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The Internationalisation of Scottish luxury SMEs and the development of Lifestyle Retailing in Malaysia (2019)
Thesis
Sabaruddin-Smith, N. The Internationalisation of Scottish luxury SMEs and the development of Lifestyle Retailing in Malaysia. (Thesis). Glasgow Caledonian University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2612198

Purpose – This study aims to critically examine the internationalisation process of Scottish luxury SMEs in the Malaysian market. To achieve this aim, research objectives were formulated examining Malaysia’s development in terms of luxury fashion and... Read More about The Internationalisation of Scottish luxury SMEs and the development of Lifestyle Retailing in Malaysia.

Development of a design tool to optimise acceptance of exoskeletons by older adults (2019)
Thesis
Shore, L. (2019). Development of a design tool to optimise acceptance of exoskeletons by older adults. (Thesis). University of Limerick, Ireland. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2757643

Older adults may have some prior use and knowledge of technology, but may also express or experience the digital divide, whereby the pace of emerging technology can present challenges to older adults and their ability to ‘keep up’. This can be a fact... Read More about Development of a design tool to optimise acceptance of exoskeletons by older adults.

The role of online social networks in the wellbeing of highly skilled migrants: a case-study of an online forum for Russian-speaking migrants in the UK (2019)
Thesis
Loginova MacFarlane, N. The role of online social networks in the wellbeing of highly skilled migrants: a case-study of an online forum for Russian-speaking migrants in the UK. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2682673

This study aims to investigate the role of online social networks in highly skilled migrants’ wellbeing. The research focused on Russian-speaking migrants in the UK. It was designed around a case study of a Russian-speaking online forum for migrants... Read More about The role of online social networks in the wellbeing of highly skilled migrants: a case-study of an online forum for Russian-speaking migrants in the UK.

Modelling and analysing cyclist road safety performance in Scotland: a safety in numbers perspective (2019)
Thesis
Meade, M. S. Modelling and analysing cyclist road safety performance in Scotland: a safety in numbers perspective. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2682661

Reported cyclist casualties are disproportionally high relative to their modal share. This is a well-documented problem and yet we currently do not have local or national models that can estimate exposure (i.e. intensity of travel by bike). There is... Read More about Modelling and analysing cyclist road safety performance in Scotland: a safety in numbers perspective.

Influences on interpretation: A critical evaluation of the influences on the design and management of interpretation at lighter dark visitor attractions (2019)
Thesis
Wyatt, B. Influences on interpretation: A critical evaluation of the influences on the design and management of interpretation at lighter dark visitor attractions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2455103

Although previous tourism research has acknowledged the phenomenon of dark tourism, there is still an absence of research in relation to the design and management of interpretation at dark visitor attractions (DVAs) situated on the lighter end of the... Read More about Influences on interpretation: A critical evaluation of the influences on the design and management of interpretation at lighter dark visitor attractions.

Platform Business Modelling for Enhancing the Efficiency of Freight Logistics in the Maritime Supply Chain (2019)
Thesis
Weisshuhn, O. Platform Business Modelling for Enhancing the Efficiency of Freight Logistics in the Maritime Supply Chain. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2455085

The emerging platform economy is transforming industries, and thus also the freight logistics industry. In particular, industry platforms based on blockchain technology that process business-to-business (B2B) transactions offer enormous potential for... Read More about Platform Business Modelling for Enhancing the Efficiency of Freight Logistics in the Maritime Supply Chain.

Molecular mechanisms driving prostate cancer neuroendocrine differentiation (2019)
Thesis
Sutton, J. E. Molecular mechanisms driving prostate cancer neuroendocrine differentiation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2414975

Annually, 11,500 men in the UK die of prostate cancer (PCa). PCa tumours are initially dependent upon androgen receptor (AR) signalling and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is highly effective in restricting tumour growth. However, ADT resistance a... Read More about Molecular mechanisms driving prostate cancer neuroendocrine differentiation.

Analysing the Glycosylation Profile of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (2019)
Thesis
Sutherland, S. T. Analysing the Glycosylation Profile of Triple Negative Breast Cancer. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2409477

Protein glycosylation is a sequential process that involves many enzymes and aids in protein stability and cell signalling. Protein glycosylation is altered in cancer and can increase its invasive and metastatic potential. Altered glycosylation may b... Read More about Analysing the Glycosylation Profile of Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

Assessing the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials in the male reproductive system: Developing an improved testing strategy for hazard assessment (2019)
Thesis
Ross, B. L. Assessing the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials in the male reproductive system: Developing an improved testing strategy for hazard assessment. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2404236

Reproduction is the only certain constant within animals and maintaining the integrity of this process is key to ensuring survival of the species. However, male fertility rates in the Western world are in decline and the use of assisted reproductive... Read More about Assessing the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials in the male reproductive system: Developing an improved testing strategy for hazard assessment.

