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The role of cannabinoid receptors in the development and progression of diabetic neuropathy (2007)
Thesis
Zhang, F. (2007). The role of cannabinoid receptors in the development and progression of diabetic neuropathy. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2823206

Diabetic neuropathy is characterised by neurodegeneration of peripheral sensory nerves, resulting in acute pain, sensory loss, and an increased risk of limb amputation. A clearer understanding of the mechanisms underlying the development and progress... Read More about The role of cannabinoid receptors in the development and progression of diabetic neuropathy.

Changes in innovation styles - comprehensive study of the changes in innovation styles to identify the causes and effects of different influencing factors and capabilities to create a general innovation pattern (2007)
Thesis
Lewrick, M. Changes in innovation styles - comprehensive study of the changes in innovation styles to identify the causes and effects of different influencing factors and capabilities to create a general innovation pattern. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier Univ

An investigation in innovation management and entrepreneurial management is conducted in this thesis. The aim of the research is to explore changes of innovation styles in the transformation process from a start-up company to a more mature phase of b... Read More about Changes in innovation styles - comprehensive study of the changes in innovation styles to identify the causes and effects of different influencing factors and capabilities to create a general innovation pattern.

A software framework for the microscopic modelling of pedestrian movement (2007)
Thesis
Kukla, R. (2007). A software framework for the microscopic modelling of pedestrian movement. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3927

A town planner, faced with the task of designing attractive walking spaces, needs a tool that will allow different designs to be compared in terms of their attractiveness as well as their effectiveness. PEDFLOW is an attempt to create such a tool. It... Read More about A software framework for the microscopic modelling of pedestrian movement.

Moisture retention and conductivity properties of waste refuse: a laboratory study (2007)
Thesis
Kazimoglu, Y. K. Moisture retention and conductivity properties of waste refuse: a laboratory study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5106

The modelling of infiltration and moisture movement within a porous medium requires information on the moisture retention and hydraulic conductivity properties. In this study, the unsaturated hydraulic behaviour of a compacted waste sample based on t... Read More about Moisture retention and conductivity properties of waste refuse: a laboratory study.

Optimized solar water heater for Scottish weather conditions (2007)
Thesis
Junaidi, H. Optimized solar water heater for Scottish weather conditions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3799

The ICSSWH (Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heater), apart from being the oldest is also the most economical means of solar water heating. The effect of modifications in the collector geometry has frequently appeared in the literature, and o... Read More about Optimized solar water heater for Scottish weather conditions.

Content-prioritised video coding for British Sign Language communication (2007)
Thesis
Muir, L. J. Content-prioritised video coding for British Sign Language communication. (Thesis). Robert Gordon University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9351

Video communication of British Sign Language (BSL) is important for remote interpersonal communication and for the equal provision of services for deaf people. However, the use of video telephony and video conferencing applications for BSL communicat... Read More about Content-prioritised video coding for British Sign Language communication.

Taxi Licensing, Regulation and Control: An analysis of taxi supply in medium sized UK cities (2007)
Thesis
Cooper, J. M. Taxi Licensing, Regulation and Control: An analysis of taxi supply in medium sized UK cities. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7242

The primary objective of this thesis is to provide a new approach to optimizing the supply of taxis as applied in UK cities. Taxi supply, both in the UK and elsewhere, is controlled by a series of regulations (defined in relation to controls affectin... Read More about Taxi Licensing, Regulation and Control: An analysis of taxi supply in medium sized UK cities.

Solving vehicle routing problems using multipleant colonies and deterministic approaches (2007)
Thesis
Sa'adah, S. Solving vehicle routing problems using multipleant colonies and deterministic approaches. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9469

In the vehicle routing problem with time windows VRPTW, there arc two main objectives. The primary objective is to reduce the number of vehicles, the secondary one is to minimise the total distance travelled by all vehicles. This thesis describes som... Read More about Solving vehicle routing problems using multipleant colonies and deterministic approaches.

An investigation into the potential of collaborative computer game-based learning in Higher Education (2007)
Thesis
Whitton, N. J. An investigation into the potential of collaborative computer game-based learning in Higher Education. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4281

Advocates of game-based learning argue that computer games have the potential to transform university education, motivating and engaging a new generation of learners in a way that traditional education does not. The research described in this thesis,... Read More about An investigation into the potential of collaborative computer game-based learning in Higher Education.

Analysis and optimization of data storage using enhanced object models in the .NET framework (2007)
Thesis
Tandon, A. Analysis and optimization of data storage using enhanced object models in the .NET framework. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4047

The purpose of thesis is to benchmark the database to examine and analyze the performance using the Microsoft COM+ the most commonly used component framework heavily used for developing component based applications. The prototype application based on... Read More about Analysis and optimization of data storage using enhanced object models in the .NET framework.

