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Exploring adolescent fast bowling: a mixed methods approach (2023)
Thesis
Hislen, S. Exploring adolescent fast bowling: a mixed methods approach. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3406802

Introduction: Limited mixed methods research has been conducted into the physical and skills requirements of a developing fast bowler. Methods: This mixed methods study explored the interrelationship between the physical and skill requirements in... Read More about Exploring adolescent fast bowling: a mixed methods approach.

Analysis of circumstances leading to injuries in elite football players (2023)
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Aiello, F. Analysis of circumstances leading to injuries in elite football players. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Understanding injury mechanisms is key to developing prevention strategies. Information concerning injury mechanisms can be obtained by analysing the sportspecific activities during which injuries occur (i.e., inciting circumstances). Despite the rec... Read More about Analysis of circumstances leading to injuries in elite football players.

Design of a new fluorogenic molecular probe of lipases that will be specific for monoacylglycerol lipase (2023)
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Ajaezu, J. C. Design of a new fluorogenic molecular probe of lipases that will be specific for monoacylglycerol lipase. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Homeostatic imbalances in enzyme activities have been linked to an array of human pathological conditions. Evidence exists for the role of monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL) in the development and progression of malignant forms of cancers, including brea... Read More about Design of a new fluorogenic molecular probe of lipases that will be specific for monoacylglycerol lipase.

Design and Development of Novel Targeted Anticancer Drugs (2023)
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Akpughe, E. Design and Development of Novel Targeted Anticancer Drugs. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Despite major advances in treatments for cancer, the delivery of small molecule chemotherapeutics to tumour cells selectively and the circumvention of multidrug resistance persist as obstacles that limit their efficacy in the clinical setting. One ap... Read More about Design and Development of Novel Targeted Anticancer Drugs.

An Examination of Talent Identification and Development Systems within Jordanian Football (2023)
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Altwassi, S. S. An Examination of Talent Identification and Development Systems within Jordanian Football. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

In recent times, the sports sector across the globe has attracted economic interests both from the public and the private sector. For instance, it was estimated that over $14 billion was spent in hosting the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia. Also, by so... Read More about An Examination of Talent Identification and Development Systems within Jordanian Football.

Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Hybrid Intracellularly Targeted Anticancer and Antimicrobial Agents (2023)
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Aziz, K. Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Hybrid Intracellularly Targeted Anticancer and Antimicrobial Agents. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

One of the most important barriers to the success of anticancer therapy is the dysregulation of apoptotic pathways that limit effectiveness of current chemotherapy. A long-term objective seeks to exploit links between apoptosis and the functions of m... Read More about Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Hybrid Intracellularly Targeted Anticancer and Antimicrobial Agents.

An Investigation of Return to Sport Decision Making in Male Professional Football Following Lower Limb Muscle Injury (2023)
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Dunlop, G. R. An Investigation of Return to Sport Decision Making in Male Professional Football Following Lower Limb Muscle Injury. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Background: Return to sport (RTS) following muscle injury represents an on-going challenge for professional male football teams. While published expert consensus have provided guidance to practitioners, it is currently not clear if, and what criteria... Read More about An Investigation of Return to Sport Decision Making in Male Professional Football Following Lower Limb Muscle Injury.

An Exploration of an Elite Scottish Football Academy Experience: The Role of Psychological and Environmental Characteristics in Facilitating Success (2023)
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Elder, K. A. An Exploration of an Elite Scottish Football Academy Experience: The Role of Psychological and Environmental Characteristics in Facilitating Success. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

The nature of the talent development environment, and key psychological attributes of the players themselves (e.g., self-regulated learning) can explain why some players realise their potential and others do not. Therefore, understanding the environm... Read More about An Exploration of an Elite Scottish Football Academy Experience: The Role of Psychological and Environmental Characteristics in Facilitating Success.

