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Analysing the molecular mechanisms of cell migration inhibition in response to honokiol (2021)
Thesis
Lei, Y. Analysing the molecular mechanisms of cell migration inhibition in response to honokiol. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2859871

Malignant melanoma is the leading cause of skin cancer-induced death worldwide. Current therapies for treating melanoma patients are limited by rapid resistance to treatments and thus alternative anti-cancer drugs with high efficiency are urgently re... Read More about Analysing the molecular mechanisms of cell migration inhibition in response to honokiol.

Hybridisation as an experiential phenomenon: A practice-based approach towards conceptualising musical hybridisation (2021)
Thesis
Hind, J. Hybridisation as an experiential phenomenon: A practice-based approach towards conceptualising musical hybridisation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2859858

Hybridisation is a multifaceted term that appears across several sociocultural contexts, while common conceptualisations of musical hybridisation in scholarship tend to be positioned in genre studies. As a result of the perceived disjunctions of taxo... Read More about Hybridisation as an experiential phenomenon: A practice-based approach towards conceptualising musical hybridisation.

An exploration of the factors that influence the physical activity promotion practices of healthcare professionals caring for adults with chronic diseases (2021)
Thesis
Forrest, B. An exploration of the factors that influence the physical activity promotion practices of healthcare professionals caring for adults with chronic diseases. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2859686

Background: Physical activity (PA) benefits physical and mental health and is effective in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases. Globally, one in four adults are insufficiently active to benefit health and levels of physical acti... Read More about An exploration of the factors that influence the physical activity promotion practices of healthcare professionals caring for adults with chronic diseases.

How interviewing techniques and temperament affect children as eyewitnesses and jurors' perceptions (2021)
Thesis
Cotterill, B. F. How interviewing techniques and temperament affect children as eyewitnesses and jurors' perceptions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2855283

The aim of this research was to better understand how the temperament of a child witness may affect their eyewitness performance and the perception of mock-jurors during different interview conditions. In Study One, a new self-report method (the Temp... Read More about How interviewing techniques and temperament affect children as eyewitnesses and jurors' perceptions.

Concussion in elite Scottish rugby: A study of epidemiology, risk factors, and a preventative measure (2021)
Thesis
Bailey, S. Concussion in elite Scottish rugby: A study of epidemiology, risk factors, and a preventative measure. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2855278

Concussion is a traumatic brain injury which is common in rugby union across the world, yet knowledge of concussion epidemiology in professional Scottish rugby union was previously limited. This thesis therefore investigated epidemiology, aetiology a... Read More about Concussion in elite Scottish rugby: A study of epidemiology, risk factors, and a preventative measure.

Semantic model-driven framework for validating quality requirements of Internet of Things streaming data (2021)
Thesis
Bamgboye, O. O. Semantic model-driven framework for validating quality requirements of Internet of Things streaming data. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2855298

The rise of Internet of Things has provided platforms mostly enhanced by real-time data-driven services for reactive services and Smart Cities innovations. However, IoT streaming data are known to be compromised by quality problems, thereby influenci... Read More about Semantic model-driven framework for validating quality requirements of Internet of Things streaming data.

A study of entrepreneurial action within the social enterprise sector of Scotland (2021)
Thesis
Anderson, M. A. A study of entrepreneurial action within the social enterprise sector of Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2855273

Social enterprises exist to deliver a specific social or environmental mission. In Scotland they operate in a diverse range of sectors including housing, health and community development. It is both their diversity and contribution that provided the... Read More about A study of entrepreneurial action within the social enterprise sector of Scotland.

Efficient algorithms for MAC layer duty cycling and frame delivery in wireless sensor network (2021)
Thesis
Thomson, C. J. Efficient algorithms for MAC layer duty cycling and frame delivery in wireless sensor network. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2850793

In Wireless Sensor Networks, with small, limited capacity devices now more prevalent, the issue of Neighbour Discovery has shifted. These devices utilise duty cycling methods in order to conserve battery power. Hence, the main issue is now that these... Read More about Efficient algorithms for MAC layer duty cycling and frame delivery in wireless sensor network.

One year caring: A longitudinal, narrative study on men’s perspectives of caring for a female partner with cancer (2021)
Thesis
Young, J. One year caring: A longitudinal, narrative study on men’s perspectives of caring for a female partner with cancer. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2851962

Background
In Scotland and countries such as the US and Canada, 4 in 10 family carers are men. Yet in the main, increasing evidence on the extent of men’s involvement in care has not transferred to the research literature around men’s experiences.... Read More about One year caring: A longitudinal, narrative study on men’s perspectives of caring for a female partner with cancer.

