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A cost-effective study of ownership versus access: A case study for St. Patrick's College, Maynooth
(1996)
Payne, Valerie J.
A cost-effective study of ownership versus access: A case study for St. Patrick's College, Maynooth
(1996)
Payne, Valerie J.
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This study takes a cost-effective approach to the examination of the alternative methods of article supply, to ascertain not only the cheapest service but also to rank the alternatives according to their effectiveness or performance Three alternative methods of article supply are considered subscribing to a periodical title (ownership), individual article supply (IAS) provided by two electromc document delivery services, ContentsFirst/ArticlesFirst of OCLC FirstSearch and UnCover, and traditional article supply through the British Library Document Supply Centre A comparison of the alternatives is made to identify their differences The elements and measures of a costeffective analysis are discussed and in particular cost-per-use, which is derived for all the alternatives The operational costs of the alternatives are obtained by taking a management accounting approach and are examined in relation to the provision of the services within the library of St. Patrick's College, Maynoo...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/7987/
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A dynamic assessment of adaptive capacity to climate change: A case study of water management in Makondo, Uganda
(2013)
Tembo, Mavuto Denis
A dynamic assessment of adaptive capacity to climate change: A case study of water management in Makondo, Uganda
(2013)
Tembo, Mavuto Denis
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This thesis is carried out against the backdrop of serious concerns that climate change will affect the livelihoods of rural people in Sub-Saharan Africa. I examine the adaptive capacity of people at the micro-scale of action and practice in rural Africa, in particular those in Makondo Parish, in the southwest of Uganda. The focus is on the way adaptive capacity emerges from the interaction of community members, extra-local actors such as non-governmental organizations, and national and local policy-makers. The thesis builds upon literature that explores adaptive capacity at the micro-scale of action and practice in rural Africa. The research, which employs context-sensitive methods, specifically ethnographic and participatory methodologies, contributes to a growing literature on adaptive capacity to climate change in three key ways. First, methodologically, I argue that the application of participatory Geographical Information Systems (PGIS) alongside ethnography can offer a contex...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/4602/
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Are episodic context features helpful for refinding tasks? Lessons learnt from a case study with lifelogs
(2014)
Chen, Yi; Jones, Gareth J.F.
Are episodic context features helpful for refinding tasks? Lessons learnt from a case study with lifelogs
(2014)
Chen, Yi; Jones, Gareth J.F.
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Both psychological theories and findings in information science suggest that people may remember the episodic context of previously encountered information. This implies that a user’s episodic memory might be utilized to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of refinding tasks. In this paper, we report a case study which aims to explore the feasibility of integrating episodic context into the design of information refinding systems. The subjects in this study collected 20 months of rich contextual data along including the full text of all documents, emails, web pages and so on, which they accessed during the collection period. We developed a “memory-friendly” system based on psychological theories to test the hypothesis through user studies requiring the subjects to find their personal data using this system. From examination of the user activity log and a post-task questionnaire, we found that although our designed features, which support or utilize episodic context or autobiogra...
http://doras.dcu.ie/20388/
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Assessing the utility and effectiveness of the IEC standards for wave energy resource characterisation
(2016)
Ramos, Victor; Carballo, R.; Ringwood, John
Assessing the utility and effectiveness of the IEC standards for wave energy resource characterisation
(2016)
Ramos, Victor; Carballo, R.; Ringwood, John
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Over the next decades, wave energy aims to become a commercially viable source of energy. For this purpose, a complete understanding of the wave resource characterisation is needed. In this context, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has developed a technical specification for the assessment of the wave resource, IEC-TS 62600-101: Marine energy-Wave, tidal and other water current converters-Part 101: Wave energy resource assessment and characterisation (IEC-TS). IEC-TS classifies resource assessment studies into three different categories: reconnaissance, feasibility and design. The requirements for the model setup (mesh resolution, boundary conditions) and the effort (validation process, computational times) vary considerably from one class to the other. Accordingly, the main goal of this work is to explore this methodology using the Irish West coast as a case study. Overall, it was found that the methodology proposed...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/12470/
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Change and continuity in the role of industrial relations actors in Romania: case study evidence
(2008)
Trif, Aurora
Change and continuity in the role of industrial relations actors in Romania: case study evidence
(2008)
Trif, Aurora
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The process of accession of the former communist countries into the EU was expected to facilitate the emergence of industrial relations (IR) actors with roles similar to those of their counterparts in continental Western Europe. Examining the role of the state, employers (and their representatives) and trade unions, this paper shows the extent to which such comparable functions among IR actors can be observed in Romania. It also explores whether or not privatization has led to deeper changes in the role of IR actors at the company level. The paper focuses on the functions of the IR actors in four large chemical companies (two private and two state-owned enterprises) and investigates the impact of IR practices at higher levels of developments at the company level. In order to highlight and contrast the developments in the Romanian cases, brief comparisons with other Eastern European countries are presente...
