This thesis is a realist, disciplinary history of European Union Studies (EUS). It
begins by examining a number of criticisms aimed at realist IR theory. By considering these criticisms it is possible to illustrate a ...
Ó Conchúir, Eoin(University of Limerick, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, 2010)
Global software development (GSD) encompasses all software development where people located in different parts of the world are working together to produce software. Software development in itself is a complex process. GSD ...
Algar, Lynne(University of Limerick, Department of Education & Professional Studies, 2010)
Background: Recovery from training is one of the most important aspects of improving athletic performance (Bishop el al., 2008). Contrast Water Therapy (CWT) has been reported to accelerate recovery of muscle function after ...
Scanlon, Greg(University of Limerick, Department of Education & Professional Studies, 2010)
This study aimed to explore the use of a blended learning course of study on an undergraduate teacher programme in the Republic of Ireland. The study aimed to examine the use of a blend of online learning with face-to-face ...
Exton, Chris; Storey, Margaret-Anne; Desmond, Michael; IRCSET(University of Limerick, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, 2010)
When exploring source code in modern integrated development environments (IDEs), programmers are prone to disorientation, a state of ‘mental lostness’ which disrupts concentration and task focus. Disorientation can result ...
O'Leary, Pádraig(University of Limerick (Faculty of Science and Engineering), 2010)
The derivation of individual products from a software product line is still seen as a timeconsuming and expensive activity in many organisations. Despite recognition that an
effective derivation process could alleviate ...
Krafft, Martin F.(University of Limerick, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, 2010)
The Debian Project is possibly the largest FLOSS project, but its processes have not scaled in relation to its growth and complexity. Many aspects of daily tasks require the volunteer contributors to expend time on repetitive, ...
Briggs, Colette Kirsten(University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)
The use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is becoming an increasingly important facility within education in Ireland.
The research topic was chosen to reflect and highlight the technological changes happening in the ...
The Primary School Curriculum (1999) is taught in all primary schools in Ireland. Using Information and Communication Technologies is recognised as a teaching methodology in the teacher guideline documents of the Primary ...
Phelan, Helen Frances; Hirabayashi, Eri(University of Limerick, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, 2010)
Ritual performance is a characteristic of contemporary Japanese life. Some of rituals originated more than a 1000 years ago, while the origins of others are not known. The theme of this thesis—continuity through change in ...