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Sign Language Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Europe
(2019)
Leeson, Lorraine; Rathmann, Christian
Sign Language Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Europe
(2019)
Leeson, Lorraine; Rathmann, Christian
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/91125
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Performance analysis of a prototype small scale electricity-producing biomass cooking stove
(2015)
O'Shaughnessy, S?amus; Robinson, Anthony
Performance analysis of a prototype small scale electricity-producing biomass cooking stove
(2015)
O'Shaughnessy, S?amus; Robinson, Anthony
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An electrical generator has been integrated with a locally produced, biomass-fed clay cooking stove in rural Malawi. The generator produces small amounts of electricity based on the thermoelectric effect. Five demonstrator stoves were deployed into a rural community in the Balaka district for up to 6 months. This study investigates the power generation performance of the devices over the first 80 days of the field trial. It was determined that the users were able to charge mobile phones, lights and radios from the generator stoves. The power generating performance of the stoves deteriorated slightly over the 80 day period. The was due to the effects of thermal cycling on the generator system as a whole which caused eventual drying out of the thermal paste and a loosening of the clamping nuts which reduces clamping pressure and power output. One stove failed due to a mechanical problem. It was found that the power produced significantly exceeded the power consumed in most cases, whic...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/74591
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Persistent Changes in Circulating and Intestinal gamma delta T Cell Subsets, Invariant Natural Killer T Cells and Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells in Children and Adults with Coeliac Disease
(2013)
DOHERTY, DEREK; Dunne, Margaret
Persistent Changes in Circulating and Intestinal gamma delta T Cell Subsets, Invariant Natural Killer T Cells and Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells in Children and Adults with Coeliac Disease
(2013)
DOHERTY, DEREK; Dunne, Margaret
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Coeliac disease is a chronic small intestinal immune-mediated enteropathy precipitated by exposure to dietary gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. The only current therapy is a lifelong gluten free diet. While much work has focused on the gliadin-specific adaptive immune response in coeliac disease, little is understood about the involvement of the innate immune system. Here we used multi-colour flow cytometry to determine the number and frequency of ?? T cells (V?1, V?2 and V?3 subsets), natural killer cells, CD56+ T cells, invariant NKT cells, and mucosal associated invariant T cells, in blood and duodenum from adults and children with coeliac disease and healthy matched controls. All circulating innate lymphocyte populations were significantly decreased in adult, but not paediatric coeliac donors, when compared with healthy controls. Within the normal small intestine, we noted that V?3 cells were the most abundant ?? T cell type in the adult epithelium and lamina propri...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/71523
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Perspectives on globalisation
(2002)
Leen, Maura
Perspectives on globalisation
(2002)
Leen, Maura
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The level of public and political debate on the subject of globalisation has grown considerably in recent years. However, as the term enters popular vocabulary, terms such as pro- or anti-globalisation obscure the issues at hand. This paper seeks to engage in a meaningful way with the subject, with particular emphasis on policy advocacy and issues of economic justice. Firstly, the dimensions and interpretations of globalisation are examined. Having provided a framework for analysis, Ireland?s stance on globalisation is investigated from an international development perspective. Finally, the mechanisms for improving global governance are addressed. Challenges and opportunities are identified in an effort to support a type of globalisation which works to reduce exclusion and inequality.
