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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 ... -
Examining the components of fluid intelligence: implications for STEM education.
(ASEE, 2018)Substantial empirical evidence illustrates the significance of spatial ability for STEM academic achievement. However, it is critical that research efforts continue to identify cognitive factors which are associated with ... -
Examining the relationship between spatial ability and cognitive load during complex problem solving
(PATT, 2022-06-21)Spatial ability is documented as a predictor of success in STEM disciplines and noted to contribute to individuals problem-solving approaches. While there is a significant body of correlational evidence indicating that ... -
Examining the replicability of contemporary technology education research
(Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, 2021-04-26)Discourse in psychological science concerning the replication crisis is growing, with typically cited indicators including scientific fraud, the use of questionable research practices and the failure of published effects ... -
Experiences of undergraduate nursing students who worked clinically during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Wiley Online Library, 2022-07-21)Aim: This study explored the experiences of undergraduate nursing students who worked clinically during the COVID-19 pandemic in Irish healthcare settings. Design: A qualitative descriptive approach was employed. Methods: ... -
Experimental measurement and thermodynamic modeling of Chlorothiazide solubility in supercritical carbon dioxide
(Elsevier, 2023)Chlorothiazide, with the brand name Diuril, is used as a diuretic as well as an antihypertensive drug. This medicine with very slight solubility in water and low permeability is categorized in the class IV of Biopharmaceutical ... -
Experimental study on tensile characteristics of layered carbonaceous slate subject to water-rock interaction and weathering.
(MDPI, 2023-01-03)The transverse isotropy of rock masses formed by sedimentation is a common stratum environment in engineering, and the physical–mechanical properties can degrade due to water–rock interaction (WRI) and natural weathering, ...