All Outputs (57)

Optimising strategies for learning visually grounded word meanings through interaction (2018)
Thesis
Yu, Y. (2018). Optimising strategies for learning visually grounded word meanings through interaction. (Thesis)

Language Grounding is a fundamental problem in AI, regarding how symbols in Natural Language (e.g. words and phrases) refer to aspects of the physical environment (e.g. ob jects and attributes). In this thesis, our ultimate goal is to address an inte... Read More about Optimising strategies for learning visually grounded word meanings through interaction.

Caring Within Constraint: Employment Relations in Voluntary Sector Social Care in the context of Personalisation, Marketization and Austerity (2018)
Thesis
Young, D. (2018). Caring Within Constraint: Employment Relations in Voluntary Sector Social Care in the context of Personalisation, Marketization and Austerity. (Thesis). The University of Strathclyde. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk

This thesis examines the impact of personalisation, marketization and austerity on voluntary sector social care employment relations in post-recession Scotland. The prevalence of short-term funding contracts characterised by strict and often confinin... Read More about Caring Within Constraint: Employment Relations in Voluntary Sector Social Care in the context of Personalisation, Marketization and Austerity.

A pattern-driven corpus to predictive analytics in mitigating SQL injection attack (2018)
Thesis
Uwagbole, S. A pattern-driven corpus to predictive analytics in mitigating SQL injection attack. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1538260

The back-end database provides accessible and structured storage for each web application’s big data internet web traffic exchanges stemming from cloud-hosted web applications to the Internet of Things (IoT) smart devices in emerging computing. Struc... Read More about A pattern-driven corpus to predictive analytics in mitigating SQL injection attack.

Reliable and energy efficient scheduling protocols for wireless body area networks (WBAN) (2018)
Thesis
Salayma, M. Reliable and energy efficient scheduling protocols for wireless body area networks (WBAN). (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1532410

Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) facilitates efficient and cost-effective e-health care and well-being applications. The WBAN has unique challenges and features compared to other Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). In addition to battery power consumpti... Read More about Reliable and energy efficient scheduling protocols for wireless body area networks (WBAN).

Generating ag-specific human regulatory T-cells by TCR gene transfer for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. (2018)
Thesis
Riddell, V. Generating ag-specific human regulatory T-cells by TCR gene transfer for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1532334

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease that develops when the immune system loses tolerance to self, resulting in effector cells erroneously causing joint damage. Despite advances in biological therapy there is currently no cure f... Read More about Generating ag-specific human regulatory T-cells by TCR gene transfer for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis..

Research grounded support of student learning in Higher Education: The importance of dialogue and subject embedded, contextualised language and content. (2018)
Thesis
Richards, K. Research grounded support of student learning in Higher Education: The importance of dialogue and subject embedded, contextualised language and content. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1532

This aim of this thesis is to demonstrate how the research that has been conducted by the author, as illustrated through the publications presented, adds to the domain of academic support – specifically the theory and practice of academic support wit... Read More about Research grounded support of student learning in Higher Education: The importance of dialogue and subject embedded, contextualised language and content..

Load balancing and context aware enhancements for RPL routed Internet of Things. (2018)
Thesis
Qasem, M. Load balancing and context aware enhancements for RPL routed Internet of Things. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1532122

Internet of Things (IoT) has been paving the way for a plethora of potential applications, which becomes more spatial and demanding. The goal of this work is to optimise the performance within the IPv6 Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Network... Read More about Load balancing and context aware enhancements for RPL routed Internet of Things..

Development and evaluation of a theoretical model to predict medicines adherence in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability and diabetes: a mixed methods study. (2018)
Thesis
Paterson, R. E. Development and evaluation of a theoretical model to predict medicines adherence in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability and diabetes: a mixed methods study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.

Background: Fifty percent of medications are not taken as prescribed. This is a major public health issue yet there is very limited evidence on the factors associated with medicines adherence in people with mild to moderate Intellectually Disabilitie... Read More about Development and evaluation of a theoretical model to predict medicines adherence in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability and diabetes: a mixed methods study..

The role of networking and social media tools during job search: an information behaviour perspective (2018)
Thesis
Mowbray, J. A. The role of networking and social media tools during job search: an information behaviour perspective. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1516318

This research reported in this thesis explores job search networking amongst 16-24 year olds living in Scotland, and the role of social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) during this process. Networking is treated as an informatio... Read More about The role of networking and social media tools during job search: an information behaviour perspective.

Identifying Barriers To The Implementation Of Bus Policy At A Local Level In Great Britain Using A Decision Support Framework (2018)
Thesis
McTigue, C. Identifying Barriers To The Implementation Of Bus Policy At A Local Level In Great Britain Using A Decision Support Framework. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1516301

The current debate on transport policy in the UK is focused on the need for a sustainable transport system. Buses play a vital role in achieving this, as they are the most frequently used and most accessible mode of public transport. However, the lit... Read More about Identifying Barriers To The Implementation Of Bus Policy At A Local Level In Great Britain Using A Decision Support Framework.

Reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes in people with intellectual disabilities: A three phase study (2018)
Thesis
Maine, A. Reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes in people with intellectual disabilities: A three phase study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1510775

Background: People with intellectual disabilities (ID) remain at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) due to lifestyle associated risk factors such poor diets and low physical activity levels. Interventions have been adapted which target on... Read More about Reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes in people with intellectual disabilities: A three phase study.

Exploring the Causes of Red Vent Syndrome in Wild Atlantic Salmon (salmo salar) From Coastal Waters Around Scotland (2018)
Thesis
Kent, A. Exploring the Causes of Red Vent Syndrome in Wild Atlantic Salmon (salmo salar) From Coastal Waters Around Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1508522

In 2005, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) migrating to the United Kingdom exhibited swollen, haemorrhagic vents, symptoms not previously recorded. The condition was latterly termed Red Vent Syndrome (RVS), and subsequently observed across the North A... Read More about Exploring the Causes of Red Vent Syndrome in Wild Atlantic Salmon (salmo salar) From Coastal Waters Around Scotland.

Impact of Ubiquitous Real-Time Information on Bus Passenger Route Choice (2018)
Thesis
Islam, M. F. Impact of Ubiquitous Real-Time Information on Bus Passenger Route Choice. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1508471

Over the last decade, Ubiquitous Real-time Passenger Information (URTPI) has become popular among public transport passengers. The effectiveness of URTPI and hence the value of the investments into the necessary systems can be increased with a clear... Read More about Impact of Ubiquitous Real-Time Information on Bus Passenger Route Choice.

Potential of noble fir, Norway spruce, western red cedar and western hemlock grown for timber production in Great Britain (2018)
Thesis
Gil-Moreno, D. Potential of noble fir, Norway spruce, western red cedar and western hemlock grown for timber production in Great Britain. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1506120

The limited range of commercial timber species in Great Britain has led the forestry sector to consider wider planting of other species. This research addresses wood properties, particularly relevant to structural timber, of noble fir, Norway spruce,... Read More about Potential of noble fir, Norway spruce, western red cedar and western hemlock grown for timber production in Great Britain.

The effect of work on the health of health workers and the impact on early workforce exit (2018)
Thesis
Neall, R. A. The effect of work on the health of health workers and the impact on early workforce exit. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1506107

Aims: To describe the health behaviours and health of those described as health workers; explore the possible effect of work on their health and early exit from the workforce; and make comparisons to other occupational groups. Study design and metho... Read More about The effect of work on the health of health workers and the impact on early workforce exit.

An interpretive phenomenological approach to understanding employee meaning of lean and respect for people (2018)
Thesis
Sloan, B. An interpretive phenomenological approach to understanding employee meaning of lean and respect for people. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1532542

Lean is a popular approach for improving operational efficiencies in an organisation through the reduction of wasteful activities. Entities of every size and description today are implementing Lean techniques to maximise customer value, operational e... Read More about An interpretive phenomenological approach to understanding employee meaning of lean and respect for people.

The reproduction of elite mobilities in Washington D.C. (2018)
Thesis
Schubert, F. The reproduction of elite mobilities in Washington D.C. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1532472

In this thesis, I seek to analyse the reproduction of elite mobilities through participation in Study Internship Programmes (SIP) in Washington D.C. SIPs are programmes for both American as well as international students that come to Washington and p... Read More about The reproduction of elite mobilities in Washington D.C..

Impact of bank funding on the growth of Nigeria’s manufacturing Sector (2018)
Thesis
Ogbonna, D. Impact of bank funding on the growth of Nigeria’s manufacturing Sector. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1516539

Several studies and theories have linked economic growth to finance and further posit that a well funded and supported manufacturing sector could transform the economic fortunes of nations. However, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has compla... Read More about Impact of bank funding on the growth of Nigeria’s manufacturing Sector.

An Exploratory Study Of Perceived Complexity In IT Projects (2018)
Thesis
Klotz, D. An Exploratory Study Of Perceived Complexity In IT Projects. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1510626

The considerable failure rate of information technology (IT) projects remains a problem for many organisations and impacts their ability to successfully participate in the digital economy. Previous root cause analysis identified project complexity as... Read More about An Exploratory Study Of Perceived Complexity In IT Projects.

Stationary and Time-Varying Factors Affecting Highway Accident Occurrence and Injury-Severity: Addressing Unobserved Heterogeneity with Alternate Random Parameters and Latent Class Models (2018)
Thesis
Fountas, G. Stationary and Time-Varying Factors Affecting Highway Accident Occurrence and Injury-Severity: Addressing Unobserved Heterogeneity with Alternate Random Parameters and Latent Class Models. (Thesis). University at Buffalo, The State University

In contemporary accident research, unobserved heterogeneity is recognized as one of the most challenging statistical modeling misspecification issues.Unobserved heterogeneity (i.e.,unobserved characteristics varying systematically across ob... Read More about Stationary and Time-Varying Factors Affecting Highway Accident Occurrence and Injury-Severity: Addressing Unobserved Heterogeneity with Alternate Random Parameters and Latent Class Models.