SETU Carlow Campus: Recent submissions
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The immediate and sustained effects of mobilisations with movement on the hip range of motion and power and shoulder range of motion and strength
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2018)Introduction. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a mobilisation with movement (MWM) and self-applied mobilisation with movement (SMWM) treatment on hip extension ROM (°), jump height (cm) and power ... -
An investigation on the interactions between entomopathogenic nematodes and plant growth promoting bacteria
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2018)Increasing demands on global food production have resulted in the overuse of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, leading to an increase in environmental pollution and pest resistance. Traditional fertiliser applications ... -
Investigating the impact of soil tillage and crop rotation on the bacterial microbiome associated with winter oilseed rape under Irish agronomic conditions
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2018)Modern agriculture is challenged with sustaining a high quality food flow to an increasing global population. Therefore, the agriculture intensification is largely achieved through the use of farm equipment, intensive soil ... -
Comparative hydro-geochemistry: Distribution of metal ions in ground water, surface water, soils and plants in the South East of Ireland
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2018)Until recently lithium has been an unpopular, often unthought of metal tucked away on the far left of the periodic table. You might recall a song or two of the same name, or that it is used to treat bipolar disorder, but ... -
Novel AroA with high tolerance to glyphosate, encoded by a gene of Pseudomonas putida 4G-1 isolated from an extremely polluted environment in China
(American Society for Microbiology, 2005)Glyphosate has been used globally as a safe herbicide for weed control. It inhibits 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate (EPSP) synthase (AroA), which is a key enzyme in the aromatic amino acid biosynthetic pathway in ... -
Plant-associated bacterial degradation of toxic organic compounds in soil
(MDPI, 2009)A number of toxic synthetic organic compounds can contaminate environmental soil through either local (e.g., industrial) or diffuse (e.g., agricultural) contamination. Increased levels of these toxic organic compounds in ... -
First report of an entomopathogenic nematode from continental Portugal
(Parasitological Institute of SAS, Košice, 2007)In continental Portugal no information is available concerning the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes. During a survey in several different habitats from the southern regions of the country, several isolates where ... -
Polychlorinated biphenyl rhizoremediation by Pseudomonas fluorescens F113 derivatives, using a Sinorhizobium meliloti nod system to drive bph gene expression.
(American Society for Microbiology, 2004)Rhizoremediation of organic chemicals requires high-level expression of biodegradation genes in bacterial strains that are excellent rhizosphere colonizers. Pseudomonas fluorescens F113 is a biocontrol strain that was shown ... -
Coordinated development of leading biomass pretreatment technologies for the generation of bioethanol from Irish crops
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)Increased environmental awareness, coupled with increasing global energy demands, is facilitating the emergence of a green economy; a low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive economy aimed at reducing polluting ... -
Fianna Fáil, the Irish Press and radio broadcasting 1926 – 1939: A voice for the people or party propaganda?
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)Fianna Fáil was formally launched on 16 May 1926 in response to a desire among some members of the Free State population for a political party which represented those disenchanted with republican abstentionism and government ... -
Changing the way we provide care: The use of social media within social care
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)This research has identified the current and potential use of social media within social care. It looks at the benefits social media can provide to social care services in the form of communication, collaboration and sharing ... -
A study to evaluate the effects of a neuromuscular injury prevention programme (GAA15) in adolescent males participating in hurling
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)Introduction: Adolescent involvement in organised sport has never been more popular in Ireland, however, this increased level of activity has reportedly caused concern regarding the potential risk and severity of sporting ... -
The effects of dry needling and radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy on the sensitivity of trigger points in the quadriceps and jump performance: A randomised control trial
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)Background: Trigger points (TrPs) can reduce strength. Thus, may reduce jump height. Dry needling (DN) is an effective treatment for TrPs but can cause post-needling soreness, potentially reducing jump performance. Radial ... -
Can analysis of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in matched synovial fluid and serum determine the inflammatory state in knee osteoarthritis?
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)Background: The concentrations of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in biological specimens may help to determine the inflammatory state of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in patients. Matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 (MMP-2 ... -
An investigation into the acute effects of utilising a live strength feedback system to ensure equal bilateral force distribution when performing the Nordic hamstring exercise, a randomised control trial
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)Hamstring strain injuries (HSIs) are prevalent in sports that involve sprinting such as soccer, rugby, and athletics (Sconce et al., 2015). HSIs are reported to account for between 12% & 16% of all injuries sustained by ... -
‘In the common light of day’: gender and socio-political Issues in Jane Barlow’s early prose fiction – Irish Idylls (1892), Kerrigan’s Quality (1894), and The Founding of Fortunes (1902)
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)Jane Barlow (1856 -1917) was one of the most popular and prolific Irish authors of her day. A writer of poetry, short-stories, and novels, her work was widely-read both in her native country, and abroad. The primary objective ... -
Bespoke rapid manufacturing: An investigation into the application of additive manufacturing in the development of customised protection in sports equipment
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)The purpose of the Applied Research Masters was to investigate the role of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and digital technologies in the development of improved customised protection in sports equipment. Sporting injuries ... -
Young people’s use of social networking sites in Ireland: “Socially anti-social”
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)There is little known about how and why most young people use online Social Networking Sites (SNS), from an Irish perspective. The purpose of this research dissertation is to present a qualitative study of online experiences ... -
Exploring the opportunities between design thinking and micro-enterprises in regional Ireland
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)This thesis follows Irish Design 2015 (ID2015), a year-long Government backed initiative and key component of the Action Plan for Jobs (APJ) 2015-2017. The aim of ID2015 was to grow awareness of Irish Design in order to ... -
Enhancing resilience within vulnerable communities affected by flooding: A community based design initiative for open-source user centred design
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2017)Global Warming is one of the largest challenges the world now faces. Validated by extreme weather patterns and re-occurring natural disasters, Climate Change threatens the world’s population. Severe changes in climate ...
