School of Science ITS: Recent submissions
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An examination into the feasibility of powering small water services infrastructure using wind energy micro-generation auto-production
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2011)This study examines the potential for the use renewable energy to meet some or all of the electricity requirements of small water services infrastructure. In particular the use of wind powered micro-generation auto-production ... -
An investigation into side stream technologies as a potential solution for reducing nitrogen emissions from municipal waste waters in the Irish situation
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)This study explicated the requirement to substantially increase the level of nutrient removal facilities at municipal waste water treatment plants on a national scale. This requirement has resulted from recently enacted ... -
Development and preliminary testing of sustainable development indicators for biosolids management at regional/local level in Ireland
(In, 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 ... -
The control of disinfection by-products in water treatment plants and distribution systems.
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2006)The development of techniques to disinfect drinking water is seen as one o f the major achievements o f the nineteenth century. However, with the advancement and development of analytical techniques, substances formed ... -
Sample preconcentration and matrix removal techniques for ultra-trace determinations by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ISP-MS)
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2003)This thesis describes the design and application of a laboratory-based matrix removal/preconcentration system using an iminodiacetate chelating ion exchange reagent. The chelating ion exchange reagent selectively isolates ... -
Manual handling injury and back problems in the agricultural sector
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)This report details a study carried out to assess manual handling injury and back pain in the agricultural sector. The report aims to investigate the occurrence o f manual handling injury and back pain, determine its ... -
Implementation of a quality risk management approach to commissioning and qualification in the biopharmaceutical industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2012)Inefficient, traditional C&Q practices and a more recent regulatory focus on the application of risk assessment to pharmaceutical processes, assessing impact on product quality and the protection of the patient, have led ... -
A review of the contributory factors affecting water quality in the Drumcliff Springs, Co. Clare
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)The water supply for Ennis town and its environs is taken from Drumcliff Springs whose recharge area is a karst aquifer. Previous studies have indicated that due to the geology of the catchment, the varying thickness in ... -
Management standards : alternative approaches to energy management
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)Due to the interrelationship between the energy and carbon standards, the large overlap in energy data and increasing pressure on organisations to reduce their environmental impacts, this dissertation focuses on energy ... -
A comparative study of how the National Park Services in the United States of America and the Republic of Ireland approach health and safety
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)This project is a comparison study of how the United States of America and the Republic of Ireland park services manage health and safety in their National Parks. The project looks at the legislation of both countries, ... -
An investigation into the management of the Swine Flu in the education sector with a view to assessing the policies and procedures and looking at their effectiveness in reducing the spread of pandemic H1N1 (Swine Flu)
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)This Dissertation examines and contrasts the international, national and local polices on Pandemic H1N1 during the recent (2009) emergency, with a specific focus on the implications for the third level education sector. ... -
The ecology of Twite Carduelis flavirostris in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)The Twite Carduelis flavirostris is one of only three passerine species to appear on the red list of Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland. It is also listed in The Irish Red Data Book of endangered species. Despite ... -
Pharmaceutical analysis by capillary electrophoresis
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2003)This project focused on developing and validating analytical methods for a range of pharmaceutical compounds using Capillary Electrophoresis. Analytical methods for the determination of tromethamine, Oxytetracycline and ... -
Establishment of the health related behaviours of asylum seekers in the Health Service Executive West area
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 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 ... -
Assessment and utilisation of Zequanox for zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) control in Irish waters
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2014-10)Since the first arrival of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) to Ireland in the early 1990’s, there has been a rapid secondary spread of these highly invasive mussels within many Irish freshwater systems suitable ... -
Process development and yield optimisation of a Vitamin D Analogue [Paricalcitol]
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An evaluation of the Green Prescription programme in Co. Donegal
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2014-10)There is a need for innovative, effective, and sustainable initiatives aimed at increasing the physical activity levels of the general population, particularly those who are least active (Hellénius 2011; DoHC, HSE 2009; ... -
A study of behaviour based safety in the Irish construction industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 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 ... -
Ancient DNA analysis of a medieval human assemblage from Ballyhanna, Co. Donegal
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An investigation of the use of cell culture techniques in ecotoxicity testing
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994)The usefulness of cell culture methods in environmental analysis was assessed by direct comparison of a battery of in vitro I in vivo test methods. Criteria for comparison were the ease of handling, sensitivity of the ...
