Browsing Faculty of Science & Health: Midlands by Title
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Seasonal changes in the physical activity levels of youth Gaelic football players
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-05-04)This study quantified changes in physical activity (PA) levels attained by adolescents during Gaelic football participation across two time points in a season and determined if these changes affected the overall daily ... -
Self-modelled versus skilled-peer modelled AO+IM effects on skilled sensorimotor performance.
(Elsevier, 2020-03-14)Action observation (AO) and motor imagery (MI) are simulation states that have been demonstrated to independently enhance motor skill performance. Historically, AO and MI were examined in isolation from one another; however ... -
Short term decreases in salinity, combined with the right choice of species, can allow for a more nutritious sea lettuce lipid profile
(Elsevier, 2023-10-25)The sea lettuce Ulva spp is becoming an increasingly important macroalgae for aquaculture. Sea lettuce can be grown on- and off-shore, displays high growth rates, and its biomass possesses attractive nutritional benefits. ... -
Simultaneous validation of count-to-activity thresholds for five commonly used activity monitors in adolescent research: a step towards data harmonization
(Human Kinetics, 2021-11-16)Background: Multiple activity monitors are utilized for the estimation of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity in youth. Due to differing methodological approaches, results are not comparable when developing ... -
Simultaneous validation of five activity monitors for use in adult populations.
(Wiley, 2017-12)Numerous cut-points exist to measure physical activity by accelerometry. The ability to compare accelerometer findings from different devices from different locations may be advantageous to researchers. This study aimed ... -
Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 genes are associated with milk production, body condition score and fertility traits in dairy cows.
(GMR, 2011-08-26)The somatotrophic axis (GH-IGF) is a key regulator of animal growth and development, affecting performance traits that include milk production, growth rate, body composition, and fertility. The aim of this study was to ... -
Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) gene are associated with performance in Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle.
(Frontiers, 2011-02-16)Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) has been shown to be associated with fertility, growth, and development in cattle. The aim of this study was to (1) identify novel single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the bovine ... -
SingStrong - a singing and breathing retraining intervention for respiratory and other common systems of long COVID: a pilot study
(Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists, 2022-03-09)Background: Management of Long COVID (LC) is hugely challenging for clinicians. This pilot study evaluated a breathing retraining and singing programme (SingStrong for LC) to address common LC symptoms. The study hypothesized ... -
Social capital and its contribution to the wellbeing of the older person in the Midlands Region Ireland.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2016)BACKGROUND The literature generally describes Social Capital as a characteristic of social structures made up of a network of relationships between residents of neighbourhoods and communities, focusing on levels of ... -
Social care worker's perspectives on reflective practice as part of the implementation of continuous professional development.
(2018)This research measured social care workers’ perspectives on reflective practice as part of the implementation of CPDunder the following sub headings: •What is social care workers understanding and view on CPD?•Whatdo social ... -
A social constructionist examination of Traveller parenting values, attitudes and practices
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-03-26)This research study addresses a significant issue within Irish society: the social construction of Traveller parenting values, attitudes and practices. This is a focused study where the overall aim is to examine how Traveller ... -
Social disadvantage as trauma: building relational capacity for youth and families
(2016-11-07)To examine social disadvantage as a form of trauma. To assess relational practice with young people and families who experience social disadvantage, as a way of minimising the effects of, and breaking the cycle of trauma. ... -
Speed qualities and methodological considerations in Gaelic games: a systematic scoping review
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)In recent years, there has been a marked increase in research examining speed qualities in Gaelic Games; ladies and mens Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. The distribution of speed qualities examined across Gaelic ... -
Spirituality and caring for the older person: a discussion paper.
(Springer, 2020-05)Holistic healthcare to the older person is important. Spirituality is considered to be the very essence of being and for some is what motivates and guides us to live a meaningful existence. Nurses caring for the older ... -
Sport and recreation musculoskeletal injuries in Irish primary school children
(Research Group on Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (GICAFD). Department of Didactic General and Specific Training. University of Alicante, 2021-04-01)Musculoskeletal injury in children can lead to negative physical, psychological and socio-economic effects. This study aimed to examine sport and recreation injury incidence in Irish primary school children. A cross-sectional ... -
Sport and recreation musculoskeletal injuries in Irish primary school children.
(Universidad de Alicante, 2020-05)The physical, cognitive, mental and social health benefits that occur in school children due to participation in sport and recreation are vast (Abernethy and MacAuley, 2003; Bloemers et al., 2012; Warburton et al., 2006). ... -
Sports nutrition knowledge of female GAA players
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)Gaelic football and camogie are two of the most popular sports played by women in Ireland. Nutrition knowledge has been highlighted as a key factor for dietary interventions, due to its easily modifiable nature (Spendlove ... -
A standardised core outcome set for measurement and reporting sedentary behaviour interventional research: the CROSBI Consensus Study
(MDPI, 2022-08-05): Heterogeneity of descriptors and outcomes measured and reported in sedentary behaviour (SB) research hinder the meta-analysis of data and accumulation of evidence. The objective of the Core Research Outcomes for Sedentary ... -
Stress among Care Workers Supporting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
(2017)The aim of this study was to explore factors causing and alleviating stress among care workers working with adults with intellectual disabilities. Objectives included the following; to explore levels of stress among care ... -
Studies on the inactivation of medically important Candida species on agar surfaces using pulsed light.
(2009-07)Development of a pulsed-light (PL) approach to inanimate surface decontamination is timely, as the incidence of yeast-related infections in healthcare remains unacceptably high. Critical electrical and biological factors ...