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1. What are the regional AMR rates and trends in Ireland?
2. How effective has Ireland’s National Action Plan on AMR (2017–2025) been in mitigating antimicrobial resistance compared to other EU countries?
3. What role do antimicrobial stewardship programs in Irish healthcare settings play in reducing AMR rates, and how do they align with WHO recommendations?
4. How do surveillance systems like EARS-Net and HALT surveys contribute to understanding and managing regional AMR trends in Ireland?
5. What lessons can Ireland learn from the AMR strategies and innovations of other EU nations to enhance its combat against antimicrobial resistance?
We see the small island of Britain off the west coast of Europe posturing as global policeman vis a vis Syria/Russia/Iran/ North Korea, not sure who else?
But in their own backyard they have failed to even understand the question, let alone offer a solution on the Irish border post Brexit,
I begin to wonder if there is a direct correlation between economic decline (these things go in cycles you know) and the mental capacity to understand the world around you and what you need to do to survive?
Are there experts out there who can enlighten us please?
Dear Participant
We would like to invite you to participate in the survey which is being implemented by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in the frame of the European Commission Project with the title Science and Human Factor for Resilient Society.
The aim of the project is to identify factors that affect the usage of social media, including such channels as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in relation to disaster risk reduction situations. The survey is conducted among inhabitants of Sweden, Ireland, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany, Croatia, and Lithuania.
Thank you very much for your time and support.
Dear colleagues,
I’m conducting a study that is intended to identify determinants of evaluation use in evaluation systems embedded in public and non-profit sectors. I’m planning to conduct a survey on a representative sample of organizations that systematically evaluate the effects of their programs and other actions in Austria, Denmark, Ireland and the Netherlands. And here comes my request: can anyone of you, familiar with evaluation practice in these countries, suggest what types of organizations I should include in my sample? Are there any country-specific organizations active in the evaluation field that I should not omit?
It is obvious to me that in all these countries evaluation is present in central and local government (ministries, municipalities, etc.) as well as institutions funding research or development agencies, but I also suspect that there might be some country-specific, less obvious types of organisations which are important “evaluation players”.
Thanks for any hints.
I have recently completed my Masters in supply chain management from Ireland.
My masters was of 1 year and 90 credits for which I have got a socre of 2:1 which is approximately between 70% to 60%.
Now I am planning to go for PhD in main land Europe, especially in Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, lexemborg, swiss and Spain, apart from this I am also looking in UK, Ireland, Finland and Sweden and USA as well.
Now my question is
1)Does the 1 Masters holds some weightage?
2) if so then do all university in Europe have any problem with 1 year taught masters?
3) Can I go for PhD without masters on the basis of bachelor's in Europe or in USA?
4) how hard is to get a admission or get scholarship for PhD?
5) what are the basic requirements for PhD?
6) can anyone please suggest some websites and links where I can look for scholarship for PhD?
7) what is the scope for doing a PhD in supply chain?
8) which area shall I go for PhD, and. I have some interest in sustainable supply chain and food supply chain also I have some interest in shipping industry?
Please give your opinion and try to answer my questions.
Economic taxes or what trade uses are financial policy tools that countries use to influence an economic activity on it, which leads to knowing their role in directing economic activities in those countries, Ireland, Sweden, help in this in order to finish my PhD project
When extracting percentages for Urban atlas and adding up all the percentages for one adress I either end up at ~60% (80 percent of the times) and also sometimes at 120% (the remaining 20%). Do you know what I am doing wrong? Here is what I did:
I have the x/y coordinates of adresses in GB, Germany and Ireland and downloaded the 2018 versions of Urban Atlas (all cities for Ireland, Germany and GB). I included the adresses by the step "add delimited text layer" and made buffers with the radius of 200m, 500m, 1km and 2km (using MMQGIS). I merged all Urban atlas pieces to one big map. Then I reprojected both layers to EPSG:3035. I made a new variable in the buffer shapefiles called "catchArea" that included the $area of the current buffer. Then I intersected the buffer-shapefile with the all-in-one UA-map. After that step I made a new variable in the intersected file with $area (called classArea) and then made another variable with the formula: (classArea/catchArea)*100. Now adding up all the percentages I don't end up at 100% as it should be. This error does not exist if I have a buffer with a radius of 10m but I do not get less percentages with the 2km buffer. (So it is 60% in 200m and 60% in 2km most of the times).
I now started to make an extra step with dissolving the all-in-one map first and now intersect it. Dissolving worked fine but intersection now runs for 5 days now and there is no end in sight. Even if this is my solution it takes too long to be a solution and I am hoping for your swarm intelligence to tell me where I have made a mistake.
