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Biological control capabilities of plant growth promoting bacteria against plant parasitic nematodes and their potential for oilseed rape bioremediation, assessed by nematode bioindicators
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2019)
The global population is increasing and the availability of land suitable for food production is in decline. Growing bioenergy crops on contaminated land is an innovative approach to alleviate this land shortage, which in ...
The influence of attitudes to local food and authenticity on tourist behaviour
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2019)
Tourists are travelling to destinations in search of food experiences which are considered local and authentic. This study investigates tourist attitudes to local food interest on destination choice, travel motivation, ...
An investigation on the interactions between entomopathogenic nematodes and plant growth promoting bacteria
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2018)
Increasing demands on global food production have resulted in the overuse of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, leading to an increase in environmental pollution and pest resistance. Traditional fertiliser applications ...
Bespoke rapid manufacturing: An investigation into the application of additive manufacturing in the development of customised protection in sports equipment
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)
The purpose of the Applied Research Masters was to investigate the role of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and digital technologies in the development of improved customised protection in sports equipment. Sporting injuries ...
Analysis of the vermicomposting process and its implications for plant growth promotion under Irish conditions
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2018)
Waste is an ongoing issue, especially in Ireland. Current waste management treatments are becoming unsustainable; therefore, research on alternative methods is being conducted. This project investigates the use of ...
What is the prevalence of occupational stress among post-primary teachers in Ireland? Are supports in place to safeguard their mental health and wellbeing? An exploration of demographic, environmental & organisational predictors of stress among post-primary teachers in Ireland.
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2019)
While every job presents with its own set of challenges, frustration and anxiety, teaching is no different. However, occupational stress (OS) among teachers can make their work somewhat more complicated than it has to be, ...
Fianna Fáil, the Irish Press and radio broadcasting 1926 – 1939: A voice for the people or party propaganda?
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)
Fianna Fáil was formally launched on 16 May 1926 in response to a desire among some members of the Free State population for a political party which represented those disenchanted with republican abstentionism and government ...
An examination of the influence of market-oriented behaviours on the layers of organisational culture
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2015)
Examines the Influence that Market-Oriented behaviours have on the layers of an organisation’s culture: namely, its values, norms and artifacts.
Since the early 1980s there has been a surge of research in the area of ...
An examination of social media as a customer engagement tool for visitor attractions
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2020)
Since its development, social media has been a constantly changing phenomenon. Social media, in simple terms can be defined as an online platform that facilitates online communication, networking, and/or collaboration. The ...
Advertising design and its ability to initiate social change
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2019)
The modern world is faced with countless questions surrounding the sustainability of many fields ranging from the environment, to societal and health issues. Changes must be made by vast quantities of individuals to ensure ...