Atlantic Technological University (Galway-Mayo): Recent submissions
Now showing items 141-160 of 531
-
Morphometric methods for the analysis and classification of gastropods: a comparison using Littorina littorea
(Oxford Academic, 2018)The study of morphology is a common means of biological grouping and classification. In recent years, morphometric studies have been dominated by quantitative geometric-morphometric methods of data extraction such as outline ... -
The Synthesis and Characterisation of Reactive MALDI Matrices for Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Steroids
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2019-08)Matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation (MALDI) mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is an analytical technique for molecular spatial distribution imaging which presents unique advantages over existing 3D imagine techniques ... -
Using computer vision and deep neural networks to analyse recursive data structures
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2019-06-15)Recursive data structures are fundamental to the solution of many problems in computer science. In particular, recursive structures based on graph theory have been successfully applied to a diverse range of problems including ... -
Driven to distraction? Behavioural impacts of anthropogenic noise on the European hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) from individual to group level
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2019-05)Human activities are altering the planet at an unprecedented scale and pace, ranging from effects on global systems such as climate and carbon cycles to localised but globally wide-spread exposure to anthropogenic pollution ... -
Molecular ecology of white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) in Ireland.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2018-10)The white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes, Lereboullet 1858) is a large freshwater invertebrate that has important functions in maintaining ecosystems. Historically, the species was broadly distributed across ... -
Striving for success in library instruction: an analysis of acquiring information literacy skills in higher education as part of the first-year experience.
(2019)Information Literacy (IL) is important for today's learners and is a vital skill in the pursuit of knowledge. It promotes problem solving, thinking skills, evaluating sources and learning strategies. The consequence of new ... -
A Systematic Review of the Impact of Multi-Strategy Nutrition Education Programs on Health and Nutrition of Adolescents
(Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Volume 48, Issue 9, 2016,, 2016-10)Objective: To update evidence on the impact of multi-strategy nutrition education interventions on adolescents’ health and nutrition outcomes and behaviors. Design: Systematic review of randomized controlled studies of ... -
Applying an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour to 2 predict breakfast consumption in adolescents
(European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 71(5), 2016-10)Background/Objectives: Breakfast skipping increases during adolescence and is associated with lower levels of physical activity and weight gain. Theory-based interventions promoting breakfast consumption in adolescents ... -
A Systematic Review of the Impact of Multi-Strategy Nutrition Education Programs on Health and Nutrition of Adolescents
(Systematic Review, 2016-10)Objective: To update evidence on the impact of multi-strategy nutrition education interventions on adolescents’ health and nutrition outcomes and behaviors. Design: Systematic review of randomized controlled studies of ... -
Effect of cooking on polyphenol bioaccessibility and digestibility of porridge oats.
(Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, 2012-01) -
Oxidised Products of Cholesterol: Their Role in Apoptosis.
(Current Nutrition & Food Science, 2005-01)Oxysterols are oxygenated derivatives of cholesterol that may be formed endogenously or absorbed from the diet and are particularly found in highly processed foods of animal origin. These compounds elicit a range of ... -
Associations between breakfast consumption, attitudes towards breakfast and physical activity in adolescents
(Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, 2015-01) -
Do marine algal polyphenols have antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic or anti-inflammatory effects in humans? A systematic review.
(Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017-04)Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Marine algal polyphenols have potential to reduce the risk of these conditions, however, little is known about their ... -
An emerging trend in functional foods for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: Marine algal polyphenols
(Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2016-11)Marine macroalgae are gaining recognition among the scientific community as a significant source of functional food ingredients. Due to the harsh environments in which macroalgae survive, they produce unique bioactive ... -
Oxidative stress and inflammation interactions in human obesity
(Journal of physiology and biochemistry, 2012-02)Obesity is often characterized by increased oxidative stress and exacerbated inflammatory outcomes accompanying infiltration of immune cells in adipocytes. The oxidative stress machinery and inflammatory signaling are ... -
Diet and the risk of unipolar depression in adults: systematic review of cohort studies.
(Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012-10)Background: Nutrition may be a risk factor for unipolar depression. We aimed to review the association between dietary variables and the risk of depression. Methods: Fifteen databases were searched up to May 2010. Only ... -
Algal-oil supplements are a viable alternative to fish-oil supplements in terms of docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3; DHA)
(Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, 2013-01) -
A comparison of indirect calorimeters' measures of resting metabolic rate.
(Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, 2013-01) -
The effect of dietary interventions and nutritional supplementation on bone mineral density in otherwise healthy adults with osteopenia: A systematic review
(Nutrition Bulletin, 2016-06)There are many health and economic consequences for patients with osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis. A range of treatments may provide positive outcomes for otherwise healthy adults, including dietary and exercise ...
