Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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Comparative judgement: an overview
(Springer, 2021-05-30)There is a growing demand for the use of digital tools in assessment. Few approaches show innovative benefits beyond being logistical aids. Comparative judgment (CJ) has the potential to enhance educational practices by ... -
Are Pupils with disabilities being adequately supported in Gaeltacht Primary Schools: the professionals’ perspective?
(2020-07)This study researched the adequacy of supports available to pupils with disabilities in Gaeltacht schools, from the perspectives of professionals working work them daily, SNAs, teachers and principals. Through a critical ... -
An investigation into interactive Teaching Methods and their impact on Student engagement in a third level Institute of Technology
(2020-07)It is largely accepted that technology has the potential to improve many different aspects of one’s life and there is no doubt that technology is everywhere; it features in every aspect of our lives. For some years in ... -
An examination of the efficacy of a technology enhanced learning intervention in a First Aid responder course.
(2020-07)Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is becoming more prevalent in education as it has evolved to enhance traditional pedagogical methods of tutoring that is face to face teaching. The utilisation of TEL on courses has been ... -
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 ... -
Identifying demographic predictors that influence pass rates of Students undertaking a blended online minor award at third level in an Irish context.
(2020-08)A significant amount of research has been done on metrics with regards to predicting academic success, especially internationally. At the same time very little research has been done on finding predictors for academic ... -
Perceptions of wellbeing and quality of life following participation in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme in men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: a qualitative pilot study
(PLOS, 2021-06-10)Background Men with a newly diagnosed prostate cancer are often treated by surgery. The time window between cancer diagnosis and surgery causes high levels of uncertainty and stress, which negatively impact quality of ... -
Teachers’ perceptions of and attitudes towards the benefits and challenges of the new inclusion model for Special Education Teaching
(2020-07)The new inclusion model for special education teaching has brought significant change in the epistemology of SET and the roles and responsibilities of the mainstream class teacher. This study examines current literature ... -
Survival Rates and Capture Heterogeneity of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Shannon Estuary, Ireland
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-03-30)Adult survival is arguably the most important demographic parameter for long-lived species as it has a large impact on population growth, and it can be estimated for cetacean populations using natural markings and ... -
Acoustic Monitoring of a Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Population: Trends in Presence and Foraging beyond the Limits of the Lower River Shannon SAC
(MDPI Journals, 2021-06-12)The Shannon dolphins are a population of bottlenose dolphins resident year round within the Lower River Shannon SAC, Ireland, which has been designated to protect this relatively small, genetically discrete population. ... -
Antimicrobial PAA/PAH electrospun fiber containing green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles for wound healing
(MDPI, 2021-05-27)Wound infections are the main complication when treating skin wounds. This work reports a novel antimicrobial material using green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) incorporated in polymeric fibers for wound ... -
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in seabird eggs in Ireland
(Elsevier Ltd, 2021-06-19)Seabird eggs are considered a favourable matrix for monitoring marine pollutants and are widely used as higher trophic level indicators. Concentrations of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Σ15PAH) were determined in the ... -
Apps to teach social skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a review of the embedded behaviour change procedure
(Springer, 2021-06-05)Social skill interventions have become increasingly popular in recent times, as well as the use of technology to deliver and aid interventions for the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population. Little research exists on ... -
Bridging the Knowledge Gaps in Information Systems: A Threshold Concepts and Troublesome Knowledge Perspective
(2021-05-14)Most students who complete third-level higher education undergo a transformational learning journey. This learning journey is moulded by their experiences not only within the context of the third-level institution but can ... -
An Evaluation of the Impact of Project-Based Learning on Student Engagement in the Six Sigma Green Belt Quality Module at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology: A Case Study
(2021-05-18)Comprehensive and in-depth discipline content knowledge and professional, practical skills are critical in the engineering domain. At the same time, soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and ... -
Legacy and emerging contaminants in common guillemot Uria aalge eggs in Ireland and Wales
(Elsevier Ltd, 2021-06-12)Guillemot eggs from multiple Irish colonies and one Welsh colony were analysed for legacy pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and other organochlorine compounds (OCs), ... -
Exploring the effects of immersive virtual reality environments on sensory perception of beef steaks and chocolate
(MDPI, 2021-05)Virtual reality (VR) technology is emerging as a tool for simulating different eating environments to better understand consumer sensory response to food. This research explored the impact of different environmental contexts ... -
Microfibrillated cellulose films containing chitosan and tannic acid for wound healing applications
(Springer, 2021-06-12)The effectiveness of tannic acid as antimicrobial and wound healing for burns have been shown for a century; however, uncontrolled target dosage may result in undesirable side-effects. Remarkably, tannic acid polyphenols ... -
A low-cost platform for environmental smart farming monitoring system based on IoT and UAVs
(MDPI, 2021-05-24)When integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) occurred, tens of applications including smart agriculture have emerged to offer innovative solutions to modernize the farming sector. This ... -
Persistent pollutants in fresh and abandoned eggs of Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) and Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) in Ireland
(Elsevier Ltd, 2-05-03)Higher levels of persistent pollutants (Σ16PCB, Σ6PBDE, ΣHCH, ΣDDT, ΣCHL) were detected in fresh eggs of Common Terns Sterna hirundo from Rockabill Island near Dublin (Ireland's industrialised capital city) compared to ...
