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Degradable nanocomposites for fused filament fabrication applications.
(MDPI, 2018-05-09)There has been a substantial increase in the use and development of plastics over the last century. However, due to ever-diminishing petroleum feedstocks and growing concern for the environment, there has been a rise in ... -
Material considerations for fused-filament fabrication of solid dosage forms.
(MDPI, 2018-04-02)Material choice is a fundamental consideration when it comes to designing a solid dosage form. The matrix material will ultimately determine the rate of drug release since the physical properties (solubility, viscosity, ... -
Additive manufacturing of personalized pharmaceutical dosage forms via stereolithography.
(MDPI, 2019-12-03)The introduction of three-dimensional printing (3DP) has created exciting possibilities for the fabrication of dosage forms, paving the way for personalized medicine. In this study, oral dosage forms of two drug ... -
An evaluation of the efficacy of a contemporary engineering education framework
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)The research aims to determine the role of cognitive abilities in problem solving in engineering education. The investigation of these abilities will contribute to a key objective of the research, informing curricular ... -
Characterisation and toxicological evaluation of hydrogel-type polymeric biomatrials pre-and poststerilisation with a novel pulsed plasma gas-discharge system.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2010)This study investigated the in vitro biocompatibility and important physicochemical properties of unique N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone–acrylic acid based copolymer hydrogels intended for use in biomedical applications. Moreover, ... -
The influence of mechanical stretching and freeze-thaw processing on the properties of polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels for drug delivery applications
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)The study describes the development of physically cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels using uniaxial orientation via freeze-thawing (F/T). Although cryogels have shown significant improvements in long-term ... -
Microbiological degradation of pesticides in yard waste composting.
(American Society for Microbiology, 1991)Changes in public opinion and legislation have led to the general recognition that solid waste treatment practices must be changed. Solid-waste disposal by landfill is becoming increasingly expensive and regulated and no ... -
The toxicological impact of unconjugated linoleic acid
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)Linoleic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, is one of the most abundant fatty acids in the Western diet (Whelan, 2008). Linoleic acid, being a precursor for arachidonic acid, is associated with the production of ... -
Technology-enabled feedback in the first year: a synthesis of the literature
(2016)Improving student transition into Higher Education (HE) has been identified as a key priority for Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology (IoT) (DES 2011, Denny 2015, HEA 2015). Effective feedback can play a critical ... -
Feedback in first year: a landscape snapshot.
(2016)The Y1Feedback project is funded by the Irish National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning under the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund 2014. At its core, the Y1Feedback project aims to enhance ... -
Introducing technology enhanced assessment methods (TEAM) to health and science practical settings; bringing digital skills to laboratory and clinical skill sessions.
(European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), 2017)In Science and Health practical sessions, the development of both technical and soft skills is essential in terms of both student learning and employability. The Irish Institute of Technology (IoT) sector places a major ... -
Embracing alternative formats, assessment strategies and digital technologies to revitalise practical sessions in science & health.
(2019-11-05)This report focuses on the practical learningenvironment in science and health curricula, anelement of learning which does not often receiveits deserved attention when it comes to thedesign and assessment strategies employed. ... -
Teachers as learners: exploring the impact of accredited professional development on learning and assessment in Irish higher education.
(All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), 2017)The works presented in this volume exemplify the practice of assessment explored through accredited professional development (APD) across Ireland and the impact this has had on individual lecturers, students, modules and ... -
Conversations on an emergent professional network: a personal reflection on the background, development and sustainability of the Educational Developers in Ireland Network (EDIN).
(EDIN, 2013)The purpose of this chapter is to capture an oral history of the Educational Developers in Ireland Network (EDIN), which was established in 2002, and to provide a snapshot of the Network as it is currently in 2012-13. ... -
An exploration of the effects on programme design and development effected by educational leadership in reaction to societal and economic factors in Ireland.
(AISHE, 2015)It has affected many countries around the world, and Irish higher education has not found itself immune from undergoing a period of significant change, powered by a number of factors: economic, political, and technological. ... -
The use of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata as a test organism for the ecotoxicological evaluation of Irish freshwater aquaculture effluent and as a potential early indicator of climate change.
(Elsevier, 2019-11-20)Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food producing industries in the world. The dramatic increase in the growth of global aquaculture production has many environmental concerns. The evaluation of aquaculture effluent ... -
Potential use of peatlands as future locations for the sustainable intensification of freshwater aquaculture production - a case study from the Republic of Ireland
(Elsevier, 2020-03-01)There has been an increasing interest in enhancing freshwater aquaculture processes without hindering the progress of the Water Framework Directive. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (Ireland’s national seafood development organisation), ... -
Pathogen displacement during intermittent catheter insertion: a novel in vitro urethra model.
(Wiley, 2019-11-29)Aim: To develop a novel in vitro urethra model and use it to determine if insertion of an intermittent urinary catheter (IC) displaces pathogenic bacteria from the urethral meatus along the urethra. Methods: Displacement ... -
Happiness and health across the lifespan in five major cities: the impact of place and government performance.
(Elsevier, 2016-08)Rationale A growing body of research suggests that urban design has an effect on health and well-being. There have been very few studies to date, however, that compare these effects across the lifespan. Objective The ... -
Smart hydrogels: therapeutic advancements in hydrogel technology for smart drug delivery applications.
(Wiley, 2015-12)Hydrogels are a fusion of solid and liquid phases which closely mimic biological tissue. As such they have enormous potential for drug delivery systems as they are biocompatible and may be tailored to specific applications. ...
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