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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.

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.

Towards a unified method to synthesising scenarios and solvers in combinatorial optimisation via graph-based approaches (2020)
Thesis
Stone, C. L. Towards a unified method to synthesising scenarios and solvers in combinatorial optimisation via graph-based approaches. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2707229

Hyper-heuristics is a collection of search methods for selecting, combining and generating heuristics used to solve combinatorial optimisation problems. The primary objective of hyper-heuristics research is to develop more generally applicable search... Read More about Towards a unified method to synthesising scenarios and solvers in combinatorial optimisation via graph-based approaches.

Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration (2020)
Thesis
Khartabil, D. Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694675

Visualisation is a graphical representation that is used to aid understanding and gain insight into information. Similarly, visualising arguments can help people to explore argument structure and comprehend knowledge associated with tough problems.... Read More about Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration.

Investigating and understanding the theoretical constructs and technical impactors on immersive dome user experience (2020)
Thesis
McKellar, M. A. Investigating and understanding the theoretical constructs and technical impactors on immersive dome user experience. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701715

This thesis explores the novel area of immersive digital domes (IDEs), a unique virtual reality tool that allows more than one user, sometimes a lot of users, into a space to share in engaging, interactive or real-time experiences. Using an active co... Read More about Investigating and understanding the theoretical constructs and technical impactors on immersive dome user experience.

Exploring the development of innovative work behaviour of employees in multiple workplace contexts (2020)
Thesis
Middleton, L. Exploring the development of innovative work behaviour of employees in multiple workplace contexts. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2689367

The research reported in this thesis explored the factors that influence the development of innovative work behaviour (i.e. recognition of the need to innovate, idea creation, idea championing and, idea implementation). The study is underpinned by So... Read More about Exploring the development of innovative work behaviour of employees in multiple workplace contexts.

The 21st century public library in England and Scotland: epistemic, community and political roles in the public sphere (2020)
Thesis
Appleton, L. The 21st century public library in England and Scotland: epistemic, community and political roles in the public sphere. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2679832

This work is concerned with the role of the public library in England and Scotland in the twenty-first century. The findings derive from the analysis of empirical data collected in 24 focus groups over a period of four years between 2014 and 2018.... Read More about The 21st century public library in England and Scotland: epistemic, community and political roles in the public sphere.

The evolutionary iron law of oligarchy (2020)
Thesis
Perret, C. The evolutionary iron law of oligarchy. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701770

Social hierarchy is a pervasive element of modern societies, yet almost absent before the advent of agriculture during the Neolithic transition. Despite evidence supporting hierarchy as a product of evolution, it is hard to explain the mechanisms whi... Read More about The evolutionary iron law of oligarchy.

Evaluation of Live Forensic Techniques in Ransomware Attack Mitigation (2020)
Thesis
Davies, S. (2020). Evaluation of Live Forensic Techniques in Ransomware Attack Mitigation. (Dissertation). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2875361

Ransomware continues to grow in both scale, cost, complexity and impact since its initial discovery nearly 30 years ago. Security practitioners are engaged in a continual "arms race" with the ransomware developers attempting to defend their digital i... Read More about Evaluation of Live Forensic Techniques in Ransomware Attack Mitigation.