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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 ... -
Comparing the performance of enterprise applications on limited operating systems
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012-09)These days a Smartphone is just as important as a computer. It is essential that users select a device that has the best performance possible. This thesis used simulation to compare the performance of an application on ... -
A comparison between Cloud Solutions with focus on DevOps tooling
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2015-05)The DevOps philosophy keeps gaining popularity due to its practices that allow companies to quickly deliver software changes to their customers. Along with this advent, Cloud Solutions continue to expand their customer ... -
Computing careers and Irish higher education: A labour market anomaly
(IP Publishing Ltd, 2007)This paper explores the impact of developments in the Irish economy and labour market on computing course development in the Irish Higher Education (HE) sector. Extant computing courses change, or new courses are introduced, ... -
Consumer Behaviour in Social Networking Sites: Implications for Marketers
(Irish Academy of Management, 2011)The objective of this research is to investigate the potential of social networking sites T(SNSs) to be utilised as an effective marketing tool in engaging consumers to participate in marketing on SNSs. Qualitative research ... -
A contextual case study exploring Teacher experiences of collaborative Teaching and Learning in an Irish Primary School
(2020-07)Emanating from a commitment to investigate improved student engagement opportunities and inclusive frameworks for collaborative teaching and learning in an Irish primary school context, the following case study research ... -
A contextual review of the provision of campus-based licensed trade facilities in a modern context: A case study on the feasibility of opening a student bar at Cork Institute of Technology
(2015-06)This study was undertaken during the summer of 2014 at the request of the Students Union in response to an application to them with the view to the opening of a bar on campus at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). The study ... -
The Continuum of Teaching and Learning of Mathematics from Primary to Post-Primary Level: Experiences and Beliefs of Associated Teachers
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)The transition from primary to post-primary is arguably the most challenging period in one’s educational trajectory path. Yet, very little research evaluates the impact of the transition process on ‘subject-specific’ ... -
Control of open-loop unstable processes with time delay using PI/PID controllers specified using tuning rules: An outline survey
(Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC 2013), 24th IET Irish, 2013-06)The ability of PI and PID controllers to compensate many practical processes has led to their wide acceptance in industrial applications. The requirement to choose two or three controller parameters is conveniently done ...