Browsing Externally hosted open access publications with University of Galway authors (2) by Subject "labor"
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A new form of union organizing in japan? community unions and the case of the mcdonald’s ‘mcunion’
(SAGE Publications, 2012-08-01)The article examines how and why a new independent trade union was established in McDonald's Japan in 2006. We discuss these developments both within the McDonald's 'system' and the broader context of the growth of community ... -
Decreased myometrial p160 rock-1 expression in obese women at term pregnancy
(Springer Nature, 2013-01-01)Background: Obesity is becoming an increasing problem in obstetric practice; it has led to an increase in the risk of caesarean delivery, prolonged pregnancy and dysfunctional labour. It has been postulated that many of ... -
Expression of prothrombin and protease activated receptors in human myometrium during pregnancy and labor1
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2008-01-01)As thrombin is proposed to be involved in stimulating myometrial contractility during labor and preterm labor, we aimed to investigate the expression of prothrombin (F7), the precursor of thrombin, its receptors, the ... -
Improving the organisation of maternal health service delivery and optimising childbirth by increasing vaginal birth after caesarean section through enhanced women-centred care (optibirth trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (isrctn10612254)
(Springer Nature, 2015-11-30)Background: The proportion of pregnant women who have a caesarean section shows a wide variation across Europe, and concern exists that these proportions are increasing. Much of the increase in caesarean sections in recent ... -
Interinstitutional variations in mode of birth after a previous caesarean section: a cross-sectional study in six german hospitals
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2015-01-01)Aims: Regional and interinstitutional variations have been recognized in the increasing incidence of caesarean section. Modes of birth after previous caesarean section vary widely, ranging from elective repeat caesarean ... -
Modulation of human uterine smooth muscle cell collagen contractility by thrombin, y-27632, tnf alpha and indomethacin
(Springer Nature, 2009-01-01)Background: Preterm labour occurs in approximately 10% of pregnancies and is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality. However, the pathways involved in regulating contractility in normal and preterm labour are not ... -
Multinational corporations and industrial relations research: a road less travelled
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2008-06-01)While there is a large body of academic debate surrounding human resource management issues in multinational corporations (MNCs), industrial relations (IR) issues often fail to receive the same degree of attention. This ... -
Private health care coverage and increased risk of obstetric intervention
(Springer Nature, 2014-01-13)Background: When clinically indicated, common obstetric interventions can greatly improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. However, variation in intervention rates suggests that obstetric practice may not be solely driven ... -
Transnational organizing: a case study of contract workers in the colombian mining industry
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2014-01-07)This article examines recent organizing successes in the Carbones del Cerrejon coal mine, reversing the organizational crisis of the Colombian mining union, Sintracarbon. Using Wever's concept of field-enlarging strategies', ... -
Uterine contractility of plants used to facilitate childbirth in nigerian ethnomedicine
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Women’s preferences for childbirth experiences in the republic of ireland; a mixed methods study
(Springer Nature, 2017-01-10)Background: How women experience childbirth is acknowledged as critical to the postnatal wellbeing of mother and baby. However there is a knowledge deficit in identifying the important elements of these experiences in order ...