All Outputs (1474)

3D printing education as a means of building confidence and preparing children for skills considered necessary for the 21st century: A grounded theory study verified by empirical research (2020)
Thesis
Milne, D. E. 3D printing education as a means of building confidence and preparing children for skills considered necessary for the 21st century: A grounded theory study verified by empirical research. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709292

This thesis aims to demonstrate children’s engagement with 3D printing technologies in 3D printing workshops through a large study of children. This will provide qualitative and empirical evidence which supports the benefits of making for children an... Read More about 3D printing education as a means of building confidence and preparing children for skills considered necessary for the 21st century: A grounded theory study verified by empirical research.

Exploring the experiences of male caregivers caring for a partner with Alzheimer's dementia: An interpretative phenomenological analysis (2020)
Thesis
McIntosh, G. L. Exploring the experiences of male caregivers caring for a partner with Alzheimer's dementia: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709279

Introduction
Dementia is a global health issue. The role that family members adopt to support people to remain at home has an impact on caregivers, communities, health services and the wider economic climate. This thesis presents an exploration of m... Read More about Exploring the experiences of male caregivers caring for a partner with Alzheimer's dementia: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Exploring the history and cultural representation of capital punishment in Scotland (2020)
Thesis
McFadden, S. Exploring the history and cultural representation of capital punishment in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709266

Scotland’s historic and contemporary representation of capital punishment remains relatively unexplored in existing scholarship. This study aims to determine how capital punishment was presented to Scots in eighteenth and nineteenth century press pub... Read More about Exploring the history and cultural representation of capital punishment in Scotland.

Automated code compliance for structural timber design with building information modelling (2020)
Thesis
Livingstone, A. Automated code compliance for structural timber design with building information modelling. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709249

This work set out to identify and overcome the barriers to specifying structural timber within the UK. In the first instance, a survey of practising structural engineers was conducted, and in combination with a review of the context via available lit... Read More about Automated code compliance for structural timber design with building information modelling.

Evolving planar mechanisms for the conceptual stage of mechanical design (2020)
Thesis
Lapok, P. Evolving planar mechanisms for the conceptual stage of mechanical design. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709215

The design of planar mechanical systems is a challenging and time-consuming task for engineers. Evolutionary computing has been shown to be a successful tool applied to design automation in various mechanical engineering fields. This thesis aims to d... Read More about Evolving planar mechanisms for the conceptual stage of mechanical design.

'Pinholes in my arms': The vicious cycle of vascular access (2020)
Thesis
Kelly, L. J. 'Pinholes in my arms': The vicious cycle of vascular access. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709126

BACKGROUND: Vascular Access Devices (VAD) are essential for the delivery of intravenous therapies. As patients often live with these devices in place for many months, it is important to understand how patients with cancer make sense of living with th... Read More about 'Pinholes in my arms': The vicious cycle of vascular access.

The challenge of career progression and work-life balance in consulting business in Germany (2020)
Thesis
Jekosch, M. The challenge of career progression and work-life balance in consulting business in Germany. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709119

This thesis examines how individuals define and understand work-life balance and career progression in the consulting business sector in Germany. Since this client-focused work environment requires travel and long working weeks, employees face challe... Read More about The challenge of career progression and work-life balance in consulting business in Germany.

Exploration of management and leadership techniques that enhance joint working in an Agile Project (2020)
Thesis
Heinemann, B. Exploration of management and leadership techniques that enhance joint working in an Agile Project. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709111

The purpose of this research is to explore the connection between management techniques and leadership techniques that influence collaboration in projects. The specific objective of this study is to identify the way in which (project) managers and le... Read More about Exploration of management and leadership techniques that enhance joint working in an Agile Project.

Investigating the impact of a spinal mobilisation intervention in people with multiple sclerosis (2020)
Thesis
Hamilton, R. I. Investigating the impact of a spinal mobilisation intervention in people with multiple sclerosis. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709099

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has many disabling symptoms due to weakened signal propagation in the central nervous system. Manual therapeutics are often seen to have a positive effect on these symptoms with limited information as to why. The p... Read More about Investigating the impact of a spinal mobilisation intervention in people with multiple sclerosis.

The causal influence of hedonic visual brand cues on Generation Z's impulsive food buying (2020)
Thesis
Feri, A. The causal influence of hedonic visual brand cues on Generation Z's impulsive food buying. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709094

Brands’ reward-triggering visual cues, conceptualised in this research as hedonic visual brand cues, may be regarded as conditioned stimuli that trigger consumers’ approach behaviour. Increasing research suggests that exposure to proximate rewards, s... Read More about The causal influence of hedonic visual brand cues on Generation Z's impulsive food buying.

The hidden links in trophic food webs: where do the parasites fit? (2020)
Thesis
Dicker, M. The hidden links in trophic food webs: where do the parasites fit?. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709086

Parasites have been excluded from most food web constructions, partly because of their assumed negligible contribution to the flow and stock of energy in ecosystems. These assumptions have been disputed. Parasites also present practical and conceptua... Read More about The hidden links in trophic food webs: where do the parasites fit?.

