Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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Development of fungal expression plasmids to facilitate promoter profiling and gene silencing studies in Coprinopsis cinerea /
(2020)The ink cap mushroom Coprinopsis cinerea (formally Coprinus cinereus) has long been regarded as one of the best model systems for the study of basidiomycete fungi. Most attention in C. cinerea has been focused on processes ... -
An integrated computer vision and machine learning system for emulsion processing /
(2020)The existing quality evaluation of emulsions is typically based on subjective examination of samples under the microscope by trained analysts. The major drawbacks of such manual assessment include inter-observer variability, ... -
Optimization of Ethereum transaction and block delivery performance
(2022)Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger. It is a chain of blocks. Each block contains a series of transactions. Each transaction is for a value transfer or a smart contract execution. The main purpose of the blockchain ... -
Development of a new bone scaffold for the treatment of large bone defects
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Large bone defects remains a major problem in orthopaedic surgery despite these advances in medical techniques. To date, autogenous bone grafting is still commonly therapeutic standard. However, it presents some ... -
Digital advantage framework for growth and competitiveness in small and medium enterprises
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Many aspects of daily life have dramatically changed in recent years with the adoption of new technologies, which is reflected in the business world in what is referred to as the fourth industrial revolution (or Industry ... -
Production and testing of the flat faced tablets via overprinting of injection moulded tablet bases
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Conventional drug production assures the merits of maintaining unit dosage form accuracy, stable dose and invariability among the batches. It also has a shortcoming that cannot make personalised medicine that could target ... -
Quantification of internal and external training load during a training camp in senior international female footballers
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-03-22)Objective: This study aimed to quantify the internal and external training load profile of an international training camp and identify any differences between positional groups or starting status. Methods: 18 players were ... -
Nematode-based indices in soil ecology: Application, utility, and future directions
(Elsevier, 2022-04-09)The health and functioning of soil ecosystems are the foundation of sustainable food production and land management. Of key importance in achieving sustainability, is the frequent measurement of soil health, and indices ... -
An Exploration into Changing Behaviours within Social Media during Covid-19 Pandemic (2020-2021): A Study of Irish Female Entrepreneurs
(Atlantic Technological University, 2022-04)This research explores the experiences and interpretations of Irish (based in Ireland) female entrepreneurs’ changing behaviours within social media during the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020-2021. It explores how Irish female ... -
Improved Endurance Running Performance Following Haskap Berry (Lonicera caerulea L.) Ingestion
(MDPI Journals, 2022-02-13)Background: Food high in (poly)phenolic compounds, such as anthocyanins, have the potential to improve exercise recovery and exercise performance. Haskap berries are rich in anthocyanins, but no research has examined the ... -
Evaluation of the skill of length-based indicators to identify stock status and trends
(Oxford University Press, 2022-03-26)In data-poor situations, length-based indicators (LBIs) and reference points based on life history parameters have been proposed to classify stocks according to conservation status and yield optimization. Given the variety ... -
Factors that influence hospital nurses’ escalation of patient care in response to their early warning score: A qualitative evidence synthesis
(Wiley, 2022-03-25)BACKGROUND: The Early Warning Score (EWS) is a validated tool that has improved patient outcomes internationally. This scoring system is used within the hospital setting to identify potentially deteriorating patients, thus ... -
Peterman's productivity method for estimating dynamic reference points in changing ecosystems
(Oxford University Press, 2022-03-15)Target and limit reference points are fundamental management components used to define sustainable harvest strategies. Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) and the precautionary principle underpin many reference points. Non-proxy ... -
Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) as an in vivo infection model for domestic effluent contamination in seawater
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Contamination of water and food are responsible by many outbreaks and deaths worldwide. Pathogens such as bacteria, yeasts and viruses can reach the shellfish by several routes, where the discharge of domestic effluent ... -
The effects of resisted sprint training on sprint performance in field-based invasion team sport athletes: a systematic review & meta-analysis
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Speed is an essential performance attribute for field-based invasion team sport (FITS) players. Traditional training methods used to enhance sprint performance (SP) such as resistance training, typically aim to improve ... -
Oat husk ashes as supplementary cementitious material
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are recognized and utilized to minimize cement use; however, several waste sources now employed for partial cement replacement are under threat for changes in industrial production ... -
Optimization of decentralized payment system for future internet
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)With the development of Internet, the future Internet architecture will have many features. For example, the high volume of content together with new emerging and missioncritical applications, that it will possibly ... -
The effect of strength training on sprint performance in female team-sport athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)There has been a rise in the participation, professionalism, and profile of female sports in recent years. Sprinting ability is an important quality for successful athletic performance in many female team-sports. However, ... -
Evaluating performance of commercial automatic speech recognition systems for speakers with dysarthria
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Dysarthria refers to motor neuron speech disorders that limit the ability to control muscle groups used for speech production. Dysarthric speech has reduced intelligibility due to being slurry, breathy and slow compared ... -
A telehealth monitoring system for target physical therapy in Parkinson's
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Parkinson’s disease is a neurological movement disorder that effects more than 10 million people worldwide [1]. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes as a barely noticeable tremor in one hand. These symptoms worsen as the ...
