Browsing Theses - Science ITS by Title
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Agriculture odours : an Irish perspective of the nuisance
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997)Animal numbers have continued to increase over the past decade. Associated with this is an increase in the amount o f animal manures to disposed of. The odours associated with this manure are perceived to be a problem. ... -
An alternative to Triton X-100 for use in viral inactivation for recombinant factor VIII /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2019)Solvent detergent combinations for viral inactivation have long been used in the manufacture of Biopharmaceutical products due their proven safety record for inactivating viruses. Triton X-100, a non-ionic detergent, has ... -
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. ... -
Analysis of haemochromatosis mutations in the North West population
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2006-06)Background: Hereditary haemochromatosis is a heritable disorder caused by an inborn error in the metabolism of iron. It results in over absorption of iron by the body, which can manifest clinically as fatigue, arthritis, ... -
An analysis of medical device registration and market access in China /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2017)The focus of this research is in the area of medical device registration and market access in China. Such a study is important as China is one of the largest markets for medical devices in the world making it an important ... -
Anatase to rutile transition in titanium dioxide photocatalytic nanomaterials /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2019)Anatase and brookite are both considered metastable phases and transition irreversibly into the thermodynamically stable rutile phase at elevated temperatures (600-700°C in pure synthetic TiO2). Anatase TiO2 is widely ... -
Ancient DNA analysis of a medieval human assemblage from Ballyhanna, Co. Donegal
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Application of environmentally preferable purchasing in Trinity College, Dublin
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2004)An investigation into the inclusion o f environmental considerations in procurement decisions in college concluded that elements o f environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) are in place, but the application is uneven. ... -
Application of geometric morphometrics to modern and zooarchaeological cattle bones /
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The application of GIS, predictive modelling, and morphological analysis to further understand cave use in Neolithic Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2016)This thesis presents the results of two archaeological predictive models applied to two geographic regions in Ireland - North Connaught and Munster. The main aim of the project was to identify caves that were most likely ... -
The appraisal of mesophilic anaerobic digestion and thermophilic aerobic digestion in the treatment of municipal sludge in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2003-07)It has been well documented that the optimum feedstock for anaerobic digesters consists of readily biodegradable compounds, as found in primary sludge or even a mixed substrate of primary and excess activated sludge. Due ... -
Archaeological and anthropological aspects of the Holocaust from a Jewish perspective
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2013)The intention of this research is to offer innovative ideas on methods that can be utilised by academics and historians within a conflict context. The framework that will support the overall research is from that of an ... -
Aspects, identification and impacts evaluation in environmental management systems : a case study using the FMEA approach
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2000)This thesis is a description of how environmental aspects are identified and evaluated using a case study to illustrate the application. It describes the mechanics using a four-step sequence. The first step is selecting ... -
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 ... -
An assessment of oestrogenicity in waste water treatment plant influent and effluent using the recombinant yeast screen assay
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005-07)The oestrogenic activity of solid phase-extracted (Empore SDB-XC disks) samples of wastewater influent and effluent in four wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Ireland was estimated using the Yeast Oestrogen Screen ... -
An assessment of the acidifying effects of afforestation in acid-sensitive catchments in County Wicklow
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2004)This investigation aimed to determine the extent of forestry-induced acidification of salmonid rivers and streams in acid sensitive catchments of County Wicklow. The study involved a detailed chemical examination of four ... -
An assessment of the impact of culverts on Atlantic salmon (salmo salar) migration through freshwater
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2007)The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) is a migratory fish species that spends a number o f years in freshwater before migrating to the sea to feed and grow, and then returning to freshwater to spawn. It requires unhindered ... -
The assessment, management and ecological significance of Irish hedgerows
(Institute of Technology, Sligo (Regional Technical College, Sligo), 1994-06)The vast network of hedges in Ireland provide habitats of great importance to the wildlife of the country, yet surprisingly enough, only very limited survey work has been carried out on our hedgerows in the past. Now with ... -
Astaxanthin production by Phaffia rhodozyma
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998-06)This project concentrated on the use of the commercially available Phaffia rhodozyma NCYC 874 as an astaxanthin source. The purpose of this research was to investigate the optimum conditions for a batch fermentation of ... -
Automating the testing process of image processing algorithms
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2006)As digital imaging processing techniques become increasingly used in a broad range of consumer applications, the critical need to evaluate algorithm performance has become recognised by developers as an area of vital ...
