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Exploring the development of innovative work behaviour of employees in multiple workplace contexts (2020)
Thesis
Middleton, L. Exploring the development of innovative work behaviour of employees in multiple workplace contexts. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2689367

The research reported in this thesis explored the factors that influence the development of innovative work behaviour (i.e. recognition of the need to innovate, idea creation, idea championing and, idea implementation). The study is underpinned by So... Read More about Exploring the development of innovative work behaviour of employees in multiple workplace contexts.

An investigation into programme level approaches to feedback: Influences on students' learning and feedback literacy (2020)
Thesis
Davis, K. An investigation into programme level approaches to feedback: Influences on students' learning and feedback literacy. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694574

In designing sustainable feedback practices, it is crucial to consider the kinds of learning that higher education is intended to cultivate. This research study investigates how a programme-focused approach to curriculum design affects a students’ fe... Read More about An investigation into programme level approaches to feedback: Influences on students' learning and feedback literacy.

Conversations surrounding "consent": are those working within sexual health services equipped to facilitate conversations around consent? (2020)
Thesis
Jones, V. Conversations surrounding "consent": are those working within sexual health services equipped to facilitate conversations around consent?. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/269467

Sexual health is a concept in which the definition adapts to fit the current “sociocultural, historical, and political climate” (Coleman, 2011:19). As we see our society becoming more concerned with the idea of consent within sexual relationships, we... Read More about Conversations surrounding "consent": are those working within sexual health services equipped to facilitate conversations around consent?.

Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration (2020)
Thesis
Khartabil, D. Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694675

Visualisation is a graphical representation that is used to aid understanding and gain insight into information. Similarly, visualising arguments can help people to explore argument structure and comprehend knowledge associated with tough problems.... Read More about Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration.

Exploring justifications of “The Social Contract” between the banking sector, financial regulators, and NGOs (2020)
Thesis
Langford, P. Exploring justifications of “The Social Contract” between the banking sector, financial regulators, and NGOs. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694680

The banking sector is important to the UK, employing 1.2% of the workforce whilst contributing 5.5% of tax receipts; indeed, the credit creation role of banks is essential in modern economies. Banks caused the financial crisis of 2007/8 and subseque... Read More about Exploring justifications of “The Social Contract” between the banking sector, financial regulators, and NGOs.

The relationship between demographic variables and consumer confidence levels in the rationales for regulation: A quantitative study of Scottish retail banking consumers (2020)
Thesis
McCafferty, C. L. The relationship between demographic variables and consumer confidence levels in the rationales for regulation: A quantitative study of Scottish retail banking consumers. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://resea

Confidence in the banking system is critical to the health of households, businesses and the overall economy. Government intervention in the financial services sector and the strict regulation of the banking industry is rationalised by the need to m... Read More about The relationship between demographic variables and consumer confidence levels in the rationales for regulation: A quantitative study of Scottish retail banking consumers.

Life interrupted: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people and their family/significant other living with malignant melanoma (2020)
Thesis
McInally, W. Life interrupted: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people and their family/significant other living with malignant melanoma. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Outp

Introduction Melanoma is one of the most common human malignancies. Yet, it is often thought of as a disease of adulthood rather than one affecting children and young people. Although melanoma is rare in children, the incidence is rising in adolesc... Read More about Life interrupted: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people and their family/significant other living with malignant melanoma.

Gender differences in the expression of narcissism: Diagnostic assessment, aetiology, and intimate partner violence perpetration (2020)
Thesis
Green, A. Gender differences in the expression of narcissism: Diagnostic assessment, aetiology, and intimate partner violence perpetration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2704510

Despite its longevity as a personality construct, theoretical understandings of gender differences in narcissistic presentation are underdeveloped given the overemphasis of grandiose features indicative of the male gender. The existing literature is... Read More about Gender differences in the expression of narcissism: Diagnostic assessment, aetiology, and intimate partner violence perpetration.

Design, modelling and control of a rotorcraft landing gear for uneven ground conditions (2020)
Thesis
Melia Boix, D. Design, modelling and control of a rotorcraft landing gear for uneven ground conditions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701737

The ability to perform vertical take-off and landing, hovering and lateral flight provides rotorcrafts crucial advantages over other aircrafts and land vehicles for operations in remote areas. However, a major limitation of rotorcrafts is the require... Read More about Design, modelling and control of a rotorcraft landing gear for uneven ground conditions.