In this article we pose the dilemmas of international NGOs in terms of whether their influence has been positive or negative in developing countries. While going for the negative side ourselves we would welcome more positive readings. This is an important debate though much neglected.
Celtic mythology tells of Eochaid Ollathair (“Father of All”), also known as the Dagda, the “Good God”. The Dagda's cauldron, one of the four sacred objects brought to Ireland by the Tuatha De Danaan, provided unlimited food and sustenance: "No company ever went from it unthankful".
But this is not a simple corncopia. The Dagda's cauldron is a central symbol of reconciliation, at the heart of good governance. It is the Coire Aisic -- the Cauldron of Restitution -- positioned in the Great Hall in the Rites of Tara and around which everybody must gather when a divisive problem has arisen. All persons who participate in the gathering, contribute what they have to the cauldron, so that it holds every form of sustenance used by the Irish. All those present (including lords and poets -- the knowledge holders and the 'stakeholders', as it were) must speak to the cauldron, instilling it with the knowledge and the purposes that they bring. Then each in turn is brought to the cauldron, and receives a fork thrust out of it; and, in this way, through the magical power of the cauldron, the proper portion comes out to each.
The Rites of Tara engaged people to renounce their prior claims, to contribute sources of nourishment and understanding into the common pool, so as to permit -- somewhat mysteriously -- the emergence of a just and respectful solution to the conflict. In what ways can these symbols be useful for orientating current challenges of reconciliation and conflict resolution?
Why is there a high discrepancy in mortality rates for COVID-19 in western Europe?
Examining the mortality rates of different countries in Western Europe, one can not be but shocked at the high mortality rates recorded by some of the most developed countries in the world; UK (14%), France (15%), Italy (14%), Netherlands(13%), Belgium (16%), Spain (9.5%) (The cumulative number of deaths in these countries constitute about 40% of the total deaths worldwide). But what is more surprising, why have these countries recorded these high mortality rates while other neighboring western European countries have recorded a much lower mortality rate? e.g. Germany (4.5%), Portugal (4.3%), Switzerland (6%), Austria (4%), and Ireland (7%). Is it because of the superiority (or at least the better preparedness for emergencies) of the health system in these countries to those of the former group? Or is it due to a different strain of COVID-19 infecting different countries? Or is due to the different responses (and timing) of the governments of these countries to the pandemic? Any ideas, thoughts or theories on this issue. Any references is appreciated.
In a speech today, Queen of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, Elizabeth II announced that the United Kingdom plans to withdraw formally from the European Union as of January 31, 2020. Why was this decision made? Is it timely, long overdue, or hasty and premature?
My model is Dynamic Systems Maturity Theory and is proving normative for all types of human system - individual, organization, economy. It has just been reviewed by a university here in Ireland re. Psychological and Organization Development and and I am preparing that material for publication. It has 7 Levels, each with 2 Phases both for development and habituation in already-established patterns. It integrates models and theories from across all schools of Psychology. It has proved very insightful across a range of issues especially Culture/Mindset, but I need to show congruence with the Narrative/Dialogue paradigm. I have shown that it adds structure and process to e.g., Open Dialogue, but the Narrative analysis could be critical in terms of a key indicator of what is organising narrative, especially in the developmental context.
I would love to discuss the potential in collaborating and if you would like to discuss, please contact me at myless@orgcmf.com - this is a website being developed to host and market online Organization-Development applications of the model. It has intro material but it is written for a lay audience. I hope to hear from you, Best Regards, Myles Sweeney BA (Psychol.), MBS (Finance), Ph.D (Psychol.)
As part of an ongoing Masters degree currently being undertaken at the Waterford Institute of Technology. We are seeking insight into the critical success factors in construction that could drive successful commissioning of a major project in Ireland. Can i get professionals (PM,Commissioners,Designers, ,Engineers,etc.) in the construction industry to participate in our survey in other to generate result for the research?
Kindly click the link below to participate in the survey that will take just 5- 6 minutes.Thank
I've encountered an Ostracod species within Beech leaf litter from Aberdeenshire, Scotland and would like to know if:
- other researchers have encountered leaf litter Ostracods in the UK/Ireland/ Europe.
- there is a key to terrestrial species.
- anyone would be willing for me to forward to them a number of specimens for possible identification?
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Brian
The European take on this is uniformly negative
And yet in Britain he seems unstoppable. Every Tory will come behind him as they fear oblivion at the hands of Farage or Corbyn.