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/2920
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Physical activity levels and body composition in children living in disadvantaged areas of urban India
(2010)
Forde, Cuisle
Physical activity levels and body composition in children living in disadvantaged areas of urban India
(2010)
Forde, Cuisle
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Background: Recent studies on children attending private or governmental schools in India have reported increasing rates of obesity. The aim of this study was to examine body composition and activity levels of children attending non-formal schools both in the community and in sheltered care. Methods: Sixty-five children were recruited. Anthropometric data was taken on all children. Activity levels of children residing in the community were assessed with accelerometers. Activity levels of girls living in sheltered accommodation were assessed using a questionnaire. Results: No child was obese. Thirty-two per cent were underweight. Higher rates of underweight were seen in the community children, and among females. Activity levels among those in sheltered accommodation were high, (mean of 15hours a week). Less than half the community dwelling children achieved the recommendation of 60 minutes moderate activity a day. Activities carried out consisted mainly of informal play. Children rep...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/89946
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Policy Coherence for Development (PCD): The State of Play in Ireland
(2009)
KING, MICHAEL; Barry, Frank; Matthews, Alan
Policy Coherence for Development (PCD): The State of Play in Ireland
(2009)
KING, MICHAEL; Barry, Frank; Matthews, Alan
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This report is the first systematic assessment of policy coherence for development (PCD) across Irish Government departments. Our objectives were as follows: ? To create an inventory of policy areas where Irish government decisionmaking may have direct or indirect consequences for developing countries and their ability to make progress on meeting the Millennium Development Goals. Although we have attempted to be comprehensive in our approach, we are certainly not exhaustive. We hope the report will stimulate discussion among NGOs and others to identify other areas where PCD issues arise. ? To illustrate the range of issues in day-to-day decision-making in government departments which have an impact, whether direct or indirect, on the interests of Ireland?s developing country partners, and thus to help to sensitise those involved in this decision-making to these interests. ? To highlight those areas on the policy coherence agenda where further analysis and research is required to de...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/63922
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Policy implementation and financial incentives for nurses in South Africa: a case study on the occupation specific dispensation
(2013)
THOMAS, STEPHEN
Policy implementation and financial incentives for nurses in South Africa: a case study on the occupation specific dispensation
(2013)
THOMAS, STEPHEN
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Background: In 2007, the South African government introduced the occupation-specific dispensation (OSD), a financial incentive strategy, to attract, motivate, and retain health professionals in the public sector. Implementation commenced with the nursing sector, but there have been unintended negative consequences. Objective: First, to examine implementation of the OSD for nurses using Hogwood and Gunn's framework that outlines 'perfect implementation' pre-conditions. Second, to highlight the conditions for the successful implementation of financial incentives. Methods: A qualitative case study design using a combination of a document review and in-depth interviews with 42 key informants. Results: The study found that there were several implementation weaknesses. Only a few of the pre-conditions were met for OSD policy implementation. The information systems required for successful policy implementation, such as the public sector human resource data base and the So...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/72735
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Political institutions, voter turnout, and policy outcomes
(2012)
NARCISO, GAIA
Political institutions, voter turnout, and policy outcomes
(2012)
NARCISO, GAIA
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This paper tests whether constitutions directly affect economic outcomes. By introducing citizens? political participation as the driving force connecting institutions to policy outcomes, we empirically show that voter turnout is the channel through which forms of government affect economic policies. We provide evidence of the existence of two relationships. First, presidential regimes appear to be associated with lower voter participation in national elections. Second, higher voter participation induces an increase in government expenditure, total revenues, welfare state spending, and budget deficit. We conclude that forms of government affect policy outcomes only through voter turnout.
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/61642
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Polymorphisms Near TBX5 and GDF7 Are Associated With Increased Risk for Barrett's Esophagus.
(2015)
O'Sullivan, Jacintha; Reynolds, John; Mc Manus, Ross
Polymorphisms Near TBX5 and GDF7 Are Associated With Increased Risk for Barrett's Esophagus.
