often seek to employ lecturers with a strong professional profile which is considered to add value to the student experience. The transition from performing arts to academia is a... Read More about An exploration of how academic staff construct social identities in the career transition from the performing arts into higher education.

Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration (2020)
Thesis
Khartabil, D. Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694675

Visualisation is a graphical representation that is used to aid understanding and gain insight into information. Similarly, visualising arguments can help people to explore argument structure and comprehend knowledge associated with tough problems.... Read More about Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration.

Conversations surrounding "consent": are those working within sexual health services equipped to facilitate conversations around consent? (2020)
Thesis
Jones, V. Conversations surrounding "consent": are those working within sexual health services equipped to facilitate conversations around consent?. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694670

Sexual health is a concept in which the definition adapts to fit the current “sociocultural, historical, and political climate” (Coleman, 2011:19). As we see our society becoming more concerned with the idea of consent within sexual relationships, we... Read More about Conversations surrounding "consent": are those working within sexual health services equipped to facilitate conversations around consent?.

An investigation into programme level approaches to feedback: Influences on students' learning and feedback literacy (2020)
Thesis
Davis, K. An investigation into programme level approaches to feedback: Influences on students' learning and feedback literacy. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694574

In designing sustainable feedback practices, it is crucial to consider the kinds of learning that higher education is intended to cultivate. This research study investigates how a programme-focused approach to curriculum design affects a students’ fe... Read More about An investigation into programme level approaches to feedback: Influences on students' learning and feedback literacy.

Exploring the development of innovative work behaviour of employees in multiple workplace contexts (2020)
Thesis
Middleton, L. Exploring the development of innovative work behaviour of employees in multiple workplace contexts. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2689367

The research reported in this thesis explored the factors that influence the development of innovative work behaviour (i.e. recognition of the need to innovate, idea creation, idea championing and, idea implementation). The study is underpinned by So... Read More about Exploring the development of innovative work behaviour of employees in multiple workplace contexts.

Impact of climate change and envelope performance dilapidation on dwellings (2020)
Thesis
Bros Williamson, J. Impact of climate change and envelope performance dilapidation on dwellings. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2685578

This research is based on results of building envelope and energy performance of thirteen dwellings. The dwellings, located in Dunfermline, Scotland, were part of the Housing Innovation Showcase (HIS) developed by Kingdom Housing Association to explo... Read More about Impact of climate change and envelope performance dilapidation on dwellings.

Determination of virulence of L. monocytogenes strains of environmental and food sources using an invertebrate model (2020)
Thesis
Bah, U. Determination of virulence of L. monocytogenes strains of environmental and food sources using an invertebrate model. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2682695

The virulence potential of 9 L. monocytogenes strains isolated from food products at different stages of the fresh produce supply chain and a food processing facility was determined using G. mellonella. Strains were used to infect G. mellonella larva... Read More about Determination of virulence of L. monocytogenes strains of environmental and food sources using an invertebrate model.

The role of the cytoskeleton in autophagy and Crohn's disease (2020)
Thesis
Biskou, O. The role of the cytoskeleton in autophagy and Crohn's disease. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2685526

Intermediate filaments, along with microtubules, microfilaments and septins, comprise the cytoskeleton that provides cells with structure and shape. The cytoskeleton is known to participate in the organelle localization and signal transduction.
Auto... Read More about The role of the cytoskeleton in autophagy and Crohn's disease.

Cyclic performance of rubber-soil mixtures to enhance seismic protection (2020)
Thesis
Bernal Sanchez, J. Cyclic performance of rubber-soil mixtures to enhance seismic protection. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2683555

The disposal of scrap tyres has become a major environmental problem around the world. For its recovery, a geomaterial has been used as part of civil constructions, commonly known as Rubber-Soil mixture (RSm). The use of RSm has the potential to be u... Read More about Cyclic performance of rubber-soil mixtures to enhance seismic protection.