Labour voters think he is 'fun' and may vote for him. Remember he defeated Ken Livingston for Mayor of London when he had a 20% lead.
Can anyone explain this?
A colleague is currently drafting her thesis proposal.
The aim of the thesis would be comparing the pedagogical effectiveness of traditional map reading in the geography classroom, versus 'digital' map reading tools. Some examples of 'digital' map reading tools could be google maps, augmented reality apps, or virtual reality 'field trips'.
Ideally, she would be conducting her research in Irish secondary schools, but she is willing to consider case studies from other countries.
I am doing a project in college at the minute with the RQ: "Has the introduction of a gender quota in Ireland changed the way that the media covers female political candidates?". I have hypothesised that women will receive more issue-related coverage following the gender quota because it renegotiation of the gendered meaning of politics. Is there a theory that links how something tangible like a policy can affect the way that people think about things? People in this case actually referring to the media. I think my theoretical basis on this hypothesis is a bit tenuous at the moment.
There is no statutory or common-law power to detain a patient in a Healthcare Facility outside of the application of the Mental Health Act 2001. This presents certain legal, ethical and moral dilemmas for Healthcare Providers when caring for a person who lacks capacity wishing to self - discharge. The requirement to provide for a ‘safe discharge’ may clash where appropriate community supports are lacking. In Ireland, approximately 4.5% of older people live in a congregated setting or residential care settings. This is approximately 40% higher than the current European average.
In 2017 Home Care Services accounted for €376 million of Healthcare expenditure. 19,807 people were in receipt of a home care package and 46,243 of home help hours (D’Alton et al, 2018).According to Care Alliance Ireland, an additional an additional four million hours of homecare needs to be provided to cope with ageing demographics, at a cost of €110 million (Cullen.P.2018).
Pending advancement of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 which provides a statutory framework for individuals to make legally-binding agreements to be assisted and supported in making decisions about their welfare, their property and affairs we are currently acting under the Lunacy Regulations (1871). From 2012 to 2015 there was a 36% increase in wardship applications.
As the endgame approaches it becomes clear that Britain's current political leaders cannot/will not sign up to any special deal for Northern Ireland as proposed by the EU negotiators (and Ireland of course).
Yet Britain's negotiators insist that there will be no 'hard border' in Ireland. The EU have called this 'magical thinking' somewhat amusingly to Irish ears.
Can you help Britain square the circle? Leave the single market as the UK of GB and NI and yet not have a customs border between the latter and the rest of Ireland.
Suppose a survey is done in which a participant indicates their name and gender, the countries to which they have traveled, and their rating of each. Suppose the Excel file has data looking like this (the commas indicating a separate column value and each line break being a different row):
Joe Smith, M, Germany, Above Average
Joe Smith, M, Italy, Excellent
Joe Smith, M, Australia, Average
Jane Jones, F, Canada, Below Average
Jack Green, M, USA, Below Average
Jack Green, M, Mexico, Excellent
Jack Green, M, Brazil, Above Average
Jack Green, M, Austria, Excellent
Jack Green, M, Switzerland, Average
Megan Brown, F, Ireland, Below Average
Megan Brown, F, Ukraine, Above Average
In order to do my analysis, I need each so that each row reflects the data of one person, looking like this:
Joe Smith, M, Germany, Above Average, Italy, Excellent, Australia, Average,
Jane Jones, F, Canada, Below Average
etc.
With a small data set like this, I can simply manually do it. However, this dataset has about 5000 rows with about 400 names, some with one row to their name and others with upwards of 5 to 6. This would take many hours to do.
My question is this: Is there a shortcut way where I can merge rows based on a value (like name)?
Thanet farm in UK is the good example of self sufficiency in terms of crop production
What are the potential options available with regards to the Irish border, and how safe is the Good Friday Agreement in it's current form throughout the Brexit process?
In the UK as the Brexit deadlines loom large we see the party political questions seemingly drowning out rational economic calculation.
Boris Johnson want to replace Theresa May. So does Jeremy Corbyn. The DUP say a border in the Irish Sea is a red line and they will remove support for May's government if she 'concedes' on this issue. The temperature in short is rising rapidly.
Does this mean that politics are now in the ascendancy and rational economic calculations must take a back seat? Or is this just surface noise? I wonder...
