Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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First-Principles Investigation on the Tunable Electronic Structures and Photocatalytic Properties of AlN/Sc2CF2 and GaN/Sc2CF2 Heterostructures
(MDPI, 2024-07-12)Heterostructure catalysts are highly anticipated in the field of photocatalytic water splitting. AlN/Sc2CF2 and GaN/Sc2CF2 heterostructures are proposed in this work, and the electronic structures were revealed with the ... -
Sustainable polyurethane coatings derived from alkyds of Camelina oil monoglycerides
(Wiley, 2024-08-05)This study presents the synthesis of sustainable urethane coatings derived from alkyds of Camelina oil (CO) monoglycerides, offering a sustainable alternative to petrochemical resources. Utilizing immobilized lipase for a ... -
Hyaluronic acid hybrid formulations optimised for 3D printing of nerve conduits and the delivery of the novel neurotrophic-like compound tyrosol to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration via Schwann cell proliferation
(Elsevier B. V., 2024-07)Peripheral nerve injuries, predominantly affecting individuals aged 20–40, pose significant healthcare challenges, with current surgical methods often failing to achieve complete functional recovery. This study focuses on ... -
A novel ML-driven test case selection approach for enhancing the performance of grammatical evolution
(Frontiers Media S. A., 2024-06-27)Computational cost in metaheuristics such as Evolutionary Algorithm (EAs) is often a major concern, particularly with their ability to scale. In data-based training, traditional EAs typically use a significant portion, if ... -
Material compatibility and processing challenges in droplet deposition modelling additive manufacturing: A study on pharmaceutical excipients Polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate (PVP/VA) and Polycaprolactone (PCL)
(Elsevier BV, 2024-07-10)Additive manufacturing (AM) enables the production of complex, lightweight, and customized components with superior quality. Selecting the right materials considering their thermal properties, printability, and layer ... -
Linear Sprint Testing Methods in Gaelic Games: A Systematic Review
(Australian International Centre PTY. LTD., 2024-04-30)Background: The most common method used to monitor acceleration and maximum sprinting speed performance is via a linear sprint test. When conducting linear sprint monitoring it is important to ensure the relevant methodologies ... -
Measurement of energy availability in highly trained male endurance athletes and examination of its associations with bone health and endocrine function
(Springer Nature, 2024-07-02)Purpose Despite the introduction of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-s) in 2014, there is evidence to suggest that male endurance athletes still present with a high prevalence of low energy availability (LEA). ... -
Cryopreservation of vegetative thalli of Ulva species
(Springer Nature, 2024-07-06)Sea lettuce (Ulva) is a genus of green macroalgae present along all the coasts of the world's oceans. It represents about 100 species with diverse habitats. Inter- and intra-species natural variation is very large, both ... -
Exploring Oat Husks as Aggregates in Limestone-Based Composites: Effects of Surface Treatments and Binder Selection on Mechanical Performance
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-05-28)The viability of incorporating agricultural by-products, such as oat husks, not yet explored in limestone-based composites, as more sustainable alternatives for use as novel aggregates may be improved through the adoption ... -
Influence of Extrusion Screw Speed and CNT Concentration on the Mechanical and EMI Properties of PC/ABS Based Nanocomposites
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-05-29)This study investigates the effect of extrusion screw speed and carbon nanotube (CNT) concentration on the thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMI SE) properties of Polycarbonate ... -
Semantic guidance incremental network for efficiency video super-resolution
(Springer Nature, 2024-07-02)In video streaming, bandwidth constraints significantly affect client-side video quality. Addressing this, deep neural networks offer a promising avenue for implementing video super-resolution (VSR) at the user end, ... -
The development and implementation of a Peer Mentoring Scheme for Sociology Early Career Academics (ECAs) in Ireland: lessons from research, insights from practice
(Routledge, 2024-05-22)The paper discusses a structured peer mentoring scheme for Early Career Academics (ECAs) in Sociology during COVID-19 and post-Brexit, the pedagogical framework adopted and programme challenges, benefits and learning. ... -
Differential Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Grade to Augment Clinical Diagnosis Based on Classifier Models with Tuned Hyperparameters
(MDPI, 2024-06-06)We developed a novel machine-learning algorithm to augment the clinical diagnosis of prostate cancer utilizing first and second-order texture analysis metrics in a novel application of machine-learning radiomics analysis. ... -
Ireland's Sugar Tax: A Case Study In How Not to Build An Evidence Base for Health Policy
(2024-09-01)Ireland introduced a Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT) on the 1st May 2018, with a subsequent expansion of the beverages covered in 2019. This measure was introduced in an attempt to combat rising levels of obesity and ... -
The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Judgment on Medical Training in the US
(Viewpoint, 2024-11-23)The recent US Supreme Court judgement restricting abortion represents an assault upon all women, especially less privileged women. This judgement will result in a rise in maternal mortality, a figure that for the US is ... -
Prolonging the Tobacco Endgame in Aotearoa / New Zealand: Tragedy with Global Implications
(2024-09-01)Aotearoa/ New Zealand was due to introduce a ground-breaking new law that would potentially achieve smoke-free status by 2025 by banning cigarettes completely for people below a certain age and raising that age annually. ... -
Benchmarking communicative reinforcement learning frameworks on multi-robot cooperative tasks
(IEEE, 2023-12-15)Industry 4.0 warehousing is characterised by autonomous multi-robot collaboration systems (MRSs) along with other technologies such as digital communication capabilities and the Internet of Things. These MRSs need to behave ... -
A new quantitative method for determining patient risk for reusable medical device categorization based on using and interpreting Kremer’s cleaning classification system
(Elsevier, 2024-10-16)Background: The cleaning of reusable medical devices involves inherent challenges that can impact on the effectiveness of the cleaning process; consequently, the subsequent safety of patients. Fluid dynamics play a ... -
A Roadmap for the Delivery of Circular Furniture Design Principles in an Irish Technological University - A Case Study Analysis
(Atlantic Technological University, 2024-05)The delivery of circular product design principles within higher education is seen as an important tool within the European Union’s (EU) plans to transition to a circular economy. However, due to the nuances present within ... -
Spatio-temporal distribution and abundance of the lesser spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) in the Celtic Seas Ecoregion varies by sex; and the extent of sperm storage in the female chrondrichthyans
(Atlantic Technological University, 2024-11)Most chondrichthyans occupy higher trophic levels in their selected habitats, and as such, provide essential ecosystem services, such as removal of weak or sick prey items from the ecosystem, population control of prey ...