(2015)
O'Sullivan, Jacintha; Reynolds, John; Mc Manus, Ross
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Barrett ? s esophagus (BE) increases the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). We found the risk to be BE has been associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on chromosome 6p21 (within the HLA region) and on 16q23, where the closest protein-coding gene is FOXF1 .Subse- quently, the Barrett ? s and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Con- sortium (BEACON) identi fi ed risk loci for BE and esophageal adenocarcinoma near CRTC1 and BARX1 , and within 100 kb of FOXP1 . We aimed to identify further SNPs that increased BE risk and to validate previously reported associations. METHODS: We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify variants associated with BE and further analyzed promising variants identi fi ed by BEACON by genotyping 10,158 patients with BE and 21,062 controls. RESULTS: Weidenti fi ed2SNPsnot previouslyassociated with BE: rs3072 (2p24.1; oddsratio [OR] ? 1.14; 95% CI: 1.09 ? 1.18; P ? 1.8 10 11 ) and rs2701108 (12q24.21; OR ? 0.90; 95% CI: 0.86 ? ...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/73414
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Population red blood cell folate concentrations for prevention of neural tube defects: bayesian model
(2014)
MOLLOY, ANNE
Population red blood cell folate concentrations for prevention of neural tube defects: bayesian model
(2014)
MOLLOY, ANNE
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OBJECTIVE: To determine an optimal population red blood cell (RBC) folate concentration for the prevention of neural tube birth defects. DESIGN: Bayesian model. SETTING: Data from two population based studies in China. PARTICIPANTS: 247,831 participants in a prospective community intervention project in China (1993-95) to prevent neural tube defects with 400 ?g/day folic acid supplementation and 1194 participants in a population based randomized trial (2003-05) to evaluate the effect of folic acid supplementation on blood folate concentration among Chinese women of reproductive age. INTERVENTION: Folic acid supplementation (400 ?g/day). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Estimated RBC folate concentration at time of neural tube closure (day 28 of gestation) and risk of neural tube defects. RESULTS: Risk of neural tube defects was high at the lowest estimated RBC folate concentrations (for example, 25.4 (95% uncertainty interval 20.8 to 31.2) neural tube defects per 10,000 births at 500 n...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/75122
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Post-operative infection and sepsis in humans is associated with deficient gene expression of Yc cytokines and their apoptosis mediators.
(2011)
Ryan, Thomas; Doherty, Derek; Kelleher, Dermot; Mc Manus, Ross
Post-operative infection and sepsis in humans is associated with deficient gene expression of Yc cytokines and their apoptosis mediators.
(2011)
Ryan, Thomas; Doherty, Derek; Kelleher, Dermot; Mc Manus, Ross
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INTRODUCTION: Lymphocyte homeostasis is dependent on the ?c cytokines. We hypothesised that sepsis in humans is associated with differential gene expression of the ?c cytokines and their associated apoptosis mediators. METHODS: The study population consisted of a total of 60 patients with severe sepsis, 15 with gram negative bacteraemia, 10 healthy controls and 60 patients undergoing elective lung resection surgery. Pneumonia was diagnosed by CDC NNIC criteria. Gene expression in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs) of interleukin (IL)-2, 7, 15 and interferon (IFN)-?, Bax, Bim, Bcl-2 was determined by qRT-PCR and IL-2 and IL-7 serum protein levels by ELISA. Gene expression of IL-2, 7 and IFN-? was measured in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBL), cultured in the presence of lipopolysacharide (LPS) and CD3 binding antibody (CD3ab) RESULTS: IL-2 gene expression was lower in the bacteraemia group compared with controls, and lower still in the sepsis group (P < 0.0001). IL-7 gene expressi...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60996
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Project facilitation as an active response to tensions in international development programmes
(2020)
Lannon, John; Walsh, John N.
Project facilitation as an active response to tensions in international development programmes
(2020)
Lannon, John; Walsh, John N.
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This paper examines the tension within international development programmes between traditional task-oriented approaches to development and the wider view of programmes as sites for adaptability and learning. It characterises it as a set of inter-related tensions between recursive and adaptive tendencies that exist at individual actor, programme and institutional levels. Drawing on a multiple interpretive case study of partnership based programmes between an international non-government organisation and local partners in three countries, it looks at how these tensions play out in practice. Based on the findings, it proposes an active response to the tensions called project facilitation. This is an adaptive and co-created process that incorporates local experience and practice based knowledge to achieve strategic goals, while utilising recognised project management practices to achieve agreed outcomes. By adopting active responses to the tensions that exist within programmes it offer...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/9993
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Promoting good policy related leadership and governance of health related rehabilitation: a realist synthesis
(2017)
GILMORE, BRYNNE
Promoting good policy related leadership and governance of health related rehabilitation: a realist synthesis
(2017)
GILMORE, BRYNNE
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/82434
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Promoting universal financial protection: contracting faith-based health facilities to expand access - lessons learned from Malawi.
