Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest: Recent submissions
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The contribution of Gaelic football participation to physical activity in Irish youth
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-03)Background: Physical activity (PA) provides a range of health benefits for adolescents. However, approximately 80% of adolescents internationally fail to meet the PA guidelines. Organised sport (OS) participation is ... -
Enhancing cyber attack prevention and detection using application process tracing
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-08)Nowadays, software enterprises are being targeted by more advanced cyber-security threat models. Consequently, more sophisticated means of protecting software organisa tions are in high demand. Also, microservices are ... -
Interpretability and performance of deep neural network based anomaly detection in cyber security and telecommunications
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-06)The rapid development of technology and proliferation of data have driven businesses to pursue anomaly detection research. The application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) in anomaly detection achieves the state-of-the-art, ... -
Enhancing drug solubility through advanced polymer extruded shellac-based matrix drug delivery systems
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-09)The main objective of this study is to enhance the solubility of the model drug fenofibrate, by forming amorphous solid dispersions using a hot melt extrusion process. Hot melt extrusion offers an efficient way of ... -
A risk assessment-based control strategy to formulate a potent, efficacious, and non-invasive topical onychomycotic dosage form
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2021)This project involves the development of a strategy to formulate a novel dosage form with modified coconut oil (MCO) as the active pharmaceutical ingredient to treat onychomycosis caused by T. rubrum and C. albicans. ... -
Unpacking decision making in comparative judgement: a stimulated think-aloud methodology to gain insight into young peoples' decision making
(Association for Educational Assessment – Europe, 2022-11-09)While reliability has been the subject of much Comparative Judgement (CJ) research, understanding its validity, which and relates directly to the included judges and their decision making, is paramount. Understanding ... -
Big data testing techniques: taxonomy, challenges and future trends
(Tech Science Press, 2022-10-31)Big Data is reforming many industrial domains by providing decision support through analyzing large data volumes. Big Data testing aims to ensure that Big Data systems run smoothly and error-free while maintaining the ... -
Annual International Conference on Applied Research with Business and Society
(2022-12-14)ICARUS 2022 is the second annual International Conference on Applied Research with the Business and Society of our RUN-EU PLUS project and is hosted by the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest. The ... -
An investigation into the role of spatial ability in problem solving in engineering education
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2021-11)Problem solving is a fundamental component of engineering practice and as such, the development of problem-solving skills is a core goal of engineering education. Problem-orientated pedagogical approaches are used in ... -
A study of network intrusion detection systems using artificial intelligence/machine learning
(MDPI, 2022-11-18)The rapid growth of the Internet and communications has resulted in a huge increase in transmitted data. These data are coveted by attackers and they continuously create novel attacks to steal or corrupt these data. The ... -
WIP: Adaptive comparative judgement as a tool for assessing first-year engineering design projects
(ASEE, 2022-06-26)Design projects are an important part of many first-year engineering programs. The desire to employ holistic assessment strategies to student work with open-ended and divergent responses has been widely noted in the ... -
Workshop: Introduction to adaptive comparative judgement: a holistic assessment for design problems
(ASEE, 2022-06-26)This workshop is an interactive session where participants will experience an exciting approach for holistically assessing design problems, Adaptive Comparative Judgement (ACJ). ACJ is an adaptive software tool that can ... -
Differences in perceived stress levels and measured stress while solving spatial tests
(ASEE, 2022-08-26)Many events, including tests, personal conflicts, and hard deadlines, may result in a high level of stress for both students and educational practitioners. For example, taking a test is particularly stressful for students ... -
Roles of medicinal mushrooms as natural food dyes and dye-sensitised solar cells (DSSC): synergy of zero hunger and affordable energy for sustainable development
(MDPI, 2022)In 2015, approximately 195 countries agreed with the United Nations that by 2030, they would work to make the world a better place. There would be synergies in accomplishing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ... -
Validation of a Digital Simulation Model for Maintenance in a High-Volume Automated Manufacturing Facility
(Elsevier, 2022)Digitalization in manufacturing is the conversion of information into digital format, the integration of this digital data and technologies into the manufacturing process and the use of those technologies (eg: simulation) ... -
Keep calm and carry on: moral panic, predatory publishers, peer review, and the emperor’s new clothes
(Pitt Open Library Publishing, 2022-04-26)The moral panic over the impact of so-called predatory publishers continues unabated. It is important, however, to resist the urge to simply join in this crusade without pausing to examine the assumptions upon which such ... -
Using pupil dilation to measure cognitive load during a spatial skills test
(ASEE, 2022-08-23)This full research paper explores how spatial skills and cognitive load interact. Spatial skills allow a person to manipulate and rotate any three-dimensional object. Studies have reported that spatial skills can be a ... -
Synthesis, properties, and applications of polylactic acid-based polymers
(Wiley, 2022-11-03)Polylactic acid (PLA) is known as one of the greatest promising bioabsorbable and compostable polyesters with the capability of high molecular weight synthesis. Lactic acid condensation, azeotropic dehydration, and ... -
Assessment and management of cognitive and psychosocial difficulties for people with Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland: A national survey of clinical practice
(Wiley/Hindawi, 2022-10-21). A recent survey of 109 healthcare professionals explored how UK healthcare professionals typically assess and treat multiple sclerosis (MS)-related cognitive impairment. Little is currently known about what constitutes ... -
Examining the relationship between spatial ability and cognitive load during complex problem solving
(PATT, 2022-06-21)Spatial ability is documented as a predictor of success in STEM disciplines and noted to contribute to individuals problem-solving approaches. While there is a significant body of correlational evidence indicating that ...