Healthcare professionals' experiences in applying presumed consent legislation in organ donation in three European countries: a phenomenological study (2007)
Thesis
Neades, B. L. Healthcare professionals' experiences in applying presumed consent legislation in organ donation in three European countries: a phenomenological study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac

The crisis in the numbers of donated organs has featured strongly in the U. K. literature highlighting the growing gap between those waiting for a transplant currently 6,698 and the numbers of organs available for transplant in 2006 numbering 2,195 (... Read More about Healthcare professionals' experiences in applying presumed consent legislation in organ donation in three European countries: a phenomenological study.

Crafting the wearable computer: Design process and user experience (2007)
Thesis
Kettley, S. Crafting the wearable computer: Design process and user experience. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2418

The purpose of the research described in this thesis was to develop a design methodology for Wearable Computing concepts that could potentially embody authenticity. The Wearables community, still firmly rooted in the disciplines of engineering and er... Read More about Crafting the wearable computer: Design process and user experience.

Role of human resources management practices in the localisation of nursing workforce in Oman (2007)
Thesis
Al-Rashdy, R. K. S. Role of human resources management practices in the localisation of nursing workforce in Oman. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3857

Omanisation is a national programme that focuses on creating job opportunities for the citizens of Oman by training and employing Omani nationals in jobs previously held by expatriates. In this study the aim was to explore the role of human resources... Read More about Role of human resources management practices in the localisation of nursing workforce in Oman.

Plaice(Pleuronectes platessa L.) nursery habitat on the Forth estuary and the Firth of Forth (2007)
Thesis
Augley, J. J. Plaice(Pleuronectes platessa L.) nursery habitat on the Forth estuary and the Firth of Forth. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6082

The nursery function of the Forth estuary and Firth of Forth for juvenile plaice was investigated using several methods. Growth rates of juvenile plaice in the estuary were compared with growth rates of juvenile plaice in the Firth of Forth. Growth w... Read More about Plaice(Pleuronectes platessa L.) nursery habitat on the Forth estuary and the Firth of Forth.

How people present symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome to health services: an analysis using the Commonsense Model of Self-Regulation (2007)
Thesis
Farquharson, B. How people present symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome to health services: an analysis using the Commonsense Model of Self-Regulation. (Thesis). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/324483

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is common and associated with high mortality. Effective treatments are available but require prompt administration. Studies have consistently demonstrated that delays to treatment are common, with patient decision time a... Read More about How people present symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome to health services: an analysis using the Commonsense Model of Self-Regulation.

Automated process of network documentation (2007)
Thesis
Campbell, B. Automated process of network documentation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4048

Knowledge of network topologies is invaluable to system administrators regardless of the size of an enterprise. Yet this information is time consuming to collect, and even more so to be processed into easily consumable formats (i.e. visual maps). Thi... Read More about Automated process of network documentation.

From Commitment to Control: A Labour Process Study of Workers' Experiences of the Transition from Clerical to Call Centre Work at British Gas (2007)
Thesis
Ellis, V. From Commitment to Control: A Labour Process Study of Workers' Experiences of the Transition from Clerical to Call Centre Work at British Gas. (Thesis). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1203160

Despite their continuing importance to the UK economy and their employment of significant numbers of workers from a range of professions, the utilities have received scant attention from critical scholars of work. This neglect represents a missed opp... Read More about From Commitment to Control: A Labour Process Study of Workers' Experiences of the Transition from Clerical to Call Centre Work at British Gas.

From Gutenberg to Gates: a study of socio-technical change in the Edinburgh printing industry (2007)
Thesis
Parnell, M. P. From Gutenberg to Gates: a study of socio-technical change in the Edinburgh printing industry. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3804

Printing has a long and illustrious history as a craft industry. This study explores the effects of technological change on skilled workers in the Edinburgh general printing industry. Three, initially distinct, areas of sociological theory concerni... Read More about From Gutenberg to Gates: a study of socio-technical change in the Edinburgh printing industry.

Risk management practices in the main industries of German small to medium-sized enterprises (2007)
Thesis
Henschel, T. Risk management practices in the main industries of German small to medium-sized enterprises. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3674

The business management literature has largely neglected the theme of risk management for SMEs. So the aim of this research was to explore the current state of risk management in German SMEs and to reveal the problems which firms have with implementi... Read More about Risk management practices in the main industries of German small to medium-sized enterprises.