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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 ... -
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 ... -
Novel studies into the improvement of cattle fertility using multiple technologies that converges bioinformatics with machine learning.
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022)This study aimed to evaluate the presence of a panel of 18 candidate lethal recessives in the Irish dairy, and beef cattle populations. Establishing the presence and frequency of such recessive alleles will assist the ... -
The contribution of Gaelic football participation to physical activity in Irish youth
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-03)Background: Physical activity (PA) provides a range of health benefits for adolescents. However, approximately 80% of adolescents internationally fail to meet the PA guidelines. Organised sport (OS) participation is ... -
The design, development, and testing of novel next generation in vitro agar-based urethral models for medical device innovation
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-04)Catheters are one of the most utilised medical devices in modern medicine with catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) being ubiquitous in worldwide healthcare settings. These infections negatively affect ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Performance attenuation and recovery in Gaelic games
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-07)Background: Gaelic games match-play involves players undertaking frequent and irregular anaerobic efforts interspersed with low-intensity aerobic activity, while being regularly exposed to physical contact during ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Critical studies on the novel development and implementation of vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH202) for terminal sterilization of medical devices encompassing use of flow cytometry for the real-time commensurate monitoring of microbial inactivation
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-09)Aims and Rationale: Sterilization microbiology relies on determining the linearity of microbial survivor curves for calculating decimal reduction times (D-values) that is used to inform sterility assurance levels (SAL), ... -
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 ... -
Biocompatible polymer system development with enhanced antimicrobial properties using the additive effect of triangular silver nanoplates and curcumin
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023)New antimicrobial interventions are urgently required to combat rising global health and medical infection challenges. Here, an innovative antimicrobial technology, providing price competitive alternatives to antibiotics ... -
The suitability of vegetable fibres for the reinforcement of concrete
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023)The use of vegetable fibres as a sustainable alternative to non-natural fibres for reinforcing concrete was investigated in this research. For plant-based fibres, previous studies have identified issues such as the ... -
A quality of experience evaluation of text and 3D instruction formats in augmented reality applications
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023)Augmented reality (AR) is an emerging technology that has significant potential as a solution for novel procedure assistance and repeatable procedure training. Instructions are a method to communicate how to perform a ... -
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 ... -
The development of smart 4D materials utilising smart temperature responsive polymers
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023)This study involved the preparation and optimisation of novel temperature-sensitive hydrogel copolymer and terpolymer systems, and also the development and evaluation of smart hydrogels with the potential for 4D printing ... -
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 ... -
Studies on the novel effects of feeding non-thermally treated honeybee gathered pollen on the colony stability and outputs of commercially-reared bumble bees ( Bombus terrestris) for pollination services
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-05)Pollination is a vital resource, carried out mainly by animals, which without could threaten food security on a global scale. Of the agricultural crops that are produced globally, animal pollination is responsible for ...