All Outputs (45)

Forensic analysis of large capacity digital storage devices (2017)
Thesis
Penrose, P. (2017). Forensic analysis of large capacity digital storage devices. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Digital forensic laboratories are failing to cope with the volume of digital evidence required to be analysed. The ever increasing capacity of digital storage devices only serves to compound the problem. In many law enforcement agencies a form of adm... Read More about Forensic analysis of large capacity digital storage devices.

La protection de la faune sauvage terrestre en droit international public (2017)
Thesis
Prisner Levyne, Y. La protection de la faune sauvage terrestre en droit international public. (Thesis). Universite de Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3518288

La faune sauvage terrestre est actuellement confrontée a une sixième extinction de masse dont l’origine, contrairement aux extinctions des ères passées, est principalement anthropogénique. Suite à la prise de conscience de la communauté international... Read More about La protection de la faune sauvage terrestre en droit international public.

Journeys to the Edge: Exploring the Dimensions of Tacit Knowledge Sharing in Communities of Practice (2017)
Thesis
Telford, D. Journeys to the Edge: Exploring the Dimensions of Tacit Knowledge Sharing in Communities of Practice. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1248966

Tacit knowledge sharing has featured strongly in knowledge management literature in the last two decades. Knowledge management is an essential component attributed to underpinning organisational success and tacit knowledge sharing contributes directl... Read More about Journeys to the Edge: Exploring the Dimensions of Tacit Knowledge Sharing in Communities of Practice.

A Closer Look at Adaptation Mechanisms in Simulated Environment-Driven Evolutionary Swarm Robotics (2017)
Thesis
Steyven, A. S. W. A Closer Look at Adaptation Mechanisms in Simulated Environment-Driven Evolutionary Swarm Robotics. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1253630

This thesis investigates several aspects of environment-driven adaptation in simulated evolutionary swarm robotics. It is centred around a specific algorithm for distributed embodied evolution called mEDEA. Firstly, mEDEA is extended with an explici... Read More about A Closer Look at Adaptation Mechanisms in Simulated Environment-Driven Evolutionary Swarm Robotics.

Development of a Caenorhabditis elegans model for the assessment of toxicity and its application in testing novel anthelmintics. (2017)
Thesis
Oluwadare, E. Development of a Caenorhabditis elegans model for the assessment of toxicity and its application in testing novel anthelmintics. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1036075

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is an alternative model used in biomedical research for the investigation of descriptive and mechanistic toxicity assessment of chemicals. There are considerable differences in published data, especially in terms o... Read More about Development of a Caenorhabditis elegans model for the assessment of toxicity and its application in testing novel anthelmintics..

Optimisation of timber frame closed panel systems for low energy buildings. (2017)
Thesis
Amigo, J. M. Optimisation of timber frame closed panel systems for low energy buildings. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1035263

The United Kingdom published a legally binding document to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions by year 2020 up to 34% against the 1990 levels. This target also fulfils the Europe 2020 strategy of 20% carbon emission reductions by year 2020 (EC,... Read More about Optimisation of timber frame closed panel systems for low energy buildings..

Design and evaluation of novel fluorogenic probes and prodrugs in cancer. (2017)
Thesis
Mather, S. Design and evaluation of novel fluorogenic probes and prodrugs in cancer. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1034936

Despite major advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, there remains a paucity of biomarkers for early detection (poor selectivity and specificity). Legumain [asparaginyl endopeptidase (AEP); EC 3.4.22.34] is a potential cancer biomarker an... Read More about Design and evaluation of novel fluorogenic probes and prodrugs in cancer..

Cultural intermediaries in the contemporary British music press. (2017)
Thesis
Langlands, L. C. Cultural intermediaries in the contemporary British music press. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1034846

Forde (2001) argues that the “polyglottic identity” and “discursive autonomy” of the music press in the 1970s was replaced in the 1990s by a “monoglottic branded identity, direction and aesthetic” across the majority of music journalism titles. This... Read More about Cultural intermediaries in the contemporary British music press..

Coordination in labour market policy: the influence of governance and institutional logics. (2017)
Thesis
Fuertes, V. Coordination in labour market policy: the influence of governance and institutional logics. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1033234

This PhD analyses the factors that affect the existence or absence of coordination in the field of labour market policy for the long-term unemployed in three cities in Great Britain (Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Newcastle). The interest in coordination in... Read More about Coordination in labour market policy: the influence of governance and institutional logics..

Living with and beyond dementia: a phenomenological investigation of young people’s lived experience with dementia and the transition from pre-diagnosis through diagnosis and beyond to living well with dementia. (2017)
Thesis
Douglas, J. Living with and beyond dementia: a phenomenological investigation of young people’s lived experience with dementia and the transition from pre-diagnosis through diagnosis and beyond to living well with dementia. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier Un

Younger People with Dementia (YPwD) are those who receive a diagnosis of dementia under the age of 65. In Scotland the number of people with dementia who meet this definition is approximately 3200 (Alzheimer Scotland, 2017). The purpose of this study... Read More about Living with and beyond dementia: a phenomenological investigation of young people’s lived experience with dementia and the transition from pre-diagnosis through diagnosis and beyond to living well with dementia..

