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Irony as discipline: Self-help and gender in the knowledge economy
(Oxford University Press, 2014-06-25)In this article, we explore the role of self-help literature within the knowledge economy. We point to the recent growth of ironic humour within such texts, and examine how this operates to construct gendered and embodied ... -
Is absorptive capacity significant for innovation at firm level?
(2008)The current research literature proposes that absorptive capacity is a crucial dynamic capability in knowledge-based competition (Zahra and George, 2002). Cohen and Levinthal define absorptive capacity as: the ability of ... -
Is boredom proneness related to social media overload and fatigue? A stress–strain–outcome approach
(Emerald, 2020-02-21)Purpose Social media overload and fatigue have become common phenomena that are negatively affecting people's well-being and productivity. It is, therefore, important to understand the causes of social media overload and ... -
Is it time for a World Court of Human Rights?
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Israeli Action in Jenin far from a Proportionate Response
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ITAG Ireland: A Symbiotic Networking Relationship or an Opportunity Missed?
(Dublin Institute of Technology, 2006)The study explores the similarities and differences between the large and small firms that make up the Information Technology Association of Galway (ITAG) and the desired and actual benefits obtained from membership of the ... -
The judiciary in public debates: the sound of silence?
(Sweet & Maxwell/Round Hall, 2011)The judiciary's approach to communicating with the public it serves has to change. If it does not--if our voice remains silent in debates on public policy, and we become irrelevant to the process--we have only ourselves to blame. -
Kaldor on Debreu: The Critique of General Equilibrium Reconsidered
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2008)This paper revisits Kaldor's methodological critique of orthodox economics. The main target of his critique was the theory of general equilibrium as expounded in the work of Debreu and others. Kaldor deemed this theory to ... -
Keeping an eye on how users perceive optionality in purchasing decisions
(IADIS International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2015)Previous research indicated the design of certain decision constructs could be unclear to users in the business to consumer (B2C) transactional process. This pilot study, using eye tracking and cued RTA sessions, examines ... -
Kindling the Fire - Exploring the potential of ICT to spark creativity and Love of Learning in Irish Primary School Pupils
(2008)Creativity is essential for the holistic development of the learner, fostering an individual who espouses confidence in learning, who values close collaboration with peers and significant others, and who is inspired to ... -
Lack of critical slowing down suggests that financial meltdowns are not critical transitions, yet rising variability could signal systemic risk
(Public Library of Science, 2016-01-13)Complex systems inspired analysis suggests a hypothesis that financial meltdowns are abrupt critical transitions that occur when the system reaches a tipping point. Theoretical and empirical studies on climatic and ecological ... -
Land law, property, housing and the environment.
(Jordan Publishing Ltd, 2009)This chapter considers the possible impact of the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003 (ECHR Act) on Irish law in selected areas of land and property, planning, housing and environment law1 - areas associated ... -
Law in Virtual Worlds
(Journal of Internet Law, 2009-04)This article considers the application of real-world law to virtual worlds, new shared spaces that are being created on the Internet. These computer-mediated environments are often fantastic places where magic works, people ... -
Leadership in the Irish Civil Service: A 360° Assessment of Senior Management Capability
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Learning analytics for measuring engagement and academic performance: a case study and future directions
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2022-06-17)This paper presents an analysis of various metrics of student engagement and academic performance, based on data extracted from a virtual learning environment (VLE) and other supporting technologies. The level of ... -
Legal Aspects of Ecosystem-Based Marine Management in Europe
(Hijhoff, 2012)The European Union is currently developing an elaborate regulatory framework for the implementation of an ecosystems-based approach to the management of human activities in the marine environment with a view to halting the ... -
Legal briefing: Anti-social behaviour.
(Centre for Housing Research, 2009) -
Legal briefing: Equality.
(Centre for Housing Research, 2009) -
Legal briefing: European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003.
(Centre for Housing Research, 2009)