(2013)
THOMAS, STEPHEN
Promoting universal financial protection: contracting faith-based health facilities to expand access - lessons learned from Malawi.
(2013)
THOMAS, STEPHEN
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Background Public-private collaborations are increasingly being utilized to universalize health care. In Malawi, the Ministry of Health contracts selected health facilities owned by the main faith-based provider, the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM), to deliver care at no fee to the most vulnerable and underserved populations in the country through Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This study examined the features of SLAs and their effectiveness in expanding universal coverage. The study involved a policy analysis focusing on key stakeholders around SLAs as well as a case study approach to analyse how design and implementation of SLAs affect efficiency, equity and sustainability of services delivered by SLAs. Methods The study employed both qualitative and quantitative research methods to address the research questions and was conducted in five CHAM health facilities: Mulanje Mission, Holy Family, and Mtengowanthenga Hospitals, and Mabiri and Nkope Health Centres. Nati...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/72488
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Psycho-social outcomes and mechanisms of self-help groups in Ethiopia
(2017)
Cromie, Samuel; Quinn-Gates, Hannah; Fagan, Paul; Rebsso, Mengistie
Psycho-social outcomes and mechanisms of self-help groups in Ethiopia
(2017)
Cromie, Samuel; Quinn-Gates, Hannah; Fagan, Paul; Rebsso, Mengistie
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Tearfund has implemented a programme of establishing and facilitating a network self-help groups (SHG) comprising the poorest people in Ethiopian Society since 2002. The SHGs follow a carefully defined philosophy based initially on the self-help group movement run by MYRADA India and adapted to the Ethiopian Context with the assistance of Tearfund Ireland, Tearfund Netherlands, The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BuZa) and Irish Aid. Previous research has examined the cost-benefit of Ethiopian self-help groups and found a very positive cost benefit ratio (Venton, et. al., 2013). However, this research has not documented, other than anecdotally, the social and psychological benefits experienced by the individuals participating in SHGs or the mechanisms involved in bringing about these benefits This research aims to: ? Evaluate the impact of SHGs on the psycho-social wellbeing of their members ? Elucidate the features of SHGs which promote, and those that may hamper, achieving this...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/90844
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Quantification of santonin in eight species of Artemisia from Kazakhstan by means of HPLC-UV: Method development and validation
(2017)
BOYLAN, FABIO
Quantification of santonin in eight species of Artemisia from Kazakhstan by means of HPLC-UV: Method development and validation
(2017)
BOYLAN, FABIO
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/82535
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Rebuilding after Disaster - Engineering Lessons from the 2004 Tsunami
(2010)
McCarton, Liam
Rebuilding after Disaster - Engineering Lessons from the 2004 Tsunami
(2010)
McCarton, Liam
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On 26th December 2004 a magnitude 9 earthquake occurred off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The sudden and violent vertical displacement of the sea floor caused a disturbance to the overlying water column, which generated waves (tsunami) that propagated rapidly across the whole of the Indian Ocean. Typically, in open ocean waters, these waves have long wavelengths of the order of 200km and low trough to crest amplitudes. These properties allow them to conserve energy as they propagate over large distances. As the waves enter the shallower waters of coastal areas, their amplitude increases dramatically and their velocity reduces, resulting in violent wave impacts and extensive flood inundation inland. Unprepared for such a natural disaster and with no warning systems in place, more than 225,000 people died in South and Southeast Asia, and several million were left homeless. Liam McCarton, worked in Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2007 as Project Manager for post tsunami reconst...
