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The effect of 60 days 6° head-down-tilt bed rest on the metabolic physiology of young, healthy males
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-09)Introduction. Six-degree head-down-tilt (HDT) bed rest is a valuable experimental model for examining the physiological adaptations of gravity deprivation (spaceflight, physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, ... -
Enhancing cyber attack prevention and detection using application process tracing
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-08)Nowadays, software enterprises are being targeted by more advanced cyber-security threat models. Consequently, more sophisticated means of protecting software organisa tions are in high demand. Also, microservices are ... -
Enhancing drug solubility through advanced polymer extruded shellac-based matrix drug delivery systems
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-09)The main objective of this study is to enhance the solubility of the model drug fenofibrate, by forming amorphous solid dispersions using a hot melt extrusion process. Hot melt extrusion offers an efficient way of ... -
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 exploration of the social factors and characteristics of Irish centenarians
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-03-07)Globally, societies are amid a longevity revolution. By virtue of their longevous life, centenarians, have been widely accepted as models for successful ageing. Numerous studies have documented their exceptional capacity ... -
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Ilex paraguariensis leaves for application in antimicrobial polyelectrolyte biomaterials
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021)This research aims to develop and characterize antimicrobial polymer biomaterials containing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) obtained using Ilex paraguariensis (IP) leaf extract by green synthesis. The biomaterials ... -
Head- and eye-based features for continuous core affect prediction
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-07)Feelings, or affect, are a fundamental part of human experience. Arousal and valencemake up core affect and have received intense study in affective computing. Speechand facial features have been extensively studied as ... -
Information centric networking based collaborative edge computing framework for the Internet of Things
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-08)The Internet of Things (IoT) has connected billions of devices and its proliferation will continue. As IoT grows, so do the volumes of data it produced and exchanged. The challenge lies in efficiently processing the ... -
Integrating 3D printing and injection molding for mass customization: advancements in hybrid manufacturing
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-08)Additive manufacturing (AM) is renowned for its ability to create complex geometries and customized products but is limited by low throughput. Conversely, injection molding (IM) excels in high-volume production but ... -
Interpretability and performance of deep neural network based anomaly detection in cyber security and telecommunications
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-06)The rapid development of technology and proliferation of data have driven businesses to pursue anomaly detection research. The application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) in anomaly detection achieves the state-of-the-art, ... -
Investigating the role of spatial ability as a factor of human intelligence in technology education: towards a casual theory of the relationship between spatial ability and STEM education.
(KTH Royal Institute of Technology.KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, 2018)Education is a particularly complex discipline due to the numerous variables which impact on teaching and learning. Due to the large effect of human intelligence on the variance in student educational achievement, there ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into the role of spatial ability in problem solving in engineering education
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2021-11)Problem solving is a fundamental component of engineering practice and as such, the development of problem-solving skills is a core goal of engineering education. Problem-orientated pedagogical approaches are used in ... -
An investigation of the in vitro effects of unconjugated linoleic acid and its potential impact on haemostasis
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-04)Introduction: Linoleic acid, an essential ω6 fatty acid, is the most abundant polyunsaturated fatty acid in the Western mammalian diet. Linoleic acid has been linked with an increased inflammatory response. It has also ... -
Kinetmatic characteristics of resisted sprinting
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023)In recent years, the adoption of resisted sprint training (RST) has surged as a method to enhance sprint performance (SP) in various athletic domains [1-3]. Given the central role of sprinting in optimising athletic ... -
Modification of bioactive hyaluronic acid for stereolithography 3D printing of hydrogel conduits for peripheral nerve regeneration
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest:, 2023)Peripheral nerve injuries occur as a result of illness or injury, and present a significant healthcare and economic burden. Many of these cases occur in otherwise healthy individuals, in the age range 20-40 years, due to ... -
Modification of PEGDMA hydrogels for use in the fabrication of peripheral nerve guidance conduits
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-10)Peripheral nerve injury is a worldwide issue affecting millions. More than 719,000 people are receiving surgical treatment for peripheral nerve injury each year in the US alone. There is presently a market for the ... -
Multi-resolution pre-processing for pattern recognition in images and audio signals
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-10-05)With the rapid growth of technology and the proliferation of data in this “digital age”, most current data (imaging and audio) applications require higher data resolution, higher data transmission rates, and better ... -
Novel investigations into the genomic architecture affecting the muscle growth and development of Irish beef and dairy cattle
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-05)Muscle growth and development in livestock is an important indicator of carcass yield and performance. Investigating the complex polygenic nature of carcass traits may yield additional knowledge and important insights into ...