Munster Technological University

Failure points in the early autism identification pathway for children aged 0–5 years: Why screening is not diagnosis

ABSTRACT Early autism identification in children aged 0–5 years is often discussed in terms of screening accuracy, yet consequential delay frequently occurs across the pathway from first concern to referral, diagnostic assessment, and support. This critical narrative review exami...

Structural and Optical Investigation of Sol–Gel-Derived TiO2 Films Deposited on Transparent Substrates

In the present work, thin TiO2 films were obtained by the sol–gel spin-coating method on glass and ITO-covered glass substrates. The crystallization evolution of the thin films was studied by the X-ray Diffraction (XRD) technique. The results indicate that the films’ crystalline...

Mainstreaming recycled fertilisers: An integrated SWOT, barrier, policy roadmap, and design-thinking governance framework

Recycled fertilisers are a critical lever for transitioning to a circular nutrient economy, yet their mainstreaming is hindered by complex, interconnected barriers that require a proactive policy framework. While several studies have examined specific barriers, from technical unc...

Investigating the stress response of blue mussels to heat tolerance in a Northeast Atlantic hybrid zone

Heatwaves and rising sea surface temperatures are expected to increasingly affect mussel aquaculture. Beyond shaping species distributions, warming may alter the organisms’ cellular stress responses (CSR), with consequences for survival, growth, and recruitment. Many studies have...