• Theory, practice and interiority: an extended epistemology for engineering education 

  Cosgrove, Tom; O'Reilly, John (Taylor and Francis, 2018)

  Engineering education is appropriately concerned with technical problem solving. However, the philosophical tradition has periodically asserted that technical rationality is but one mode of rationality. Informed by experience ...
• An exploration of the relationship between emotional well-being and academic engagement among female students in a single sex post-primary school in Ireland 

  O'Gorman, Valerie (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The overall aim of this qualitative research was to explore the relationship between emotional well-being and academic engagement amongst students during the second year of post-primary education. Student well-being is of ...
• An exploratory study of the impact of the involvement of teachers of SPHE, CSPE and PE in the new Wellbeing Programme at Junior Cycle. A teaching perspective 

  Ryan, Sinead (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The junior cycle Wellbeing programme was introduced in post-primary schools in September 2017. The Wellbeing programme combines the subjects of CSPE, SPHE and PE. Guidance Education has also been identified as an area of ...
• An exploration of guidance counselling provision in the Youthreach programme 

  Kelly Joy, Rosina (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this research study is to explore guidance counselling provision in the Youthreach programme, and provide insights into the role and the activities of guidance practitioners in meeting the needs of Youthreach ...
• An exploration of the place of spirituality in the work of the guidance counsellor 

  Mulligan, Niamh (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The overall aim of this research study is to explore the place of spirituality in guidance counselling practice. In particular, the study focuses on the experiences and perceptions of guidance counsellors on spirituality ...
• Equity of access: a case study investigation of the provision of guidance counselling in one rural post primary school in the West of Ireland 

  McDermott, Maeve (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this study was to explore the provision of the guidance counselling service in a rural post primary school in west Ireland. Similar studies have been completed pertaining the delivery of Guidance from a Whole ...
• An exploratory study of the career development of performing arts professionals in Ireland 

  Perry, Majella (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The overall aim of this research is to explore the experience of career development of performing arts professionals in Ireland, in particular theatre artists and musicians. The study deliberates on the challenges encountered ...
• Agency, decision-making and the Irish post-primary guidance counsellor 

  McKenna, Lesley (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The main aim of this research study was to explore the manner in which guidance counsellors enact their agency in their settings. Influences on professional agency in the guidance role are examined as well as identifying ...
• An exploration into the factors that determine the progression of asylum seekers living in direct provision, into further education 

  McGinty, Lorraine (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this research was to explore the factors that determine the progression of asylum seekers living in direct provision, into further education. This study focused on the effects of living in the direct provision ...
• An exploratory study of the perception of guidance counsellors regarding the challenges in encouraging female students to opt for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects at post primary level 

  Graham, Kate (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The overall aim of this research study was to develop understanding of guidance counsellors’ role in guiding females to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects. The study explored guidance ...
• A case study of an approach to whole school guidance counselling in a second level school; focusing on the classroom aspect 

  Reidy, Geraldine (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this research study was to investigate how a whole school approach to guidance counselling (DES, 2017a) is adopted in one secondary school, particularly in the context of the delivery of classroom guidance across ...
• An exploration of job satisfaction of guidance counsellors in different educational sectors 

  Sheridan, Elizabeth (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this exploratory research study is to examine the topic of job satisfaction amongst guidance counsellors working in different educational sectors within the Irish education system. A further aim is to identify ...
• A study of the views and experiences of student’s transition and the role of the guidance counsellor with two post-primary schools 

  McHugh, Brid (University of Limerick, 2018)

  A fundamental aim of this research is to undertake a study exploring the views and experiences of student’s transition and the role of the guidance counsellor with two schools. This research aims to establish what are the ...
• An exploratory study of guidance counsellors’ perception of the collaborative nature of their work with school management and peer teachers in the post-primary sector 

  Egan, Ailish (University of Limerick, 2018)

  A number of research studies and publications have exposed the effects of 2012 budget cuts to the guidance counselling provision in the post-primary sector (ASTI 2013, Hearne et al 2016, IGC, 2013, JMB, 2012, Leahy et al ...
• Cryotherapy or gradual reloading exercises in acute presentations of rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial 

  Dupuis, Frédérique; Barrett, Eva; Dubé, Marc-Olivier; McCreesh, Karen; Lewis, Jeremy S.; Roy, Jean-Sébastien (BMJ Publishing Group, 2018)

  Abstract Objectives Rotator cuff tendinopathies are the most common shoulder disorders. As persistent symptoms lasting more than 3 months have been shown to be a strong indicator of poor outcomes, it is important to ...
• Gut microbiota, fusobacteria, and colorectal cancer 

  Kelly, Dervla; Yang, Liying; Pei, Zhiheng (MDPI, 2018)

  The gut microbiota has emerged as an environmental contributor to colorectal cancer (CRC) in both animal models and human studies. It is now generally accepted that bacteria are ubiquitous colonizers of all exposed human ...
• Biological determinants of physical activity across the life course: a “Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity” (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review 

  Aleksovska, Katina; Puggina, Anna; Giraldi, Giraldi; Buck, Christoph; Burns, Con; Cardon, Greet; Carlin, Angela; Chantal, Simon; Ciarapica, Donatella; Colotto, Marco; Condello, Giancarlo; Coppinger, Tara; Cortis, Cristina; D’Haese, Sara; De Craemer, Marieke; Di Blasio, Andrea; Hansen, Sylvia; Iacoviello, Licia; Issartel, Johann; Izzicupo, Pascal; Jaeschke, Lina; Kanning, Martina; Kennedy, Aileen; Ling, Fiona; Luzak, Agnes; Napolitano, Giorgio; Nazare, Julie-Anne; Perchoux, Camille; Pischon, Tobias; Polito, Angela; Sannella, Alessandra; Schulz, Holger; Sohun, Rhoda; Steinbrecher, Astrid; Schlicht, Wolfgang; Ricciardi, Walter; MacDonncha, Ciaran; Capranica, Laura; Boccia, Stefania (Springer, 2019)

  Background: Despite the large number of studies and reviews available, the evidence regarding the biological determinants of physical activity (PA) is inconclusive. In this umbrella review, we summarized the current evidence ...
• Transformative teaching and learning through engaged practice: lecturers’ and students’ experiences in a university and underserved community partnership in Ireland 

  Quillinan, Bernie; MacPhail, Ann; Dempsey, Ciara; McEvoy, Eileen (SAGE Publications, 2018)

  The Community Wellness, Empowerment, Leadership and Lifeskills (CWell) program is a two-year community-driven program developed in partnership between an underserved-community in Limerick City, and staff at the University ...
• Abnormal placental cord insertion and adverse pregnancy outcomes:a systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Ismail, Khadijah Irfah; Hannigan, Ailish; O'Donoghue, Keelin; Cotter, Amanda (BMC, 2017)

  Background: Abnormal placental cord insertion (PCI) includes marginal cord insertion (MCI) and velamentous cord insertion (VCI). VCI has been shown to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. This systematic review ...
• ‘Greenwashing’ tobacco products through ecological and social/equity labelling: a potential threat to tobacco control 

  Houghton, Frank; Houghton, Frank; O'Doherty, Diane; McInerney, Derek; Duncan, Bruce (EU European Publishing, 2018)

  There has been significant growth in ecological/environmental labelling of products and services internationally in recent years. Such efforts have become an integral element of the marketing strategies used by many ...

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