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Evaluation of the early in vivo response of a functionally graded macroporous scaffold in an osteochondral defect in a rabbit model.
(Springer, 2016-05)Cartilage tissue engineering is a multifactorial problem requiring a wide range of material property requirements from provision of biological cues to facilitation of mechanical support in load-bearing diarthrodial joints. ... -
An Evaluation of the Effects of Flipped Classroom Pre-Laboratory Activities on Students's Engagement with Laboratory Learning
(2020)A key goal of Institutes of Technology (IoTs) is to produce workplace-ready graduates who have the technical and practical skills to solve real world problems. Consequentially, the practical element of a module is a powerful ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of the efficacy of lipid core nanoemulsions containing temozolomide coupled to ferrocenes in the treatment of Glioblastomas
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020)Glioblastoma (GB) is the most common and aggressive neoplastic brain tumor, and its treatment has proved to be a challenge. For decades its therapy has been based on the use of temozolomide (TMZ), but the survival rate ... -
An evaluation of the key strategic issues facing a company moving from contract manufacturing to own brand manufacturing
(2014)In today‟s very competitive business environment contract manufacturing companies are continually competing to gain new customers, increase revenue and aspiring to become number one in their manufacturing environment. ... -
The evaluation of the potential ecotoxicity of pyroligenous acid obtained from fast pyrolsis.
(Elsevier, 2019-09-30)Pyroligneous acid (PA) is a by-product of bio-oil, which is obtained by pyrolysis of the wood. This product has been tested for use in several areas, such as agriculture, as a promising green herbicide; however, there are ... -
Evaluation of titanium nitride coatings in bandsaw blades for wood splitting by cold plasma
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-11-06)Due to the advances in surface treatments, it is possible to obtain excellent cutting tools. However, the field for wood cutting tools still needs to be further investigated. In this work, titanium nitride was deposited ... -
Evaluation of vegetable oils and their respective fatty acids on the viability of streptococcus mutans, a presistent oral pathogen.
(AESS, 2013-06)This study evaluated the in vitro antibacterial activity of vegetable oils and their respective fatty acid constituents on the growth of Streptococcus mutans. S. mutans is one of the primary etiological agents associated ... -
An evaluation of virtual reality (VR) as an learning tool for students with the aid of an interactive VR simulation program
(GMIT, 2020)The concept for this research began with the realisation that Virtual Reality (VR) could be used in education. This inspired an interest in the applications of VR and its possible benefit as a teaching and learning tool ... -
An evaluative review of barriers to critical thinking in educational and real-world settings
(MDPI, 2023-05-31)A review of the research shows that critical thinking is a more inclusive construct than intelligence, going beyond what general cognitive ability can account for. For instance, critical thinking can more completely ... -
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; ... -
Evidence of lethal and sublethal injury in food‐borne bacterial pathogens exposed to high‐intensity pulsed‐plasma gas discharges.
(Wiley, 2008-01)Aims: To apply scanning electron microscopy, image analysis and a fluorescent viability stain to assess lethal and sublethal injury in food‐borne bacteria exposed to pulsed‐plasma gas discharges (PPGD). Methods and ... -
An examination into the transition to third level education for students with visual impairment.
(2018)This study embarked on an examination into the Transition to Third Level Education for Students with Visual Impairments. It conducted an exploration of the challenges and successes of the transition to third level education ... -
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 ... -
An examination of portrayals of smoking in graphic novels/comic books: A picture is worth a thousand words
(European Publishing, 2020)INTRODUCTION Smoking continues to extract an unacceptably high toll in Ireland in terms of both mortality and morbidity. Therefore, attention needs to focus on examining pro-smoking influences on teenagers and young ... -
An Examination of Portrayals of Smoking in Noir Graphic/ Comic Novels
(Universala Medicina Esperanto Asocio, 2022-12)Global mortality from tobacco related diseases continues to rise. Most smokers start smoking in adolescence and early adulthood. Graphic novels have a particular appeal to this age group, and are increasingly read by ... -
An examination of the diversity of beer and cider products sold in Irish supermarkets in the context of health promotion advice
(Jacobs Verlag, 2022-07-11)Aim: Current health promotion advice relating to the consumption of beer and cider in Ireland is very firmly based on nominal pints and half pints of beer. This study sought to determine if the assumed alcohol strength ... -
Examining adult learner and lecturer perspectives and experiences using audience response systems (clickers) in higher education.
(NPSE, 2019-03-21)This research investigated through action research the impact of clicker use on third level veterinary nursing students and their lecturer The study assessed how different methods of clicker use in class influenced ... -
Examining students' preferences for academic writing support in a third level institute in Ireland
(All Ireland Society for Higher Education, 2023)Academic writing support has become an integral part of the learning process at third level. At Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands (TUS: Midlands), the Academic Writing Centre (AWC) offers individual and ...