The dark triad: examining judgement accuracy, the role of vulnerability, and linguistic style in interpersonal perception. (2017)
Thesis
Chung, K. L. The dark triad: examining judgement accuracy, the role of vulnerability, and linguistic style in interpersonal perception. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1031400

The Dark Triad constructs – Machiavellianism, psychopathy, narcissism – are typically associated with socially aversive behaviours, including insensitivity and exploitation. Despite this, individuals high in Dark Triad traits can be successful and po... Read More about The dark triad: examining judgement accuracy, the role of vulnerability, and linguistic style in interpersonal perception..

Towards a framework for cross-boundary collaborative open learning for cross-institutional academic development (2017)
Thesis
Nerantzi, C. Towards a framework for cross-boundary collaborative open learning for cross-institutional academic development. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1025583

This phenomenographic study, explores the collaborative open learning experience of academic staff and open learners in cross-institutional academic development settings, and adds to what is known in these settings. It provides new insights for acade... Read More about Towards a framework for cross-boundary collaborative open learning for cross-institutional academic development.

Evaluation of factors influencing the success of forced coopetition in IT multi-sourcing projects. (2017)
Thesis
Buttschardt, S. Evaluation of factors influencing the success of forced coopetition in IT multi-sourcing projects. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1028633

The concept of coopetition was introduced by Brandenburger and Nalebu in 1996 and is defined as a combination of cooperation and competition between multiple organisations. Since then, the number of articles on coopetition has constantly increased.... Read More about Evaluation of factors influencing the success of forced coopetition in IT multi-sourcing projects..

International student transitions in Higher Education: Chinese students studying on a professionally accredited undergraduate accounting degree programme at a Scottish university (2017)
Thesis
Findlay, R. S. M. International student transitions in Higher Education: Chinese students studying on a professionally accredited undergraduate accounting degree programme at a Scottish university. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from htt

The UK Higher Education (UKHE) sector has expanded overseas student numbers in recent years bringing significant economic and financial benefits to the sector and the economy. Yet, overseas student numbers are now under threat due to international co... Read More about International student transitions in Higher Education: Chinese students studying on a professionally accredited undergraduate accounting degree programme at a Scottish university.

Critical evaluation of the battery electric vehicle for sustainable mobility (2017)
Thesis
Milligan, R. Critical evaluation of the battery electric vehicle for sustainable mobility. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/978220

Can Battery Electric Vehicles replace conventional internal combustion engine vehicles for commuting purposes when exposed to a busy corporate activity within the city of Edinburgh? This thesis investigates the application of Battery Electric Vehicl... Read More about Critical evaluation of the battery electric vehicle for sustainable mobility.

Shifting Masculine Terrains: Russian Men in Russia and the UK (2017)
Thesis
Yusupova, M. (2017). Shifting Masculine Terrains: Russian Men in Russia and the UK. (Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2997030

This dissertation examines the conception and performance of masculinities amongst two groups of Russian men, half of whom live in Russia and the other half in the United Kingdom. A total of forty in-depth biographical interviews were carried out, tw... Read More about Shifting Masculine Terrains: Russian Men in Russia and the UK.

The Effect of Diurnal Phase on Performance Physiology and Immune System (2017)
Thesis
Tormey, P. J. The Effect of Diurnal Phase on Performance Physiology and Immune System. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1023141

The circadian cycle, although seasonally adjusted, consists of two phases: a nocturnal period of darkness and a diurnal period of light. Many parameters of human physiology display either a nocturnal or diurnal peak as seen in athletic performance, i... Read More about The Effect of Diurnal Phase on Performance Physiology and Immune System.

Complex Pleasures: Designing Optional interactions for Public Spaces (2017)
Thesis
Helgason, I. Complex Pleasures: Designing Optional interactions for Public Spaces. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1022893

This research aims to contribute to knowledge about the design of interactive systems sited in public spaces. In particular, the study concerns "optional interactions" where systems invite interaction from passers-by. These systems are action-orienta... Read More about Complex Pleasures: Designing Optional interactions for Public Spaces.

Enterprise Risk Management: insights on emerging risks from the German banking sector (2017)
Thesis
Nöth-Zahn, S. Enterprise Risk Management: insights on emerging risks from the German banking sector. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1023156

IT innovations have reshaped banking and will continue to do so. They are a manifestation of indispensable progress, yet risks emerge from IT innovations. Historic data and accounts of emerging risk experiences are rather scarce. Hence, they present... Read More about Enterprise Risk Management: insights on emerging risks from the German banking sector.

Hand Gesture Discrimination with Passive Infrared Sensor Arrays (2017)
Thesis
Wojtczuk, P. Hand Gesture Discrimination with Passive Infrared Sensor Arrays. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/979764

Gesture recognition is a natural way of non-verbal communication for humans. However it is technically challenging to capture the relatively undefined movement of body parts in free space and also extract the intended gestures. Many existing technolo... Read More about Hand Gesture Discrimination with Passive Infrared Sensor Arrays.