http://doras.dcu.ie/22273/
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Collaboration, collation, and competition: crowdsourcing a directory of educational technology tools for teaching and learning
(2020)
Donlon, Enda; Costello, Eamon; Brown, Mark
Collaboration, collation, and competition: crowdsourcing a directory of educational technology tools for teaching and learning
(2020)
Donlon, Enda; Costello, Eamon; Brown, Mark
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This paper reports on a distinctive one-year online open crowdsourcing initiative which originated in the Republic of Ireland with a view to compiling an A–Z directory of educational technology tools for teaching and learning. Through analysis of multiple sources of data, the paper presents an intrinsic case study which outlines the design and implementation of the initiative and offers critical insights into engagement and participation in the project. The study found that participants from across the spectrum of educational sectors contributed to this project from a range of geographical locations, with significantly greater numbers engaging with the directory of educational technology tools that resulted from the crowdsourcing activity. It concludes that the creative project design, combined with a novel crowdsourcing methodology encompassing elements of collaboration, competition, and gamification, were strong motivational factors for participation. The case study provides a val...
http://doras.dcu.ie/24433/
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Dialogical Processes Examined: A Victim offender dialogue case study
(2014)
Walshe, Barbara; Geske, Janine
Dialogical Processes Examined: A Victim offender dialogue case study
(2014)
Walshe, Barbara; Geske, Janine
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This article outlines the evolution and development of Victim Offender Dialogue now seen as a growing part of the Restorative Justice movement worldwide. A case study outlines the rationale given by both victims and offender for participation and the necessary preparation undertaken to conduct an authentic process with both. An examination is made of the nature and extent of the issues explored during the dialogue and the process and outcome of the dialogue itself. This review describe moments of heartbreak, sadness and humour as the dialogue unfolds, capturing key transformational moments in the process. In conclusion, the question of forgiveness is considered, whether it was given or received.
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/4670/
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Enabling Factors for Smart Cities: A Case Study
(2016)
Pétercsák, Réka; Maccani, Giovanni; Donnellan, Brian; Helfert, Markus; Connolly, Niall
Enabling Factors for Smart Cities: A Case Study
(2016)
Pétercsák, Réka; Maccani, Giovanni; Donnellan, Brian; Helfert, Markus; Connolly, Niall
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Smart city initiatives have become inseparable from the modern development of urban environments. Scholars have characterized smart cities as complex and emergent environments and many attempts have been made to create a framework for the enabling factors of smart processes. In this research in progress paper, we aim to contribute to this particular conversation by presenting findings from theoretical and empirical research. Through a systematic literature review we propose a comprehensive ensemble of enabler factors for Smart Cities and determine future directions for scholars and practitioners. Then, we leverage preliminary findings emerging from a research in progress in the Dublin Docklands to draw conclusions about the current understanding of the concept in question. We argue, based on preliminary results, that there must be equal emphasis on the interconnected and process-based nature of the enabling factors, i. e. on the value creation potential of the smart city.