An exploration of how academic staff construct social identities in the career transition from the performing arts into higher education (2020)
Thesis
Miller Judd, P. C. An exploration of how academic staff construct social identities in the career transition from the performing arts into higher education. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Outpu

For delivery of practice-based degrees in performing arts, universities often seek to employ lecturers with a strong professional profile which is considered to add value to the student experience. The transition from performing arts to academia is a... Read More about An exploration of how academic staff construct social identities in the career transition from the performing arts into higher education.

“Voice, and verse”: Exploring the salience of text in the communication of newly composed music (2020)
Thesis
Mitchell, S. M. “Voice, and verse”: Exploring the salience of text in the communication of newly composed music. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701756

Through this portfolio of compositions I aim to explore the significance of text in my compositional process, whether recited or not. In String Quartet No.2 poetry is a vital means of compositional stimulus with the structure of the text as well as i... Read More about “Voice, and verse”: Exploring the salience of text in the communication of newly composed music.

Constructing the moral framework of hospitality in non-commercial homestays (2020)
Thesis
Moysidou, G. Constructing the moral framework of hospitality in non-commercial homestays. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701765

In the past few years there has been a rise in people trying to find more meaningful ways to experience a country and its local culture when travelling, such as non-commercial homestays. Non-commercial homestays refer to the encounters where food and... Read More about Constructing the moral framework of hospitality in non-commercial homestays.

Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel targeted anthelmintic agents (2020)
Thesis
Rehan, A. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel targeted anthelmintic agents. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2702711

Parasitic helminth infections of livestock are a threat to the health and production of livestock, crops and to human health. One third of the world’s animal population was affected in 2015 by helminth infestations causing severe morbidity. The short... Read More about Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel targeted anthelmintic agents.

A case of the insta-self: exploring the relationship between Instagram branded content and millennial women's self-image (2020)
Thesis
Rezai, K. A case of the insta-self: exploring the relationship between Instagram branded content and millennial women's self-image. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2702754

This PhD explores the relationship between Instagram branded content and millennial women’s self-image. Since Facebook bought Instagram in 2012, an abundance of branded content has appeared on consumers’ personal Instagram feeds. The most prominent I... Read More about A case of the insta-self: exploring the relationship between Instagram branded content and millennial women's self-image.

The internationalisation of the Jamaican manufacturing micro small and medium enterprise: The impact of standards as a potential firm resource (2020)
Thesis
Richards, W. A. The internationalisation of the Jamaican manufacturing micro small and medium enterprise: The impact of standards as a potential firm resource. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Ou

This thesis addressed the critical issue of the paucity in exporting by Jamaican manufacturing Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) even though these MSMEs are the key pillars of Jamaica’s economy. The purpose of this thesis was to address the... Read More about The internationalisation of the Jamaican manufacturing micro small and medium enterprise: The impact of standards as a potential firm resource.

Elucidating the dimensions of communication and the role of culture in an Austrian medical setting (2020)
Thesis
Saurwein, L. Elucidating the dimensions of communication and the role of culture in an Austrian medical setting. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2702849

This piece of research has been conducted with women immigrants and general practitioners to understand their perceptions and experiences in their medical encounter in the Tyrol, Austria. It aims to explore and understand the communication process be... Read More about Elucidating the dimensions of communication and the role of culture in an Austrian medical setting.

The 21st century public library in England and Scotland: epistemic, community and political roles in the public sphere (2020)
Thesis
Appleton, L. The 21st century public library in England and Scotland: epistemic, community and political roles in the public sphere. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2679832

This work is concerned with the role of the public library in England and Scotland in the twenty-first century. The findings derive from the analysis of empirical data collected in 24 focus groups over a period of four years between 2014 and 2018.... Read More about The 21st century public library in England and Scotland: epistemic, community and political roles in the public sphere.

An empirical study of the relationship between risk management capabilities and the use of financial derivatives: UK case studies (2020)
Thesis
Zhang, S. An empirical study of the relationship between risk management capabilities and the use of financial derivatives: UK case studies. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2704237

The main aim of this research is to propose a new perspective to explain the usage of financial derivatives by establishing the connection between a firm’s risk management capability (i.e., a combined power behind a variety of corporate attributes to... Read More about An empirical study of the relationship between risk management capabilities and the use of financial derivatives: UK case studies.

Sources and survival of listeria monocytogenes on fresh, leafy produce (2020)
Thesis
Smith, A. J. Sources and survival of listeria monocytogenes on fresh, leafy produce. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2704449

Listeria monocytogenes is an intracellular bacterial pathogen that has been responsible for many severe disease outbreaks resulting in multiple fatalities. L. monocytogenes enters the body through contaminated food and is known to contaminate fresh l... Read More about Sources and survival of listeria monocytogenes on fresh, leafy produce.