This chapter introduces the multi-agent paradigm and presents concepts
and approaches related to multi-agent systems and paradigm-inspired popular
research topics such as grid computing, intelligent swarms, sensor ...
Foley, Cornelia(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
My thesis investigation focuses on identifying the qualities, potential and possibilities of ‘in-between’ spaces. The purpose of this investigation is to challenge the notion of ‘non-place’ with which these types of spaces ...
Understanding how expatriates adjust to the various aspects of the host
environment has been a focal point of research within international human
resource management literature for several decades. Person-environment ...
Service compositions in dynamic ad hoc environments
face frequent changes in the network and service topology.
Late service binding is a way to adapt to runtime changes
but requires additional communication over error-prone ...
Lee, Dong-Hyun; In, Hoh Peter; Lee, Keun; Park, Sooyong; Hinchey, Mike(IEEE Computer Society, 2012)
Time-to-market is a crucial factor in increasing market share in the consumer electronics (CE) market. Furthermore, fierce competition in the market tends to sharply lower the prices of brand-new CE products as soon as ...
Breathnach Hifearáin, Úna(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
My thesis entitled “Reclaiming | constructed Wilderness”, looks simultaneously at the
notion of wilderness and of the construction and preservation of such; to create a better
reality for our country through proposed ...
O'Hagan, Clare(Journal of Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement, 2012)
Childcare is central to women’s ability to participate in paid work. This article explores
the increasing demand for childcare and women’s ability to source and retain
childcare in the context of the Irish State’s ...
Foam and bubbles are ubiquitous in industry and nature. They have a wide range of applications but are also an undesirable product of certain processes. This thesis considers two individual industrial problems with the ...
O Riordan, Niamh; Acton, Thomas; Conboy, Kieran; Golden, Wilie(2012)
The emergence and widespread adoption of agile methodologies is often
explained by the need to improve time management in Information Systems
Development (ISD). Indeed, a growing body of evidence supports the view ...