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/10830/
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Exploring Language and Communication in an Individual with Congenital Deafblindness: A Case Study
(2006)
Deasy, Kathleen; Lyddy, Fiona
Exploring Language and Communication in an Individual with Congenital Deafblindness: A Case Study
(2006)
Deasy, Kathleen; Lyddy, Fiona
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The combined hearing and visual impairments associated with congenital deafblindness severely diminish access to information from the environment and impede opportunities for interaction and development of symbolic language. Congenital deafblindness involves the impairment of both vision and hearing to such an extent that an individual cannot function as someone who is deaf or as someone who is blind. The term congenital deafblindness covers a spectrum of combinations of varying degrees of vision and hearing loss. A total absence of vision and hearing lies at one end, while at the other end, residual vision or hearing, or some residual facility in both senses, is available. The degree of impairment varies within this population, which precludes generalising as regards successful remediation strategies. Concomitant physical or cognitive impairments will bring further challenges. People with congenital deafblindness who are able to use their residual sight or residual hearing are at a...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/2709/
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Exploring the utility and effectiveness of tidal stream energy resource assessment and characterisation standards: A case study
(2016)
Ramos, Victor; Carballo, R.; Ringwood, John
Exploring the utility and effectiveness of tidal stream energy resource assessment and characterisation standards: A case study
(2016)
Ramos, Victor; Carballo, R.; Ringwood, John
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For tidal stream energy to become a fully-fledged renewable energy source, a complete understanding of the tidal stream resource characterisation is required. For this purpose, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has elaborated a technical specification for the assessment of the tidal stream resource, “IEC-TS 62600-201: Marine energy—Wave, tidal and other water current converters—Part 201: Tidal energy resource assessment and characterisation” (IEC-62600-201), which presents a wide set of recommendations with the aim of standardising tidal stream resource characterisation. The IEC-62600-201 divides resource assessments into two different classes: feasibility and layout design. The model implementation (mesh resolution, boundary conditions) and the effort required in terms of computational time varies significantly from one class to another. For these reasons, the objective of the present work is to explore the IEC-62600-201...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/12469/
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Factors affecting the adoption of cloud computing: an exploratory study
(2013)
Morgan, Lorraine; Conboy, Kieran
Factors affecting the adoption of cloud computing: an exploratory study
(2013)
Morgan, Lorraine; Conboy, Kieran
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While it is widely acknowledged that cloud computing has the potential to transform a large part of the IT industry, issues surrounding the adoption of cloud computing have received relatively little attention. Drawing on three case studies of service providers and their customers, this study will contribute to the existing cloud technologies literature that does not address the complex and multifaceted nature of adoption. The findings are analyzed using the adoption of innovation literature as a lens to reveal how technological, organizational and environmental factors impact cloud adoption. Our conclusions reveal that factors impacting cloud adoption tend to be psychological as well as technical, and some recommendations are put forward for future research.
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/6652/
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Gender on the Brain: A Case Study of Science Communication in the New Media Environment
(2014)
O'Connor, Cliodhna; Joffe, Helene
Gender on the Brain: A Case Study of Science Communication in the New Media Environment
(2014)
O'Connor, Cliodhna; Joffe, Helene
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Neuroscience research on sex difference is currently a controversial field, frequently accused of purveying a ‘neurosexism’ that functions to naturalise gender inequalities. However, there has been little empirical investigation of how information about neurobiological sex difference is interpreted within wider society. This paper presents a case study that tracks the journey of one high-profile study of neurobiological sex differences from its scientific publication through various layers of the public domain. A content analysis was performed to ascertain how the study was represented in five domains of communication: the original scientific article, a press release, the traditional news media, online reader comments and blog entries. Analysis suggested that scientific research on sex difference offers an opportunity to rehearse abiding cultural understandings of gender. In both scientific and popular contexts, traditional gender stereotypes were projected onto the novel scientific...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/6679/
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Landscapes of Power The Social Network of the Power Elite in mid-Victorian Ireland Case Study of Thomas Conolly (1823-76) of Castletown, Co Kildare
(2018)
Pegley, Suzanne
Landscapes of Power The Social Network of the Power Elite in mid-Victorian Ireland Case Study of Thomas Conolly (1823-76) of Castletown, Co Kildare
(2018)
Pegley, Suzanne
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The focus of this thesis will have at its core an individual and a house around which the social networking of the ascendancy will pivot. Thomas Conolly and Castletown will act as a catalyst to the control of hegemonic power of the ascendancy class in the second half of the nineteenth century. The nineteenth century saw the demesne come to publicly represent the overt economic and social power of the landowning class and has contributed to the highly politicised nature of these spaces. At the centre of this was Conolly who moved from space to space engaging in the social rituals that connected the elites and in the wider social and political arena in connection with the hegemonic acceptance of the social order. This study will step away from a conventional history of the house and look instead at the structure of the society within which it is embedded to provide a new glimpse at a familiar building and of its society. This study will contextualise Conolly’s activities and the life...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/12118/
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Methodological issues in cross-border analyses of European small-area data: a case study
(2000)
Cook, Sally; Poole, Michael A; Moore, Adrian J; Pringle, Dennis G.
