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Heat dissipation plays critical role for longevity of polymer-based 3D-printed inserts for plastics injection moulding.
(MDPI, 2022-10-08)
Injection moulding is a polymer processing method of choice for making plastic parts on
industrial scale, but its traditional mould is made from tooling steel with time-consuming and costly
production. Additive manufacturing ...
Apps to teach social skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a review of the embedded behaviour change procedure
(Springer, 2021-06-05)
Social skill interventions have become increasingly popular in recent times, as well as the use of technology to deliver and aid interventions for the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population. Little research exists on ...
Supercritical‑CO2 extraction, identifcation and quantifcation of polyprenol as a bioactive ingredient from Irish trees species
(Nature Research, 2021-04-02)
Plants are a staple of balanced diet and also an important remedial source for various ailments1,2
. Plants are
essential for pharmacological research and drug development, where they are sources of direct therapeutic ...
A social constructionist examination of Traveller parenting values, attitudes and practices
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-03-26)
This research study addresses a significant issue within Irish society: the social construction of Traveller parenting values, attitudes and practices. This is a focused study where the overall aim is to examine how Traveller ...
An investigation into critical factors influencing ecosystem dynamics in fish rearing water and disease mitigation eco-innovations for the enhancement of Irish freshwater aquaculture
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020)
Aims and Rationale: The aquaculture sector is becoming the fastest growing food sector in the world, with an increasing requirement for higher production rates. With the maximum sustainable yield almost exhausted in terms ...
Dietary intake and daily distribution of carbohydrate, protein and fat in youth tennis players over a 7-day training and competition period
(JSSM, 2021-05-17)
During a 7-day training and/or competition period, macronutrient intake and distribution was assessed using food diaries, supported by remote food photography and 24-hr multiple pass recalls of youth tennis players categorised ...
Pulsed ultraviolet-light technology and ecoinnovations for safeguarding consumer health and fragile seafood industry from norovirus outbreaks
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)
Contamination of water and food are responsible by many outbreaks and deaths worldwide, caused by failures in production, ineffective disinfection techniques, proximity to sources of contamination, and human intervention ...
An investigation of the in vitro effects of unconjugated linoleic acid and its potential impact on haemostasis
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-04)
Introduction: Linoleic acid, an essential ω6 fatty acid, is the most abundant
polyunsaturated fatty acid in the Western mammalian diet. Linoleic acid has been linked
with an increased inflammatory response. It has also ...
Development of a versatile monitoring technique for real-time protein activity tracking within cellular environment and biomimetic tissue engineering scaffold systems
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)
Crowded cellular environments with complex and intricate
molecular interactions underpin biological processes. High
biological noise is intrinsic within these biological systems, and this
poses critical challenges to ...
Quantification of select minerals in animal serum and vitreous humour by inductively coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometry - ICP-OES
(Athlone Institute of Technology/Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, 2020-05)
Mineral intake and balances are essential in maintaining good
animal health and wellbeing.
Mineral deficiencies and toxicities can have a detrimental
impact on animal health.
Important to diagnose these occurrences ...