“Labelled High-Risk”: Exploring perception of risk during childbirth in women with a BMI>35kg/m² (2019)
Thesis
Norris, G. “Labelled High-Risk”: Exploring perception of risk during childbirth in women with a BMI>35kg/m². (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2389217

This thesis reports on a qualitative exploration of the lived experience of seven pregnant women, medically classified as severely obese, and subsequently labelled as a high-risk pregnancy. Aims:  To explore perception of risk during childbirth... Read More about “Labelled High-Risk”: Exploring perception of risk during childbirth in women with a BMI>35kg/m².

The effect of azathioprine on bone health (2019)
Thesis
Morgan, S. The effect of azathioprine on bone health. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2386593

Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often present with poor bone health and have increased risk of osteoporotic bone fractures. The development of targeted therapies for this bone loss requires a better understanding of the underlying c... Read More about The effect of azathioprine on bone health.

Performance in enduro mountain biking: the influence of training status, recovery, and vibration (2019)
Thesis
Kirkwood, L. A. Performance in enduro mountain biking: the influence of training status, recovery, and vibration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2383477

Enduro mountain bike racing (enduro) consists of timed downhill race stages linked by non-competitive transition stages and general classification is determined by accumulated race stage time. Limited research is available on the physiological requir... Read More about Performance in enduro mountain biking: the influence of training status, recovery, and vibration.

Transportation Engineering-Green port strategies in China (2019)
Thesis
Du, K. Transportation Engineering-Green port strategies in China. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2383378

In responding to the increasing challenges from both global climate change and local air pollution, environmental strategies are increasingly applied by ports in many developed countries, either independently by ports or as part of a national transpo... Read More about Transportation Engineering-Green port strategies in China.

RESCUE: Evaluation of a Fragmented Secret Share System in Distributed-Cloud Architecture (2019)
Thesis
Ukwandu, E. A. RESCUE: Evaluation of a Fragmented Secret Share System in Distributed-Cloud Architecture. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2455031

Scaling big data infrastructure using multi-cloud environment has led to the demand for highly secure, resilient and reliable data sharing method. Several variants of secret sharing scheme have been proposed but there remains a gap in knowledge on th... Read More about RESCUE: Evaluation of a Fragmented Secret Share System in Distributed-Cloud Architecture.

Reliable and energy efficient mechanisms for wireless sensor networks (2019)
Thesis
Ali, A. O. E. S. Reliable and energy efficient mechanisms for wireless sensor networks. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2404287

Sensor nodes and their underlying communication technologies are characterised by restricted power resources, restricted processing, limited storage capacities, low data rates and lossy links, and they may also comprise up to a thousand nodes. Wirele... Read More about Reliable and energy efficient mechanisms for wireless sensor networks.

Youth digital culture co-creation: measuring social impact in Scotland (2019)
Thesis
Pawluczuk, A. Youth digital culture co-creation: measuring social impact in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2404195

This thesis examines youth workers’ and young people’s perceptions of social impact and social impact evaluation of youth digital culture co-creation in Scotland. The analysis is made in relation to academic domains including (but not limited) to Hum... Read More about Youth digital culture co-creation: measuring social impact in Scotland.

Investigating Regulatory Compliance: Key Issues in the Management of Food Safety Risk in the Fast Food Industry in Jamaica (2019)
Thesis
McNeil, R. H. Investigating Regulatory Compliance: Key Issues in the Management of Food Safety Risk in the Fast Food Industry in Jamaica. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2386568

Food safety is a critical issue that must be implemented and monitored in all aspects of food delivery to the public. Consumers at fast food restaurants are at risk if the proper food safety measures are not applied. Understanding why safe food pract... Read More about Investigating Regulatory Compliance: Key Issues in the Management of Food Safety Risk in the Fast Food Industry in Jamaica.

Investigations into Decrypting Live Secure Traffic in Virtual Environments (2019)
Thesis
McLaren, P. W. L. Investigations into Decrypting Live Secure Traffic in Virtual Environments. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2386517

Malicious agents increasingly use encrypted tunnels to communicate with external servers. Communications may contain ransomware keys, stolen banking details, or other confidential information. Rapid discovery of communicated contents through decrypti... Read More about Investigations into Decrypting Live Secure Traffic in Virtual Environments.

Real-time 3D Graphic Augmentation of Therapeutic Music Sessions for People on the Autism Spectrum (2019)
Thesis
McGowan, J. J. Real-time 3D Graphic Augmentation of Therapeutic Music Sessions for People on the Autism Spectrum. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2386291

This thesis looks at the requirements analysis, design, development and evaluation of an application, CymaSense, as a means of improving the communicative behaviours of autistic participants through therapeutic music sessions, via the addition of a v... Read More about Real-time 3D Graphic Augmentation of Therapeutic Music Sessions for People on the Autism Spectrum.