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Antipattern comprehension: an empirical evaluation

Conference Proceeding
Hou, T., Chapman, P., & Blake, A. (2016)
Antipattern comprehension: an empirical evaluation. In W. Kuhn, & R. Ferrario (Eds.), 9th International Conference on Formal Ontology in Information Systems (FOIS 2016), (211-224). https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-660-6-211
Comprehension of justifications is known to be difficult for even experienced ontology engineers, and much more so for other stakeholders. In this paper, we present two method...

Could social networking online help NEET young people gain employment?

Presentation / Conference
Mowbray, J., Hall, H. & Raeside, R. (2015, June)
Could social networking online help NEET young people gain employment?. Paper presented at Information: interactions and impact (i3) 2015, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland
This paper first explores the literature pertaining to social networking in both off-line and online environments, and places it within the context of the study of employment ...

Mobile apps for bus users in Edinburgh

Report
Cruickshank, P. (2011)
Mobile apps for bus users in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and its surrounding area are well served by an efficient bus network. The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) have worked with the locally owned bus company (Lothian Bus...

Timber resource management (Forest IQ Pulping).

Patent
Turner, P. & Price, C. S. (2005)
Timber resource management (Forest IQ Pulping).
WO2005124612 Selected Indicative Claims: 1. A system for managing a timber resource comprising a number of forests each having a plurality of compartments, a transport infras...

Exploring and examining assessment data via a matrix visualisation

Conference Proceeding
Graham, M., & Kennedy, J. (2004)
Exploring and examining assessment data via a matrix visualisation. In M. F. Costabile (Ed.), Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI) 2004, 158-162. doi:10.1145/989863.989886
OPAL (Online PArtner Lens) is an application designed to match project requirements with suitable teams and individuals, and as part of its matching process features an evalua...

The challenge of designing a computer network system: A snapshot of UK construction SMEs.

Journal Article
Wong, A. & Sloan, B. (2003)
The challenge of designing a computer network system: A snapshot of UK construction SMEs. International Journal of Strategic Property Management. 7, 107-118. ISSN 1648-715X
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been widely used in the UK construction industry for the last two decades. A prolific development in ICT with a wide range o...

Solving Real-World Routing Problems using Evolutionary Algorithms and Multi-Agent-Systems.

Thesis
Urquhart, N. B. Solving Real-World Routing Problems using Evolutionary Algorithms and Multi-Agent-Systems. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2748
This thesis investigates the solving of routing problems using Evolutionary Algorithms (EAs). Routing problems are known to be hard and may possess complex search spaces. Evol...

Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach.

Journal Article
Taylor, M. D., & Wamuziri, S. (2002)
Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 7, 75-90
This paper presents the application of real option-pricing theory to the appraisal of advanced construction technology (ACT) investment opportunities. Discounted cash flow app...

Prediction of software maintenance costs.

Thesis
Morrison, D. J. Prediction of software maintenance costs. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3601
This thesis is concerned with predicting the costs of maintaining a computer program prior to the software being developed. The ubiquitous nature of software means that softwa...

Development of risk analysis models for decision-making in project management.

Thesis
Guo, Q. L. Development of risk analysis models for decision-making in project management. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2745
Risks and uncertainties are inherent in construction projects and if neglected these risks often lead to project cost and time overruns. Traditional methods of forecasting ris...