Research@THEA
Research@THEA is an Open Access repository, established in 2017. It contains research from Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design + Technology, Atlantic Technological University, South-East Technological University (Carlow Campus), and Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (Athlone). You can search across all collections from the contributing Institutes or search research from a single Institute by browsing their collections.
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Exploring microorganisms from plastic-polluted sites:unveiling plastic degradation and PHA production potential
(2023-12-03)The exposure of microorganisms to conventional plastics is a relatively recent occurrence, affording limited time for evolutionary adaptation. As part of the EU-funded project BioICEP, this study delves into the plastic ... -
Results from Ireland North and South's 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents
(Elsevier, 2023-12-09)Background: The Ireland North and South Report Card on Physical Activity (PA) for Children and Adolescents aims to monitor progress in PA participation across a range of internationally established indicators. Methods: ... -
Rheological behaviour of ABS/metal composites with improved thermal conductivity for additive manufacturing
(MDPI, 2023-11-17)Metal-reinforced polymer composites are suitable materials for applications requiring special thermal, electrical or magnetic properties. Three-dimensional printing technologies enable these materials to be quickly shaped ... -
The effect of hormonal contraceptive use on skeletal muscle hypertrophy, power and strength adaptations to resistance exercise training: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis.
(Springer, 2023-09-27)Background Resistance exercise training is widely used by general and athletic populations to increase skeletal muscle hypertrophy, power and strength. Endogenous sex hormones influence various bodily functions, including ... -
Health promoting sports federations: theoretical foundations and guidelines
(Frontiers, 2023-07-11)Background: Researchers and policy-makers have highlighted that the potential for organized sports to promote health has been underexploited. Sports clubs have limited capacity to promote health due to their voluntary ...