School of Science ITS: Recent submissions
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A study of the biological treatment of biodegradable waste from mixed municipal solid waste and the use of compost-like outputs in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2014)Ireland is seeking to eliminate the landfilling of municipal waste, and to achieve maximum recovery of resources from waste, including from mixed municipal solid waste. This dissertation tries to investigate how biodegradable ... -
The classification and characterisation of archaeological glass using multi-elemental analysis
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2015)The main aim of this thesis was to use non-destructive multi-elemental analysis to determine the major and trace elements contained in archaeological glass. There has been very little work done on elemental analysis of ... -
Biogas production from seaweed biomass : a biorefinery approach
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2015)As the demand for energy is increasing worldwide, many countries are becoming increasingly dependent on fossil fuel consumption, leading to a rapid increase in carbon dioxide and reduction of petroleum reserves. Alternative ... -
An analysis of CRM and E-CRM strategies in small to medium businesses in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2012)The central research question for this current study is: The analysis of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Electronic Customer Relationship Management (E-CRM) strategies in small to medium businesses in Ireland. ... -
Digital Darwinism : is traditional internet marketing losing ground to social media in firms in the North West
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)The purpose of this research is to establish if traditional internet marketing is losing ground to social media in firms in the North West of Ireland. This topic was chosen as the author became interested in the idea of ... -
Facilitating environmental management through a participatory approach
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 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 ... -
Wind turbine noise : assessment an planning
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)Issues relating to noise from wind farm developments are currently not being dealt with either accurately or consistently throughout Ireland. Impact assessment studies show a high degree of variation throughout the country ... -
Environmental management systems: improving environmental performance
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)This dissertation seeks to examine environmental management systems (EMS) such as ISO 14001 and EMAS and to find out if they improve environmental performance. ISO 14001 has been in existence since 1996 and EMAS was first ... -
An investigation into the use of tallow as a thermal fuel in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)The study investigates the use of tallow as a thermal fuel in Ireland, focusing on its suitability as a fuel in steam raising boilers. The legislative position of such use with regard to the protection of health is ... -
The effect of irrigation with wastewaters on the abundance of bio-indicators in established short rotation coppice willow plantations
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2015)This study investigated the effect of irrigation with wastewaters on the abundance of earthworms, mites and springtails in established short rotation coppice willow plantations. The study examined two different sites in ... -
Waste management in Ireland: the potential lessons to be learnt from Europe
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2011)The management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Ireland is currently in a transitional phase. It is possible that Ireland can capitalise on its late-mover status and emanate European examples. However as the literature ... -
Hazardous waste management in veterinary practice in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2006)This study reports on a survey conducted in February 2006 of the hazardous waste management practices of Irish veterinary practices. Fifty seven veterinary practices responded to the anonymous postal survey which had ... -
Waste management in Ireland: the potential lessons to be learnt from Europe
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2011)The management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Ireland is currently in a transitional phase. It is possible that Ireland can capitalise on its late-mover status and emanate European examples. However as the literature ... -
To investigate the factors contributing to the deterioration in water quality in Knappaghbeg Lake, Aughagower, Westport, Co. Mayo
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2008)The investigation aims to identify the reasons why the water quality deteriorated in Knappaghbeg Lake. The lake had been monitored in the past by the EPA under the Phosphorus Regulations. These Regulations required the ... -
The environmental, health and safety implications of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2006)The overall aim of this dissertation was to establish if the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme had been successful in reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions in Ireland since the scheme came into force on 1st January 2005. ... -
Improving construction and demolition waste recycling in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2006)This dissertation investigated how construction and demolition waste recycling could be advanced in Ireland. Interviews and surveys were carried out with key professionals within the construction and demolition industry ... -
Biocide levels in surface and groundwater at IPPC licensed wood preservation sites in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2009)The reason the project was undertaken was to assess the level of compliance at Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) licensed sites using copper azole based wood preservatives. It was found during the project ... -
The potential for development of eco industries in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)This dissertation sought to determine the status o f Eco Industries in Ireland with a view to incorporating ethical investment, policies o f sustainable development and support systems as a means to improve Ireland’s ... -
Managing asbestos in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)Asbestos-containing materials were widely used in the past especially in the construction industry, where they were incorporated into numerous buildings, being used in roofing materials, insulation and fire protection. The ... -
The potential and challenges of growing short rotation coppice willow for energy purposes in the Republic of Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)Burning of fossil fuels is believed by a large number o f scientists to be a major cause of the increases in greenhouse gas emissions and to the change in the Earth’s climate system. Fossil fuels especially oil and ...
