All Outputs (1001)

Development of a theory- and evidence-informed behaviour change intervention to promote appropriate antibiotic use in acute hospitals (2022)
Thesis
Wojcik, G. Development of a theory- and evidence-informed behaviour change intervention to promote appropriate antibiotic use in acute hospitals. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2968166

Background: Antimicrobial resistance poses a serious threat to global public health. Behaviours such as inappropriate antibiotic use in hospitals have contributed to this problem, and evidence-based interventions are urgently needed to improve prescr... Read More about Development of a theory- and evidence-informed behaviour change intervention to promote appropriate antibiotic use in acute hospitals.

Confluence and Divergence of Emancipatory Healthcare Ideals and Psychiatric Contextual Challenges (2022)
Thesis
El Alti, L. Confluence and Divergence of Emancipatory Healthcare Ideals and Psychiatric Contextual Challenges. (Thesis). http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948473

Person-centered care (PCC) is generally understood to involve shaping healthcare processes, decisions, and plans according to the individual values, preferences, or goals of each patient. This is in contrast to more traditional approaches which provi... Read More about Confluence and Divergence of Emancipatory Healthcare Ideals and Psychiatric Contextual Challenges.

High Steaks: Climate Change Mitigation in the Cattle Sector (2022)
Thesis
Williams, R. High Steaks: Climate Change Mitigation in the Cattle Sector. (Thesis). European University Institute. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2886694

Increasingly, the environmental impact of animal agriculture is being recognised. In the past, climate criticism was largely reserved for the fossil fuel sector, or even the transport and aviation sectors. However, now it is being realised that the a... Read More about High Steaks: Climate Change Mitigation in the Cattle Sector.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Investigation of bus passenger discomfort and driver fatigue: An electroencephalography (EEG) approach (2021)
Thesis
Afuye, B. O. Investigation of bus passenger discomfort and driver fatigue: An electroencephalography (EEG) approach. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799650

Efforts to improve urban bus transport systems’ comfort and increase user satisfaction have been made for many years across the globe. Increasing bus users and reducing car users has an economic benefit. Whenever the urban bus share is larger than 25... Read More about Investigation of bus passenger discomfort and driver fatigue: An electroencephalography (EEG) approach.

Application of evolutionary machine learning in metamorphic malware analysis and detection (2021)
Thesis
Babaagba, K. O. Application of evolutionary machine learning in metamorphic malware analysis and detection. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2801469

In recent times, malware detection and analysis are becoming key issues. A dangerous class of malware is metamorphic malware which is capable of modifying its own code and hiding malicious instructions within normal program code. Current malware dete... Read More about Application of evolutionary machine learning in metamorphic malware analysis and detection.

Mind the gap: Public equity as a financing solution for medium-sized enterprises and the influence of national culture (2021)
Thesis
Koch, L. P. Mind the gap: Public equity as a financing solution for medium-sized enterprises and the influence of national culture. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2813187

Purpose: SMEs are the backbone of today’s economies. In order to be able to persist sustainably, sufficient access to finance is necessary. However, there is a financing gap for SMEs and traditional bank financing is not sustainable anymore due to ev... Read More about Mind the gap: Public equity as a financing solution for medium-sized enterprises and the influence of national culture.

Implementing urban freight policy measures: Using local transport policies to support urban consolidation centres (2021)
Thesis
Akgün, E. Z. Y. Implementing urban freight policy measures: Using local transport policies to support urban consolidation centres. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799675

This thesis presents an analysis of policymaking by local authorities in the context of urban freight transport (UFT). The aim of this study is to understand the impact of policy actions taken at the local level on the viability of urban consolidatio... Read More about Implementing urban freight policy measures: Using local transport policies to support urban consolidation centres.

Reframing knowledge brokering as a lever for dynamic capabilities: Early insights into a business process outsourcing company in Mauritius (2021)
Thesis
Dusoye, I. C. Reframing knowledge brokering as a lever for dynamic capabilities: Early insights into a business process outsourcing company in Mauritius. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2809411

The purpose of this study is to expand the current conceptualisation of knowledge brokering and consider how it can be used as a lever for dynamic capabilities within the specific context of a business process outsourcing company based in Mauritius.... Read More about Reframing knowledge brokering as a lever for dynamic capabilities: Early insights into a business process outsourcing company in Mauritius.

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.

Public charging infrastructure as the key enabler for electric mobility in Germany: The future electric vehicle charging point and the provision of parameters for a sustainable business model concept (2021)
Thesis
Karl, J. Public charging infrastructure as the key enabler for electric mobility in Germany: The future electric vehicle charging point and the provision of parameters for a sustainable business model concept. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2813184

Electric mobility is enabling overall decarbonisation-targets by shaping a new, sustainable mobility. Related mobility behaviours are evolving rapidly and lead to fundamental changes within the respective infrastructure approaches. In doing so, publi... Read More about Public charging infrastructure as the key enabler for electric mobility in Germany: The future electric vehicle charging point and the provision of parameters for a sustainable business model concept.

The impact of usability, social and organisational factors on students' use of learning management systems in Saudi tertiary education (2021)
Thesis
Alshehri, A. A. M. The impact of usability, social and organisational factors on students' use of learning management systems in Saudi tertiary education. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2801449

Advances in e-learning have reshaped universities worldwide. Universities place great emphasis on technology-enhanced learning development and are investing significantly in information technology infrastructure. However, in spite of this effort and... Read More about The impact of usability, social and organisational factors on students' use of learning management systems in Saudi tertiary education.

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.