Investigation of new actinobacteria for the biodesulphurisation of diesel fuel (2020)
Thesis
Athi Narayanan, S. M. Investigation of new actinobacteria for the biodesulphurisation of diesel fuel. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2679899

Biodesulphurisation (BDS) is an emerging technology that utilises microorganisms for the removal of sulphur from fossil fuels. Commercial-scale BDS needs the development of highly active bacterial strains which allow easier downstream processing. In... Read More about Investigation of new actinobacteria for the biodesulphurisation of diesel fuel.

The 21st century public library in England and Scotland: epistemic, community and political roles in the public sphere (2020)
Thesis
Appleton, L. The 21st century public library in England and Scotland: epistemic, community and political roles in the public sphere. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2679832

This work is concerned with the role of the public library in England and Scotland in the twenty-first century. The findings derive from the analysis of empirical data collected in 24 focus groups over a period of four years between 2014 and 2018.... Read More about The 21st century public library in England and Scotland: epistemic, community and political roles in the public sphere.

Life interrupted: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people and their family/significant other living with malignant melanoma (2020)
Thesis
McInally, W. Life interrupted: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people and their family/significant other living with malignant melanoma. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701710

Introduction
Melanoma is one of the most common human malignancies. Yet, it is often thought of as a disease of adulthood rather than one affecting children and young people. Although melanoma is rare in children, the incidence is rising in adolesc... Read More about Life interrupted: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people and their family/significant other living with malignant melanoma.

The relationship between demographic variables and consumer confidence levels in the rationales for regulation: A quantitative study of Scottish retail banking consumers (2020)
Thesis
McCafferty, C. L. The relationship between demographic variables and consumer confidence levels in the rationales for regulation: A quantitative study of Scottish retail banking consumers. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694688

Confidence in the banking system is critical to the health of households, businesses and the overall economy. Government intervention in the financial services sector and the strict regulation of the banking industry is rationalised by the need to m... Read More about The relationship between demographic variables and consumer confidence levels in the rationales for regulation: A quantitative study of Scottish retail banking consumers.

Design, modelling and control of a rotorcraft landing gear for uneven ground conditions (2020)
Thesis
Melia Boix, D. Design, modelling and control of a rotorcraft landing gear for uneven ground conditions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701737

The ability to perform vertical take-off and landing, hovering and lateral flight provides rotorcrafts crucial advantages over other aircrafts and land vehicles for operations in remote areas. However, a major limitation of rotorcrafts is the require... Read More about Design, modelling and control of a rotorcraft landing gear for uneven ground conditions.

Investigating and understanding the theoretical constructs and technical impactors on immersive dome user experience (2020)
Thesis
McKellar, M. A. Investigating and understanding the theoretical constructs and technical impactors on immersive dome user experience. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701715

This thesis explores the novel area of immersive digital domes (IDEs), a unique virtual reality tool that allows more than one user, sometimes a lot of users, into a space to share in engaging, interactive or real-time experiences. Using an active co... Read More about Investigating and understanding the theoretical constructs and technical impactors on immersive dome user experience.

English-language reading in the Netherlands and its consequences on Dutch-language publishing (2020)
Thesis
Trentacosti, G. English-language reading in the Netherlands and its consequences on Dutch-language publishing. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2704454

English-language proficiency, and thus the number of consumers able to read in English, is rapidly growing in Europe. Concomitantly, digitization and online retailing make English-language books readily available to consumers.
Whilst representing an... Read More about English-language reading in the Netherlands and its consequences on Dutch-language publishing.

Towards a unified method to synthesising scenarios and solvers in combinatorial optimisation via graph-based approaches (2020)
Thesis
Stone, C. L. Towards a unified method to synthesising scenarios and solvers in combinatorial optimisation via graph-based approaches. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2707229

Hyper-heuristics is a collection of search methods for selecting, combining and generating heuristics used to solve combinatorial optimisation problems. The primary objective of hyper-heuristics research is to develop more generally applicable search... Read More about Towards a unified method to synthesising scenarios and solvers in combinatorial optimisation via graph-based approaches.