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Attachment to fictional video game characters in Pokémon Sword and Shield
(2021)
“They may be pixels but they’re my pixels” (Lewis, 2008, p. 1). Players do not realise how easily they get attached to the in-game characters they interact with, nor how they get so invested in them. Within this study, it ...
The role of a managing editor
(Library Association Of Ireland Library Publishing Group, 2021-06-10)
Part of the proceedings of the inaugural Library Association of Ireland (LAI) Library Publishing Group (LPG) webinar, Getting Started in Library Publishing, held on June 10th 2021, 2-5pm. LAI LPG Chair: Jane Buggle
An analysis of the impact of microtransactions on an online gaming community
(2020)
Gamer's have been protecting their own virtual worlds from change both in-game and from the publishers. As game publishers embrace the microtransaction business model, how does it impact the gamers, their community and ...
Can immersive technology over traditional photography greater influence the number of hazards identified in a healthcare sector residential facility, and as a result influence the perception of risk
(2020)
The aim of this study was to explore whether Virtual Reality (VR) can support hazard identification training in a healthcare residential facility and whether VR evokes a sense of presence and as a result increase perceived ...
Instagram or Finstagram? A survey on self-esteem and need to belong amongst emerging adults
(2020)
Social Networking sites provide emerging adults with unique opportunities to present favourable versions of the self which satisfies belongingness needs and enhances self-esteem. Instagram is the most popularly used platform ...
Setting up an Open Access, peer-reviewed, library-published journal in business: ethos, content, and quality
(Library Association Of Ireland Library Publishing Group, 2021-06-10)
Part of the proceedings of the inaugural Library Association of Ireland (LAI) Library Publishing Group (LPG) webinar, Getting Started in Library Publishing, held on June 10th 2021, 2-5pm. LAI LPG Chair: Jane Buggle
The impact of online social support on life satisfaction for LGB individuals
(2020)
Support for LGB sexuality can positively impact their wellbeing (Doty et al., 2010). This research investigated the impact of online social support on life satisfaction for LGB individuals. Participants were recruited ...
Faculty, librarians & students as publishing partners: the International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences
(Library Association Of Ireland Library Publishing Group, 2021-06-10)
Part of the proceedings of the inaugural Library Association of Ireland (LAI) Library Publishing Group (LPG) webinar, Getting Started in Library Publishing, held on June 10th 2021, 2-5pm. LAI LPG Chair: Jane Buggle
Cyber harassment & celebrities: Exploring personality types, self-efficacy and the types and levels of cyber harassment experienced by celebrities across social media
(2021)
This study aimed to investigate the types and levels of cyber harassment experiences of celebrities across social media and see if there were any potential relationships between self-efficacy and extraversion and levels ...
The correlation between gender and the level of Twitter reaction in high-performance sport
(2021)
The social media platform Twitter is used by fans, sporting organisations and sports media to provide updates on the results of sporting events in real time. This study explores if there are gender differences in reactions ...