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Learning from patterns during information technology configuration.

Journal Article
Horton, K., & Dewar, R. G. (2005)
Learning from patterns during information technology configuration. Journal of Organizational and End User Computing, 17, 26-42. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-926-7.ch012
This paper asks how people can be assisted in learning from practice, as a basis for informing future action, when configuring information technology (IT) in organizations. It...

Unsuccessful Transitions: Understanding Dropout from the Athletes’ Perspective

Presentation / Conference
Andronikos, G., Westbury, T., & Martindale, R. (2019, May)
Unsuccessful Transitions: Understanding Dropout from the Athletes’ Perspective. Presented at 19th International Conference on Sports: Economic, Management, Marketing and Social Aspects
Limited studies have investigated the experiences of athletes who did not ‘make it’ to elite level. To target this research gap, this study accessed and investigated this hard...

Unsuccessful Transitions: Understanding Dropout from the Athlete's Perspective

Journal Article
Andronikos, G., Westbury, T., & Martindale, R. J. (2019)
Unsuccessful Transitions: Understanding Dropout from the Athlete's Perspective. Athens Journal of Sports, 6(4), 195-214. https://doi.org/10.30958/ajspo.6-4-2
Limited studies have investigated the experiences of athletes who did not "make it" to elite level. To target this research gap, this study accessed and investigated this hard...

Learning lessons from the analysis of patient complaints relating to staff attitudes, behaviour and communication, using the concept of emotional labour

Journal Article
Hogg, R., Hanley, J., & Smith, P. (2018)
Learning lessons from the analysis of patient complaints relating to staff attitudes, behaviour and communication, using the concept of emotional labour. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(5-6), e1004-e1012. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14121
Objectives: This paper explores the content of letters of complaint by patients and carers about the behaviour, attitudes and communication of healthcare staff. Background: Th...

Temporal context and the recognition of emotion from facial expression

Conference Proceeding
Kaliouby, R. E., Robinson, P., & Keates, S. (2003)
Temporal context and the recognition of emotion from facial expression. In C. Stephanidis, & J. Jacko (Eds.), HCI International 2003 Proceedings: Human-Computer Interaction: Theory and Practice. Part II, 631-635
Facial displays are an important channel for the expression of emotions and are often thought of as projections or ?read out? of a person?s mental state. While it is generally...

Mental health advance statements: crossing the divide from clinical to law enforcement settings

Journal Article
Stavert, J. (2021)
Mental health advance statements: crossing the divide from clinical to law enforcement settings. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 28(1), 102-106. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12695
It is clear that police in many jurisdictions are increasingly being called out to situations involving persons with mental distress. In Scotland, for example, notifications o...

The Isolation of Genomic DNA from Invertebrates

Book Chapter
Vreugdenhil, E., & Darlison, M. G. (1992)
The Isolation of Genomic DNA from Invertebrates. In A. Longstaff, & P. Revest (Eds.), Protocols in Molecular Neurobiology, 15-24. Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-199-3%3A15
Generally, genomic DNA is used either for the construction of genomic libraries or for Southern blot analysis. For several reasons, it is frequently preferable in the field of...

Evidence of Al-Cr interactions affecting Cr-leaching from waste incineration ashes

Journal Article
Cai, Z., Chen, D., Lundtorp, K., & Christensen, T. H. (2003)
Evidence of Al-Cr interactions affecting Cr-leaching from waste incineration ashes. Waste Management, 23(1), 89-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0956-053X%2802%2900113-7
Leaching tests on flue gas ashes from waste incineration showed low leaching of Cr from ashes that under moist anaerobic conditions also produced hydrogen gas. In some cases, ...

From worst slum to best example of regeneration: Complexity in the regeneration of Hulme, Manchester

Journal Article
Moobela, C. (2005)
From worst slum to best example of regeneration: Complexity in the regeneration of Hulme, Manchester. Emergence: Complexity & Organization, 7(1), 29-42
One of the celebrated features of the emergence of 'complexity thinking' on the research scene is its acclaimed ability to cut across disciplinary boundaries, offering potenti...

Ethnography, theory and systems design: from intuition to insight

Journal Article
MACAULAY, C., BENYON, D., & CRERAR, A. (2000)
Ethnography, theory and systems design: from intuition to insight. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 53(1), 35-60. https://doi.org/10.1006/ijhc.2000.0376
The idea for this paper came from a debate at the 1998 ISCRAT conference in Denmark on cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT). A leading activist in the movement to bring ...

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Exploring the causes of Red Vent Syndrome in wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) from coastal waters around Scotland

2016 - 2017
This research will make direct comparisons of δ13C and δ15N isotope values from muscle tissue between populations of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) returning to the North, East and West coasts of Scotl...
Funder: Natural Environment Research Council

An Autonomous Bus Service from Park & Ride Across Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Park Train & Tram Interchange

2019 - 2023
Project CAV Forth, led by Fusion Processing, will bring together organisations from across the UK to develop a high capacity Autonomous Bus Pilot Service across the Forth Bridge – a UNESCO World Herit...
Funder: Innovate UK | Value: £148,140

Expert reviews to support Scotlands response to, and recovery from, Covid-19

2022 - 2022
Project Aims i) To review evidence from Scotland and beyond on experiences of covid19 in prisons and identify transferable learning to inform Scotland’s Covid Recovery Strategy. ii) To focus on innova...
Funder: Scottish Government | Value: £28,270

Alpha 2 Agonists for Sedation to produce Better Outcomes from Critical Illness (A2B TRIAL): A Parallel Group Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine and Current Usual Care

2018 - 2021
This is a prospective three-arm randomised placebo-controlled trial to compare the effect of the early addition of dexmedetomidine or clonidine to current analgo-sedation practice on the duration of m...
Funder: National Institute for Health Research | Value: £5,054

