Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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The importance of supporting technological knowledge in post-primary education: a cohort study.
(Routledge, 2019)ABSTRACT Background: Substantial research highlights the differences between scientific and technological knowledge. Considering that learning is heavily focused on the acquisition of knowledge, it is important to examine ... -
Spatial cognition in engineering education: developing a spatial ability framework to support the translation of theory into practice.
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2019)A substantial degree of empirical evidence has illustrated the correlation between spatial skills and performance in engineering education. This evidence has been foundational in the construction of educational interventions ... -
Integrating assessment and design activity in engineering education: a proposed synthesis of adaptive comparative judgement and the CDIO framework
(ASEE, 2018)One of the leading frameworks in engineering education specifically associated with design based competencies is the CDIO framework. This has been incorporated internationally into many institutions offering engineering ... -
Visualization, inductive reasoning, and memory span as components of fluid intelligence: implications for technology education.
(Elsevier, 2018)The philosophy and epistemology of technology education are relatively unique as the subject largely focusses on acquiring task specific relevant knowledge rather than having an explicit epistemological discipline boundary. ... -
Investigations on the efficacy of routinely used phenotypic methods compared to genotypic approaches for the identification of staphylococcal species isolated from companion animals in Irish veterinary hospitals
(BMC, 2013)BACKGROUND: Identification of Staphylococci to species level in veterinary microbiology is important to inform therapeutic intervention and management. We report on the efficacy of three routinely used commercial phenotypic ... -
UPLC® method development and validation for the assay of the photolabile drug nifedipine and its trace level degradation products.
(The Institute of Chemistry of Ireland, 2017-06)Quality assurance regulations require that pharmaceutical drugs are highly pure. This is in order to ensure the safety and efficacy of medicines for patients, two fundamental issues of importance in treatment. The safety ... -
Characterisation of biopharmaceuticals
(The Institute of Chemistry of Ireland, 2016-07)Biopharmaceuticals are drugs which are primarily (glyco)protein in nature, that are produced in living cells using recombinant DNA technology – the combination of genetic material from multiple sources, creating sequences ... -
Defining established and emerging microbial risks in the aquatic environment: current knowledge, implications, and outlooks.
(Hindawi, 2010-07)This timely review primarily addresses important but presently undefined microbial risks to public health and to the natural environment. It specifically focuses on current knowledge, future outlooks and offers some ... -
Platelet-rich plasma, Hydroxyapatite, and Chitosan in the bone and cartilaginous regeneration of femoral trochlea in rabbits: clinical, radiographic, and histomorphometric evaluations.
(Hindawi, 2018-06)The aim of this study was to evaluate the trochlear bone and cartilaginous regeneration of rabbits using the association of PRP, chitosan, and hydroxyapatite. Hole was made in rabbit troches, one hole in each animal ... -
Analysis of bio-obtainable endocrine disrupting metals in river water and sediment, sewage influent/effluent, sludge, leachate, and concentrated leachate, in the Irish Midlands Shannon catchment.
(Hindawi, 2009-12)The application of an acid digestion and subsequent solid-phase extraction (SPE) procedure were implemented as preliminary treatments prior to quantifying the levels of potentially endocrine disrupting metals (EDMs) in a ... -
A tough and novel dual-response PAA/P(NiPAAM-co-PEGDMA) IPN hydrogels with ceramics by photopolymerization for consolidation of bone fragments following fracture.
(IOP Science, 2019-07)In this work, a novel dual-response hydrogel for enhanced bone repair following multiple fractures was investigated. The conventional treatment of multiple bone fracture consists on removing smaller bone fragments from the ... -
Investigation of a novel freeze-thaw process for the production of drug delivery hydrogels
(Springer, 2005-12)Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is a water-soluble, biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, which has been widely applied in biomedical fields. In this paper, novel physically cross-linked hydrogels composed of PVA and comprising ... -
Preparation of a novel freeze thawed poly (vinly alcohol) composite hydrogel for drug delivery applications
(Elsevier, 2007-09)Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is a water-soluble, biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, which has been widely applied in biomedical fields. In this paper, novel physically cross-linked hydrogels composed of PVA and comprising ... -
'We just got on with it': an exploration of end -of-life care in frontline staff supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in community residential settings
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)The main purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of frontline staff who provide end-of-life care within community intellectual disability residential settings. Over the last few decades there has been an ... -
An exploration of making the transition from living and working in a congregated setting to the community
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)The main focus of this study is to explore what effect the move from congregated settings to community living has had on the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities. The study seeks to establish whether ... -
An exploration of supports for care workers who have experienced critical incidents in disability services
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)This piece of research is titled: An Exploration of Supports for care workers who have experienced critical incidents in disability services. It looked at the adequacy of supports for workers in the disability sector who ... -
Staff perspectives on supporting people with both an intellectual disability and a mental health diagnosis
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)The research topic chosen was to explore the area of Dual Diagnosis of Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Diagnosis within an intellectual disability setting in the South East Region. There were three main objectives ... -
The impact of working in residential care on a social care worker and their family life
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)The aim of this research study was to assess the impact that working in residential care has on a social care worker and on their family life. By investigating previous literature and conducting qualitative research, the ... -
Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to make decisions: an examination of the use of the South Australian Supported Decision Making Model
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)In Ireland, due to changes in legislation there has been a substantial shift towards supported decision making focusing on the will and preference of people with intellectual disabilities (ID). There is a perception that ... -
An exploration of the experiences, perspectives and support needs of adults who are responsible for the care of their sibling with an intellectual disability.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of individuals who take on responsibility for overseeing the care of a sibling with an intellectual disability when their parents are no longer able to do so. It sought ...