Trauma and psychosis: synthesising evidence, network modelling and expanding into an interventionist-causal paradigm to investigate mediating mechanisms (2021)
Thesis
Woodrow, A. Trauma and psychosis: synthesising evidence, network modelling and expanding into an interventionist-causal paradigm to investigate mediating mechanisms. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2851957

The link between childhood trauma and the development of psychosis in adulthood is already well established, but factors which explain this relationship are currently less well understood. This thesis firstly aims to review the current state of evide... Read More about Trauma and psychosis: synthesising evidence, network modelling and expanding into an interventionist-causal paradigm to investigate mediating mechanisms.

A vast shadow house: Critical and creative responses to David Lindsay’s vision (2021)
Thesis
Martin, S. E. A vast shadow house: Critical and creative responses to David Lindsay’s vision. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2851947

David Lindsay (1876-1945) wrote the metaphysical fantasy novel, A Voyage to Arcturus (1920), six further novels, and a typescript of philosophical notes (National Library of Scotland). Lindsay had a lifelong preoccupation with what he called the Subl... Read More about A vast shadow house: Critical and creative responses to David Lindsay’s vision.

Guidelines for artificial intelligence-driven enterprise compliance management systems (2021)
Thesis
Wall, A.-M. Guidelines for artificial intelligence-driven enterprise compliance management systems. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2850798

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to design and drive a Compliance Management System (CMS) at an enterprise level is a strategic decision to be taken by large organizations. Given the complexity this decision entails, conceptual guidelines addr... Read More about Guidelines for artificial intelligence-driven enterprise compliance management systems.

The role of social media marketing in organisational business development in the construction industry: Managerial perspectives (2021)
Thesis
Tan, J. The role of social media marketing in organisational business development in the construction industry: Managerial perspectives. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2850788

The growth in social media use as a marketing tool continues to gain popularity among businesses in different sectors. Due to social media marketing, business-to-business relationships and the creation of networks in the market have proved to be attr... Read More about The role of social media marketing in organisational business development in the construction industry: Managerial perspectives.

Leveraging information and communication technologies (ICTs) for enhanced marketing performance: Key issues for marketers in Island-Nation’s commercial banks (2021)
Thesis
Savary-Torres, T. G. Leveraging information and communication technologies (ICTs) for enhanced marketing performance: Key issues for marketers in Island-Nation’s commercial banks. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2850779

Unprecedented strides have been made in technological advancements within recent decades. The synergistic effect of information technologies with communications technologies -coined information and communications technologies (ICTs)- has been pervasi... Read More about Leveraging information and communication technologies (ICTs) for enhanced marketing performance: Key issues for marketers in Island-Nation’s commercial banks.

Performance and environmental sustainability assessment of an integrated solar water heater designed for disassembly (2021)
Thesis
Saint, R. M. Performance and environmental sustainability assessment of an integrated solar water heater designed for disassembly. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2848617

Recent amendments to the Climate Change (Scotland) Bill set an ambitious target of net-zero by 2045 and the Scottish Government has highlighted the need for policy reform to decarbonise heat. Minimum requirement for hot water provision through renewa... Read More about Performance and environmental sustainability assessment of an integrated solar water heater designed for disassembly.

Industrial control systems cybersecurity analysis and countermeasures (2021)
Thesis
Robles Durazno, A. S. Industrial control systems cybersecurity analysis and countermeasures. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2848612

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are frequently used in the manufacturing industry and critical infrastructures, such as water, oil and transportation. Disruption of these industries could have disastrous consequences, leading to financial loss or ev... Read More about Industrial control systems cybersecurity analysis and countermeasures.

The delusion of innovations? An investigation into micro-level factors to an effective macro-level diffusion of Building Information Modelling in the UK (2021)
Thesis
Robinson, M. J. The delusion of innovations? An investigation into micro-level factors to an effective macro-level diffusion of Building Information Modelling in the UK. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2848547

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is being hailed as the digital enabler to reform of the traditionally stagnant construction industry, with the UK leading much of the global drive to strategize the macro-level adoption of BIM. However, in an inhe... Read More about The delusion of innovations? An investigation into micro-level factors to an effective macro-level diffusion of Building Information Modelling in the UK.

Sonification of exosolar planetary systems (2021)
Thesis
Quinton, M. A. P. Sonification of exosolar planetary systems. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2848536

The purpose of this research is to investigate sonification techniques suitable for astronomers to explore exosolar planetary data. Four studies were conducted, one with sonification specialists and three with exosolar planetary astronomers. The firs... Read More about Sonification of exosolar planetary systems.

An investigation into the factors which influence the service orientation of the front-of-house employees within a restaurant group in Barbados (2021)
Thesis
Norville-Rochester, C. I. An investigation into the factors which influence the service orientation of the front-of-house employees within a restaurant group in Barbados. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2833400

This thesis investigates the factors which influence employees’ service orientation within a Restaurant Group. Homburg, Hoyer and Fassnacht’s (2002) Perspective on Service Orientation is used as the framework to examine employee service orientation.... Read More about An investigation into the factors which influence the service orientation of the front-of-house employees within a restaurant group in Barbados.