Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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An investigation into the effects of climate change on baleen whale distribution in the British Isles
(Elsevier B.V., 30-12-20)Climate change is predicted to impact the distribution of many marine species. In the North-East Atlantic and elsewhere in the world, studies indicate that climate change is leading to poleward shifts in cetacean distribution. ... -
Development of a digital model and metamodel to improve the performance of an automated manufacturing line
(Elsevier, 2022)Digitalization in manufacturing is the conversion of information into digital format, the integration of this digital data and technologies into the manufacturing process and the use of those technologies (eg: simulation) ... -
‘Greenwashing’ tobacco products through ecological and social/equity labelling: A potential threat to tobacco control
(European Publishing, 2018)There has been significant growth in ecological/environmental labelling of products and services internationally in recent years. Such efforts have become an integral element of the marketing strategies used by many ... -
"Blacklists” and “Whitelists”: A salutary warning concerning the prevalence of racist language in discussions of predatory publishing
(Pitt Open Library Publishing, 2018)This commentary addresses the widespread use of racist language in discussions concerning predatory publishing. Examples include terminology such as blacklists, whitelists, and black sheep. The use of such terms does not ... -
An examination of portrayals of smoking in graphic novels/comic books: A picture is worth a thousand words
(European Publishing, 2020)INTRODUCTION Smoking continues to extract an unacceptably high toll in Ireland in terms of both mortality and morbidity. Therefore, attention needs to focus on examining pro-smoking influences on teenagers and young ... -
Nature imagery on cigarette vending machines in Ireland: A lacuna in tobacco control
(European Publishing, 2019)Legislation in Ireland now requires standardised packaging for cigarette packets as well as the EU mandated combined graphic and text anti-smoking warnings. However, although overt tobacco advertising has also been banned ... -
Reflections on the Multidisciplinary Health Force: much done, but more to do
(NLM (Medline), 2022-11-21)Wright et al. are to be commended for providing a factual, historical and albeit rather staid, detailed account of the development of the multidisciplinary public health workforce in the UK.1 These authors ask if the work ... -
Hallmarks of aging and immunosenescence: connecting the dots
(Elsevier, 2022-06)Aging is a natural physiological process that features various and variable challenges, associated with loss of homeostasis within the organism, often leading to negative consequences for health. Cellular senescence occurs ... -
Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles for the preparation of Chitosan pellets and their application in industrial wastewater disinfection
(MDPI, 2023-01-02)The use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has become popular in several applications due to their bactericidal properties. In this sense, it is ideal that the AgNPs are incorporated into a matrix in order to minimize their ... -
From therapeutic landscape to therapeutic ‘sensescape’ experiences with nature? A scoping review
(Elsevier B.V., 2023-01)The therapeutic landscapes literature has evolved considerably since the concept was first proposed to under stand how experiences of health and wellbeing unfold and develop through physical, social and symbolic di mensions ... -
Diverted from landfill: reuse of single-use plastic packaging waste
(MDPI, 2022)Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) based packaging films mostly end up in landfill after single-use as they are not commonly recycled due to their flexible nature, low strength and low cost. Additionally, the necessity to ... -
Heavy metals in sea food: Method validation and evolution by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry in accordance with commission regulation (EC) 333/2007, 582/2016
(Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, 2022)The goal of this study was to validate the analytical technique for determining the immediate development of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As) in various Indian seafood products. According to ... -
Mass customization of polylactic acid (PLA) parts via a hybrid manufacturing process
(MDPI, 2022-12-10)Mass customization is the development of items tailored to specific customers, but produced at low unit cost in high-volume. In this context, hybrid manufacturing (HM) combines fused deposition modeling (FDM) and injection ... -
Analysis of volatile organic compounds in Irish rapeseed oils
(Elsevier, 2023)In recent years, consumer demand for health benefitting, pleasant-tasting rapeseed oil has increased, and so has production. Ireland’s climate and agricultural background can support the production of high-quality ... -
Experimental measurement and thermodynamic modeling of Chlorothiazide solubility in supercritical carbon dioxide
(Elsevier, 2023)Chlorothiazide, with the brand name Diuril, is used as a diuretic as well as an antihypertensive drug. This medicine with very slight solubility in water and low permeability is categorized in the class IV of Biopharmaceutical ... -
Addressing cohort uncertainty through advanced length frequency and stage-based assessment models with application to anglerfish
(Atlantic Technological University, 2022-02)Fisheries stock assessments are important tools for successful management of fisheries. Reliability of a stock assessment model is often determined by the data available and accounting for key uncertainties in the data is ... -
Unlocking the archive: using the biochemical and isotopic composition of fish scales to understand the marine phase of Atlantic salmon
(2022-04)The Atlantic salmon is a species of great importance culturally, economically and ecologically. Recent declines suffered by many populations have been linked to marine mortality, therefore a better understanding of the ... -
Dynamic gill and mucus microbiomes during a gill disease episode in farmed Atlantic salmon
(2022-10-06)Amoebic gill disease (AGD) and complex gill disease (CGD) are recurrent gill disorders in Atlantic salmon, resulting in significant aquaculture losses. The role of gill microbiomes in gill disease development is unclear. ... -
Breeding biology of the Common Swift (Apus apus) in Ireland – the most north-westerly edge of the nesting habitat
(2022-01)Ireland is at the north-western edge of the Common Swifts’ (Apus apus) range, and information on the basic breeding parameters of the species in this region is sparse. Therefore, the main objective of this research was to ... -
The use of digital media in community development projects in the West of Ireland
(Atlantic Technological University, 2022-06)The use of digital media in community development projects in the West of Ireland has experienced rapid growth in recent years. But since the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, community organisations and initiatives have ...
