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Sustainable production and pharmaceutical applications of β-glucan from microbial sources
(Elsevier, 2023-06-05)β-glucans are a large class of complex polysaccharides found in abundant sources. Our dietary sources of β-glucans are cereals that include oats and barley, and non-cereal sources can consist of mushrooms, microalgae, ... -
CNC Machines Integration in Smart Factories using OPC UA
(Elsevier, 2023-06-07)This paper examines the idea of Industry 4.0 from the perspective of the molds industry, a vital industry in today’s industrial panorama. Several technologies, particularly in the area of machining equipment, have been ... -
A study of the practicality of cell-free protein synthesis for the commercial manufacture of monoclonal antibodies /
(ATU Sligo, 2022)Background: Monoclonal antibodies are tetrameric proteins with a complex folded structure, bound together by numerous disulfide bonds, and decorated with a functionally important oligosaccharide. Current production methods ... -
ECE: Exactly-Once-Computation for Collaborative Edge in IoT using Information Centric Networking
(IEEE, 2023-05-11)—Exactly-once data processing/delivery can be guaranteed in traditional big data processing systems, e.g. Apache Flink. Checkpoint is commonly used as the solution. Each operator in these systems can restart from the ... -
Women's experiences of specialist perinatal health services: a qualitative evidence synthesis
(Springer, 2023-05-23)Purpose Specialist perinatal mental health services identify and treat women experiencing mental health conditions during pregnancy and up to one year post birth. There is limited knowledge about women’s experiences of ... -
An analysis of the impact of social media on event organisations in Ireland
(International Hospitality Research Centre, 2013)Social Media is an emerging medium with many organisations turning to it to advertise the business. Marketers all over the world have noted significant changes with the introduction of digital technologies. The use of these ... -
Cadburys Drive Awareness - In aid of the Irish Cancer Society (ICS)
(International Hospitality Research Centre, 2012)The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a drive through cinema in the Galway region to raise awareness for the ICS. Cadburys drive awareness will be a one day event that will involve two ... -
The feasibility of running an Oktoberfest styled-event in Limerick Institute of Technology
(International Hospitality Research Centre, 2012)This paper is a detailed study of an Oktoberfest-styled event in Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) – The LIT Oktoberfest. The feasibility is determined over a business period of three years. The customer will experience ... -
The importance of service marketing to increase numbers at Irish industrial heritage attractions
(International Hospitality Research Centre, 2012)The purpose of this study is to discover “The importance of service marketing to increase numbers at industrial heritage Irish attractions”. Firstly, the relevant literature was studied in a bid to clearly understand the ... -
The Motivations of International Coach Tourists to Visit the Shannon Region (Ireland)
(International Hospitality Research Centre, 2012)Coach tourism is a huge part of the Irish tourism industry. Coach tourism in the Shannon region (Counties Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary, North Kerry and South Offaly) appears to be a lucrative sector. However, the reality ... -
Social media and the Irish tourism and hospitality industry: the customer experience
(Texas A & M University, 2016)In order to ascertain who the tourists are using social media outlets when searching for information on holidaying in Ireland and how this affected their purchase behaviour, a questionnaire was designed. The questionnaire ... -
The Importance of Celebrity Association in Tourism Destination Branding: Determining the power of the JFK brand in New Ross (County Wexford, Ireland)
(Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2012)Qu, Kim & Im (2011; 465) highlight many earlier studies which suggest that both brand identity and brand image are fundamental components for a successful tourism destination brand. Morgan, Pritchard & Pride (2003; 11) ... -
A Conceptual Examination of the Film Induced Tourism Phenomenon in Ireland
(Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2011)Referring to the Irish context, film induced tourism is a comparatively new research area and as such there are still many unidentified areas waiting to be examined. If film induced tourism as a field of research is not ... -
The Capitalizing of the Film-Induced Tourism Phenomenon Through Stakeholder Collaboration in Yorkshire, UK
(Texas A & M University, 2010)The need for a thorough investigation into how the film induced tourism phenomenon can be maximised upon through stakeholder collaboration was particularly evident from the literature review undertaken. It showed that there ... -
Treatment with levosimendan in an experimental model of early ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction
(AboutScience, 2023-04-13)Introduction: Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a life-saving approach in critically ill patients. However, it may affect the diaphragmatic structure and function, beyond the lungs. Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer widely ... -
Institutional status and identity dimensions to cardiovascular stress responses
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2023-05-23)This study aimed to examine the effect of shared social identity (i.e., whether the source of information about a stressor comes from an ingroup vs. outgroup member) and message content (i.e., whether people were informed ... -
Polysaccharides—Naturally Occurring Immune Modulators
(MDPI, 2023-05-19)The prevention of disease and infection requires immune systems that operate effectively. This is accomplished by the elimination of infections and abnormal cells. Immune or biological therapy treats disease by either ... -
Older people leisure places, and wellbeing: older scuba divers, hill walkers & sea swimmers in Ireland
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-05)Humans have a longstanding desire to live longer and healthier lives (Ekerdt et al., 2017). Medical advancements, immunisation and knowledge regarding lifestyle choices have contributed to rising life expectancy (WHO, ... -
USI/RC Video Presentation Competition - Why Research Matters -
(Irish Research Council, 2019-03)The aim of this piece of work is to understand the motivations of older adventurers, specifically divers and hill walkers, to participate in their chosen activities. Is their participation led by a desire to keep fit or ... -
Outdoor adventure, attitude, motivation and successful ageing
(International Council on Active Ageing (ICAA), 2021-11-09)The evidence is irrefutable regarding the impact of physical activity (PA) on quality of life (QoL). Specifically, outdoor PA fosters benefits regarding wellbeing, social interaction, health indices and QoL. Promoting ...