A critical exploration of the role, value and culture of police learning in Scotland (2023)
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Engelmann, L. A critical exploration of the role, value and culture of police learning in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Police Scotland pride themselves on being a ‘learning organisation’ (Police Scotland, 2020a), yet their ability and willingness to develop supportive and effective learning environments has been questioned (HMICS, 2020, 2021). The lack of consensus i... Read More about A critical exploration of the role, value and culture of police learning in Scotland.

Design, synthesis, and cytotoxicity of bifunctional anticancer agents targeted to mitochondria (2023)
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Kamel, M. A. Design, synthesis, and cytotoxicity of bifunctional anticancer agents targeted to mitochondria. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

One of the major challenges of cancer chemotherapy is multidrug resistance (MDR) leading to failure and drug withdrawal. A major factor in drug resistance is the overexpression of transmembrane P-gp protein efflux pumps in cancer cell membranes that... Read More about Design, synthesis, and cytotoxicity of bifunctional anticancer agents targeted to mitochondria.

The Unresolved Battles: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Lived Experiences of UK Military Veterans Incarcerated in Scotland (2023)
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Rappoport, J. A. K. The Unresolved Battles: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Lived Experiences of UK Military Veterans Incarcerated in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Background: Military veterans represent a sizeable occupational group incarcerated in UK prisons. Research investigating why is predominately dominated by discourse around employment and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Theorising the collective exper... Read More about The Unresolved Battles: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Lived Experiences of UK Military Veterans Incarcerated in Scotland.

Effects of Anthropogenic Sound and Environmental Chemistry on Early Life Stage Aquatic Invertebrates in a Multiple Driver Context (2023)
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Stenton, C. A. Effects of Anthropogenic Sound and Environmental Chemistry on Early Life Stage Aquatic Invertebrates in a Multiple Driver Context. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Aquatic environments and the species therein are facing unprecedented pressures and challenges as a result of anthropogenic activities. These challenges often are considered and discussed individually, e.g. sound/noise, chemical pollution, nutrient a... Read More about Effects of Anthropogenic Sound and Environmental Chemistry on Early Life Stage Aquatic Invertebrates in a Multiple Driver Context.

Investigating the sex-specific legacy of excessive fetal androgen exposure on immune function and hepatic health (2023)
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Thomas, J. L. Investigating the sex-specific legacy of excessive fetal androgen exposure on immune function and hepatic health. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Background: It is well established that there are sex-specific differences in immune competence, with females considered more immunologically robust that males; and androgens are considered a major factor in these differences. Insults during pregnanc... Read More about Investigating the sex-specific legacy of excessive fetal androgen exposure on immune function and hepatic health.

Evaluating the effects of air pollution derived toxic nanoparticles on astrocyte reactivity and neurodegeneration (2023)
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Villani, B. Evaluating the effects of air pollution derived toxic nanoparticles on astrocyte reactivity and neurodegeneration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Particulate Matter is a toxicologically relevant air pollution component that has been shown to damage the cardiopulmonary system. Emission of ultrafine particulate matter – the most toxic type – is not regulated around the globe. Recent evidence fro... Read More about Evaluating the effects of air pollution derived toxic nanoparticles on astrocyte reactivity and neurodegeneration.

The Future of Campus Life in a Blended Learning Landscape Within Higher Education (2023)
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Smith, D. The Future of Campus Life in a Blended Learning Landscape Within Higher Education. (Thesis). Tampere University of Applied Science

Within the universities of the UK, the COVID pandemic necessitated a rapid change from face-to-face teaching to online learning. The affordances of this switch have been widely recognised by higher education institutes in terms of pedagogic and faci... Read More about The Future of Campus Life in a Blended Learning Landscape Within Higher Education.

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

A Global Exploration of Programme Theory within Surf Therapy (2022)
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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.

Establishing a high performing culture in an emerging rugby nation (2022)
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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.

Responses of aquatic invertebrates to anthropogenic sound across different life history stages (2022)
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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.