All Outputs (986)

Evaluation of engagement with hyperlocal e-participation systems by citizens and representatives (2021)
Thesis
Cruickshank, P. Evaluation of engagement with hyperlocal e-participation systems by citizens and representatives. (Thesis by Publication). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2805712

This work is concerned with the information practices associated with hyperlocal representation. The findings derive from an evaluation of a portfolio of ten previously published papers covering the period 2010-2020.

The main contributions are: (a... Read More about Evaluation of engagement with hyperlocal e-participation systems by citizens and representatives.

Diversity and digital leadership: Understanding experiences of workplace equality, diversity and inclusion (2021)
Thesis
Highton, M. Diversity and digital leadership: Understanding experiences of workplace equality, diversity and inclusion. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2811303

The aim of this research is to gain an understanding of the experiences and perceptions of workplace equality and diversity issues amongst digital leaders in higher education. The participants interviewed for this study are digital leaders working in... Read More about Diversity and digital leadership: Understanding experiences of workplace equality, diversity and inclusion.

Optimisation of monitoring using camera-traps and field evidence when identifying Eurasian otter Lutra lutra resting or breeding sites (2021)
Thesis
Findlay, M. Optimisation of monitoring using camera-traps and field evidence when identifying Eurasian otter Lutra lutra resting or breeding sites. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2809424

The Eurasian otter Lutra lutra and its resting places are protected by EU and UK legislation. Consultant ecologists must identify resting sites so they can be protected during developments. Currently, consultants usually use field-signs, but radio-te... Read More about Optimisation of monitoring using camera-traps and field evidence when identifying Eurasian otter Lutra lutra resting or breeding sites.

Wild birds as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment (2021)
Thesis
Djuwanto, B. A. Wild birds as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2808666

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest public health threats and has been conceptualised as a slowly emerging disaster. Studies have suggested that wild birds contribute as a reservoir and dispersal route of AMR, and proximity to anthr... Read More about Wild birds as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment.

The impact of usability, social and organisational factors on students' use of learning management systems in Saudi tertiary education (2021)
Thesis
Alshehri, A. A. M. The impact of usability, social and organisational factors on students' use of learning management systems in Saudi tertiary education. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2801449

Advances in e-learning have reshaped universities worldwide. Universities place great emphasis on technology-enhanced learning development and are investing significantly in information technology infrastructure. However, in spite of this effort and... Read More about The impact of usability, social and organisational factors on students' use of learning management systems in Saudi tertiary education.

Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel and clinically used anti-cancer agents targeted intracellularly (2021)
Thesis
Mohammed, O. Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel and clinically used anti-cancer agents targeted intracellularly. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799744

The development of drug resistance, notably multidrug resistance (MDR) and adverse side effects due to treatment with current anticancer drugs are considerable obstacles in cancer therapy and together with dose-limiting toxicity lead to therapeutic f... Read More about Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel and clinically used anti-cancer agents targeted intracellularly.

Implementing urban freight policy measures: Using local transport policies to support urban consolidation centres (2021)
Thesis
Akgün, E. Z. Y. Implementing urban freight policy measures: Using local transport policies to support urban consolidation centres. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799675

This thesis presents an analysis of policymaking by local authorities in the context of urban freight transport (UFT). The aim of this study is to understand the impact of policy actions taken at the local level on the viability of urban consolidatio... Read More about Implementing urban freight policy measures: Using local transport policies to support urban consolidation centres.

Work on the move: mobilities of creativity and design ideation (2021)
Thesis
Firth, R. Work on the move: mobilities of creativity and design ideation. (Thesis by Publication). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2811275

This thesis focuses on the development of original design ‘ideation’ processes (the formation of ideas or concepts) set within the context of both commercial museum and exhibition design contracts and product design pedagogic research. Taken together... Read More about Work on the move: mobilities of creativity and design ideation.

Illuminating the importance of craftsmanship in compassionate caring and facilitating its development in student nurses (2021)
Thesis
Adamson, E. Illuminating the importance of craftsmanship in compassionate caring and facilitating its development in student nurses. (Thesis by Publication). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799279

This thesis provides a critical reflection on my original contributions to knowledge in the field of nursing practice and nurse education over the last decade. Collectively my eight selected papers demonstrate an ongoing and incrementally developing... Read More about Illuminating the importance of craftsmanship in compassionate caring and facilitating its development in student nurses.

Enhancing storm surge resilience for coastal habitat: A framework to support sustainable development (2021)
Thesis
Karthik, A. D. Enhancing storm surge resilience for coastal habitat: A framework to support sustainable development. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2813173

More than 2.4 billion people live within 100 km of the sea coastline. Between 2016-2019 there has been a rising trend in tropical cyclone’s intensity and the frequency. Such cyclone events irrespective of their hurricane categorisation have persisten... Read More about Enhancing storm surge resilience for coastal habitat: A framework to support sustainable development.