Isolation & Characterisation of Solventogenic Clostridial Strains from Sustainable Feedstock

2019 - 2021
The project will be working in collaboration with the industrial partner (Celtic Renewables LTD) to isolate strains of solvent producing clostridia from sustainable environmental samples which have po...
Funder: University of Stratchlyde (Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre) | Value: £49,999

Mental health and substance use care pathways and outcomes for people released from prison

2022 - 2024
Lay summary: It is important that people released from prison get help for mental health and substance use. This will protect their health and help them live life away from crime. People released from...
Funder: Chief Scientists Office | Value: £42,581

Recovery from Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

2023 - 2025
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction (MI). Despite this, there are no recovery programmes tailored for SCAD survivors...
Funder: Burdett Trust for Nursing | Value: £184,716

Automated Data Extraction from Invoices

2012 - 2012
To extract data automatically from purchase invoices and receipts using artificial intelligence, import the data automatically to an accounting system linking this entry to the associated invoice.
Funder: Scottish Funding Council | Value: £4,979

Biofuel potential from potato waste

2014 - 2015
The project aims to make use out of reject potatoes from the food market in Scotland for the production of high value commodity chemicals and biofuels without impacting on food supply and providing a ...
Funder: Scottish Funding Council | Value: £27,521

Production of Renewable Products from Whisky By-Products

2013 - 2016
This is an application for a prestigious ETP Energy Industry Doctorate in Renewable Energy Technologies (SFC funding) in partnership with Celtic Renewables Ltd. The project will investigate various a...
Funder: Celtic Renewables | Value: £50,000

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Visualisation techniques to facilitate argument exploration

2015 - 2020
Arguments are structures of premises and conclusions that underpin rational reasoning processes. Within complex knowledge domains, especially...
Dana Khartabil | Director of Studies: Dr Simon Wells | Second Supervisor: Prof Jessie Kennedy

Cultural due diligence: an investigation into its role in tertiary education mergers in Scotland

2010 - 2015
Mergers are a fact of life in the private sector and are increasingly becoming a factor in the public se...
Colin Steen | Director of Studies: Dr Janice McMillan | Second Supervisor: Dr Brian Windram

Performance and environmental sustainability assessment of an integrated solar water heater designed for disassembly, under Scottish weather conditions

2016 - 2021
"In the field of solar thermal technology there a...
Ruth Saint | Director of Studies: Prof John Currie | Second Supervisor: Dr Celine Garnier

Optimising Timber Frame Construction

2002 - 2007
Timber platform frame has evolved as an efficient method of construction for domestic dwellings and is experiencing continual growth in the UK due to it lending its...
Prof Robert Hairstans | Director of Studies: Prof Abdy Kermani | Second Supervisor: Fouad Khalaf

Development and Evaluation of Composite Insulated Beams

2002 - 2006
Decline in supplies of old growth wood coupled with increased demand for structural timber by the construction industry led to creation of engine...
Ali Jahromi | Director of Studies: Prof Abdy Kermani

Real-time 3D graphic augmentation of music therapy sessions for people on the autism spectrum

2015 - 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect people in a number...
Dr John McGowan | Director of Studies: Dr Gregory Leplatre | Second Supervisor: Dr Iain McGregor

Environmental impact assessment for sustainable cement production

2008 - 2013
Cement production requires intensive use of natural raw materials and energy. It also results in emissions to the atmosphere, the most...
Louba Elatasi | Director of Studies: Prof Tariq Muneer | Second Supervisor: John Wood

Children's gaze behaviour at real world and simulated road crossings

2006 - 2012
Children and older adults are overrepresented in pedestrian accidents (Department for Transport, 2010a, 2010b). Gaze behaviour is ci...
Christopher Egan | Director of Studies: Dr Alex Willis | Second Supervisor: Robbie Cooper

The key drivers of foreign direct investment in emerging African markets: Evidence from Nigeria’s service sector

2016 - 2021
Francis Achi | Director of Studies: Dr Collins Osei | Second Supervisor: Dr John Thomson

Assessing toxicity of engineered nanomaterials in the male reproductive system: Developing an improved testing strategy for hazard assessment

2011 - 2019
"There is a paucity of knowledge relating to the effects of...
Bryony Ross | Director of Studies: Prof Gary Hutchison | Second Supervisor: Dr Eva Malone

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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...

Meet the jewel in the crown of Edinburgh Napier University’s health training: its Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre where the latest technologies are used to help train nursing and midwifery students.

21 March 2024
Recruitment Study in a high-tech environment If you’re thinking about a career in nursing or midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Edinburgh Napier University has the latest...

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.

Napier academic guest edits Special Issue on East-West divisions in Europe

20 February 2024
Dr Cristian Surubaru has guest edited a Special Issue (SI) of the Journal of European Public Policy (JEPP) on the topic of the East-West divide within the European Union (2024, Volume 31, Issue 3). H...

New college courses for students with intellectual disabilities announced

9 February 2024
Dr. Spassiani lead the design, development and implementation of the Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice Programme at Trinity College Dublin in 2015. This is a ground breaking inclusive desig...

Napier libraries project targets the STEM gender gap

23 January 2024
Edinburgh Napier University is launching a new project geared towards opening pathways into engineering education for girls and other groups that are underrepresented in the industry. ENU is launchin...

Presentation to Jazz Congress 2024 - Lincoln Center, New York

11 January 2024
Presentation of findings from the AHRC/NEA funded project JazzDAP - New directions in digital jazz studies. Together with colleagues, Haftor Medbøe will be disseminating our work on novel methods for ...

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...

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