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Cancer symptom awareness and barriers to medical help seeking in Scottish adolescents: a cross-sectional study.

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Hubbard, G., Macmillan, I., Canny, A., Forbat, L., Neal, R. D., O’Carroll, R. E., …Kyle, R. G. (2014)
Cancer symptom awareness and barriers to medical help seeking in Scottish adolescents: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 14, 1117. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-1117
Background: Initiatives to promote early diagnosis include raising public awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer and addressing barriers to seeking medical help about cance...

Walking groups for women with breast cancer: mobilising therapeutic assemblages of walk, talk and place

Journal Article
Ireland, A. V., Finnegan-John, J., Hubbard, G., Scanlon, K., & Kyle, R. G. (2019)
Walking groups for women with breast cancer: mobilising therapeutic assemblages of walk, talk and place. Social Science and Medicine, 231, 38-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.03.016
Walking is widely accepted as a safe and effective method of promoting rehabilitation and a return to physical activity after a cancer diagnosis. Little research has consider...

Genome-wide association scan identifies a colorectal cancer susceptibility locus on 11q23 and replicates risk loci at 8q24 and 18q21

Journal Article
Tenesa, A., Farrington, S. M., Prendergast, J. G. D., Porteous, M. E., Walker, M., Haq, N., …Dunlop, M. G. (2008)
Genome-wide association scan identifies a colorectal cancer susceptibility locus on 11q23 and replicates risk loci at 8q24 and 18q21. Nature Genetics, 40, 631-637. https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.133
In a genome-wide association study to identify loci associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, we genotyped 555,510 SNPs in 1,012 early-onset Scottish CRC cases and 1,012 c...

Supportive care needs of women with breast cancer in rural Scotland.

Journal Article
Hubbard, G., Venning, C., Walker, A., Scanlon, K., & Kyle, R. G. (2014)
Supportive care needs of women with breast cancer in rural Scotland. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(6), 1523-1532. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-014-2501-z
Purpose The aim of this study was to identify the supportive care needs and unmet needs of women with breast cancer (BC) in rural Scotland. Methods In 2013, a survey of sup...

Investigation of the feasability of renewables in meeting the Moroccan primary energy demand.

Thesis
Madomercandy, R. Investigation of the feasability of renewables in meeting the Moroccan primary energy demand. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4629
Energy is undoubtedly the driving force at the core of the development of any nation. There is a direct relation between per capita income and energy consumption. The way this...

An Integrated approach to street canyon pollution modelling.

Conference Proceeding
Addison, P. S., Currie, J., Low, D. J., & McCann, J. M. (2000)
An Integrated approach to street canyon pollution modelling. In R. S. Sokhi, R. S. José, N. Moussiopoulos, & R. Berkowicz (Eds.), Urban Air Quality: Measurement, Modelling and Management, 333-342. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0932-4_36
An integrated method for the prediction of the spatial pollution distribution within a street canyon directly from a microscopic traffic simulation model is outlined. The traf...

Mutual information inspired feature selection using kernel canonical correlation analysis

Journal Article
Wang, Y., Cang, S., & Yu, H. (2019)
Mutual information inspired feature selection using kernel canonical correlation analysis. Expert Systems with Applications, 4, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswax.2019.100014
This paper proposes a filter-based feature selection method by combining the measurement of kernel canonical correlation analysis (KCCA) with the mutual information (MI)-based...

Evaluating holistic needs assessment in outpatient cancer care--a randomised controlled trial: the study protocol

Journal Article
Snowden, W., Young, J., White, C., Murray, E., Richard, C., Lussier, M., …Ross, E. (2015)
Evaluating holistic needs assessment in outpatient cancer care--a randomised controlled trial: the study protocol. BMJ Open, 5(5), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006840
Introduction People living with and beyond cancer are vulnerable to a number of physical, functional and psychological issues. Undertaking a holistic needs assessment (HNA) is...

Regulation of macrophage IL-12 synthesis byLeishmania phosphoglycans

Journal Article
Piedrafita, D., Proudfoot, L., Nikolaev, A. V., Xu, D., Sands, W., Feng, G., …Liew, F. Y. (1999)
Regulation of macrophage IL-12 synthesis byLeishmania phosphoglycans. European Journal of Immunology, 29(1), 235-244. https://doi.org/10.1002/%28sici%291521-4141%28199901%2929%3A013.0.co%3B2-s
It is now generally accepted that IFN‐γ, secreted by Th1 cells, is the most potent cytokine leading to macrophage activation and host resistance against infection with the int...