Methodological issues in cross-border analyses of European small-area data: a case study
(2000)
Cook, Sally; Poole, Michael A; Moore, Adrian J; Pringle, Dennis G.
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The growing trends for political and economic integration within the European Union signal a need for improved cohesion of national data sets to allow for comparative cross-national research on socioeconomic topics. Difficulties in achieving comparability of variables and spatial bases can apply whether analysis is undertaken at the most macro level (that of entire nations) or at more micro spatial scales. In this paper we will discuss the methodological problems which can arise from comparative cross-border analysis by using small-area census data within Ireland (North and South) as illustration. As this analysis demonstrates, limited overlap between the specific variables in national data sets, different national contexts for socioeconomic indicators, and variations between data sets in the size of spatial units can all cause analytical problems at this spatial scale. In particular, scale mixing can potentially result in very misleading interpretations. Possible solutions to these...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/13818/
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Partners in Participation: integrated approaches to widening access in higher education
(2003)
Fleming, Ted; Murphy, Mark
Partners in Participation: integrated approaches to widening access in higher education
(2003)
Fleming, Ted; Murphy, Mark
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Detailed in this article are two case studies carried out over the last two years in the UK and Ireland which embody the objectives of tackling social exclusion and widening access to education via a partnership and integrated approach. One was completed as part of a Scottish Executive-funded study on widening participation in HE, and the other was funded by Integra and carried out in Ireland. The aim of outlining the findings of these case studies is to shed some light on the usefulness of the partnership approach to widening access. Whilst such an approach sounds eminently reasonable on paper, particularly the focus on de-centralisation, integrated services and grassroots development, in classic policy research terms, does the rhetoric match up with the reality? Do partnership-based out-reach programmes reach the parts other less innovative initiatives cannot?
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/1046/
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Re-housing the Urban Poor in Irish Country Towns, 1880-1947: A Case Study of Sligo
(2016)
Gallagher, Fiona Martina
Re-housing the Urban Poor in Irish Country Towns, 1880-1947: A Case Study of Sligo
(2016)
Gallagher, Fiona Martina
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Despite the numerous works on the poor housing conditions of Irish famihes from the 1850s to the 1940s, little research has been conducted to date on the provincial Irish towns. In order to closer investigate the dreadful dwelling conditions endured by the Irish urban poor at the start of the twentieth century, this thesis examines the origin of poor-quality housing in Sligo, the rapid growth in population that led to its emergence, and the nature of political will, economic conditions, tenancies and landholdings which fostered its perpetuation until the 1940s. The case study examines, in overview, the housing situation in Sligo in comparison to other provincial towns of a similar size, and sets this against the national backdrop of the major changes in housing policies and practices after 1880, which culminated in the great public housing drive of the 1930s and 1940s. Housing-related health issues, such as infant mortality and infectious disease are examined in the light of the app...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/10421/
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The "Second Reformation" in Ireland, 1798-1861: case study of Rev. Robert Winning and the Kingscourt District.
(2019)
Rogan, Marion
The "Second Reformation" in Ireland, 1798-1861: case study of Rev. Robert Winning and the Kingscourt District.