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Regulators Nurturing FinTech Innovation: Global Evolution of The Regulatory Sandbox as Opportunity-Based Regulation
(2019)
Ahern, Deirdre
Regulators Nurturing FinTech Innovation: Global Evolution of The Regulatory Sandbox as Opportunity-Based Regulation
(2019)
Ahern, Deirdre
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The emergence of the regulatory sandbox as a novel regulatory development in both developed and developing countries responds to the challenges faced by FinTech innovators in navigating an unwieldy regulatory landscape not designed with FinTech in mind. This article characterises the regulatory sandbox as a form of agile, opportunity-based regulation, distinguished by a regulatory approach that is concerned with actively supporting innovators in nurturing cutting-edge innovation with a view to delivering benefits for innovators, consumers, investors, and ultimately the wider economy. Not only is the regulatory sandbox an experimental space for firms testing innovative FinTech products and services, it is also a novel regulatory experiment for regulators, allowing them to actively learn and about new technologies and regulation needs to adapt and respond. In its provision and design, the regulatory sandbox phenomenon performs a crucial positioning function in relation to a given fina...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/91649
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Resolution CM/Res(2020)3 on the implementation of pharmaceutical care for the benefit of patients and health services
(2020)
Henman, Martin
Resolution CM/Res(2020)3 on the implementation of pharmaceutical care for the benefit of patients and health services
(2020)
Henman, Martin
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/92711
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Schumpeter and the End of Western Capitalism
(2014)
KINGSTON, WILLIAM
Schumpeter and the End of Western Capitalism
(2014)
KINGSTON, WILLIAM
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/75271
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Simulation-Driven Design of a Passive Liquid Cooling System for a Thermoelectric Generator
(2017)
O'Shaughnessy, S?amus; BAUDIN, NICOLAS; ROBINSON, ANTHONY
Simulation-Driven Design of a Passive Liquid Cooling System for a Thermoelectric Generator
(2017)
O'Shaughnessy, S?amus; BAUDIN, NICOLAS; ROBINSON, ANTHONY
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/81696
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Small Scale Electricity Generation from a Portable Biomass Cookstove: Prototype Design and Preliminary Results
(2013)
O'Shaughnessy, S?amus; Robinson, Anthony
Small Scale Electricity Generation from a Portable Biomass Cookstove: Prototype Design and Preliminary Results
(2013)
O'Shaughnessy, S?amus; Robinson, Anthony
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The World Health Organisation estimates that over 20% of the global population (~1.4 billion people) lack access to electricity. Furthermore, 40% of the global population (~2.7 billion people) rely on the traditional use of biomass for cooking (WHO 2011, OEDC/IEA, 2010). This study details the development of aprototype electrical generator for portable stoves commonly in use in the developing world. This generator is capable of delivering small amounts of off-grid electricity. Power is generated using the thermoelectric effect. A single thermoelectric module is utilised to convert asmall portion of heat from the stove to electricity. The electricity produced is used to charge a single 3.3 V lithium?iron phosphate battery and drive a low power fan, as well as some other auxiliary features. The airflow produced by the fan is used in conjunction with a commercially available heat pipe heat sink to maintain an adequate temperature difference across the thermoelectric module. From experi...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/67185
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Social Contract Theory in the Global Context
(2014)
STONE, PETER
Social Contract Theory in the Global Context
(2014)
STONE, PETER
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/75260
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Social Enterprises in Viet Nam and Ireland
(2019)
Cannon, Sheila; Rhodes, Mary-Lee
Social Enterprises in Viet Nam and Ireland
(2019)
Cannon, Sheila; Rhodes, Mary-Lee
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/91190
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Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping for Multiple Use Systems (MUS) in Nepal
(2013)
McLoughlin, Fintan; Duffy, Aidan; Conlon, Michael
Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping for Multiple Use Systems (MUS) in Nepal
(2013)
McLoughlin, Fintan; Duffy, Aidan; Conlon, Michael
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This paper investigates the performance of five solar photovoltaic (PV) Multiple Use Systems (MUS) used for water pumping. The solar MUS’s provide water for drinking, cleaning and micro-irrigation for some of the poorest communities in Nepal. In the absence of data logging, the performance of each system is investigated based on a series of rules of thumb to determine the predicted, expected and estimated demand and supply of water to small rural communities. The systems are compared based on their technical and economic performance and how this relates to local environmental, physical and socioeconomic characteristics at each location.
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