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A detailed investigation of the impact of an innovative dynamic façade system on indoor environmental quality in offices
(University of Galway, 2023-10-04)In recent years, naturally ventilated glass façades have become a common feature in the design and retrofit of large-scale non-residential buildings, integrating architectural aesthetics and energy efficiency. These ... -
An integrated connectivity risk ranking for phosphorus and nitrogen along agricultural open ditches to inform targeted and specific mitigation management
(Frontiers Media, 2024-02-19)On dairy farms with poorly drained soils and high rainfall, open ditches receive nutrients from different sources along different pathways which are delivered to surface water. Recently, open ditches were ranked in terms ... -
The sustainable impact of the use of science based targets in organisations
(Sciendo, 2023-12-06)Due to the increase in gas emissions and the growth of environmental problems globally, companies are striving to reduce their emissions and waste products in order to become more sustainable and preserve the environment. ... -
Sciomyzidae (Diptera) assemblages in constructed and natural wetlands: implications for constructed wetland design.
(Springer, 2023-12-08)Wetlands constructed primarily for the treatment of wastewaters have been shown to have a role in enhancing biodiversity. However, while most biodiversity studies of constructed wetlands focus on the larger, more iconic ... -
Phosphorus fertiliser equivalent value of dairy processing sludge-derived STRUBIAS products using ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and spring wheat (Triticum aestivum)
(Wiley, 2023-12-11)Struvite, biochar and ash products (collectively known as STRUBIAS) products derived from different waste streams are used as fertilisers in agriculture. Raw dairy processing sludge (DPS) shows promise as bio-based ... -
On the role of thermal imaging in automotive applications: A critical review
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2023-03-09)For decades, the number of automobiles in urban areas around the world has been increasing. It causes serious challenges such as traffic congestion, accidents, and pollution, which have a social, economic, and environmental ... -
A study on Ishikawa’s original basic tools of quality control in healthcare
(Emerald, 2022-08-30)The main objective of this study is to investigate Ishikawa¿s statement that ¿95% of problems in processes can be accomplished using the 7 Quality Control (QC) tools¿ and explore its validity within the healthcare sector. ... -
Field assessment of coconut-based activated carbon systems for the treatment of herbicide contamination
(Elsevier, 2023-12-03)Once released into the environment, herbicides can move through soil or surface water to streams and groundwater. Filters containing adsorbent media placed in fields may be an effective solution to herbicide loss in the ... -
The impact of Industry 4.0 on the medical device regulatory product life cycle compliance
(MDPI, 2022-11-07)The fourth industrial revolution, also referred to as Industry 4.0, has resulted in many changes within the MedTech Industry. The MedTech industry is changing from interconnected manufacturing systems using cyber-physical ... -
Implementing a customised Lean Six Sigma methodology at a compound animal feed manufacturer in Ireland
(Emerald, 2023-01-27)This study aims to propose a tailored Lean Six Sigma framework providing an accessible Lean Six Sigma methodology for compound feed manufacturers with the aim of mitigating rising costs and increasingly complex demands ... -
Implementation of a Lean 4.0 project to reduce non-value add waste in a medical device company
(MDPI, 2022-11-22)The fourth industrial revolution, also referred to as Industry 4.0, has resulted in many changes within the manufacturing industry. The purpose of the study is to demonstrate how an Industry 4.0 project was scoped and ... -
Industry 4.0 benefits, challenges and critical success factors: a comparative analysis through the lens of resource dependence theory across continents and economies
(Emerald, 2023-06-21)The study ranks benefits, challenges and CSFs across economies and continents. Further, the benefit of Industry 4.0 helping to achieve organizational efficiency and agility differed across the developing and developed ... -
Designing online delivery of lean education during COVID-19
(Emerald, 2023-08-23)This study describes how two organisations transitioned to teaching Lean online during and post Covid-19. The study aims to establish how Lean teaching and training can be designed and delivered effectively online without ... -
Efficiency and accuracy of GPU-parallelized Fourier spectral methods for solving phase-field models
(Elsevier, 2023-06-15)Phase-field models are widely employed to simulate microstructure evolution during processes such as solidification or heat treatment. The resulting partial differential equations, often strongly coupled together, may be ... -
Experimental investigation of the moment-rotation behaviour of beam-column connections produced using compressed wood connectors
(Elsevier, 2022-04-04)The widespread use of energy-intensive metallic connectors and synthetic adhesives in modern timber construction has negative implications for the end-of-life disposal or re-use of the structural timber components. Therefore, ... -
Experimental characterization and strengthening mechanism of process-structure-property of selective laser melted 316 L
(Elsevier, 2023-03-02)Heat treatment is the most common method to relieve residual stress and to adjust tensile properties in additively manufactured material. However, the well-known strengthening factors (e.g., dislocation density, cellular ... -
Conference program and online proceedings of the Irish Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference 2023
(University of Galway, 2023-08-30)The Irish Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference (IMVIP) Conference is the annual research conference of the Irish Pattern Recognition and Classification Society. The chief objective of the society is the advancement ... -
Comparison of three buck topologies for wide output voltage applications
(IEEE, 2023-05-31)This paper investigates the suitability of three step-down dc-dc converter topologies as the final conversion stage in a wide output voltage modular ac-dc power supply. Single-phase, two-phase and three-level buck converters ... -
Life cycle assessment of sitka spruce forest products grown in Ireland
(Springer, 2023-08-28)Purpose The purpose of this study is to quantify the environmental impacts of Sitka spruce timber products harvested from the forestry sector in Ireland. This data is typically country-specific and is required to accurately ... -
The influence of age on the timber properties and grading of Scots pine and larch in Ireland
(Oxford University Press, 2023-06-13)Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and larch (Larix spp.) are two species that could contribute to diversifying Ireland’s timber supply. However, there is little knowledge about their properties as well as their variation ...