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Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN): A Survey on Reliability, Fault Tolerance, and Technologies Coexistence (2017)
Journal Article
Salayma, M., Al-Dubai, A., Romdhani, I., & Nasser, Y. (2017). Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN): A Survey on Reliability, Fault Tolerance, and Technologies Coexistence. ACM computing surveys, 50(1), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.1145/3041956

Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) has been a key element in e-health to monitor bodies. This technology enables new applications under the umbrella of different domains, including the medical field, the entertainment and ambient intelligence areas. T... Read More about Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN): A Survey on Reliability, Fault Tolerance, and Technologies Coexistence.

Thermal sensitivity of the crab Neosarmatium africanum in tropical and temperate mangroves on the east coast of Africa (2017)
Journal Article
Fusi, M., Babbini, S., Giomi, F., Fratini, S., Dahdouh-Guebas, F., Daffonchio, D., McQuaid, C. D., Porri, F., & Cannicci, S. (2017). Thermal sensitivity of the crab Neosarmatium africanum in tropical and temperate mangroves on the east coast of Africa. Hydrobiologia, 803(1), 251-263. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-017-3151-1

Mangrove forests are amongst the tropical marine ecosystems most severely affected by rapid environmental change, and the activities of key associated macrobenthic species contribute to their ecological resilience. Along the east coast of Africa, the... Read More about Thermal sensitivity of the crab Neosarmatium africanum in tropical and temperate mangroves on the east coast of Africa.

Masquerade (2017)
Book
Lam, L. (2017). Masquerade. London, UK: Pan MacMillan

Micah's Chimaera powers are growing, until his dark visions overwhelm him. Drystan is forced to take him to Dr Pozzi, to save his life. But can they really trust the doctor, especially when a close friend is revealed to be his spy?

Meanwhile, viol... Read More about Masquerade.

Student nurses' perceptions of dignity in the care of older people (2017)
Journal Article
Macaden, L., Kyle, R. G., Medford, W., Blundell, J., Munoz, S.-A., & Webster, E. (2017). Student nurses' perceptions of dignity in the care of older people. British Journal of Nursing, 26(5), 274-280. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2017.26.5.274

Aim: The aim of this research was to investigate student nurses’ perceptions of the concept of dignity in the care of older people. Student nurses regularly move between the classroom and the clinical setting and are thus ideally placed to cast light... Read More about Student nurses' perceptions of dignity in the care of older people.

‘University opened up so many doors for me’: the personal and professional development of graduates from non-traditional backgrounds (2017)
Journal Article
Christie, H., Cree, V. E., Mullins, E., & Tett, L. (2018). ‘University opened up so many doors for me’: the personal and professional development of graduates from non-traditional backgrounds. Studies in Higher Education, 43(11), 1938-1948. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2017.1294577

There is a substantial body of quantitative evidence about the benefits of higher education. However there is little qualitative evidence about the extent to which these benefits accrue to graduates from non-traditional backgrounds. This paper contri... Read More about ‘University opened up so many doors for me’: the personal and professional development of graduates from non-traditional backgrounds.

These Shadows, These Ghosts (2017)
Book Chapter
Lam, L. (2017). These Shadows, These Ghosts. In H. McDaid, & L. Jones (Eds.), Nasty Women. 404 INK

With intolerance and inequality increasingly normalised by the day, it's more important than ever to share real experiences and hold the truth to account in the midst of sensationalism and international political turmoil. Nasty Women is a collection... Read More about These Shadows, These Ghosts.

A Scottish perspective on timber offsite construction (2017)
Book Chapter
Hairstans, R., & Sanna, F. (2017). A Scottish perspective on timber offsite construction. In Offsite Architecture: Constructing the future. Routledge

This Chapter exemplifies the recent advancements in Scottish offsite construction through the research work carried out at the Centre for Offsite Construction + Innovative Structures (COCIS) at Edinburgh Napier University, Institute for Sustainable C... Read More about A Scottish perspective on timber offsite construction.

In defence of the grey squirrel, Britain’s most unpopular invader (2017)
Newspaper / Magazine
Gilchrist, J. (2017). In defence of the grey squirrel, Britain’s most unpopular invader. [The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public.]. https://theconversation.com/in-defence-of-the-grey-squirrel-britains-most-unpopular-invader-73983

Valuing feedback: an evaluation of a National Health Service programme to support compassionate care practice through hearing and responding to feedback (2017)
Journal Article
Smith, S., Gentleman, M., Conway, L., & Sloan, S. (2017). Valuing feedback: an evaluation of a National Health Service programme to support compassionate care practice through hearing and responding to feedback. Journal of Research in Nursing, 22(1-2), 112-127. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987116685913

There is an emergent recognition in healthcare that people need to be at the heart of services, and experiences of care matter; these should therefore be recognised and enhance practice.
The aims of this research were to evaluate an NHS development... Read More about Valuing feedback: an evaluation of a National Health Service programme to support compassionate care practice through hearing and responding to feedback.