(2019)
Rogan, Marion
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This thesis examines four decades and two distinct phases of the ‘Second Reformation’ in Ireland through a case study of Rev. Robert Winning and the Kingscourt District with which he was closely associated. The Kingscourt District defines the geographical parameters of this study; the period between 1798 and 1861 its chronological limits. The early date, 1798, is preferred as the starting point. It marks the beginning of the episcopacy of Thomas Lewis O’Beirne and his programme of reform and improvement in the Church of Ireland diocese of Meath, which left many of the Meath diocesan clergy ready for the ‘Second Reformation’ in 1822. The year 1861, and the death of Rev. Winning, is chosen as the closing date.
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/13799/
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The Benefits of Youth Work: Young People's and Youth Workers' Perspectives
(2009)
Devlin, Maurice; Gunning, Anna
The Benefits of Youth Work: Young People's and Youth Workers' Perspectives
(2009)
Devlin, Maurice; Gunning, Anna
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Last June saw the publication of the report ‘The Purpose and Outcomes of Youth Work’. It was the result of a research project commissioned by the ‘Interagency Group’ of major youth organisations: Catholic Youth Care, City of Dublin Youth Service Board, Forόige, Ógra Chorcai and Youth Work Ireland. The research was financially supported by the Irish Youth Foundation. It set out to explore the nature, purpose and outcomes of youth work in Ireland today, prompted by a concern that at a time of very significant change in the social, economic and policy contexts, it is more important than ever to articulate the distinctive nature of youth work and that its benefits are not just for young people but for adults, communities and for society as a whole.
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/2965/
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The Challenges of Community Participation in Decentralization Processes in Uganda: A Case Study of Kibaale District.
(2007)
Bagenda, Justine
The Challenges of Community Participation in Decentralization Processes in Uganda: A Case Study of Kibaale District.
(2007)
Bagenda, Justine
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Assumptions have been made about many development concepts. This paper addresses the assumptions made about the community participation in decentralization processes using a case study of Kibaale District in Uganda. The main argument is that community participation in decentralization processes is often taken for granted. Practical evidence reveals that communities are not homogeneous in nature. They include people from all walks of life including peasants, businesspersons, property owners, marginalized among others. The majority of the communities in developing nations in general and Uganda in particular are comprised of the poor. These people lack the ‘political tools’ such as information, literacy, power and money, which are necessary to enable them to effectively participate in decentralization processes. The conclusion is that the poor in the communities remain excluded from participating in decentralization processes as long as they lack these necessary tools.
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/10197/
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The Matt Talbot Community Trust: A case study of participants' perception of education in a social and political context
(2012)
Roche, Gary A.
The Matt Talbot Community Trust: A case study of participants' perception of education in a social and political context
(2012)
Roche, Gary A.
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The Matt Talbot Community Trust is an organisation in Ballyfermot, Dublin, which helps people who have had issues with substance abuse and/or had experience of prison. The organisation works to provide a supportive community for its participants and their families. Education is one of the organisation’s key roles in this regard. This is an exploratory case study which focuses on the views of Matt Talbot Community Trust participants. The study will explore their views in a social and political context. This will be done by examining critical education and feminist theory and the social and political context in which the organisation operates. The implications of the study will be oriented towards possible future action which might be beneficial to the participants and similar groups. As critical education principles and feminist methodology inform this study, it is written with the intent that it is accessible to non-academic readers.
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/12231/
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The professionalisation of vocational education and training practitioners to own buy or rent a case study of developments in Finland, Australia and Ireland
(2017)
Croke, Fiona
The professionalisation of vocational education and training practitioners to own buy or rent a case study of developments in Finland, Australia and Ireland
(2017)
Croke, Fiona
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The aim of this study is to explore the professionalisation of vocational education and training (VET) practitioners. Responding to a gap in empirical research the study undertakes a case study analysis of VET national reforms and initiatives in Finland, Ireland and Australia. The study engages with VET practitioners to gather their perspectives on the realities of practice and teaching in the VET sector, their experience of CPD, identifying issues, challenges, barriers and enablers that might inform future developments in the area of professional practice and benefit countries currently embarking on a policy agenda of sectoral reform. The research is driven by a constructivist philosophy and employs the research methodological choice of case study. During the operational design phase the study was guided predominantly by the seminal works of Robert Stake The Art of Case Study Research (1995) while also referencing Sharan Merriam Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in E...
http://doras.dcu.ie/21951/
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The rise and fall of a great estate: a case study of Kenure Estate, Rush, County Dublin.
