Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest: Recent submissions
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Muselmedia data representation based on multi-image concept.
(IMCL, 2019-10-31)MulseMedia technology enables operation with multimodal data sets that requires their complex representation. In this paper, we propose a mathematical background of MulseMedia data representation. The application of both ... -
No evidence of an association between lethal recessives citrullinemia, jersey haplotype 1, congenital muscular dystonia 1 and milk production and composition in Irish dairy cattle
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)The purpose of this study was to ascertain if carriers of lethal recessive genetic disorders: citrullinemia, jersey haplotype1 (JH1) and congenital muscular dystonia 1 (CMD 1) were associated with positive or negative ... -
Collaboration of drone and Internet of public safety things in smart cities: an overview of Qos and network performance optimization.
(MDPI, 2019-01-27)This paper studies the network performance of collaboration between the Internet of public safety things (IoPST) and drones. Drones play a vital role in delivering timely and essential wireless communication services for ... -
No evidence of an association between lethal recessive osteopetrosis and performance in dairy cattle.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)The purpose of this study was to determine if carriers of lethal recessive genetic disorder Osteopetrosis OS) was associated with positive or negative effects on fertility, carcass and milk production traits. Osteoepetrosis ... -
A laboratory investigation of the antimicrobial activity of a selection of western phytomedicinal tinctures.
(Elsevier, 2018-04)Introduction: Following the observed success of a herbal cocktail in controlling and eliminating acute respiratory infections in a group of approximately sixty, 1–3 year old equines, it was decided to test ten of the herbs ... -
Quality of experience of virtual reality in industry 4.0.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)VR (Virtual Reality) is still a largely novel form of multimedia which has largely been confined to the area of entertainment. As a technology that allows one to freely explore and interact with virtual environments much ... -
Operationalising pedagogical content knowledge research in technology education: considerations for methodological approaches to exploring enacted practice.
(BERA, 2019-08)Like many areas of curricula internationally, technology education has encountered difficulties in achieving continuity between the rhetoric of prevailing policy and the reality of enacted practices. In technology ... -
Comparing user QoE via physiological and interaction measurements of immersive AR and VR speech and language therapy applications
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications are gaining significant attention in industry and academia as potential avenues to support truly immersive and interactive multimedia experiences. Understanding ... -
Enhancing the bioavailability of hydrophobic drugs using hot melt extrusion
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)Many existing drugs (as well as new revelations) in the pharmaceutical industry bear a distinct disadvantage in the sense that they are not water soluble, displaying low bioavailability values and consequently a reduced ... -
3D printed end of arm tooling (EOAT) of a robotic arm
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)This research furthers the practice of designing and manufacturing an EOAT for low weight applications by utilising additive manufacturing (“3D Printing”) techniques to decrease energy consumption via tool weight savings ... -
Which hip extension exercises reflect the specific nature of sprint performance?
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)Sprinting is a performance determining factor across a wide range of sports, (Barr et al, 2014; Krustrup et al, 2005; Blazevich & Jenkins, 1998). There are a number of factors that can influence sprinting such as; training, ... -
Degradable nanocomposites for fused filament fabrication applications.
(MDPI, 2018-05-09)There has been a substantial increase in the use and development of plastics over the last century. However, due to ever-diminishing petroleum feedstocks and growing concern for the environment, there has been a rise in ... -
Material considerations for fused-filament fabrication of solid dosage forms.
(MDPI, 2018-04-02)Material choice is a fundamental consideration when it comes to designing a solid dosage form. The matrix material will ultimately determine the rate of drug release since the physical properties (solubility, viscosity, ... -
Additive manufacturing of personalized pharmaceutical dosage forms via stereolithography.
(MDPI, 2019-12-03)The introduction of three-dimensional printing (3DP) has created exciting possibilities for the fabrication of dosage forms, paving the way for personalized medicine. In this study, oral dosage forms of two drug ... -
An evaluation of the efficacy of a contemporary engineering education framework
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)The research aims to determine the role of cognitive abilities in problem solving in engineering education. The investigation of these abilities will contribute to a key objective of the research, informing curricular ... -
Characterisation and toxicological evaluation of hydrogel-type polymeric biomatrials pre-and poststerilisation with a novel pulsed plasma gas-discharge system.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2010)This study investigated the in vitro biocompatibility and important physicochemical properties of unique N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone–acrylic acid based copolymer hydrogels intended for use in biomedical applications. Moreover, ... -
The influence of mechanical stretching and freeze-thaw processing on the properties of polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels for drug delivery applications
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)The study describes the development of physically cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels using uniaxial orientation via freeze-thawing (F/T). Although cryogels have shown significant improvements in long-term ... -
Microbiological degradation of pesticides in yard waste composting.
(American Society for Microbiology, 1991)Changes in public opinion and legislation have led to the general recognition that solid waste treatment practices must be changed. Solid-waste disposal by landfill is becoming increasingly expensive and regulated and no ... -
Technology-enabled feedback in the first year: a synthesis of the literature
(2016)Improving student transition into Higher Education (HE) has been identified as a key priority for Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology (IoT) (DES 2011, Denny 2015, HEA 2015). Effective feedback can play a critical ... -
Feedback in first year: a landscape snapshot.
(2016)The Y1Feedback project is funded by the Irish National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning under the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund 2014. At its core, the Y1Feedback project aims to enhance ...
