Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest: Recent submissions
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Bidirectional LSTM autoencoder for sequence based anomaly detection in cyber security.
(United Kingdom Simulation Society, 2019)Cyber-security is concerned with protecting information, a vital asset in today’s world. The volume of data that is generated can be usefully analyzed when cyber-security systems are effectively implemented with the aid ... -
The self-generating model: an adaptation of the self-organizing map for intellgent agents and data mining.
(Springer International, 2018-04-19)We present the Self-Generating Model (SGM), a new version of the Self-organizing Map (SOM) that has been adapted for use in intelligent data mining ALife agents. The SGM sacrifices the topology-preserving ability of the ... -
Application of immersive technologies for education: state of the art.
(IEEE, 2015-11)Existing multimedia systems used in education mostly address only two senses by using two communication channels (visual and audio) of the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch), limiting the potential ... -
Synthesis of linear aliphatic polycarbonate macroglycols using dimethylcarbonate.
(Wiley, 2009-01-05)A series of linear aliphatic polycarbonate polyols were synthesized using dimethylcarbonate and a linear alkane diol or specific combinations of linear alkane diols. Polyol synthesis was carried out in a two‐stage process ... -
Evaluation and characterisation of urinary catheter coating utilising Hansen solubility parameters and FEA analysis.
(Elsevier, 2015-08-15)This work investigated the Hansen solubility parameters required to optimise a functional polyurethane base coat as an attachment for a lubricious polyvinyl pyrrolidone coating for polyvinyl chloride urinary catheters. ... -
Can healthy motivated British adults achieve the revised UK government fibre recommendations of 30 g per day? Results from a preliminary study
(Sage, 2018-08-30)Background: UK Government recommendations for dietary fibre intakes have recently increased 5 to 30 g/day, well below current population intakes. This study aimed to explore whether this target 6 could be achieved and the ... -
Matrix and reservoir-type multipurpose vaginal rings for controlled release of dapivirine and levonorgestrel
(Elsevier, 2016-09-10)A matrix-type silicone elastomer vaginal ring providing 28-day continuous release of dapivirine (DPV) ⿿ a lead candidate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) microbicide compound ⿿ has recently demonstrated moderate ... -
In vitro fibroblast and pre-osteoblastic cellular responses on laser surface modified Ti-6AI-4V.
(IOP Publishing, 2014-12-29)The success of any implant, dental or orthopaedic, is driven by the interaction of implant material with the surrounding tissue. In this context, the nature of the implant surface plays a direct role in determining the ... -
Tailoring surface properties from nanotubes and anodic layers of titanium for biomedical applications.
(Woodhead Publishing, 2019)The following chapter gives an overview of the anodic layers and nanotubes produced with plasma electrolytic oxidation. An introduction into the mechanisms involved in producing these nanofilms, such as the required ... -
Access control policy enforcement for zero-trust-networking.
(IEEE, 2018-06)The evolution of the enterprise computing landscape towards emerging trends such as fog/edge computing and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are leading to a change of approach to securing computer networks to deal ... -
Untreated and enzyme-modified bovine whey products reduce association of Salmonella typhinurim, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Cronobactermalonaticus (formerly Enterobacter sakazakii) to CaCo-2 cells.
(Wiley, 2010-02)Aims: Adhesion of a micro-organism to a cell surface is often considered to be the first step in pathogenesis. Inhibiting this process may have therapeutic effects in vivo. This study investigates the inhibitory effects ... -
Microbiological characterisation and impact of suspended solids on pathogen removal from wastewaters in dairy processing factories.
(CUP, 2018-08)In this Research Communication we investigate the microbiological profile of 12 dairy wastewater streams from three contrasting Irish dairy processing factories to determine whether faecal indicators/pathogens were present ... -
Determination of the effect of dairy powders on adherence of Streptococcus sobrinus and Streptococcus salivarius to hydroxylapatite and growth of these bacteria
(Elsevier, 2011-06-12)Dental caries is a highly prevalent disease caused by colonisation of tooth surfaces by cariogenic bacteria, such as Streptococcus sobrinus and Streptococcus salivarius. Reducing initial adherence of such bacteria to teeth ... -
DairyWater: striving for sustainability within the dairy processing industry in the Republic of Ireland.
(CUP, 2018-08)This Review describes the objectives and methodology of the DairyWater project as it aims to aid the Irish dairy processing industry in achieving sustainability as it expands. With the abolition of European milk quotas in ... -
Submission to the Public Consultation on General Scheme of the House and Planning and Development Bill 2019.
(A. Hough, 2020-01-27)The Aarhus Convention (UNECE, 1998) arose out of Principle 10 (UNEP) of the Rio Declaration 1992 (UN, 1992), which embodies a key principle of international environmental law, that environmental decisions are best handled ... -
Opening statement to the Joint Committee on Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.
(A. Hough, 2019-07-04)I am a barrister and law lecturer, based in Athlone Institute of Technology. I was commissioned by the Environmental Pillar and NIEL (Northern Ireland Environment Link) to produce an independent report on the role of the ... -
Written submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.
(A. Hough, 2019-07-04)This submission presents a summary of the research carried out for the report “Brexit, The Good Friday/Belfast Agreement and the Environment: Issues arising and possible solutions” which explored the impact of Brexit on ... -
UN legal research on plastics: plastic bags, single use plastics. Country Report: Ireland.
(EMLA, 2018-04-21)UN Environment is seeking to create three targeted reports to provide a global overview of the progress of countries in passing laws and regulations that limit the manufacture, import, sale, use and disposal of selected ... -
Terminal sterilization of medical devices using vaporized hydrogen peroxide: a review of current methods and emerging opportunities.
(Wiley, 2019-08)Medical devices are an important and growing aspect of healthcare provision and are increasing in complexity to meet established and emerging patient needs. Terminal sterilization plays a vital role in the provision of ... -
Comparison of sprint interval and endurance training in team sport athletes.
(National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2018-11)Comparison of sprint interval and endurance training in team sport athletes. J Strength Cond Res 32(11): 3051-3058, 2018-High-volume endurance training (ET) has traditionally been used to improve aerobic capacity but is ...