The potentiality of play: the shifting design language of play-based learning (2021)
Thesis
Jain, P. S. The potentiality of play: the shifting design language of play-based learning. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799235

This thesis, underpinned by cross-cultural design ethnography (DE) and research through design (RtD), re-reads play-based learning constructs as design practice. In doing so, it charts the shifting relationship between design and theories of play-bas... Read More about The potentiality of play: the shifting design language of play-based learning.

Investigation of bus passenger discomfort and driver fatigue: An electroencephalography (EEG) approach (2021)
Thesis
Afuye, B. O. Investigation of bus passenger discomfort and driver fatigue: An electroencephalography (EEG) approach. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799650

Efforts to improve urban bus transport systems’ comfort and increase user satisfaction have been made for many years across the globe. Increasing bus users and reducing car users has an economic benefit. Whenever the urban bus share is larger than 25... Read More about Investigation of bus passenger discomfort and driver fatigue: An electroencephalography (EEG) approach.

Incubation to commercialization: An investigation into the optimal service needs of nascent entrepreneurs within the Integrated Business Incubation System (IBIS) programme (2021)
Thesis
James, B. L. Incubation to commercialization: An investigation into the optimal service needs of nascent entrepreneurs within the Integrated Business Incubation System (IBIS) programme. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2811311

The study explored the role of the Integrated Business Incubation System (IBIS) in addressing the business and technical services needs of new nascent entrepreneurs. It is the desire of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s to provide a comprehensi... Read More about Incubation to commercialization: An investigation into the optimal service needs of nascent entrepreneurs within the Integrated Business Incubation System (IBIS) programme.

Industrial control systems cybersecurity analysis and countermeasures (2021)
Thesis
Robles Durazno, A. S. Industrial control systems cybersecurity analysis and countermeasures. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2848612

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are frequently used in the manufacturing industry and critical infrastructures, such as water, oil and transportation. Disruption of these industries could have disastrous consequences, leading to financial loss or ev... Read More about Industrial control systems cybersecurity analysis and countermeasures.

Exploration of interconnecting practices in Organizational Project Management (OPM) continuum (2021)
Thesis
Karimi, M. Exploration of interconnecting practices in Organizational Project Management (OPM) continuum. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2811316

This study explores aspects of the Organizational Project Management (OPM) Continuum consisting of Project Management, Program Management and Portfolio Management domains of practice as well as the Project Management Office (PMO). The purpose of this... Read More about Exploration of interconnecting practices in Organizational Project Management (OPM) continuum.

Application of evolutionary machine learning in metamorphic malware analysis and detection (2021)
Thesis
Babaagba, K. O. Application of evolutionary machine learning in metamorphic malware analysis and detection. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2801469

In recent times, malware detection and analysis are becoming key issues. A dangerous class of malware is metamorphic malware which is capable of modifying its own code and hiding malicious instructions within normal program code. Current malware dete... Read More about Application of evolutionary machine learning in metamorphic malware analysis and detection.

Fatigue and the mind-body relation: a Lacanian exploration (2021)
Thesis
Diserholt, A. Fatigue and the mind-body relation: a Lacanian exploration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701703

This thesis explores the symptomatology of fatigue based on interviews conducted with seven people who are diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. The thesis starts by examining how a biomedical view of fatigue — the domina... Read More about Fatigue and the mind-body relation: a Lacanian exploration.

'Powers, passages and passengers' : the construction and performance of student midwives' professional identities (2021)
Thesis
McLuckie, C. (2021). 'Powers, passages and passengers' : the construction and performance of student midwives' professional identities. (Thesis). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2793206

This thesis details my study of the discourses within which student midwives construct and perform their professional identities. The title employs a metaphor commonly used in midwifery and obstetric texts to articulate the powers, passages and passe... Read More about 'Powers, passages and passengers' : the construction and performance of student midwives' professional identities.

Family finds a way: experiences of multigenerational transnational new Chinese immigrant families in New Zealand (2021)
Thesis
Ran, G. (2021). Family finds a way: experiences of multigenerational transnational new Chinese immigrant families in New Zealand. (Thesis). Massey University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2974489

The Immigration Act 1987 fundamentally transformed New Zealand’s immigration policy from one that was race-based to one based on economic needs of New Zealand society. It opened the borders to immigrants from much wider regions. As a result of this “... Read More about Family finds a way: experiences of multigenerational transnational new Chinese immigrant families in New Zealand.

Entrepreneurship and institutional challenges: disincentives or opportunities? Case studies in the Palestinian mobile phone sector (2021)
Thesis
Alaydi, S. (2021). Entrepreneurship and institutional challenges: disincentives or opportunities? Case studies in the Palestinian mobile phone sector. (Thesis). University of Glasgow. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2833859

This study aims to address the core research question, are institutional barriers and voids in extremely uncertain environments perceived as disincentives and/or opportunities? The emphasis in the extant entrepreneurship literature is mainly on the s... Read More about Entrepreneurship and institutional challenges: disincentives or opportunities? Case studies in the Palestinian mobile phone sector.