Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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The importance of service marketing to increase numbers at Irish industrial heritage attractions
(International Hospitality Research Centre, 2012)The purpose of this study is to discover “The importance of service marketing to increase numbers at industrial heritage Irish attractions”. Firstly, the relevant literature was studied in a bid to clearly understand the ... -
The Motivations of International Coach Tourists to Visit the Shannon Region (Ireland)
(International Hospitality Research Centre, 2012)Coach tourism is a huge part of the Irish tourism industry. Coach tourism in the Shannon region (Counties Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary, North Kerry and South Offaly) appears to be a lucrative sector. However, the reality ... -
Social media and the Irish tourism and hospitality industry: the customer experience
(Texas A & M University, 2016)In order to ascertain who the tourists are using social media outlets when searching for information on holidaying in Ireland and how this affected their purchase behaviour, a questionnaire was designed. The questionnaire ... -
The Importance of Celebrity Association in Tourism Destination Branding: Determining the power of the JFK brand in New Ross (County Wexford, Ireland)
(Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2012)Qu, Kim & Im (2011; 465) highlight many earlier studies which suggest that both brand identity and brand image are fundamental components for a successful tourism destination brand. Morgan, Pritchard & Pride (2003; 11) ... -
A Conceptual Examination of the Film Induced Tourism Phenomenon in Ireland
(Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2011)Referring to the Irish context, film induced tourism is a comparatively new research area and as such there are still many unidentified areas waiting to be examined. If film induced tourism as a field of research is not ... -
The Capitalizing of the Film-Induced Tourism Phenomenon Through Stakeholder Collaboration in Yorkshire, UK
(Texas A & M University, 2010)The need for a thorough investigation into how the film induced tourism phenomenon can be maximised upon through stakeholder collaboration was particularly evident from the literature review undertaken. It showed that there ... -
Treatment with levosimendan in an experimental model of early ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction
(AboutScience, 2023-04-13)Introduction: Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a life-saving approach in critically ill patients. However, it may affect the diaphragmatic structure and function, beyond the lungs. Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer widely ... -
Institutional status and identity dimensions to cardiovascular stress responses
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2023-05-23)This study aimed to examine the effect of shared social identity (i.e., whether the source of information about a stressor comes from an ingroup vs. outgroup member) and message content (i.e., whether people were informed ... -
Polysaccharides—Naturally Occurring Immune Modulators
(MDPI, 2023-05-19)The prevention of disease and infection requires immune systems that operate effectively. This is accomplished by the elimination of infections and abnormal cells. Immune or biological therapy treats disease by either ... -
Older people leisure places, and wellbeing: older scuba divers, hill walkers & sea swimmers in Ireland
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-05)Humans have a longstanding desire to live longer and healthier lives (Ekerdt et al., 2017). Medical advancements, immunisation and knowledge regarding lifestyle choices have contributed to rising life expectancy (WHO, ... -
USI/RC Video Presentation Competition - Why Research Matters -
(Irish Research Council, 2019-03)The aim of this piece of work is to understand the motivations of older adventurers, specifically divers and hill walkers, to participate in their chosen activities. Is their participation led by a desire to keep fit or ... -
Outdoor adventure, attitude, motivation and successful ageing
(International Council on Active Ageing (ICAA), 2021-11-09)The evidence is irrefutable regarding the impact of physical activity (PA) on quality of life (QoL). Specifically, outdoor PA fosters benefits regarding wellbeing, social interaction, health indices and QoL. Promoting ... -
Older adventurers' motivations in Ireland - age is not a barrier (case study)
(CABI, 2023-05-09)The exponential ageing demographic has prompted governments and organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) to seek innovative ways to promote healthy ageing (WHO, 2015). The recognition that physical ... -
Reimagining ageing through adventure (exploring the motivations of older adventurers in Ireland
(ATRA: Adventure Tourism Research Association, 2021-11-24)This session provides PhD students and ECRs researching any topic related to adventure tourism an opportunity to share their research. This session will also give insights from a supervisor perspective on the journey of ... -
What matters now for tourism and leisure postgraduates
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-09)Tourism has a history of recovering quickly from challenges, and early signs indicate that recovery from the COVID-19, may be no different. People are now hungrier than ever for opportunities to travel, having been starved ... -
Reimagining aging (outdoors)
(Global Perspectives of Social Care/CYC Practice Collective,, 2021-06)Provision of social care must focus on the needs of the cohort for whom it is intended, while recognising their abilities. A person centre approach that is empowering and enhances people’s abilities for self-efficacy, ... -
An examination of Ireland’s sugar sweetened beverage tax (sugar tax) in practice
(Oxford University Press, 2023-06-20)Background In the face of rising obesity levels, Ireland introduced a sugar sweetened beverage tax (SSBT) in 2018, the scope of which was extended in 2019. To date, there is a dearth of research on the actual impact of ... -
Bone tissue engineering scaffold optimisation through modification of Chitosan/ceramic composition
(MDPI, 2023-06-01)A large bone defect is defined as a defect that exceeds the regenerative capacity of the bone. Nowadays, autologous bone grafting is still the gold standard treatment. In this study, a hybrid bone tissue engineering scaffold ... -
An evidence informed approach to planning for event management in Ireland: an examination of the European Indicator System
(Emerald, 2020-02-06)The live entertainment and events industry in Ireland is experiencing significant exponential growth, generating over €1.7 billion in economic activity and attracting over 4 million holidaymakers each year (Green, 2017; ... -
Numerical study of oblique detonation wave control for fuel blends
(2023)The current study is motivated to develop control strategies for oblique detonation wave formation on a finite length wedge in a premixed methane-air mixture. The effectiveness of hydrogen blends (0 - 100%) to methaneair ...
