Browsing Atlantic Techological University (Sligo) by Title
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A qualitative case study exploring service users' and providers' experiences of continuity of care when transitioning from early intervention teams : the case of autism spectrum disorder /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2019)Seamless and continuous care across transitions are the gold standard for an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when moving through services, agencies or organisations. However, little is known about the ... -
Quality management for education (second level schools)
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The quality of environmental impact statements : a review of recent developments
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1996)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was first introduced to Ireland by the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1976. Over the past twenty years a number of legislative developments have arisen and EIA is ... -
Quality of life issues for people with epilepsy living in the Western region of Ireland : an exploratory study
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)This study aims to ascertain the implications of having epilepsy and explores quality of life (QOL) issues for people with epilepsy living in the Western region of Ireland. Epilepsy is the most common but treatable ... -
A real-time alert system for predicting and managing short-term pollution and bathing water quality at Enniscrone beach /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2019)Under the Bathing Water Directive [2006/7/EC] there is a new highest microbiological quality classification of “Excellent” that is much more stringent than the highest standard of the old directive. This has serious ... -
Recent archaeological discoveries in Dunmore Cave, County Kilkenny : further questions regarding Viking activity at the site
(Kilkenny Archaeological Society, 2007)Recent archaeological monitoring in Dunmore Cave resulted in the recovery of a quantity of human bones, animal bones and artefacts. The first radiocarbon dates for human remains from the site were obtained and, overall, ... -
The reconfiguration of CPD for social care practitioners in Ireland : an activity theory approach
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2016)Social care practitioners at the frontline require specific Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Many changes affecting practitioners have occurred in Irish society since the start of the 21st century, resulting in ... -
Rehabilitation of existing sewerage infrastructure
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2004)This dissertation has been produced for the research section of the Environmental Protection MSc, from Sligo Institute of Technology. The overall objective of the study was to highlight Infiltration and Exfiltration in ... -
Relational working under pressure : managing tensions in disability support work
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2015)The purpose of this study is to make visible a field of social care practice that is largely invisible, lonely and private in nature. It will examine the situation and experience of staff supporting adults with disabilities ... -
The removal of pollutants present in domestic wastewater by an inorganic medium.
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998)The removal of polluting parameters present in domestic wastewater, by the Biolat septic tank was investigated. Results obtained indicate that the Biolat media was responsible for the removal of ammonium and phosphate. ... -
Renewable energy generation: development of a software tool to analyse the possible synergies of an integrated bioenergy park
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)The concept of a Bioenergy Park is that renewable energy processes are integrated to maximise the total energy production potential while ensuring environmental sustainability. The three processes selected are a) Biodiesel ... -
A review of chromatography methods for the large scale downstream protein purification of monoclonal antibodies /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2019)Researchers have continually proposed new non-chromatographic methods for manufacturing biopharmaceutical products. However, this report will show that chromatography remains the backbone of the downstream operation. ... -
A review of existing and proposed sludge management practices in local authorities
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)Local Authorities in Ireland have to treat and dispose of sewage sludge produced in wastewater treatment plants in their functional area which totalled 45,590 tonnes of dry solids in 2004. Eighty six per cent of this ... -
A review of process deviations caused by human error in Rottapharm Ltd. from 2006 to 2008
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)The objective of this project is to examine Process Deviation Reports (PDRs) generated from 2006 to 2008 for Sachet Products where “Human Error” has been identified as the primary root cause. Sachet Products were chosen ... -
A Review of recently Approved Orphan Designation Biological Drugs /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2018)Orphan Drugs are a critical resource for those suffering from rare diseases and there is an urgent need for many new drugs to address the thousands of serious rare conditions which affect millions of people across the ... -
A review of solar and visible light active TiO2 photocatalysis for treating bacteria, cyanotoxins and contaminants of emerging concern
(Elsevier, 2015)Researchintothedevelopmentofsolarandvisiblelightactivephotocatalystshasbeensignificantlyincreased inrecentyearsduetoitswiderangeofapplicationsintreatingcontaminantsofemergingconcern(CECs), endocrine disruptingcompounds(EDCs), ... -
A review of solar and visible light active TiO2 photocatalysis for treating bacteria, cyanotoxins and contaminants of emerging concern
(Elsevier, 2015)Researchintothedevelopmentofsolarandvisiblelightactivephotocatalystshasbeensignificantlyincreased inrecentyearsduetoitswiderangeofapplicationsintreatingcontaminantsofemergingconcern(CECs), endocrine disruptingcompounds(EDCs), ... -
A review of the contributory factors affecting water quality in the Drumcliff Springs, Co. Clare
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)The water supply for Ennis town and its environs is taken from Drumcliff Springs whose recharge area is a karst aquifer. Previous studies have indicated that due to the geology of the catchment, the varying thickness in ... -
A review of the development of regional sludge treatment centres and a baseline characterisation of Irish sewage sludges
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2003)This Study assessed the development of sludge treatment and reuse policy since the original 1993 National Sludge Strategy Report (Weston-FTA, 1993). A review of the 48 sludge treatment centres, current wastewater treatment ... -
The role of customer centricity in medical device innovation : an Irish Perspective
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2011)The objective of this study is to investigate the perspective of Irish medical device companies on customer centric innovation. There is considerable growing emphasis on innovation in the medical technology (med tech) ...