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Results from Ireland North and South's 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents
(Elsevier, 2023-12-09)
Background: The Ireland North and South Report Card on Physical Activity (PA) for Children and Adolescents
aims to monitor progress in PA participation across a range of internationally established indicators.
Methods: ...
A spatial examination of alcohol availability and the level of disadvantage of schools in Ireland
(BMC Public Health, 2024-03-13)
Background: The availability of alcohol is a major factor in underage drinking and according to the alcohol harm
paradox, those living in more deprived communities are more susceptible to the negative consequences of ...
Applications of Digital Twin across industries: a review
(MDPI, 2022-06-14)
One of the most promising technologies that is driving digitalization in several industries is
Digital Twin (DT). DT refers to the digital replica or model of any physical object (physical twin). What
differentiates DT ...
"Post or perish"? An early career researcher's guide to using social media
(Human Kinetics, 2024-01)
Social media usage has soared in the last decade, with the majority of adults having an account on at least one platform. Sites such
as LinkedIn, X, and TikTok allow users to share content using different forms, for ...
Compendium of Active Learning Strategies for Student Engagement.
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)
This Compendium of Active Learning
Strategies for Student Engagement,
consists of two key sections. Part One
provides a theoretical overview of Limerick
Institute of Technology’s commitment
to Active Learning and ...
Targeting bacterial nanocellullose properties through tailored downstream techniques
(MDPI, 2024-03-02)
Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is a biodegradable polysaccharide with unique properties that make it an attractive material for various industrial applications. This study focuses on the strain Komagataeibacter medellinensis ...
Digital technologies to unlock safe and sustainable opportunities for medical device and healthcare sectors with a focus on the combined use of digital twin and extended reality applications: a review
(Elsevier, 2024-03-12)
Medical devices have increased in complexity where there is a pressing need to consider design thinking and
specialist training for manufacturers, healthcare and sterilization providers, and regulators. Appropriately
addressing ...
An in vitro and in silico investigation of the antitrypanosomal activities of the stem bark extracts of Anopyxis klaineana (Pierre) Engl
(Cell Press, 2024-03-16)
African Trypanosomiasis caused by trypanosome parasites continues to be a major neglected
health problem, particularly in developing countries. Current treatments are marked by serious
side effects, low effectiveness, ...
Addressing the complexity of spatial teaching: a narrative review of barriers and enablers
(Frontiers, 2024-03-27)
Extensive research has established that spatial ability is a crucial factor for
achieving success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
However, challenges that educators encounter while teaching ...
Tailoring hydrogel structures: investigating the effects of multistep cellulose defibrillation on polyvinyl alcohol composites
(MDPI, 2024-03-21)
Defibrillating cellulose through various grinding steps and incorporating it into hydrogels
introduces unique properties that warrant thorough exploration. This study investigates cellulose
defibrillation at different ...