I have experience in teaching in Europe (France and Ireland) and in the US. The ways of teaching physics doffer quite a bit. In the US, Calculus is not required. Therefore, a Physics teacher has to teach physics using algebra. While in France, Mathematics courses incorporate calculus, even basic calculus. Also Physics courses implement some 'maths tools' like derivatives and so on, which makes the physics course a mixture between conceptual physics and calculus based physics. Some French teachers might say that the level dropped significantly, may be, but this is still another approach much more calculus based. Landau's famous textbooks use calculus, while Feynman's lectures are more intuition based (even though one cannot object that calculus is also a part of the lecture, at a second level of reading, I agree). Some teacher say, we don't need calculus as one can 'feel' the concepts. Some others will say that we should use calculus to solve problems, as one uses a screw driver for DIY at home. I think this is an interesting debate (less controversial, or may be not) and as usual your opinions are more than welcome!
The invasive range for Metrosideros exelsa is Japan, Spain, England, Ireland and South Africa. I am interested in environmental and socio-economic impacts in its invasive / introduced range.
Today we are told that Britain has agreed there will be 'continued regulatory alignment' between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
What does this mean?
It is not the same as saying NI will remain in the Customs Union and the Single Market. It may not even be the same as saying 'no regulatory divergence'.
But it is hugely significant I think. Unless it is prepared to accept regulatory divergence between NI and Britain then it must continue aligned with EU rules on food safety, animal welfare, medical drugs etc.
But what about labour and environmental standards? Is Britain now precluded from the 'race to the bottom' the Brexiteers wanted?
I would be interested in international opinion on this development
Thanks
I am currently doing a literature review for my final year of psychiatric nursing. My aim is to compile all relevant literature on the prevalence causes and preventions of burnout among psychiatric nurses. I then wish to make a comparison between Ireland and England.
Is anyone aware of research regarding creating an Autistic Community? Specialisterne NI are commencing a 3 year project which has been designed by Autistic adults in N Ireland.. The design phase used participatory action research methods, Clean language and other communication supports. The project will engage 80 adults on the Autistic Spectrum per year and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Led by a participant panel, we are looking for examples of good practice elsewhere regarding linking up autistic adults where connecting can be hard and difficult, and is a core want nonetheless. https://www.specialisterneni.com/introducing-2gether/
I was recently collecting on the Hook peninsula (Ballymartin Point Formation, Ballysteen Limestone Formation) and am having difficulty in finding specific literature on the abundant crinoid and brachiopod fauna which can be found there. Does anyone have any suggestions on literature or websites which would help me in identifying crinoids and brachiopods found in the lower Carboniferous Tournaisian formations in county Wexford, Ireland?
I would like some tips or information on the above mentioned topic ... I have referenced a few but wanted to know if any study was conducted in Ireland. thank you
Trying to find out the debates of why Ireland were or were not neutral, then and after 1945
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I am working on bioluminescence in insects caused by Photorhabdus bacteria.
Do someone knows if there are some Lampyridae species in Ireland? I cannot find reliable data.
Thanks,
Julien
I am presently doing a thesis for a masters in Contemporary studies in Migration and the Diaspora and I wish to study the effect of returning emigrants to Ireland in the present economic climate, specifically those who return and have no choice but to live in with their families and thus the challenges both the family and returning emigrant experiences. Any information/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Little research has been conducted to investigate the efficacy of team teaching or on various effective models which have resulted in significant student gain. Does it really contribute to significant educational advancement for the SEN student?
I am researching how rural communities can improve their adoption of digital technologies and am employing action research. I am planning to do a comparative study using action research in rural Canada and rural Ireland but have not found any examples or literature for using action research in this fashion yet.
As a result of their various cultural backgrounds/beliefs, migrant communities/new Irish communities, particularly women experiencing domestic violence, may find it difficult to access these services, due to lack of awareness, fear, socio-cultural factors, etc
I am writing a dissertation looking at the relationship between suicide and rural communities and would like to know if mental health stigmatisation plays a role.
I am looking at the relationship between CDOM and DOC in a bay on the west coast of Ireland. I have measured the absorbance of the samples and also the DOC. I have found high DOC and very low (almost indistinguishable from noise) values for CDOM for some of my samples. Another bay I looked at show a very tight correlation between CDOM and DOC concentration. Any suggestions as to why my CDOM is so low but I have high DOC?
I'm examining modern shallow water benthic foraminiferal distributions in Galway Bay, west of Ireland and used rose bengal staining to be able to identify the living from dead assemblages but from 18 different locations in the bay only 3 live foraminifera were found. The procedure for adding in the rose bengal was followed to the letter. I was wondering has anyone had this problem before or heard of a similar situation or have an explanation as to why it might have given such a low count? Thanks in advance for any response
I'm specifically seeking grave goods associated with Celtic child burials. References, information, leads, I'll take it all!