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Oat husk ashes as supplementary cementitious material
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are recognized and utilized to minimize cement use; however, several waste sources now employed for partial cement replacement are under threat for changes in industrial production ... -
Object Detection using Convolutional Neural Networks for Smart Manufacturing Vision Systems in the Medical Devices Sector
(Elsevier B.V, 2019-06)Industry 4.0 has opened the doors for Deep Learning to enter into the manufacturing arena with a bid to improve efficiency and quality check process. In many assembly lines Vision Systems are applied that can identify ... -
Occurrence and geodatabase mapping of three contaminants of emerging concern in receiving water and at effluent from waste water treatment plants - a first overview of the situation in the Republic of Ireland
(Elsevier, 2018-03)This constitutes the first study to address occurrence and geodatabase mapping of the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac (DCL) and the natural (17-beta-estradiol or E2) and synthetic (17-alpha-ethynylestradiol or EE2) ... -
Older adult's and service providers' experiences of a settings-based health promotion initiative in English football
(Oxford University Press, 2023-06-01)The study was undertaken to explore the experiences of older adults and service providers in a settings-based health promotion initiative in a football club. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 older adults ... -
Older adventurers' motivations in Ireland - age is not a barrier (case study)
(CABI, 2023-05-09)The exponential ageing demographic has prompted governments and organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) to seek innovative ways to promote healthy ageing (WHO, 2015). The recognition that physical ... -
Older people leisure places, and wellbeing: older scuba divers, hill walkers & sea swimmers in Ireland
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-05)Humans have a longstanding desire to live longer and healthier lives (Ekerdt et al., 2017). Medical advancements, immunisation and knowledge regarding lifestyle choices have contributed to rising life expectancy (WHO, ... -
Olfaction-enhanced multimedia: a survey application domains, displays and research challenges.
(ACM, 2016-05)Recently, the concept of olfaction-enhanced multimedia applications has gained traction as a step towards further enhancing user quality of experience. The next generation of rich media services will be immersive and ... -
On intelligence in technology education: towards redefining technological capability.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018)The Technology subject in general post-primary education is unique based on its conception and treatment of knowledge. The task specific utility of knowledge is emphasised and at the same time, in reflection of the breadth ... -
On the possibility of replacement of calcium carbonate by a high-performance, economically viable filler in polyethylene composites
(Sage, 2021-07-14)Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is frequently added to polyethylene (PE) as a filler to reduce costs. An alternative to CaCO3, calcium fluoride (CaF2) was proposed in this research. PE/CaCO3 and PE/CaF2 composites in a wide ... -
On the role of industry contact on the motivation and professional development of engineering students.
(Frontiers in Education, 2019-10)This full research paper aims to investigate the nature of industry-related activities engineering students encounter at a Swedish university, as well as the impact these activities have on their motivation to study ... -
One size does not fit all - a holistic approach to helping a diverse student population make the successful transition to academic life in an Irish Institute of Higher Education.
(2014)AIT Engage: Collaboration between the Student Resource Centre and the AIT Students’ Union clubs and societies. Aimed at promoting student engagement -
OPCNN-FAKE: Optimized convolutional neural network for fake news detection
(IEEE, 2021-09-14)Recently, there is a rapid and wide increase in fake news, de ned as provably incorrect information spread with the goal of fraud. The spread of this type of misinformation is a severe danger to social cohesiveness and ... -
Open Educational Resources at TUS: Pressing Forward to Provide Access for All
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2024-03)2020 Fund and Create 2022 Build an Infrastructure 2023 Collaborate 2024 Share and Grow Open Educational Resources at TUS: Pressing Forward to Provide Access for All Funding - National Forum for the Enhancement of ... -
Opening statement to the Joint Committee on Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.
(A. Hough, 2019-07-04)I am a barrister and law lecturer, based in Athlone Institute of Technology. I was commissioned by the Environmental Pillar and NIEL (Northern Ireland Environment Link) to produce an independent report on the role of the ... -
Operationalising pedagogical content knowledge research in technology education: considerations for methodological approaches to exploring enacted practice.
(BERA, 2019-08)Like many areas of curricula internationally, technology education has encountered difficulties in achieving continuity between the rhetoric of prevailing policy and the reality of enacted practices. In technology ... -
Opinions of key stakeholders concerning involuntary admission of patients under the Mental Health Act 2001.
(Cambridge University Press, 2017)Objectives. To evaluate and compare the opinions of key stakeholders involved in the involuntary admission and treatment of patients under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 2001 regarding their views towards the operation of ... -
Opportunities for the application of real-time bacterial cell analysis using flow cytometry for the advancement of sterilization microbiology
(SFAM, 2020-11-06)Medical devices provide critical care and diagnostic applications through patient contact. Sterility assurance level (SAL) may be defined as the probability of a single viable micro-organism occurring on an item after a ... -
The optimisation of biomimetic scaffold fabrication for the controlled release of Osteogenic factors for bone tissue regeneration
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-08)Bone tissue defect is a rising global concern and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and disability in patients. Bone regeneration treatments that demonstrate all key characteristics for successful bone healing: ... -
Optimization of decentralized payment system for future internet
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)With the development of Internet, the future Internet architecture will have many features. For example, the high volume of content together with new emerging and missioncritical applications, that it will possibly ... -
Optimization of Ethereum transaction and block delivery performance
(2022)Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger. It is a chain of blocks. Each block contains a series of transactions. Each transaction is for a value transfer or a smart contract execution. The main purpose of the blockchain ...