Greek philosopher Aristotle deduced in his major treatise De Anima that without the sense of touch there could be no other senses “The first sense, the root and ground as it were of the other senses... the one which ...

Enzymes often display high regio- and chemoselectivity and therefore are of great interest for industrial processes. However, in these processes, they can show low stability and are not reusable. Immobilisation can ...

Protein adsorption at interfaces has significant importance in the development of materials for applications such as medical devices and biosensors. In this study targeted protein adsorption is investigated. Hydroxyapatite ...

The lack of uptake of science subjects in Post-Primary Schools (Secondary/High Schools) and on to university is a continuous cause for concern, both nationally and internationally. In the Strategy for Science, Technology ...

The integration of technology into educational contexts typically presents its own challenges. The integration of technology into conservative and culturally-sensitive educational contexts presents its own specific and ...

This study aimed to explore the use of a blended learning course of study on an undergraduate teacher programme in the Republic of Ireland. The study aimed to examine the use of a blend of online learning with face-to-face ...

The release of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the atmosphere is a leading contributor to global warming. Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) strives to mitigate the effects of CO2 on the atmosphere, traditionally ...

This is an empirical investigation of the processes whereby the boundaries and meaning of citizenship are re-constituted through state-driven practices of regulating migrants and migrants’ responses to such practices. The ...

Remotely deployed wireless devices such as tower-top active antenna arrays, remote radio heads, and pico or femto-cells are an increasingly prevalent feature of communications systems. Environmental standards which govern ...

The research carried out throughout this project has helped to further advance the area of producing biochar from animal manure feedstocks, as well as producing biochar from virgin wood for its application in manure ...