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Unlocking the surge in demand for personal and protective equipment (PPE) and improvised face coverings arising from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic – Implications for efficacy, re-use and sustainable waste management
(Elsevier, 2021)
Currently, there is no effective vaccine for tackling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 with the occurrence of repeat waves of infection frequently stretching hospital resources beyond capacity. Disease ...
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 ...
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 ...
Evaluation of nutrition knowledge in female Gaelic games players
(MDPI, 2020-11-29)
Improvements in nutrition knowledge have been associated with increased carbohydrate
consumption and greater adherence to dietary recommendations among female athletes. In order to
assess whether nutrition knowledge ...
The psychology of musculoskeletal injury in elite and sub-elite Gaelic footballers
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-01)
Background: Gaelic football participation is associated with an inherent risk of musculoskeletal injury eliciting physical and psychological consequences. However, there is a current dearth of awareness of the psychology ...
Investigation into the novel application & utilisation of algae to aid in developing sustainable Irish freshwater aquaculture
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-06)
Aims and Rationale: Aquaculture is the fastest growing food producing industry in the world
producing >50% of the world’s seafood. Food Wise 2025, an initiative set by the Irish government to
develop the Irish Agri-Food ...
Evaluating the role of specialists FMS instruction to support Irish school children's fundamental movement skill development
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-07)
Background: Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are an important precursor to
enjoyment of, and regular engagement in lifelong physical activity (PA). These skills ideally
should be learned between the ages of 3- and 8-years ...
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 ...