Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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Parents' Experiences of Accessing Mental Health Services for Their Adolescents With Mental Health Challenges: A Scoping Review
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2024)Aim: To analyse the literature on parents' experiences of accessing mental health services with their adolescents for mental health challenges in Ireland. Background: Health systems globally have inadequately addressed ... -
Gandy & 'Books under threat: A response
(Wiley, 2024)Gandy's (2023) resistance to open access requirements under recent UK government initiatives is disconcerting. This response explores these new requirements, before examining the inequitable impact of the paywall to academic ... -
Thermochromic Polymers in Food Packaging: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Patent Landscape Analysis
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-10-01)This study addresses the gap in research on the application of thermochromic polymers (TPs) in food packaging and their potential for real-time temperature monitoring, aiding in the assessment of food quality and shelf-life. ... -
Evaluating public and patient involvement in interventional research–A newly developed checklist (EPPIIC)
(Public Library of Science, 2024-11-04)Public and patient involvement (PPI) has been identified as an increasingly desired and, often, required component of trial methodology–leading to higher quality, more accessible and relevant clinical research, alongside ... -
Steamed hams and bashing tans - analysing Irish political discourse through internet memes in a simpsons facebook group
(2023)Political participation has evolved dramatically in the last 20 years. New media technologies and online spaces have enabled people to participate in politics and express their opinions in ways that were not possible in ... -
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 ...
