Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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Open Educational Resources for Teaching and Learning at TUS
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2024-10-24)This book provides a selection of Open Educational Resources (OER) which align with teaching and learning within our university to showcase the flexibility, adaptability and potential of OER. Subject areas which are explored ... -
Perspective chapter: development of ITA-based bioeconomy sites in peatands; green innovation that promotes zero-waste, zero-pollution and climate action principles
(IntechOpen, 2024-09)Rewetted peatlands represent emerging environments that combine carbon storage with green innovation supporting rural regeneration and community transitioning to low-carbon economies. This chapter describes the establishment ... -
Studies on disease prevention and control, decontamination and sterilization, microbial adaptive responses and survival, alternative therapies, and sustainability
(University of Strathclyde Glasgow, 2024-09)This thesis describes my independent research studies starting in 1996 on five related areas that have advanced disease prevention and control including sustainable technologies to meet significant societal challenges. ... -
Electrospinning recombinant spider silk fibroin-reinforced PLGA membranes - a biocompatible scaffold for wound healing applications
(ACS, 2024-10-22)Polylactide-polyglycolide (PLGA) is one of the most attractive polymeric biomaterials used to fabricate medical devices for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Nevertheless, the utilisation of PLGA in ... -
Rational Design of ZnO/Sc2CF2 Heterostructure with Tunable Electronic Structure for Water Splitting: A First-Principles Study
(MDPI, 2024-09-29)Heterostructures are highly promising photocatalyst candidates for water splitting due to their advanced properties than those of pristine components. The ZnO/Sc2CF2 heterostructure was designed in this work, and its ... -
FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge. Presenting: SUBMERGED℠. Teacher Guide for Ireland.
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2024)This Teacher Guide for the SUBMERGED Challenge season aims to support Irish post-primary teachers and education leaders by demonstrating how FIRST LEGO League Challenge can be aligned with Junior Cycle and Transition ... -
Application of Digitalisation in Regulated Environments for Predictive Failure Modelling
(Elsevier, 2024)This paper explores the challenges of applying digitalization in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. A large range of complex equipment including pumps, valves and vessels may be associated with pharmaceutical ... -
Development of cellulose-supported Pd-nanocatalyst for the heck coupling and michael addition reactions
(Elsevier, 2024-10-09)The development of reusable, bio-resource based nanocatalysts with high turnover numbers (TONs) is essential for increased sustainability in the chemical sector. Herein, cellulose-supported bio-resourced poly(hydroxamic ... -
Diversifying Our Library
(2024)This poster highlights how the Atlantic Technology University library Galway-Mayo is striving to diversify our library to ensure that people who are marginalised by society’s perspectives are better represented. We have a ... -
Polar lipids modify Alzheimer’s Disease pathology by reducing astrocyte pro-inflammatory signaling through platelet-activating factor receptor (PTAFR) modulation
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-04-20)Background: Pro-inflammatory processes triggered by the accumulation of extracellular amyloid beta (Aβ) peptides are a well-described pathology in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Activated astrocytes surrounding Aβ plaques ... -
Exploring the sugar-sweetened beverage tax (SSBT) pass-through rate in the Irish hospitality sector
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) supports the use of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes (SSBTs) as a fiscal lever to help reduce sugar consumption and tackle obesity. Obesity is associated with a range of adverse ... -
Assisting teachers to implement a design approach to problem solving; using online tools.
(2018-06-01)Post primary education in Ireland is currently undergoing reform. The Action Plan for Education 2017 aims to develop students’ 21st century learning skills such as enquiry based learning, critical thinking and creative ... -
Ergonomics from ethnography: inclusive design insights
(Design Change, 2020)As user centred design methods become more important for inclusive design, designers increasingly use methods borrowed from other disciplines such as Ethnography to gain insights into user behaviour. But what are the ... -
Automated music therapy for anxiety and depression management in older people (AMITY)
(2024-10-03)The onset of old age brings physiological and mental changes, with anxiety and depression being common mental disorders that can trigger other health issues and reduce lifespan. However, due to a global shortage of mental ... -
Improving the door-to-door customer journey for a national public transport company
(MDPI, 2024-10-10)(1) Background: Public transport has a vital role to play in creating sustainable, accessible societies. Accessible and inclusive, door-to-door public transport systems with low barriers to use benefit everyone, increasing ... -
Universal design in design education: developing a framework of cross-continental perspectives.
(All Ireland Journal of Higher Education, 2024-09-24)Since the 1990s, the principles of Universal Design have offered design educators overarching guidelines to ensure the greatest extent of users are included in the design process. Universal Design education has grown widely, ... -
Co-design with integrated care teams: establishing information needs.
(Ubiquity Press, Ltd, 2023-10-20)Introduction: Co-design has been cited as playing a major role in the future of effective integrated care, however, there is a lack of reporting and reflection on the methods used. Information sharing is fundamental when ... -
Co-design for interdisciplinary research communities
(International Association of Societies of Design Research, 2023-10-09)Complex research challenges facing society today require an integrative approach, therefore, interdisciplinary research is now required more often. By creating interdisciplinary research communities, we facilitate ... -
Numerical investigation of non-premixed oblique detonation operations in scramjet combustor
(ICJWSF, 2024-09-23)The present study aims to develop strategies for hydrogen injection to operate scramjet combustor configuration in detonation mode at higher Mach number flights conditions. The reactive multi-species unsteady Navier-Stokes ... -
Effectiveness of a minecraft education intervention for improving spatial thinking in primary school children: A mixed methods two-level cluster randomised trial
(Elsevier, 2024-09-02)Background: Spatial thinking plays a crucial role in STEM success. Minecraft Education, a digital game-based learning platform, provides opportunities for developing students’ spatial thinking while supporting curricular ...
