Browsing Atlantic Techological University (Sligo) by Title
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Innovation in the Irish public sector
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2013)The following document provides an investigation into innovation in the Irish Public Sector (IPS). To facilitate this, a number of areas had to be studied first in order to understand the origins of innovation. These ... -
An integrated computer vision and machine learning system for emulsion processing /
(2020)The existing quality evaluation of emulsions is typically based on subjective examination of samples under the microscope by trained analysts. The major drawbacks of such manual assessment include inter-observer variability, ... -
Integration of district heating with existing combined cycle gas turbines in North Dublin
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2011)There is potential in Ireland for the development o f existing large scale CCGT by conversion to CHP. A district heating network developed for North Dublin would provide this opportunity for CCGT generating stations. ... -
The integration of social networks into branding strategy: the potential for social media networks as part of brand building and marketing strategy
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Investigation into battery recycling in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2002)At present, battery recycling in Ireland is operated on a very small scale in comparison to other recycling projects such as glass and paper. Collection rates are no where near satisfactory with some counties as low as ... -
An investigation into environmental sustainability in third level colleges in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2011)The global drive toward sustainability is well under way. Academic institutions have an important role to play in this shift towards sustainability. Third level educational establishments, as part o f the wider public ... -
An investigation into side stream technologies as a potential solution for reducing nitrogen emissions from municipal waste waters in the Irish situation
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)This study explicated the requirement to substantially increase the level of nutrient removal facilities at municipal waste water treatment plants on a national scale. This requirement has resulted from recently enacted ... -
An investigation into the application of the SERVQUAL model in Cox's pharmacy, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of the level of service quality within Cox’s pharmacy. A SERVQUAL methodology was used to measure service quality within the pharmacy where each element of the service ... -
An investigation into the brand awareness of small and medium sportswear companies within Ireland
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An investigation into the branding of regional event management
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)Regional event management branding is evidently in an emergent phase. Increasingly academics and tourism bodies are focusing on branding in association with places, communities and more recently regions. A new phenomenon ... -
Investigation into the challenges encountered by regulatory affairs professionals working in the Medtech industry /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2017)This research focused on the challenges experienced by Regulatory Affairs professionals working in the Medtech industry. Initial brainstorming with regulatory colleagues who have greater than ten years’ experience identified ... -
An investigation into the commercialisation of final year projects within Creative Design courses
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2014)The aim of this study is to identify and investigate the barriers to commercialisation of Final Year Projects within Creative Design courses. The term Creative Design refers to Creative Design, Product Design and Industrial ... -
An investigation into the compatibility and effectiveness of linking Brazilian carbon mitigation and trading strategies with the EU ETS (European Union Emissions Trading Scheme) /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2018)International climate negotiations have recently underlined the relevance of international cooperation via carbon pricing, as well as the need for support from developed and developing countries to tackle climate change. ... -
An investigation into the ecological status of metalliferous mine tailings sites in Counties Galway, Sligo and Tipperary
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998)Metalliferous mining in Ireland is a multi-million pound industry and its operations are a "far-cry" from the first Bronze Age workings. With the modern industry however, comes the production of large quantities of mine ... -
An investigation into the effects of the Celtic Tiger on the demand for financial products and the implications of the "credit crunch" on Irish consumers of financial products in the North Western region
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)The Irish economy has undergone vast economic restructuring over the years particularly over the last decade. This dissertation reviewed the economic development in Irish history from the 1930’s to the “Celtic Tiger” ... -
An investigation into the ethics of alcohol advertising to students of the Institute of Technology, Sligo
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)The purpose of the research was primarily to ascertain whether or not the advertising of alcohol on college grounds influenced the Students of the Institute of Technology, Sligo to purchase alcohol. In order to do so, ... -
An investigation into the feasibility of the use of Google Earth as a marketing tool with focus on green business environment in the BMW region of Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)Purpose: The purpose o f this research is to assess the future of sustainable business models and the use o f Geographic Information Systems as marketing tools to stimulate economic growth on a sustainable level. The ... -
An investigation into the financial and environmental suitability of ground source heat pumps for residential use in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)A ground source heat pump (GSHP) extracts heat energy from the ground for use in space and water heating systems. A GSHP requires some electrical energy to operate, but is capable of extracting up to four times as much ... -
An investigation into the impact of the current economic recession on "own-brands" in the Irish grocery retail sector
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2012)The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the current economic recession on own-brand ranges in the Irish grocery retail sector. With the recession continuing to effect individuals daily lifestyles ... -
An investigation into the keying behaviour and the capacity of plate anchors in sand
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2014-10)This thesis considers the potential of plate anchors as an anchoring option for offshore renewable energy devices such as wave energy converters and floating offshore wind turbines. In this study the performance of a plate ...