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Substance dependence, hopelessness and associated variables: correlations across gender in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2008)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sex, hopelessness levels and substance dependence levels alongside other associated variables among substance users in Ireland. The study consisted of ... -
Substance dependency and the family : an exploration of the efficacy of systemic family therapy and integrative approaches to treatment
(Dublin Business School, 2014)This paper aims to explore the use of systemic family therapy in the treatment of substance dependency. The impact that substance misuse has on the extended family’s physical, emotional and psychological well-being emphasises ... -
Successful collaboration in online learning through skills and community building: A women in leadership MBA subject applied research case study
(Kaplan Business School, 2022-05-13)Harasim’s Collaborativism and Garrison’s Community of Inquiry are underpinned by the notion that successful online peer-peer collaboration leads to deep learning and that online learners require scaffolded facilitator ... -
Succulent old bags, tarts and tables : a voyage through Pinterland
(Dublin Business School, 2007)This discussion aims to analyze the various aspects of Pinter's critique on language as expressed in the content of three of his plays: The Birthday Party, The Dumb Waiter, and The Homecoming. The content of this discussion ... -
A summary of the National Forum’s Review of the Existing Higher Education Policy Landscape for Digital Teaching and Learning in Ireland
(DBS Library Press, 2018)This summary outlines the findings that emerged from the National Forum’s project on higher education policy and the challenges and opportunities posed for teaching and learning by digital technology. The project sought ... -
Superstitious ritual in sport and the competitive anxiety response in elite and non-elite athletes
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The current research addresses the prevalence of pre-competition superstitious rituals among elite (n-63) and non-elite (n-96) athletes. The nature of these rituals and their presence or lack thereof of on subsequent ... -
Supervised binary image classification using machine learning and convolutional neural networks
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Machine Learning and Deep Learning Algorithms were investigated in terms of their ability to perform a supervised binary image classification task involving the Kaggle Dogs vs Cats dataset. Machine Learning algorithms ... -
Supports and barriers : experiences of Irish breastfeeding mothers
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The World Health Organisation and UNICEF emphasise the importance of breast feeding children up to two years of age and beyond. Despite this Ireland has one of the lowest breast feeding rates in Europe. This study set out ... -
A survey of service quality level of 5 star hotels in Shanghai
(Dublin Business School, 2008)In today's service-dominated hotel business environment, improvements in the level of service quality is critical. An understanding of academic theories as well as the today's competitive environment of hotel market will ... -
Survival of the motor trade dealer during a recession
(Dublin Business School, 2016)Over the past eight years the Irish motor industry has been significantly affected by one of the worst recessions Ireland has seen and the first since the 1980’s. Although it has started to vastly improve again, there are ... -
Sustainability of projects in small business development after donor disengagement (case of Georgia)
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The Research Problem: Identification of factors influencing self-sufficiency and sustainability of donor funded projects in small social enterprises in Georgia. A possible scenario could be that donor organisations do ... -
Sustainable business eevelopment – a strategic position for internationalization success for 2025 of Irish Agri Food Drink and Marine Industry
(Dublin Business School, 2016)This study is on the Irish Agri Food, Drink and Marine Industry and Business sustainability strategies for successful 2025 internationalization. The study incorporates the FOODWISE 2025, a 10 years strategic action plan ... -
Sustainable development in the fruits industry for the Cora Hypermarkets of North Eastern France: relative reliability and success
(Dublin Business School, 2016)Today, the planet is suffering because of our excessive consumption. There are 3 main categories of issues which are created by it : Social, economic and ecologic issues. Sustainable development seems to be a good solution ... -
Swedish club football - will it ever challenge at top level in Europe again?
(Dublin Business School, 2011)This Bachelor dissertation’s purpose was to penetrate Swedish club football in its top level and try to identify why the clubs no longer can be challengers in the European cups. The dissertation’s main research question ... -
A symbol written in the sand of the flesh: an examination of self-mutilation as symptom
(Dublin Business School, 2005)The area that shall be discussed in this dissertation is the area of self-harm, specifically self-mutilation. The question central to this dissertation is whether self-mutilation is a symptom as the term symptom is understood ... -
Symbolic communication : a study of verbal reasoning ability in relation to aggression levels in early adolescence
(Dublin Business School, 2005)The aim of this experiment is to examine the verbal reasoning abilities of adolescents in relation to aggression. It is assumed that higher communication and symbolization skills allow for more expressive means and in turn ... -
Symphonies to sex on fire : an investigation into the changing nature of mobile music technology and its effects on the Irish consumer market between the ages of 20-25 year olds
(Dublin Business School, 2010)It is the purpose of this Final Year Project to establish whether music technologies constant evolution affects the consumer’s decision to purchase, as well as alter the consumer’s opinion. The Irish 20-25 yr old market ... -
Symptom and anxiety
(The School of Psychotherapy at SVUH, 2004)What follows is the text of a talk presented at the sixth annual conference of the Affiliated Psychoanalytic Workgroups held in Omaha, Nebraska in September 2004. The APW began several years ago with the aim of providing ... -
A systems model of the evolution of literary paradigms
(De Gruyter, 2002)The paper applies a cybernetic theory of the dynamism of systems to create a model of the evolution of literary paradigms in a macro-historical perspective, that is, from the hypothetical beginnings of literature up to the ... -
Systems theory as an approach to the study of literature : origins and functions of literature
(The Edwin Mellen Press, 1999)This text offers an alternative account of literary reception as communications-based. It seeks an alternative to post-Saussurean theories of language and discourse. The author makes a case for literature as a form of ...