(2008)
Whearity, Peter Francis
The rise and fall of a great estate: a case study of Kenure Estate, Rush, County Dublin.
(2008)
Whearity, Peter Francis
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The aim of this short study is to demonstrate the dramatic change which occurred in an area known as Kenure House and Demesnes. The study will commence before the period of decline began in order to give an indication of what was there prior to 1963 when the entire property came into the hands of the Irish Land Commission having been disposed of by the owner Col. George Fenwick-Palmer. The study will be broken down into three separate parts, each dealing with a different aspect of the study.
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/8870/
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The role of nurse education in improving patient outcomes and patient satisfaction with nursing care: A multiple case study of nursing teams in three hospitals across Ireland and Germany.
(2016)
Lehwaldt, Daniela
The role of nurse education in improving patient outcomes and patient satisfaction with nursing care: A multiple case study of nursing teams in three hospitals across Ireland and Germany.
(2016)
Lehwaldt, Daniela
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Background: International large-scale research has found that nurse education at degree level contributes to reduced mortality and failure-to-rescue rates. The influences of hospital and national contexts and of different types of nurse education levels towards improved patient care seem often overlooked. Aim and objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the role of nurse education in improving patient outcomes and patient satisfaction with nursing care, taking into account different types of nurse education levels within different hospital-based and country-specific contexts. The objectives were: (1) to explore and compare nurse education levels, hospital and nurse structures, care processes and patient-related outcomes for selected nursing teams from the Irish and German arms of the RN4CAST project (2) to explore factors other than nurse education affecting patient outcomes, including country-specific factors. Methodology: A multiple case study design was utilised to conduc...
http://doras.dcu.ie/21009/
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The treatment of tuberculosis in Ireland from the 1890s to the 1970s a case study of medical care in Leinster
(2015)
Carthy, Alan Francis
The treatment of tuberculosis in Ireland from the 1890s to the 1970s a case study of medical care in Leinster
(2015)
Carthy, Alan Francis
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In the late nineteenth century tuberculosis was endemic in Ireland being responsible for more deaths than any other single cause. There was no medical cure for the disease, although various treatment regimes were tried, some with modest success. In the decade to 1891, 103,314 deaths were attributed to the disease, a ratio of one in every 8.5 deaths. By the late 1960s the contribution of tuberculosis to mortality statistics was insignificant. In 1970, 221 persons died from tuberculosis in the Republic of Ireland, a ratio of one in every 152.4 deaths. In terms of medical disease statistics, this fall in mortality was spectacular. This thesis sets out to explore what was behind this dramatic change. It will do so by examining in detail the key international and national developments pertaining to the treatment of tuberculosis. How did the international understanding of tuberculosis evolve and how did this in turn influence the development of facilities to manage the disease? What model...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/9118/
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The use of spatial analytical techniques to explore patterns of fire incidence: A South Wales case study
(2007)
Corcoran, Jonathan; Higgs, Gary; Brunsdon, Chris; Ware, Andrew; Norman, Paul
The use of spatial analytical techniques to explore patterns of fire incidence: A South Wales case study
(2007)
Corcoran, Jonathan; Higgs, Gary; Brunsdon, Chris; Ware, Andrew; Norman, Paul
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The application of mapping and spatial analytical techniques to explore geographical patterns of crime incidence is well established. In contrast, the analysis of operational incident data routinely collected by fire brigades has received relatively less research attention, certainly in the UK academic literature. The aim of this paper is to redress this balance through the application of spatial analyt- ical techniques that permit an exploration of the spatial dynamics of fire incidents and their relation- ships with socio-economic variables. By examining patterns for different fire incident types, including household fires, vehicle fires, secondary fires and malicious false alarms in relation to 2001 Census of Population data for an area of South Wales, we demonstrate the potential of such techniques to reveal spatial patterns that may be worthy of further contextual study. Further research is needed to establish how transferable these findings are to other geographical settings a...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/6142/
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