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Persistent pollutants in fresh and abandoned eggs of Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) and Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) in Ireland
(Elsevier Ltd, 2-05-03)Higher levels of persistent pollutants (Σ16PCB, Σ6PBDE, ΣHCH, ΣDDT, ΣCHL) were detected in fresh eggs of Common Terns Sterna hirundo from Rockabill Island near Dublin (Ireland's industrialised capital city) compared to ... -
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. ... -
User-profile-based olfactory and visual media synchronization.
(ACM, 201-01)As a step towards enhancing users’ perceived multimedia quality levels, the authors present the results of a study which looked at user’s perception of inter-stream synchronization between scent and video. The ability to ... -
The preferences of people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for self-management support: A qualitative descriptive study
(Wiley, 12/05/2021)Aims and objectives: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the self-management support (SMS) preferences of adults with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Background: Self-management ... -
Advances in catalytic/photocatalytic bacterial inactivation by nano Ag and Cu coated surfaces and medical devices /
(Elsevier, 19 July 20)The design, synthesis, fundamentals and evaluation of 2D/3D antimicrobial surfaces are addressed in detail in the current review. Recent advances in the antimicrobial mechanism, kinetics and properties of Ag, Cu and Ag-Cu ... -
An evaluation of septic tank effluent movement in soil and groundwater systems
(Institute of Technology, Sligo (Regional Technical College, Sligo), 1990-08)Recent studies have shown that septic tank systems are a major source of groundwater pollution. Many public health workers feel that the most cri^cal aspect of the use of septic tanks as a means of sewage disposal is the ... -
Microbiological degradation of pesticides in yard waste composting.
(American Society for Microbiology, 1991)Changes in public opinion and legislation have led to the general recognition that solid waste treatment practices must be changed. Solid-waste disposal by landfill is becoming increasingly expensive and regulated and no ... -
Third level qualifications by alternative modes of study
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1992)Chapter One follows the progress of technological education in Ireland from the Autumn of 1961 when the OECD asked for a survey of the educational systems of each of its member countries, so that there would be a well ... -
Groundwater vulnerability and protection in County Tipperary (South Riding), Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1993-12)The aim of the project was to determine the extent and quality of the groundwater in Tipperary South Riding with a view to developing a groundwater protection plan which would allow the Local Authority to manage, protect ... -
Environmental management and auditing : relevant aspects of its development and implementation
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994)The concept o f Environmental Management and Auditing (EMA) is one that has only come to prominence in recent years but is fast gaining momentum EMA is part of a series of environmental protection measures which have ... -
An investigation of the use of cell culture techniques in ecotoxicity testing
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994)The usefulness of cell culture methods in environmental analysis was assessed by direct comparison of a battery of in vitro I in vivo test methods. Criteria for comparison were the ease of handling, sensitivity of the ... -
Environmental impact assessment in the pharmaceutical industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994-06)Environmental Impact Assessment is a process for identifying the likely effects that a proposed development will have on the environment and mans health and welfare. The process was first introduced in the United States ... -
The assessment, management and ecological significance of Irish hedgerows
(Institute of Technology, Sligo (Regional Technical College, Sligo), 1994-06)The vast network of hedges in Ireland provide habitats of great importance to the wildlife of the country, yet surprisingly enough, only very limited survey work has been carried out on our hedgerows in the past. Now with ... -
Odour nuisance in Ireland and the potential use of olfactometry for the control of odours
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994-06)Odour nuisance in other European countries has led to the development of techniques which employ panels of human assessors for the determination of environmental odours. Odour measurement is not widely practised in ... -
A nutrient balance model for typical Irish farming systems
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994-06)The twin objectives of the work described were to construct nutrient balance models (NBM) for a range of Irish animal production systems and to evaluate their potential as a means of estimating the nutrient composition ... -
Fish as biomonitors : an integrated perspective
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1995)There is a perception in some quarters that because there has been a reduction in fish kills in Ireland in recent years that the fishery resource is no longer under threat to the same degree as heretofore. This is not ... -
Origin of language in last poems
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The role of statutory and non-statutory bodies charged with environmental responsibility in the Irish Republic
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1995)Primary responsibility for the protection of the environment in Ireland lies with the Department of the Environment, however many other government departments have both general and specific responsibilities in this ... -
Establishment of a laboratory accredition system within the mining industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1995)Both metals and minerals are of pivotal importance to modem lifestyles and this situation will continue for the foreseeable future. Despite this obvious need for metals, people have a fear of the polluting emissions ... -
The vulnerability to pollution and hydrochemical variation of eleven springs (catchments) in the karst lowlands of the west of Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1995-06)The vulnerability to pollution and hydrochemical variation of groundwater in the mid-west karstic lowlands of Ireland were investigated from October 1992 to September 1993, as part of an EU STRIDE project at Sligo Regional ...
