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Tony Blair's television political interviews in the aftermath of the Iraq war (2011)
Thesis
Ferguson, A. J. D. Tony Blair's television political interviews in the aftermath of the Iraq war. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6692

This thesis studies the political television interview with a particular focus on three interviews undertaken by Tony Blair. The answers the Prime Minister gave about the invasion of Iraq in 2003 have been scrutinised in detail. The purpose of this p... Read More about Tony Blair's television political interviews in the aftermath of the Iraq war.

Novel processing of solid oxide fuel cell (2011)
Thesis
Baba, N. B. Novel processing of solid oxide fuel cell. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4271

ABSTRACT
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are of major interest in fuel cell development due to their high energy conversion efficiency, wide range of fuels and environmental friendliness. One important obstacle for their industrial development is the... Read More about Novel processing of solid oxide fuel cell.

Music, text, gender and notions/influences of an Italian cultural perspective as the source for original music compositions (2011)
Thesis
Allori, S. Music, text, gender and notions/influences of an Italian cultural perspective as the source for original music compositions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6691

The folio of musical works supported by this document, explores the relationship between text and music. Using a variety of textual sources, from a single line of text to an epic poem to political speeches, has produced six pieces in which the relati... Read More about Music, text, gender and notions/influences of an Italian cultural perspective as the source for original music compositions.

The experience of caring of carers of cardiac surgery patients after hospital discharge (2011)
Thesis
Chiu, W. H. The experience of caring of carers of cardiac surgery patients after hospital discharge. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4969

Advances in medical technology have led to increasing numbers of people undergoing heart surgery with decreasing hospital stay and decreasing mortality (Leske & Pelczynski, 1999). With patients being discharged home quicker and sicker than in the pas... Read More about The experience of caring of carers of cardiac surgery patients after hospital discharge.

Complete genome sequence analysis of Rhodococcus equi Phage E3 and Insight into R. equi Phage Diversity. (2011)
Thesis
Salifu, S. P. Complete genome sequence analysis of Rhodococcus equi Phage E3 and Insight into R. equi Phage Diversity. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4841

Rhodococcus equi (R. equi) is a Gram positive, facultative and weakly acid-fast bacterium, which causes respiratory disease in foals worldwide resulting in pneumonia, often with fatal consequences. Human infections of R. equi that are resistant to an... Read More about Complete genome sequence analysis of Rhodococcus equi Phage E3 and Insight into R. equi Phage Diversity..

A qualitative study of supported self-care in women with lymphoedema associated with breast cancer (2011)
Thesis
Williams, A. A qualitative study of supported self-care in women with lymphoedema associated with breast cancer. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4705

Aim: This study explored the nature of supported self-care for women who had lymphoedema associated with breast cancer treatment, and the work of lymphoedema practitioners.
Background: Health policy indicated a need to examine the potentially evolvi... Read More about A qualitative study of supported self-care in women with lymphoedema associated with breast cancer.

Decision-making processes of weaning from mechanical ventilation. A comparative ethnographic insight into the dynamics of the decision-making environment (2011)
Thesis
Kydonaki, C. (. Decision-making processes of weaning from mechanical ventilation. A comparative ethnographic insight into the dynamics of the decision-making environment. (Thesis). University of Edinburgh. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9453

This was a qualitative work that aimed to understand in depth nurses’ decision-making process when reducing mechanical ventilatory support in critically ill patients, a routine clinical practice in intensive care. An ethnographic approach was used to... Read More about Decision-making processes of weaning from mechanical ventilation. A comparative ethnographic insight into the dynamics of the decision-making environment.

Computer aided synthesis and optimisation of electronic logic circuits (2011)
Thesis
Al-Jassani, B. A. Computer aided synthesis and optimisation of electronic logic circuits. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6658

In this thesis, a variety of algorithms for synthesis and optimisation of combinational and sequential logic circuits are developed. These algorithms could be part of new commercial EGAD package for future VLSI digital designs. The results show that... Read More about Computer aided synthesis and optimisation of electronic logic circuits.

Caring about caring: an appreciative inquiry about compassionate relationship centred care (2011)
Thesis
Dewar, B. Caring about caring: an appreciative inquiry about compassionate relationship centred care. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4845

Abstract
Background
Compassionate caring and dignity are key priorities in current policy and research agendas and are central to the quality of experience for patients, families and staff. Developing relationships has been identified as a key comp... Read More about Caring about caring: an appreciative inquiry about compassionate relationship centred care.

An investigation of highly skilled Bangladeshi migration in the UK: a micro study of Edinburgh and London. (2011)
Thesis
Mohsin, M. An investigation of highly skilled Bangladeshi migration in the UK: a micro study of Edinburgh and London. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5217

Migration is a spatial phenomenon and is the movement of the people one of state/country administrative unit to another, alone or together with others, for a short visit or a long period of time, for the purpose of permanent and temporary residence o... Read More about An investigation of highly skilled Bangladeshi migration in the UK: a micro study of Edinburgh and London..

The digestion of chitin by callitrichids (2011)
Thesis
Macdonald, C. The digestion of chitin by callitrichids. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6654

Studies of wild callitrichids reveal limited data about their complex diets. As insectivorous primates it is likely that they can digest chitin. Using the common marmoset, Callithrix jacchus, as a model, this study assessed chitin digestibility and w... Read More about The digestion of chitin by callitrichids.

Characterisation of carbohydrate transport in the solventogenic organism Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824 (2011)
Thesis
Bird, E. J. Characterisation of carbohydrate transport in the solventogenic organism Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6194

Fossil fuels are a finite resource, which are subject to erratic price fluctuations and are contributing to disruption of the global carbon cycle. There is a requirement to establish a renewable, sustainable and secure fuel source that can reduce wor... Read More about Characterisation of carbohydrate transport in the solventogenic organism Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824.

Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines (2011)
Thesis
Makkawi, A. Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6040

This thesis investigates the potential of using wind turbine to offset electricity demand for dwellings or public building. This work involves onshore small and large wind turbine implementation considering the suitability of the location to machine... Read More about Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines.

Moisture conditions in external timber cladding: field trials and their design implications (2011)
Thesis
Davies, I. Moisture conditions in external timber cladding: field trials and their design implications. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4702

This thesis describes the development of technical guidance on timber facade design. The study involved a state-of-the-art review; an exposure trial of external cladding made from Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and the production of construction det... Read More about Moisture conditions in external timber cladding: field trials and their design implications.