All Outputs (31)

Towards a notion of cultural soundscape as an informant to original music composition - with particular reference to that of the Maltese Islands (2008)
Thesis
Zammit, V. Towards a notion of cultural soundscape as an informant to original music composition - with particular reference to that of the Maltese Islands. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6048

In this folio of compositions, which includes orchestral, chamber, electroacoustic and solo pieces, an attempt was made to capture some aspects that constitute the Maltese cultural identity in a sonic way. One of the most important factors is the omn... Read More about Towards a notion of cultural soundscape as an informant to original music composition - with particular reference to that of the Maltese Islands.

Quotidian bus journeys: City life reflections on Lothian buses (2008)
Thesis
Noble, A. F. Quotidian bus journeys: City life reflections on Lothian buses. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2396

The main objectives of this research are to investigate the interaction between the city of Edinburgh, Lothian Buses (Edinburgh’s principal public transport provider) and people using specific bus routes within the city boundaries. A single overarchi... Read More about Quotidian bus journeys: City life reflections on Lothian buses.

An appreciation of Telemann's recorder music in relation to the development of modern techniques in this genre ans the inclusion of programmatic and new-Baroque elements (2008)
Thesis
Gibb, M. P. An appreciation of Telemann's recorder music in relation to the development of modern techniques in this genre ans the inclusion of programmatic and new-Baroque elements. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6800

The Thesis begins with descriptions of early involvement with bamboo pipes which led to the exploration of woodwind instruments and of commercially produced recorders. Similarities and differences in pipes and recorders are discussed, leading to a st... Read More about An appreciation of Telemann's recorder music in relation to the development of modern techniques in this genre ans the inclusion of programmatic and new-Baroque elements.

A configuration approach for selecting a data warehouse architecture (2008)
Thesis
Weir, R. A configuration approach for selecting a data warehouse architecture. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2445

Living in the Information Age, organisations must be able to exploit their data alongside the traditional economic resources of man, machine and money. Accordingly, organisations implement data warehouses to organise and consolidate their data, which... Read More about A configuration approach for selecting a data warehouse architecture.

Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection (2008)
Thesis
Abu-Shabeen, N. N. Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3746

Estimating and bidding a job is one of those essential processes at the heart of a contractor's business. Risk and uncertainty are major considerations in bidding decisions for construction projects. Numerous factors need to be taken into account whe... Read More about Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection.

Influence of species diversity on the return of ecosystem functions in replanted mangroves in Kenya (2008)
Thesis
Kirui, B. K. Y. Influence of species diversity on the return of ecosystem functions in replanted mangroves in Kenya. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9236

Rates of loss of biodiversity caused by human action are on the increase worldwide. However implications of species loss on the natures' ability to provide ecosystem services and goods are still poorly understood. Despite providing an array of critic... Read More about Influence of species diversity on the return of ecosystem functions in replanted mangroves in Kenya.

A comparison of carers' experiences of caring for individuals with dementia or intellectual disability: A longitudinal grounded theory study (2008)
Thesis
Lin, M. A comparison of carers' experiences of caring for individuals with dementia or intellectual disability: A longitudinal grounded theory study. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2397

Introduction: Increasingly the provision of care for older people with dementia or children with intellectual disabilities (ID) has shifted from institutions to the community. This has resulted in an increase in burden and a reduction in autonomy fo... Read More about A comparison of carers' experiences of caring for individuals with dementia or intellectual disability: A longitudinal grounded theory study.

Generative aspect-oriented component adaptation (2008)
Thesis
Feng, Y. Generative aspect-oriented component adaptation. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2431

Due to the availability of components and the diversity of target applications, mismatches between pre-qualified existing components and the particular reuse context in applications are often inevitable and have been a major hurdle of component reusa... Read More about Generative aspect-oriented component adaptation.

Engaging photorealistic VR: An aesthetic process of interaction. (2008)
Thesis
Carroll, F. Engaging photorealistic VR: An aesthetic process of interaction. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2393

This thesis investigates the potential of aesthetics in the design of Human-Computer Interactions (HCI). In particular, it aims to provide a means by which aesthetics can be applied in photorealistic virtual reality (VR) to create ‘engaging’ experien... Read More about Engaging photorealistic VR: An aesthetic process of interaction..

An analysis of motorcyclist injury severity by various crash configurations at T-junctions in the United Kingdom (2008)
Thesis
Pai, C. An analysis of motorcyclist injury severity by various crash configurations at T-junctions in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6200

Motorcyclists that have no protective structures while motorcycling as other occupants of automobiles do can be particularly vulnerable to accident injuries (i.e., motorcycles are not as crashworthy as automobiles). Motorcyclists' susceptibility to a... Read More about An analysis of motorcyclist injury severity by various crash configurations at T-junctions in the United Kingdom.

Current transformer circuits for power electronics applications (2008)
Thesis
McNeill, J. N. Current transformer circuits for power electronics applications. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6196

This thesis investigates the operation of the current transfonner (CT) when sensing retum-to-zero current pulses in power electronic circuitry. The CT's output signal is nonnally rectified when sensing current pulses and the effects of the different... Read More about Current transformer circuits for power electronics applications.