All Outputs (11)

The influence of menstruation on training schedules in well-trained and elite female mountain bike, road and cyclocross athletes (2022)
Thesis
Aitkenhead, R. The influence of menstruation on training schedules in well-trained and elite female mountain bike, road and cyclocross athletes. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Female physiology is unique and driven by fluctuations in sex hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle (MC) (Marsh et al., 2002). These hormones present a myriad of mechanisms that may influence physiological systems, potentially implicating exerci... Read More about The influence of menstruation on training schedules in well-trained and elite female mountain bike, road and cyclocross athletes.

Noncontact injuries in Scottish hockey: A study of epidemiology, current practice and a preventative measure (2022)
Thesis
Johnston, T. Noncontact injuries in Scottish hockey: A study of epidemiology, current practice and a preventative measure. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948338

Introduction: There is limited evidence on noncontact injury epidemiology, current warm-up practice and exercise interventions used to reduce injuries in hockey. Therefore, the aims of this thesis are to investigate (1) noncontact injuries, (2) curre... Read More about Noncontact injuries in Scottish hockey: A study of epidemiology, current practice and a preventative measure.

All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality (2022)
Thesis
Kavaliauskas, M. All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality. (Thesis by Publication). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948392

This PhD thesis by Published Works consists of six peer-reviewed journal articles relating to the overall theme of all-out sprint testing and training. The purpose of the thesis was, firstly, to investigate the performance reliability and test sensit... Read More about All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality.

Responses of aquatic invertebrates to anthropogenic sound across different life history stages (2022)
Thesis
Bolger, E. L. Responses of aquatic invertebrates to anthropogenic sound across different life history stages. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948114

Underwater soundscapes have grown considerably louder over the previous century due to increases in anthropogenic noise, with increasing evidence that manmade sound can negatively impact aquatic fauna. Despite their vital ecological roles, and incre... Read More about Responses of aquatic invertebrates to anthropogenic sound across different life history stages.

Understanding the drivers of carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass (2022)
Thesis
Whitlock, D. S. Understanding the drivers of carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2967545

Seagrass meadows are found in coastal environments worldwide and over the last decade they have been celebrated as powerful natural carbon sinks. Whilst the global importance of seagrasses to carbon sequestration and storage is accepted in general, t... Read More about Understanding the drivers of carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass.

Establishing a high performing culture in an emerging rugby nation (2022)
Thesis
Hall, A. J. Establishing a high performing culture in an emerging rugby nation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2913160

Building and sustaining effective high performing team cultures has been at the forefront of sport research for a number of years. Findings from elite level teams, talent development and collegiate environments share several key features of effective... Read More about Establishing a high performing culture in an emerging rugby nation.

Assessment of trophic polymorphism in the Himalayan fish Tor putitora (2022)
Thesis
Martin, I. Assessment of trophic polymorphism in the Himalayan fish Tor putitora. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2950796

An investigation into intra-specific morphological variation in Tor putitora fish from the Mahakali River in western Nepal was carried out. Three main hypotheses were tested: i) two distinct variants, one with thin lips and a forward-facing mouth (Ty... Read More about Assessment of trophic polymorphism in the Himalayan fish Tor putitora.

Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union (2022)
Thesis
Paul, C. I. Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2957859

There is a limited amount of research in professional Rugby Union to minimise the high injury risk associated with the sport. Given that injuries are sustained when workload is performed, the monitoring of player loads, and how these loads may relate... Read More about Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union.

A Global Exploration of Programme Theory within Surf Therapy (2022)
Thesis
Marshall, J. A Global Exploration of Programme Theory within Surf Therapy. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2879652

Mental health problems have been estimated as the biggest challenge facing global health in recent years (Vigo et al., 2016) and has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic (Usher et al., 2020). One novel approach to addressing this mental... Read More about A Global Exploration of Programme Theory within Surf Therapy.

Exercise protection of vascular endothelial cells against breast cancer chemotherapy toxicity: Evidence from in vitro serological studies (2022)
Thesis
Mclaughlin, M. Exercise protection of vascular endothelial cells against breast cancer chemotherapy toxicity: Evidence from in vitro serological studies. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2

5-fluorouracil, epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, and docetaxel is an effective chemotherapy regimen for early-stage breast cancer (BC). However, these drugs associate with a 5% incidence of heart failure (HF). To attenuate the cardiovascular toxicity of... Read More about Exercise protection of vascular endothelial cells against breast cancer chemotherapy toxicity: Evidence from in vitro serological studies.

Synthesis and fluorescence properties of a novel legumain substrate probe (2022)
Thesis
Ravula, D. Synthesis and fluorescence properties of a novel legumain substrate probe. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2957864

Despite great advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of many cancers, mortality rates remain high and the incidence of some forms of cancer is increasing. Early diagnosis is recognised as an important factor to increase survival but there is... Read More about Synthesis and fluorescence properties of a novel legumain substrate probe.