Greek philosopher Aristotle deduced in his major treatise De Anima that without the sense of touch there could be no other senses “The first sense, the root and ground as it were of the other senses... the one which ...

Enzymes often display high regio- and chemoselectivity and therefore are of great interest for industrial processes. However, in these processes, they can show low stability and are not reusable. Immobilisation can ...

The lack of uptake of science subjects in Post-Primary Schools (Secondary/High Schools) and on to university is a continuous cause for concern, both nationally and internationally. In the Strategy for Science, Technology ...

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 ...

Three analogues of the SIFSIX-3-M family, namely SIFSIX-3-Zn, SIFSIX-3-Ni, and SIFSIX-3-Cu were investigated using theoretical methods to determine the effect of pore-size and pore-chemistry on the adsorption of CO2 in ...

Modern day airliners are subjected to a wide range of environmental conditions when operational across the globe. In order to ensure reliable aircraft performance and avoid thermal failure of heat sensitive components, ...

While research has investigated the development of coaches and athletes in top-level sport limited research exists that has examined the consequences to coach and athlete development when sources of development are removed. ...

Background: Documenting history in health care practice such as occupational therapy has become increasingly important to highlight the philosophical foundations of the profession. Much is known about pioneering occupational ...

Previous studies suggest that many healthcare professionals have stigmatising and discriminatory attitudes which negatively affect the well-being of clients. While education is essential in reducing these attitudes, ...

Background: Studies with people with aphasia are warranted as this group is often excluded from research. Stakeholder derived research priorities are seen as an opportunity to identify what matters most to people with ...