An examination of strategic leadership in a dynamic context: The case of the German automobile manufacturer, BMW (2020)
Thesis
Clarenbach, U. An examination of strategic leadership in a dynamic context: The case of the German automobile manufacturer, BMW. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709071

BMW was first founded in 1916 and has more than 100 years of history within the global automotive industry (Lechner, 2020). There have been many events that have presented the business with extraordinary challenges (Krüger, 2019), but the current cha... Read More about An examination of strategic leadership in a dynamic context: The case of the German automobile manufacturer, BMW.

An exploration into the roles of managerial support and occupational stigma in the employee turnover process amongst non-managerial quick service workers in Guyana (2020)
Thesis
Campbell, T. I. E. An exploration into the roles of managerial support and occupational stigma in the employee turnover process amongst non-managerial quick service workers in Guyana. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709066

The purpose of this thesis is to explore the role of managerial support and occupational stigma in the employee turnover process amongst non-managerial employees (crew members) in the quick service sector. Guided contextually by the Decent Work Agend... Read More about An exploration into the roles of managerial support and occupational stigma in the employee turnover process amongst non-managerial quick service workers in Guyana.

Social media as facilitators of tacit knowledge sharing practices amongst public sector employees (2020)
Thesis
Buunk, I. Social media as facilitators of tacit knowledge sharing practices amongst public sector employees. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709057

This work is concerned with the exploration of social technologies relevant to the sharing of tacit knowledge within the public sector. The findings derive from analysis of empirical data collected via survey research and twenty qualitative interview... Read More about Social media as facilitators of tacit knowledge sharing practices amongst public sector employees.

Beach leisure lifestyles and mobilities along Lebanese shores: unveiling complexities, particularities and intricacies (2020)
Thesis
Adeimi, J. Beach leisure lifestyles and mobilities along Lebanese shores: unveiling complexities, particularities and intricacies. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709049

This research explores the differentiated beach leisure lifestyles and mobilities of local beach goers in Lebanon belonging to different ethno-religious communities. Following the interpretivist/constructivist paradigm, this study is the first of its... Read More about Beach leisure lifestyles and mobilities along Lebanese shores: unveiling complexities, particularities and intricacies.

Mode choice modelling using elements of MINDSPACE and structural equation modelling (2020)
Thesis
Ababio-Donkor, A. Mode choice modelling using elements of MINDSPACE and structural equation modelling. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709043

The last two decades have witnessed a rising research interest in integrated choice and latent variable (ICLV) modelling, in direct response to the inability of the traditional choice models to adequately explain the over half a century growing trend... Read More about Mode choice modelling using elements of MINDSPACE and structural equation modelling.

Enhancement of densification and microwave dielectric properties in LiF ceramics via a cold sintering and post-annealing process (2020)
Journal Article
Liu, B., Li, L., Song, K. X., Mao, M. M., Lu, Z., Wang, G., Li, L., Wang, D., Zhou, D., Feteira, A., & Reaney, I. M. (2021). Enhancement of densification and microwave dielectric properties in LiF ceramics via a cold sintering and post-annealing process. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 41(2), 1726-1729. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2020.09.073

LiF is a low-firing fluoride with excellent microwave dielectric properties, however densification of LiF ceramics is challenging owing to their low surface free energy. In this study, a cold sintering process (150 °C, 250 MPa, 60 min) was employed t... Read More about Enhancement of densification and microwave dielectric properties in LiF ceramics via a cold sintering and post-annealing process.

Generating Socially Responsible Events at Ski Resorts (2020)
Journal Article
Taheri, B., & Thompson, J. (2020). Generating Socially Responsible Events at Ski Resorts. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 91, Article 102695. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2020.102695

This study examines how ski resorts can manage events that are sustainable, while also balancing the needs of consumers and local workers. Using a mixed-method approach, quantitative results (from 710 ski tourists) highlight the influence of communit... Read More about Generating Socially Responsible Events at Ski Resorts.

Mental health advance statements: crossing the divide from clinical to law enforcement settings (2020)
Journal Article
Stavert, J. (2021). Mental health advance statements: crossing the divide from clinical to law enforcement settings. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 28(1), 102-106. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12695

It is clear that police in many jurisdictions are increasingly being called out to situations involving persons with mental distress. In Scotland, for example, notifications of Place of Safety Orders to the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland incr... Read More about Mental health advance statements: crossing the divide from clinical to law enforcement settings.

Prediction of Critical Flashover Voltage of High Voltage Insulators Leveraging Bootstrap Neural Network (2020)
Journal Article
Niazi, M. T. K., Arshad, Ahmad, J., Alqahtani, F., Baotham, F. A., & Abu-Amara, F. (2020). Prediction of Critical Flashover Voltage of High Voltage Insulators Leveraging Bootstrap Neural Network. Electronics, 9(10), Article 1620. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics9101620

Understanding the flashover performance of the outdoor high voltage insulator has been in the interest of many researchers recently. Various studies have been performed to investigate the critical flashover voltage of outdoor high voltage insulators... Read More about Prediction of Critical Flashover Voltage of High Voltage Insulators Leveraging Bootstrap Neural Network.