Mapping political cultures, or genre as central category of comparative political discourse analysis. The case of Third Way discourses in Germany and the UK at the turn of the 21st century. (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kranert, M. (2017, March). Mapping political cultures, or genre as central category of comparative political discourse analysis. The case of Third Way discourses in Germany and the UK at the turn of the 21st century. Presented at Research Group Meeting - Language, Ideology and Power (Lancaster University)

No abstract available.

Event: Women Working in Film & Television (2017)
Other
Macleod, K. (2017). Event: Women Working in Film & Television. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh

Annual Networking and panel events to enhance gender diversity and promote women’s careers in film & Television. Held on International Women’s Day in School of Arts & Creative Industries, Edinburgh Napier.

Strangers in a Strange Land: A Study of Second Language Speakers Searching for e-Services (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brazier, D., & Harvey, M. (2017, March). Strangers in a Strange Land: A Study of Second Language Speakers Searching for e-Services. Presented at Conference Human Information Interaction and Retrieval, Oslo, Norway

While the recent trend of digitisation of government and related services offers many advantages, it could introduce problems for those who are less information literate or who have particular issues searching for and understanding the necessary cont... Read More about Strangers in a Strange Land: A Study of Second Language Speakers Searching for e-Services.

Transport habits of travelers using new energy type modes: A random parameters hazard-based approach of travel distance (2017)
Journal Article
Anastasopoulos, P. C., Fountas, G., Sarwar, M. T., Karlaftis, M. G., & Sadek, A. W. (2017). Transport habits of travelers using new energy type modes: A random parameters hazard-based approach of travel distance. Transportation Research Part C : Emerging Technologies, 77, 516-528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2017.01.017

With environmental concerns on the rise, identifying the factors that affect travel demand for energy efficient and environmentally friendly means of transportation becomes critical. It is, thus, beneficial to identify the characteristics of new ener... Read More about Transport habits of travelers using new energy type modes: A random parameters hazard-based approach of travel distance.

Adaptation of learning and teaching methods for the delivery of an undergraduate program in Myanmar (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Leitch, K., MacIver, A., & Smith, I. (2017, March). Adaptation of learning and teaching methods for the delivery of an undergraduate program in Myanmar. Presented at 11th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain

The establishment of a democratically elected government in 2015 has facilitated the development of much of the Myanmar’s long neglected educational infrastructure. Newly formed Universities are increasingly look to established overseas Higher Educat... Read More about Adaptation of learning and teaching methods for the delivery of an undergraduate program in Myanmar.

End of treatment holistic needs assessment –are psychosocial needs masked by physical concerns? (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Campbell, K., Johnston, L., & Marron, B. (2017, March). End of treatment holistic needs assessment –are psychosocial needs masked by physical concerns?. Poster presented at British Psychosocial Oncology Society, Oxford, UK

Background: The Transforming Care after Treatment programme in Scotland (TCAT) established national and regional structures to support the implementation of 25 local projects, each with different local approaches to achieving ‘good survivorship’. Fun... Read More about End of treatment holistic needs assessment –are psychosocial needs masked by physical concerns?.

An implementation of the extended technology acceptance model for understanding students' perceptions of learning management systems: a study within tertiary institutions in Saudia Arabia (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rutter, M. J., Alshehri, A., & Smith, S. (2017, March). An implementation of the extended technology acceptance model for understanding students' perceptions of learning management systems: a study within tertiary institutions in Saudia Arabia. Poster presented at 11th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference

The rapid evolution of e-learning around the world is inspiring many educational and business institutions to adopt it. E-learning is motivated by compelling advantages such as geographical reach, flexibility and cost effectiveness in course delivery... Read More about An implementation of the extended technology acceptance model for understanding students' perceptions of learning management systems: a study within tertiary institutions in Saudia Arabia.

Flexural Properties of Halloysite Nanotubes-Polyester Nanocomposites Exposed to Aggressive Environment (2017)
Journal Article
Saharudin, M., Wei, J., Shyha, I., & Inam, F. (2017). Flexural Properties of Halloysite Nanotubes-Polyester Nanocomposites Exposed to Aggressive Environment. International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, 11(4), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1129926

This study aimed to investigate the effect of aggressive environment on the flexural properties of halloysite nanotubes-polyester nanocomposites. Results showed that the addition of halloysite nanotubes into polyester matrix was found to improve flex... Read More about Flexural Properties of Halloysite Nanotubes-Polyester Nanocomposites Exposed to Aggressive Environment.