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Biological control of pyrenophora teres
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2005)Pyrenophora teres the causal organism of barley net blotch disease is responsible for substantial loss in crop yield with yield losses as high as 40% under favourable conditions. Current control measures are achieved ... -
Budgetary and redundancy optimisation of homogeneous series-parallel systems subject to availability constraints using matlab implemented genetic computing
(Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC 2013), 24th IET Irish, 2013-06)This paper deals with finding optimal structures and redundant safety designs with minimal costs for series-Parallel multi state system (MSS) configurations subject to availability constraints using genetic algorithms as ... -
Building a business network: the experiences of immigrant entrepreneurs
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2013)Purpose – The importance of networks with respect to acquiring the resources needed for business creation is one of the main areas within entrepreneurship research. Although there is significant literature on the use of ... -
Can heritage tourism be a catalyst for community development in Ireland?
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015)Objectives Orwell wrote that whoever controls the past controls the future, and whoever controls the present controls the past. (Orwell, 1949) Elements of this quote will be addressed in relation to heritage tourism and ... -
Can Music be used in the Senior Years of the Primary School as a Positive Learning Experience to Support Children with identified Educational and Behavioural needs?
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)The aim of this paper is to investigate if music can be used in the senior years of the primary school as a positive learning experience to support children with identified educational and behavioural needs. The reason ... -
Can Technology enhanced Learning improve Students’ Performance and Learning Experience, as part of a Blended Learning Environment
(2020-08)The use of a blended learning approach to complement traditional face to face learning in higher education is continuing to evolve as an emerging trend. A blended learning teaching pedagogy can enhance the teaching and ... -
Can working on an entrepreneurial project within a Level 7 fashion degree course improve entrepreneurial self-efficacy and career readiness?
(2020-06)The purpose of this study is to revise the current educational pedagogy on a Level 7 fashion degree module, by introducing an experiential entrepreneurship project to understand if it can encourage a greater entrepreneurial ... -
The capabilities of XML and its interaction with legacy databases
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2003)This thesis endeavours to establish which of the applications within the Extensible Markup Language (XML) available at present, meet the requirements of a modem business engaging in Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) ... -
CAPTURE - Cooperatively Applied Positioning Techniques Utilizing Range Extensions
(IEEE, 2014-10-27)The most commonly implemented Indoor Location Based Solution uses existing Wi-Fi network components to locate devices within its range. While this technique offers obvious economic rewards by utilizing a preinstalled ... -
A Case Study Exploring Teachers’ Experiences of Peer Observation of Teaching in a Post-Primary Context
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)A transition towards teacher autonomy, teacher collaboration and context specific learning as foci of teacher professional development coupled with exposed weaknesses in traditional externally controlled professional ... -
A case study into Student perception of creativity within Junior Cycle English, with specific focus on the use of descriptors as a motivating factor in CBA1, the oral presentation
(2020-07)This thesis seeks to understand student perception of creativity in the Junior Cycle English course. The thesis is particularly concerned with how students comprehend the concept of creativity and if they consider themselves ... -
A case study of Letterkenny in 2020: a scenario planning approach
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2011)The objective o f this research was to explore possible futures for the town o f Letterkenny towards 2020 using a scenario planning approach. A six stage modified scenario development design was applied to develop a ... -
The challenge of work based learning: a role for academic mentors?
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2014)Purpose - This paper explores the key challenge(s) experienced by employers, employees and academics during work based learning (WBL) programmes at undergraduate level. The idea of academic mentors is proposed as an aid ... -
Characterisation and investigation of alginate dressings containing hydrogen peroxide for the promotion of wound healing
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2011)The care of chronic wounds carries a heavy financial burden on the healthcare industry, with billons being spent annually on their treatment. This, coupled with a decreased quality of life for sufferers, has led to an ... -
Cluster development in rural tourism areas of South Kerry – Reflections on the process
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015-06)According to Melisidou et al (2013) clusters are considered as being efficient management and marketing tools for tourist destinations and as a local strategy for combating regional disparities and social inequality. A ... -
Collaborative practice: a resolution model for irish employment disputes?
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)Ireland has a comprehensive yet complex, statutory framework for the resolution of employment disputes. Various bodies offer conciliation, mediation, arbitration and regulation, however the processes are taking too ... -
Collaborative sustainable development in drive tourism on the Wild Atlantic Way: A community perspective.
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015)The Wild Atlantic Way (WAW) large-scale drive tourism route is unique in Ireland in that it runs for 2500km of coastline from Donegal to West Cork. It incorporates hundreds of coastal communities on the extreme periphery ... -
Collaborative sustainable tourism development in Ireland: Local Authorities' use of sustainable tourism indicators.
(11th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC), 2015)Responsible Tourism development and resort planning guidelines in Ireland hold one of the keys to collaborative sustainable development. Tourism planning permission is granted by Local Authorities. Yet in order to achieve ... -
A comparative study of portable body sensing technology and a physical activity log, in a physical activity adherence programme
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of portable body sensing technology (SW3 Armband) and a physical activity log. Participants’ physical activity adherence levels were recorded over a six month period. ... -
Comparing and contrasting smartphone and non-smartphone usage
(Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC 2013), 24th IET Irish, 2013-06)This paper presents a large-scale network wide analysis of both user behaviour and network dynamics in a live nationwide 2G/3G network. The employed data set tracks over one million subscribers across upwards of ten thousand ...