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Future proofing UK sustainable homes under conditions of climatic uncertainty (2015)
Thesis
Sajjadian, S. M. (2015). Future proofing UK sustainable homes under conditions of climatic uncertainty. (Thesis). University of Liverpool. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2702653

Research relating to the potential impacts of climate change on UK housing has increased in recent years. The future performance of dwellings that are currently considered sustainable may change under a changing climate. For example, well insulated,... Read More about Future proofing UK sustainable homes under conditions of climatic uncertainty.

Risk and Regulation of Access to Personal Data on Online Social Networking Services in the UK (2015)
Thesis
Haynes, D. (2015). Risk and Regulation of Access to Personal Data on Online Social Networking Services in the UK. (Thesis). City University London. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2458208

This research investigates the relative effectiveness of different modes of regulation of access to personal data on social networking services in the UK. A review of the literature demonstrated that there was a gap in research comparing different re... Read More about Risk and Regulation of Access to Personal Data on Online Social Networking Services in the UK.

A semantic framework for unified cloud service search, recommendation, retrieval and management (2015)
Thesis
Fang, D. A semantic framework for unified cloud service search, recommendation, retrieval and management. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9836

Cloud computing (CC) is a revolutionary paradigm of consuming Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services. However, while trying to find the optimal services, many users often feel confused due to the inadequacy of service information des... Read More about A semantic framework for unified cloud service search, recommendation, retrieval and management.

Analysis of small sided games training in elite youth soccer players. (2015)
Thesis
Gilogley, W. Analysis of small sided games training in elite youth soccer players. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1034652

The aim of this study was to investigate small sided games (SSGs) field size (small, large) effect on elite youth soccer players. Analysing differences in youth age group players physiological performance and time and motion responses according to fi... Read More about Analysis of small sided games training in elite youth soccer players..

The effect of polymer materials on the fracture characteristics of high performance concrete (HPC) (2015)
Thesis
Yahya, M. A. (2015). The effect of polymer materials on the fracture characteristics of high performance concrete (HPC). (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/464157

Compared with most construction materials, concrete is considered as a brittle material, and its brittleness increases with the compressive strength. For super-high-strength concrete, failure can be sudden, explosive and disastrous. Also the tensile... Read More about The effect of polymer materials on the fracture characteristics of high performance concrete (HPC).

Understanding the Nature of Talent Identification and Development in the Nigerian Context (2015)
Thesis
Elumaro, A. I. (2015). Understanding the Nature of Talent Identification and Development in the Nigerian Context. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/453361

In recent times, the sports sector across the globe has attracted economic interests both from the public and the private sector. For example, the cost of hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil was estimated at over $14.5 billion, with huge invest... Read More about Understanding the Nature of Talent Identification and Development in the Nigerian Context.

Smart energy monitoring technology to reduce domestic electricity and gas consumption through behaviour change (2015)
Thesis
Stinson, J. W. Smart energy monitoring technology to reduce domestic electricity and gas consumption through behaviour change. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9828

If the UK is to address its energy reduction targets, it is vital to understand energy use behaviours and to devise technology that positively encourages domestic occupants to use less energy. This study is cross-over research that spans energy resea... Read More about Smart energy monitoring technology to reduce domestic electricity and gas consumption through behaviour change.

The Vicious Cycle: Interrelationship among trauma, substance misuse and offending from the perspective of Scottish incarcerated women – an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (2015)
Thesis
Sierka, A. The Vicious Cycle: Interrelationship among trauma, substance misuse and offending from the perspective of Scottish incarcerated women – an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchreposit

Background: Existing literature strongly supports the existence of significant relationships among trauma, substance misuse and offending in incarcerated women. However, these experiences are rarely explored simultaneously, the understanding of the n... Read More about The Vicious Cycle: Interrelationship among trauma, substance misuse and offending from the perspective of Scottish incarcerated women – an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.

Timber Grid-shell Structures: form-finding, analysis and optimisation (2015)
Thesis
D'Amico, B. Timber Grid-shell Structures: form-finding, analysis and optimisation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9833

This thesis aims to provide a set of tools for analysis and design of free-form timber grid-shells. It provides a brief introduction on the relationship between shape and structural behaviour of grid-shells, followed by an introduction to actively-be... Read More about Timber Grid-shell Structures: form-finding, analysis and optimisation.

