Exploring adolescent fast bowling: a mixed methods approach
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Hislen, S. Exploring adolescent fast bowling: a mixed methods approach. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3406802
Introduction: Limited mixed methods research has been conducted into the physical and skills requirements of a developing fast bowler.
Methods: This mixed methods study explo...
Responses of aquatic invertebrates to anthropogenic sound across different life history stages
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Bolger, E. L. Responses of aquatic invertebrates to anthropogenic sound across different life history stages. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948114
Underwater soundscapes have grown considerably louder over the previous century due to increases in anthropogenic noise, with increasing evidence that manmade sound can negat...
Assessment of trophic polymorphism in the Himalayan fish Tor putitora
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Martin, I. Assessment of trophic polymorphism in the Himalayan fish Tor putitora. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2950796
An investigation into intra-specific morphological variation in Tor putitora fish from the Mahakali River in western Nepal was carried out. Three main hypotheses were tested: ...
A Global Exploration of Programme Theory within Surf Therapy
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Marshall, J. A Global Exploration of Programme Theory within Surf Therapy. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2879652
Mental health problems have been estimated as the biggest challenge facing global health in recent years (Vigo et al., 2016) and has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 p...
Understanding the drivers of carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass
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Whitlock, D. S. Understanding the drivers of carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2967545
Seagrass meadows are found in coastal environments worldwide and over the last decade they have been celebrated as powerful natural carbon sinks. Whilst the global importance ...
Noncontact injuries in Scottish hockey: A study of epidemiology, current practice and a preventative measure
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Johnston, T. Noncontact injuries in Scottish hockey: A study of epidemiology, current practice and a preventative measure. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948338
Introduction: There is limited evidence on noncontact injury epidemiology, current warm-up practice and exercise interventions used to reduce injuries in hockey. Therefore, th...
Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union
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Paul, C. I. Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2957859
There is a limited amount of research in professional Rugby Union to minimise the high injury risk associated with the sport. Given that injuries are sustained when workload i...
Establishing a high performing culture in an emerging rugby nation
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Hall, A. J. Establishing a high performing culture in an emerging rugby nation. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2913160
Building and sustaining effective high performing team cultures has been at the forefront of sport research for a number of years. Findings from elite level teams, talent deve...
All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality
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Kavaliauskas, M. All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948392
This PhD thesis by Published Works consists of six peer-reviewed journal articles relating to the overall theme of all-out sprint testing and training. The purpose of the thes...
Exercise protection of vascular endothelial cells against breast cancer chemotherapy toxicity: Evidence from in vitro serological studies
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Mclaughlin, M. Exercise protection of vascular endothelial cells against breast cancer chemotherapy toxicity: Evidence from in vitro serological studies. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2951034
5-fluorouracil, epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, and docetaxel is an effective chemotherapy regimen for early-stage breast cancer (BC). However, these drugs associate with a 5% i...