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Development and preliminary testing of sustainable development indicators for biosolids management at regional/local level in Ireland
(2007)
Management of biosolids (treated sewage sludge) is becoming a significant
issue for Local Authorities throughout Ireland, especially with the progressive
implementation of the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive ...
A study of behaviour based safety in the Irish construction industry
(2007)
The accident record of the Irish construction industry is poor, HSA statistics report
that injury rate in the construction sector is consistently higher than any other sector
since 2001. The researcher had a personal ...
An assessment of the impact of culverts on Atlantic salmon (salmo salar) migration through freshwater
(2007)
The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) is a migratory fish species that spends a number
o f years in freshwater before migrating to the sea to feed and grow, and then returning
to freshwater to spawn. It requires unhindered ...
An investigation of the use of vision systems for the robotic control of automated vehicles
(2007)
Humans’ usage of the motor vehicle for transport and freight is ever increasing. It seems that the risks and
level of accident rates associated with these traffic systems can only be lessened by increasingly complex
systems, ...
Establishment of the health related behaviours of asylum seekers in the Health Service Executive West area
(2007)
In 1999, the Irish government initiated accommodating asylum seekers m direct
provision centres with the objective to process applications within a six-month
period. However, the majority o f asylum applications are not ...
The design and validation of a multi-layer model of human skin
(2007-04)
Human skin is a complex multi-layered material consisting of the epidermis,
dermis and underlying hypodermis. For several decades, much effort has gone into the
development of mathematical and computer models of skin. A ...
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, ...
Facilitating environmental management through a participatory approach
(2007)
The impact of the human resource and cultural aspects of an organisation on the success of an
environmental programme cannot be underestimated. The literature widely recognises that
active participation from employees ...
Lifelong learning : the unheard voices
(2007)
Mature Students are a unique group o f individuals because they share common
characteristics that are distinct to this group. They have many other roles and
responsibilities and therefore, have to ‘fit’ education into ...