Breast cancer surveillance in women with intellectual disabilities

Journal Article
Willis, D., Kennedy, C., Kilbride, L., Satge, D., & Sullivan, S. G. (2008)
Breast cancer surveillance in women with intellectual disabilities. International journal on disability and human development, 7, 405-412. https://doi.org/10.1515/IJDHD.2008.7.4.405
Breast cancer is the most frequent malignant neoplasm observed among women. For the subgroup of women with learning/intellectual disability, it is unclear whether their risk f...

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The Significant Ankle Ligament Injury (SALI) Cohort Study

2016 - 2021
This is an Arthritis research UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis funded research project collaboration between the University of Nottingham (lead) and Edinburgh Napier University. The s...
Funder: Arthritis Research UK

Towards sustainable textiles – can fungi be used to produce useful textile materials?

2018 - 2018
The textile industry is based largely on the use of cotton, leather and oil derived polymers and these industries are resource intensive and not sustainable. For example, cotton production requires va...
Funder: Edinburgh Innovations Ltd | Value: £7,500

Improving quality of life and swallowing function in patients with head and neck cancer: Development and feasibility of a Swallowing Intervention Package (SIP)

2016 - 2017
Due to increasing incidence, more intensive treatment and improved survival, a growing number of head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors experience long-term swallowing difficulties, profoundly affecting...
Funder: Chief Scientists Office | Value: £1,215

A detailed exploration of crossmodal associations with odour

2022 - 2023
Odours play a critical role in everyday experiences including eating behaviour, relationships, and mental health. A loss of the sense of smell can therefore have devastating effects on one’s life. The...
Funder: British Academy | Value: £9,908

Exploring knowledge and understanding of prostate and oesophageal cancer in people with intellectual disability

2020 - 2020
People with intellectual disability (PWID) are living longer, and at risk of age related diseases e.g. cancer. Research on cancer in PWID is limited, but identifies a different pattern of cancer from ...
Funder: The Melville Trust for Cure and Care of Cancer | Value: £1,800

How cross-service collaboration can improve community safety and wellbeing

2022 - 2022
The Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) in partnership with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service is providing funding to support a Rapid Research Project...
Funder: Scottish Institute for Policing Research | Value: £15,999

Scotland's Witches Voices - a follow up in depth study of two cases of significant interest in early nursing history - Christian Saidler (1597) and Bartie Patersoune (1607)

2022 - 2022
Background: the Witches Voices Study (Jan - Aug 2021) investigated healers/midwives accused of witchcraft in Scotland between 1563-1736. That study revealed some healers with unexpected healing pract...
Funder: Royal College of Nursing Foundation | Value: £995

Can exposure to excess androgen during fetal life increase risk of hepatic disease in male offspring?

2019 - 2019
Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition. Hyperandrogenaemia characterises PCOS, and is considered an ‘in utero environmental programmer’ of PCOS in female offspring. Male o...
Funder: Society for Reproduction and Fertility | Value: £3,000

Evaluation of the MacMillan Westernhaven Community Cancer Resource

2013 - 2015
Study of local service and impact evaluation on patients, families of cancer patients/ carers and the community commissioned by the national charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. This is based in an area...
Funder: MacMillan Cancer Support | Value: £14,881

Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 as a Biomarker for Breast Canver Onset and Metastasis

2012 - 2012
To investigate whether the glycosylation of the enzyme MMP-9 is altered uniquely in a manner that is indicative of metastatic breast cancer and /or the progression to this stage. The identification ...
Funder: Medical Research Scotland | Value: £1,840

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In the best interests of the country: The American Film Institute and philanthropic support for American experimental and independent cinema in the 1960s

2005 - 2013
In the mid-1960s and early 1970s, experimental ...
Gracia Ramirez | Director of Studies: Dr C. Paul Sellors | Second Supervisor: Roberta McGrath

Interactive Visualisation Tools for Supporting Taxonomists Working Practice

2001 - 2006
The necessity for scientists and others to use consistent terminology has recently been regarded as fundamental to advancing ...
Dr Alan Cannon | Director of Studies: Prof Jessie Kennedy

Fatigue and the mind-body relation: A Lacanian exploration

2016 - 2021
This PhD project aims to explore the role of discourse in the formation and manifestation of symptoms related to the condition Chronic Fatigue...
Amanda Diserholt | Director of Studies: Dr Calum Neill | Second Supervisor: Adele Dickson

Flamenco music: its origins and influences towards a developing canon of classical guitar repertoire

2023 - date
Brandon Walker | Director of Studies: Mr. Ken Dempster | Second Supervisor: Dr John Hails

Adaptive video game sound based on inherent skill level utilising selective attention

2022 - 2025
In video games, selective attention can be utilised to increase a player’s engagement by adapting the sound design ...
Mr. Ethan Robson | Director of Studies: Dr Iain McGregor | Second Supervisor: Dr Balandino Di Donato

How can people explore a sense of space, place and narrative in music/songwriting workshops to benefit their personal growth and wellbeing?

