Browsing by Subject "Survey"
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The allocation of time to non-market off-farm activities by farm household members in the West of Ireland
(2014-05-26)Community development and social support systems have evolved uniquely in rural Ireland. In response to poverty and other historical developments, dense networks of families, friends and neighbours often formed strong ... -
Analysis of the surveys and the written submissions on the Draft Specification for Leaving Certificate Irish (L1 and L2): Report prepared for the National Council of Curriculum and Assessment
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An evaluation into the limitations and emerging trends of Six Sigma: an empirical study
(Emerald, 2018)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the limitations and emerging trends of Six Sigma through an empirical study. Six Sigma is one of the most powerful business process improvement strategies used by numerous ... -
An exploration of organizational readiness factors for Quality 4.0: an intercontinental study and future research directions
(Emerald, 2021-12-31)Quality 4.0 incorporates the role of automation and digitization and provides competitive advantage for organizations by enhancing customer experience and increase profitability. The purpose of this study is to critically ... -
An exploratory study into the use of Lean Six Sigma to reduce medication errors in the Norwegian public healthcare context
(Emerald, 2019-09-26)Purpose: Medication errors are a significant cause of injury in Norwegian hospitals. The purpose of this study is to explore how Lean Six Sigma has been utilised in the Norwegian public healthcare context to reduce ... -
An exploratory study into the use of lean six sigma to reduce medication errors in the Norwegian public healthcare context
(Emerald, 2019-07-04)Purpose Medication errors are a significant cause of injury in Norwegian hospitals. The purpose of this study is to explore how Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been used in the Norwegian public health-care context to reduce ... -
Geophysical Survey at Rathcroghan 2010-2012
(Navan Research Group, 2016)Following an extensive programme of geophysical survey at Rathcroghan published in 2009, five hitherto unexplored areas were surveyed using magnetic gradiometry in 2010–12. In an area south of Oweynagat a faint circular ... -
Identifying and addressing the limitations of safety climate surveys.
(Elsevier, 2011-06)This paper reports the descriptive analysis of a large sample of safety climate survey data (n = 110,014) collected over 10 years from U.S. Naval aircrew using the Command Safety Assessment Survey (CSAS). -
Identifying and addressing the limitations of safety climate surveys.
(Elsevier, 2011-06)There are a variety of qualitative and quantitative tools for measuring safety climate. However, questionnaires are by far the most commonly used methodology. This paper reports the descriptive analysis of a large sample ... -
Inpatient occupational therapists hand-splinting practice for clients with stroke: a cross-sectional survey from Ireland.
(Medknow Publications for Associacion Ayuda Enfermo Neuroquirurgico (Association for Helping Neurosurgical Sick People), 2011)Introduction: Hand splinting after stroke is a common practice despite inadequate evidence. This warrants a better understanding of the therapists’ splinting practice, to develop clinically meaningful treatment options. ... -
Knowledge Management Practices in Service SMEs
(2012-01)Knowledge management is a critical component of competitive success in service organizations. Knowledge management centers on creating new knowledge and utilizing existing knowledge. While utilizing existing knowledge ... -
Perception and use of timber in construction: A case study of Ireland and the UK
(National University of Ireland Galway, 2021-08-09)A survey was carried out to examine the perception of timber in construction among industry stakeholders within northwest Europe. The survey received responses from 17 countries in total. The total results of all ... -
Split phosphorus fertiliser applications as a strategy to reduce incidental phosphorus losses in surface runoff
(Elsevier, 2019-04-24)Organic soils have low sorption capacities for phosphorus (P), and may pose a risk of P loss to water if P applications to these soils coincide with runoff events. Little is known about the magnitude of exports of P in ... -
A study into the reasons for process improvement project failures: results from a pilot survey
(Emerald, 2019-07-22)Purpose Process improvement initiatives, such as Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma, typically have common characteristics that are carried through projects. Whilst a project’s performance is an important determinant of ... -
Surveying knowledge, practice and attitudes towards intervention fidelity within trials of complex healthcare interventions
(BMC, 2018-09-19)Background Intervention fidelity is the degree to which interventions have been implemented as intended by their developers. Assessing fidelity is crucial for accurate interpretation of intervention effectiveness, but ... -
The sustainable impact of the use of science based targets in organisations
(Sciendo, 2023-12-06)Due to the increase in gas emissions and the growth of environmental problems globally, companies are striving to reduce their emissions and waste products in order to become more sustainable and preserve the environment. ...