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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 ...
3D printed end of arm tooling (EOAT) for robotic automation.
(MDPI, 2018-09)
This research furthers the practice of designing and manufacturing End of Arm Tooling
(EOAT) by utilizing a low cost additive manufacturing Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technique
to enable tool weight saving and ...
Creating spaces for relational reflexivity in social care education
(2018)
This research sets out to explore
how social care training might
embrace more relationally reflexive
learning processes within existing
course provision, to assist students
for practice in social care contexts.
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 ...
Assessing design activity in engineering education: a proposed synthesis of adaptive comparative judgement and the CDIO Framework.
(ASEE, 2018)
One of the leading frameworks in engineering education specifically associated with design based competencies is the CDIO framework. This has been incorporated internationally into many institutions offering engineering ...
Librarians and Research Data Management–A Literature Review: Commentary from a Senior Professional and a New Professional Librarian
(Routledge, 2018-08-29)
In the changing landscape of libraries and the roles of
librarians, the area of Research Data Management (RDM) is
emerging with new opportunities and challenges. This literature
review identifies the current levels of ...
Full water quality monitoring of a traditional flow-through rainbow trout farm.
(MDPI, 2018-07)
Traditional freshwater rainbow trout farms are still popular in some European countries
such as Poland, France and Ireland. These systems generally operate in flow-through configuration.
The impact such production systems ...
Development of high strength nanocomposite for biodegradable stents
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)
The use of biodegradable polymer materials are considered to be good alternatives in urology (Donohue et. al. 2018), cardiovascular (Brie et. al. 2016) and tracheal airway stenosis which provide support before it is absorbed ...
Composite cryogels for dual drug delivery and enhanced mechanical properties.
(Wiley, 2018-04)
In this study, we present a simple and effective process that integrates hydrogels with drugs + ceramics via physical crosslinks resulting in improved mechanical properties. These cryogels have the potential for controlled ...
An investigation into the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory potential of an Irish Ivy Honey.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-02)
A
resurgence of interest into the medicinal uses of honey has occurred over recent years, with many investigations focusing on the healing properties of different
monofloral honeys Amongst the most well known and well ...