• An empirically-derived personalised theory for technical support 

  Gizaw,Tulu Solomon (University of Limerick, 2017)

  This thesis focuses on Technical Support (TS) as a post sales service provided to users of Information Technology (IT). One of the goals of TS is to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by providing high quality ...
• A singing space: re-contextualizing tradition 

  Dike, Carolyn Louise (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Traditional singers in Ireland today gather in singing sessions to share traditional songs. A significant number of individuals involved in traditional singing in Ireland have expressed concern about the sustainability of ...
• Mesenteric manifestations in Crohn’s disease 

  Sahebally, Shaheel M (Univerisity of Limerick, 2017)

  Background Mesenteric manifestations are of pathobiologic relevance in Crohn’s disease. Clarification of mesenteric morphology provides an opportunity to re-appraise their pathogenic significance. Therefore, we examined ...
• Evaluation of early metabolic and vascular risk in children of parents with early ischaemic heart disease 

  Macken, Alan P (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Ireland and throughout the developed world. Where a parent has had an early cardiac event, their offspring are at risk of developing heart problems ...
• In vitro comparative assessment of the mechanical properties of a PMMA cement and a GPC cement for vertebroplasty 

  Abouazza, Omar A (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Background: This study examines some of the properties of cements that could be used in vertebroplasty. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is the gold standard cement, however, some of its biomechanical properties may compromise ...
• The effects of sensory stimulation and arousal on stepping in newborns 

  Siekerman, Kim (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Humans produce step-like movements from birth. Stepping has been successfully utilised in treadmill training for infants at risk of developmental delay. Previous studies examining optimal training contexts focused on ...
• Variability in recreational runners – a stride time analysis perspective 

  Norris, Michelle (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Accelerometers provide a method of collecting longitudinal running stride time (ST) and stride rate (SR) data; however, research is required to develop methods and analysis techniques which ensure the collection of valid ...
• Child exposure to domestic violence, social factors and wellbeing in young people 

  Naughton, Catherine M (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Domestic violence (DV) is a pervasive worldwide problem. Growing up in a home affected by DV has been established as a complex trauma (Marigold, 2011) and as such may have negative consequences for children’s cognitive, ...
• Beyond the tissue: the relationship between structure, function, and pain in Achilles tendinopathy 

  McAuliffe, Seán (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Introduction: Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a highly prevalent, disabling and oftenpersistent musculoskeletal complaint, commonly affecting athletic and non-athletic populations. To date, attempts to explain the ...
• Academic resilience and buoyancy in second-level schools: understanding and supporting student success 

  Comerford, Jason (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Despite the reduction in early-school leaving rates in Ireland beginning at the end of the last decade at the onset of the economic recession, there remain persistent social class differences in educational attainment and ...
• Exploring formal mentoring relationships in a nascent entrepreneurial context: functions, interactions, emotions, behaviour, and agency 

  O'Connell, Janice (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Formal mentoring programmes are an important support available to nascent entrepreneurs during venture formation, emergence and growth. This form of support has received little theoretical or empirical attention in the ...
• Taxes, organisations and decisions fiduciary tax compliance in two modern economies 

  Keegan, Brian (University of Limerick, 2017)

  An analysis of tax receipts in two jurisdictions, Ireland and the United Kingdom, points to the significance of fiduciary tax collection usually carried out by organisations. This research seeks to establish if the factors ...
• Engineered nanomaterials: employer’s liability risk, REACH & governance 

  Hester, Karena (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Nanotoxicology in relation to the effects of engineered nanomaterials [ENM] in the occupational setting has largely focused on the inhalation effects of ENM particularly on the respiratory tract. ENM are respirable allowing ...
• Decades of reform: an economic analysis of the Impact of commercialisation on the performance of state owned enterprise’s (SOEs) in Ireland. 

  Cahill, Catríona (University of Limerick, 2017)

  State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) operating in strategically important sectors such as energy, communications and transport make a substantial contribution to the Irish economy. This thesis presents an original analysis of ...
• Of seats, stereotypes and structures:empirical contributions on women in the workplace from a gender-organisation-systems perspective 

  Berkery, Elaine C (University of Limerick, 2017)

  This thesis examines systematic issues relating to the progression of women in the workplace using a gender-organisations-systems perspective (GOS). Drawing from the different elements of the GOS perspective and employing ...
• The legislative influence of the committee of the regions in EU decision-making 

  Lasuen, Arantza (University of Limerick, 2017)

  This research is about the Committee of the Regions advisory role and the influence of its Opinion in the EU’s decision-making process, particularly in the co-decision procedure. For this purpose, this study attempts to ...
• An exploration of the midlife career transition experiences of professionals in the Midwest of Ireland 

  O'Neill, Siobhán (School of Education, University of Limerick, 2017)

  The aim of this research study is to examine the experiences of midlife professionals undergoing career transition in the Midwest of Ireland. A further aim of the study is to examine the types of professional careers support ...
• An investigation into the relevance of the work practice placement module on the career development of former ETB trainees 

  Tyrrell, Mary (School of Education, University of Limerick, 2017)

  Although there has been much research into the Further Education and Training (FET) Sector in Ireland, its focus has been motivated by economics (McGuinness, 2014) and in its progression through its relationship with its ...
• A case study exploring the transition from primary to post-primary school from the perspective of parents and the implications for the guidance counselling profession 

  Ahern, Rosemary (School of Education, University of Limerick, 2017)

  The main aim of this research is to conduct a case study exploring the transition from primary to post-primary school from the perspective of first year parents. The research also aims to establish what support guidance ...
• An exploration of the factors that influence male post-primary students in making their subject choices for the leaving certificate. 

  Maher, Aiden (School of Education, University of Limerick, 2017)

  As students progress through their post-primary education in Ireland they have many choices to make in relation to the Leaving Certificate programme they wish to study for and the subjects they wish to take as part of their ...

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