The level and determinants of well-being among Polish economic migrants in Scotland - testing the Sustainable Happiness Model; a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study (2015)
Thesis
Bak-Klimek, A. (2015). The level and determinants of well-being among Polish economic migrants in Scotland - testing the Sustainable Happiness Model; a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepos

Background: The available research on economic migration suggested that immigrants may be less happy than the indigenous populations. It was found that relatively stable dispositional factors such as optimism, and cognitive-behavioural factors such a... Read More about The level and determinants of well-being among Polish economic migrants in Scotland - testing the Sustainable Happiness Model; a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study.

Towards an Emotionally Intelligent Interaction Strategy for Multimodal Embodied Conversational Agents acting as Companions (2015)
Thesis
Roa Seïler, N. Towards an Emotionally Intelligent Interaction Strategy for Multimodal Embodied Conversational Agents acting as Companions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/462318

Existing Human Computer Interaction (HCI) strategies are seriously limited by current technologies. These are neither sensitive nor accurate enough to respond to users’ emotional states, the fundamental basis for effective communication in real time.... Read More about Towards an Emotionally Intelligent Interaction Strategy for Multimodal Embodied Conversational Agents acting as Companions.

Perceptions of context, contribution, challenges and critical success factors in the adoption of sustainability footprints by Scottish SMEs (2015)
Thesis
James, L. (2015). Perceptions of context, contribution, challenges and critical success factors in the adoption of sustainability footprints by Scottish SMEs. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/455062

This research explores perceptions of the context, contribution, challenges and critical success factors in the adoption of sustainability footprint strategy amongst Scottish SMEs. Critics of sustainability footprint measurement insist that by nature... Read More about Perceptions of context, contribution, challenges and critical success factors in the adoption of sustainability footprints by Scottish SMEs.

Concepts of Ethical Leadership and their Potential Implementation in Organisations: An Operational Perspective (2015)
Thesis
Bachmann, B. (2015). Concepts of Ethical Leadership and their Potential Implementation in Organisations: An Operational Perspective. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/452917

This study links ethical leadership theory to the implementation of improved leadership practices and examines whether ethical leadership characteristics actually exist, particularly in highly operational environments. The study analyses how ethical... Read More about Concepts of Ethical Leadership and their Potential Implementation in Organisations: An Operational Perspective.

The manufacture of gas turbine compressor components by Metal Injection Moulding (2015)
Thesis
Russell, A. D. The manufacture of gas turbine compressor components by Metal Injection Moulding. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9827

Gas turbine compressor components manufactured from nickel base alloys have traditionally been precision die forged in sequential thermo-mechanical processing operations in order to achieve the desired geometry and mechanical properties. Metal Injec... Read More about The manufacture of gas turbine compressor components by Metal Injection Moulding.

Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein as a potential biomarker of breast cancer in at risk individuals (2015)
Thesis
Dewar, E. L. Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein as a potential biomarker of breast cancer in at risk individuals. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9835

The identification of a blood-based diagnostic biomarker for breast cancer (BC) would be particularly beneficial to those at increased risk of developing BC and could result in earlier detection which may increase survival rates due to earlier treatm... Read More about Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein as a potential biomarker of breast cancer in at risk individuals.

Automating condition monitoring of vegetation on railway trackbeds and embankments (2015)
Thesis
Nyberg, R. G. Automating condition monitoring of vegetation on railway trackbeds and embankments. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/462294

Vegetation growing on railway trackbeds and embankments present potential problems. The presence of vegetation threatens the safety of personnel inspecting the railway infrastructure. In addition vegetation growth clogs the ballast and results in ina... Read More about Automating condition monitoring of vegetation on railway trackbeds and embankments.

In utero androgen administration induces changes in gene expression and purkinje cell development in the cerebellum (2015)
Thesis
Wilson, L. M. In utero androgen administration induces changes in gene expression and purkinje cell development in the cerebellum. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8867

Steroids play a major role in the development of the CNS with those brain areas involved in sexual behaviour having been the focus of most neuroendocrine studies to date e.g. the hypothalamus and pituitary gland (Feist and Schreck, 1996; Mong, et al.... Read More about In utero androgen administration induces changes in gene expression and purkinje cell development in the cerebellum.

A framework for the transformation of the creative industries in a digital age (2015)
Thesis
Rudman, H. (2015). A framework for the transformation of the creative industries in a digital age. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8866

The creative industries sector faces a constantly changing context characterised by the speed of the development and deployment of digital information systems and Information Communications Technologies (ICT) on a global scale. This continuous digit... Read More about A framework for the transformation of the creative industries in a digital age.