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Unilateral strength training and mirror therapy for enhancing lower limb motor function after stroke /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2019)Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability. Hemiparesis and spasticity are common impairments, resulting in ankle dorsiflexion dysfunction and gait asymmetry. Often the most-affected side is too weak to engage in ... -
Unilateral strength training and mirror therapy for enhancing upper limb motor function post stroke /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2019)Cross-education of strength appears to be beneficial in the rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses causing bilateral asymmetry. Furthermore, evidence for the effectiveness of mirror therapy to enhance cross-education in ... -
Uranium mining in Donegal : economic bonanza or environmental blight?
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997)This Thesis discusses the inherent conflict that exists between development of potential mineral - resources and protection of the environment. It specifically reviews the Uranium exploration that took place in County ... -
The use and control of substances in Irish industry which are classified as "skin sensitisers"
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1999)Information relating to the extent of the use of substances in Irish Industry which are classified as ‘skin sensitisers’ is difficult to obtain, as details regarding the volume of these substances imported into Ireland ... -
The use of compressive rheology tools to determine the dewatering properties of selected sewage sludges
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)Wastewater treatment produces sludge which is usually dewatered prior to disposal to reduce disposal costs. This work used compressive rheology tools to accurately measure the dewatering properties of selected sewage ... -
The use of electrodialysis in the recovery of ammonium nitrate from the aqueous waste stream arising from fertilizer manufacturing
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2002)This dissertation assesses the use of Electrodialysis in the recovery of ammonium nitrate from the aqueous waste stream arising from fertilizer manufacturing. The dissertation is centred on the results of a trial plant ... -
Validation summary report and risk assessment of AICL (KP) LIMS
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)LabWare LIMS is a full-featured, configurable, enterprise Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). LIMS is a computerised system used to manage laboratory samples, equipment, results, workflow, users, and results ... -
Vallum: the enclosing system of early medieval monasteries: a study of eleven sites in south Co. Sligo
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2013)This study looks at the vallum system in 11 early medieval monastic sites in south Co. Sligo and attempts to identify the vallum system through research of resources including O.S. maps, published reports and, especially, ... -
Vegetation succession post rehabilitation of an industrial cutaway Atlantic blanket bog
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2013)Bord na Móna harvested peat at Bellacorick (Oweninny works) in County Mayo between 1961 and 2003. Milled peat was harvested from an area of over 6,500 ha of former Atlantic blanket bog and associated habitat types. The ... -
The vulnerability to pollution and hydrochemical variation of eleven springs (catchments) in the karst lowlands of the west of Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1995-06)The vulnerability to pollution and hydrochemical variation of groundwater in the mid-west karstic lowlands of Ireland were investigated from October 1992 to September 1993, as part of an EU STRIDE project at Sligo Regional ... -
Waste management in Ireland: the potential lessons to be learnt from Europe
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2011)The management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Ireland is currently in a transitional phase. It is possible that Ireland can capitalise on its late-mover status and emanate European examples. However as the literature ... -
Waste management in Ireland: the potential lessons to be learnt from Europe
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2011)The management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Ireland is currently in a transitional phase. It is possible that Ireland can capitalise on its late-mover status and emanate European examples. However as the literature ... -
Waste minimisation in the bulk pharmaceutical industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998)Waste disposal is a major problem for today’s society. The traditional outlets for wastes, like landfilling are fast disappearing and for many types of wastes it is no longer an option. The problems of disposal of hazardous ... -
Water quality sampling procedures
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2004)Sampling is the first operational stage in any water quality monitoring programme. No matter how good the analytical method is or how carefully the analysis is performed if the sampling is not carried out correctly then ... -
A water quality study of Lough Gowna
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1996)Lough Gowna, located on the borders of Counties Cavan and Longford is an important coarse fish angling lake, and also has stocks of brown trout. The lake attracts thousands of British, European and local anglers and has ... -
The WEEE directive in Ireland: information flows and compliance control
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)The introduction of Council Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) marked the end of a long and complex process aimed at putting in place legislation to manage WEEE, one of eight priority ... -
Wind turbine noise : assessment an planning
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)Issues relating to noise from wind farm developments are currently not being dealt with either accurately or consistently throughout Ireland. Impact assessment studies show a high degree of variation throughout the country ...