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Science outreach and science education at primary level in Ireland: a mixed methods study
(Libreria Universitaria, 2013)Worldwide, science has become economically very important [1]. The European Union and different EU countries, such as Ireland, stress that science and technology graduates are fundamental for economic growth [2,3]. ... -
Science outreach and science education in the primary level: Conceptual and pedagogical challenges faced
(Infonomics Society, 2012)To achieve economic growth, countries such as Ireland need to continue investing in scientific enterprise, which necessitates having more students choose and follow scientific careers. Current literature and policies point ... -
Science outreach and science education: The analysis of dilemmas faced to promote the creation of the third space
(hrčak, 2013)To achieve economical growth, countries such as Ireland need to continue to invest in scientific enterprise, which necessitates having more students choose and follow scientific careers. Current literature and policies ... -
Science self-efficacy beliefs of upper primary pupils in Ireland and the short-term effect of a scientist-facilitated informal education workshop
(NUI Galway, 2020-11-11)To promote science awareness, combat science-related stereotypes and contribute towards the formation of a scientifically-literate society, many scientists facilitate Informal Science Education (ISE) activities with ... -
Science–policy challenges for biodiversity, public health and urbanization: examples from belgium
(IOP Publishing, 2013-05-09)Internationally, the importance of a coordinated effort to protect both biodiversity and public health is more and more recognized. These issues are often concentrated or particularly challenging in urban areas, and therefore ... -
Sciomyzidae (Diptera) assemblages in constructed and natural wetlands: implications for constructed wetland design.
(Springer, 2023-12-08)Wetlands constructed primarily for the treatment of wastewaters have been shown to have a role in enhancing biodiversity. However, while most biodiversity studies of constructed wetlands focus on the larger, more iconic ... -
Scleroderma and the kidney
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Sclerostin antibody therapy for the treatment of osteoporosis: clinical prospects and challenges
(Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01)It is estimated that over 200 million adults worldwide have osteoporosis, a disease that has increasing socioeconomic impact reflected by unsustainable costs associated with disability, fracture management, hospital stays, ... -
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy:Transmission, performance and commemoration of Irish traditional music, 1973-2012
(2014-05-29)This thesis examines Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy (SSWC) and its role in the transmission, performance and commemoration of Irish traditional music from 1973-2012. SSWC is regarded as the foremost summer school in the ... -
Scoping review of international and Irish literature on outcomes for permanence and stability for children in care
(UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway, 2016)This document aims to inform evidence-based practice in outcomes for children in care by synthesising and critically analysing Irish and international research literature. In particular, it aims to offer practitioners a ... -
A scoping review of men, masculinities, and smoking behavior: The importance of settings
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-04-09)Background: In many countries, smoking rates are higher among men than women, highlighting the importance of focusing on factors that influence smoking prevalence among men. Expressed masculinities occur within settings ... -
A scoping review of online international student collaboration in occupational therapy education
(SAGE Publications, 2022-06-11)Introduction For occupational therapy students, international experiences and access to a global curriculum develops understanding of broad cultural and contextual determinants of health and wellbeing. International ... -
Scoping Study Health Promotion Workforce Capacity and Education and Training Needs in Low and Middle Income Countries.
(International Union of Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), 2011)This scoping study aimed to identify current capacity for Health Promotion and the priority education and training needs for capacity development in low and middle income countries (LAMICs). Despite a low response rate ... -
Scoping Study on Accreditation and Professional Standards in Health Promotion.
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A scorecard for supporting enterprise knowledge management
(2003)Enterprise knowledge management is becoming a critical component of competitive success. Managers must ensure that they can successfully generate, leverage and reuse knowledge assets in their organisations. In this view, ... -
SCOVO: Using Statistics on the Web of Data
(2009)Statistical data is present everywhere from governmental bodies to economics, from life-science to industry. With the rise of the Web of Data, the need for sharing, accessing, and using this data has entered a new stage. ... -
Screamingly funny: A critical approach to the comedic anti-war novels of Joseph Heller, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Robbins and Tony Vigorito
(2016-10-14)This thesis investigates the use of humour in American anti-war novels in the second half of the twentieth century, through an analysis of joke-work in Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 (1961), Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five ... -
Screening for mild cognitive impairment: comparison of “mci specific” screening instruments
(IOS Press, 2016-03-15)Background: Sensitive and specific instruments are required to screen for cognitive impairment (CI) in busy clinical practice. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is widely validated but few studies compare it to tests ... -
Screening of exosomal microRNAs from colorectal cancer cells
(IOS Press, 2017-01-03)BACKGROUND: Cells release extracellular membrane vesicles including microvesicles known as exosomes. Exosomes contain microRNAs (miRNAs) however the full range within colorectal cancer cell secreted exosomes is unknown.OBJECTIVE: ... -
Screening reactive metabolites bioactivated by multiple enzyme pathways using a multiplexed microfluidic system
(Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), 2013-01-01)A multiplexed, microfluidic platform to detect reactive metabolites is described, and its performance is illustrated for compounds metabolized by oxidative and bioconjugation enzymes in multi-enzyme pathways to mimic natural ...