2022 - date
Beth Karp | Director of Studies: Mr Bryden Stillie | Second Supervisor: Dr Katrina Burton

Exploring the sensory, compositional and neural effects of reduced alcohol spirit drinks as a guide for the development of low/no alcohol products

2022 - date
Director of Studies: Dr Duncan Carmichael | Second Supervisor: Dr Faye Skelton

Design of novel candidate PDK-X selective inhibitors as new drugs for the treatment of endometrial cancer, endometriosis and related conditions

2023 - date
Amy Dillon | Director of Studies: Dr David Mincher | Second Supervisor: Dr Craig Stevens

The effect of multimodal prehabilitation on patients with colorectal cancer

2023 - date
Talitha De Klerk | Director of Studies: Dr Konstantinos Kaliarntas | Second Supervisor: Prof Anna Campbell

How do student and early career learning disability nurses develop their sense of professional identity and belonging within practice environments, and how can this influence post-registration employment.

2020 - date
This project aims to explore the experiences of pre-registration learning disability student nurses within practice learning environments. Through this, the impact of these learning experiences and its effect on student identity and post qualification destinations may be identified and understood. A lack of existing literature within the context of learning disability nursing identities, supports grounded theory approaches undertaken to explore this phenomenon
Mr Sam Abdulla | Director of Studies: Prof Alison Machin | Second Supervisor: Dr Connie McLuckie

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ExtraCECI Project Awarded over £1.4 million by the Medical Research Council

30 April 2024
RESEARCH QUESTION: Is the Extra community-based enhanced care intervention (ExtraCECI) effective and cost-effective in improving quality of life and person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV/...

The RESIST Project Press Release: Findings from the Work Package 1 Released

9 April 2024
Headline: Europe-wide research reveals how transgender rights, feminism, and LGBTIQ+ advocacy are systematically attacked in politics and media. Lead: A project researching so-called ‘anti-gender’ po...

Call for papers: Special issue of Research in International Business and Finance (CABS 2, SSCI Q1, ABDC B, Impact Factor 6.5). “Integrating Inclusive Finance and Sustainability: Pathways to Carbon Neutrality and Nature-Positive Futures"

15 March 2024
Special issue in Research in International Business and Finance (CABS 2, JCR Q1, ABDC B, Impact factor: 6.5, 6th out of 111 finance journals based on impact factor): Integrating Inclusive Finance and ...

Dr Kulpa organises a gender & sexuality-focused event to celebrate inclusive queer-feminist politics across the month of March 2024.

6 March 2024
Dr Kulpa organises an inclusive queer-feminist event celebrating our diverse lives and work across Edinburgh Napier University.

AI research to look at student use of ChatGPT at UK universities

9 January 2024
An Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) project investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT in Universities across the UK is set to get underway after being backed by near...

Blog for Public Health Scotland

19 December 2023
Blog on 20mph speed limits in settlements across Scotland as a move from 30mph. This follows the Bute House Agreement between the SNP and Green Party so that the Scottish Government has stated that al...

Dr Pat White appointed Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management

19 December 2023
In November 2023 Dr Pat White of the Centre for Conservation & Restoration Science was appointed Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (FCIEEM), and one of only 16 Fe...

ENU Attends Health and Care Professions Research Conference

7 November 2023
Professor Alison Porter-Armstrong presented “Capacity building in the allied health professions: the outcome of a health intervention research study”. 3 Key Messages There is value in diffusing t...

Edinburgh Napier joins Turing University Network

1 October 2023
We are excited to announce that Edinburgh Napier University joins an elite group of 65 UK universities as part of the Turing University Network. As a member, ENU will have the opportunity to engage wi...

Dr Kulpa invited at the "Go West!" Die Idee des "Westens" in bildungshistorischer Perspektive, University of Münster

15 December 2022
Dr Kulpa spoke about "Post-Enlightenment: Can We Go Beyond Occidentalist Epistemologies and Geo-Politics in Queer Studies?" as part of the "Go West! Conceptual Explorations of “The West” in History of...

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