Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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In search of a language textile and text in contemporary women's art
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)This research uses the textile/text axis concept as a conceptual tool to investigate the role of textile and text in contemporary women’s art practice and theorizing, investigating textile as a largely hitherto unacknowledged ... -
An Investigation into Irish State patronage of the visual arts.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2006)The focus of this research is in ascertaining how and why the Irish state patronises the visual arts. The framework that the state puts in place for the support of the arts influences the creation of art. The initial ... -
What value can be attached to a concept of mystery and has it a place in contemporary Western culture?
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2006)The idea for this thesis arose from a chain of reactions first set in motion by a particular experience. In keeping with the contemporary need to deconstruct every phenomenon it seemed important to analyse this experience ... -
Cross-cultural conceptualization of a good end of life with dementia: a qualitative study
(BMC, 2022-06-08)Background: Research on the nature of a “good death” has mostly focused on dying with cancer and other life-limiting diseases, but less so on dementia. Conceptualizing common cross-cultural themes regarding a good end of ... -
Oblique Detonation Wave Control with O3 and H2O2 Sensitization in Hypersonic Flow
(MDPI journals, 2022-06-04)This numerical study investigates the effects of adding a small amount of ignition promoters for controlling the wedge-induced oblique shock wave (OSW) to oblique detonation wave (ODW) transition in a premixed hydrogen–air ... -
Digital transformation of peatland eco-innovations (‘Paludiculture’): Enabling a paradigm shift towards the real-time sustainable production of ‘green-friendly’ products and services
(Elsevier, 2022-05-29)The world is heading in the wrong direction on carbon emissions where we are not on track to limit global warming to 1.5 °C; Ireland is among the countries where overall emissions have continued to rise. The development ... -
Anomalous distributed traffic: detecting cyber security attacks amongst microservices using graph convolutional networks
(Elsevier, 2022-04-22)Currently, microservices are trending as the most popular software application design architecture. Software organisations are also being targeted by more cyber-attacks every day and newer security measures are in high ... -
Dietary practices, beliefs and behaviours of adults with inflammatory bowel disease in Ireland: a cross sectional study.
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprised of Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is characterised by chronic relapsing inflammation, which typically results in gastrointestinal discomfort (1) . Many ... -
Discrete event simulation of a multi robot pick and place system for reinforcement learning research
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)This poster described a implementation of simulation environment for a Pick and Place conveyer belt for multi robot system based on the Gym library to be used to train Reinforcement Learning agents - see figure below. ... -
Particle Acceleration Through Coaxial Co-Flow Nozzles for Cold Spray Applications
(ITSC 2022 Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition, 2022)The present study numerically investigates the effectiveness of co-flowing nozzle for cold spray application. A convergent - divergent axi-symmetric nozzles have been simulated with high-pressure nitrogen flow. The particle ... -
We have a solution for plastic pollution!
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)Most plastics degradation methods are currently inefficient and are limited by processing difficulties, quality loss and diminished value. This research focuses on the development of novel ultra-green chemical recycling ... -
High intensity interval training practices in competitive field-based invasion team sports
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)High intensity interval training (HIIT) can be defined as alternating bouts of short duration exercise (e.g., 5s to 10 minutes) at near/maximal intensities separated by complete rest or low intensity activity allowing ... -
Monoamine modulators of herbal origin - Rhodiola rosea L.
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)Rhodiola rosea L. is a traditional herbal medicine used to relieve symptoms of fatigue, enhance mental performance and increase resistance to stress whilst promoting antidepressant, anxiolytic and neuroprotective ... -
Joint crypto-blockchain scheme for trust-enabled CCTC video sharing
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)Does the selective encryption serve the purpose of Data Protection Regulation compliant privacy protection of monitored individuals by CCTV cameras? What information can be helpful for the validation of visual data using ... -
A survey of modern deep learning based object detection models
(Elsevier, 2022-06-30)Object Detection is the task of classification and localization of objects in an image or video. It has gained prominence in recent years due to its widespread applications. This article surveys recent developments in deep ... -
A novel star-shaped Schiff base compound: synthesis, properties and application in w-LEDs
(Elsevier, 2022-03-08)A novel star-shaped Schiff base compound (3) was designed, synthesized and characterized. The thermal stability of 3 was measured. The photophysical properties and solvent effects of 3 were investigated and further analyzed ... -
A review of the valid methodological use of adaptive comparative judgement in technology education research
(Frontiers Media, 2022-03-03)There is a continuing rise in studies examining the impact that adaptive comparative judgment (ACJ) can have on practice in technology education. This appears to stem from ACJ being seen to offer a solution to the difficulties ... -
Exploring the impact of ineligibility on individuals expressing interest in a trial aimed at improving daily functioning regarding perceptions of self, research and likelihood of future participation.
(BMC, 2021-11-27)Background: Eligibility guidelines in research trials are necessary to minimise confounds and reduce bias in the interpretation of potential treatment effects. There is limited extant research investigating how being ... -
Exploring the potential key role of microbial enzymes from plastic polluted sites in the biodegradation of polyhydroxybutyrate films
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NIR-based intelligent sensing of product yield stress for high-value bioresorbable polymer processing
(MDPI, 2022-04-07)PLA (polylactide) is a bioresorbable polymer used in implantable medical and drug delivery devices. Like other bioresorbable polymers, PLA needs to be processed carefully to avoid degradation. In this work we combine ...
