• Characterisation of the rheotaxis and thigmotaxis responses of stallion sperm 

  Sugrue, Emer (University of Limerick, 2018)

  To navigate their way towards the site of fertilisation in the oviducts, sperm orientate and swim against a flow of mucus (rheotaxis) and while doing so, are guided by the sensation of touch along the epithelial lining of ...
• Introducing extra bicarbonate transporters bicA and sbtA in the cyanobacterium synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 for enhanced ethanol production 

  O'Riordan, Helen (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 is a model organism for genetic manipulation. Utilising genetically engineered cyanobacteria to produce ethanol offers significant potential as a renewable and sustainable ...
• Motion artefact minimisation from a photoplethysmography based non-invasive sensor 

  Yuan, Hongwei (University of Limerick, 2017)

  The collection of photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from optical based sensor probes has been used extensively for the monitoring of heart rate (HR), respiration rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation (SpO2), haemoglobin ...
• Bayesian approach to disease model calibration 

  Semochkina, Daria A. (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This thesis is concerned with the calibration of disease models in order to inform decisions about public health problems. These models are used to make predictions about the likely outcomes of disease spread (e.g. ...
• Making the transition: a student‘s mathematical journey from primary to post-primary school in Ireland 

  Ryan, Veronica (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This research study investigated student performance in mathematics during the transition from primary to post-primary school. Academic achievement in mathematics was measured using a standardised test at the end of sixth ...
• A continuous improvement approach for outsourced after-sales field repair services contracting 

  Owida, Aly (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Manufacturers are forced to shift their traditional business focus from product offerings to integrated products and services to face the increasing competition in the market. Hence, they engage in service supply chains ...
• Mathematical modelling of nanofluid-based direct absorption solar collectors 

  O'Keeffe, Gary J. (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Solar-thermal collectors capture solar energy and convert it into heat energy. Several types of solar-thermal collectors have been used to harness solar radiation in both residential, electricity generation, and industrial ...
• Label-free multimodal CARS analysis of microparticles in unconstrained microfluidics 

  O'Dwyer, Kevin (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Many typical methods of studying particles within an aqueous solution use some form of control mechanism to limit sample variability. A common application in cytometry is the use of hydrodynamic focusing to confine the ...
• Optimising semen processing procedures of liquid and frozen-thawed bull semen in a commercial artificial insemination centre 

  Murphy, Edel M. (University of Limerick, 2018)

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• Development and evaluation of a quality assurance programme for a radiology department. 

  Lötter, Martha (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Design and Implementation of a Quality Assurance Programme for a Radiology Department (RAD-QAP). Abstract— This thesis describes the development, implementation and evaluation of a quality assurance programme for a radiology ...
• Crystal engineering of hybrid ultramicroporous materials for study of direct air capture of carbon dioxide 

  Kumar, Amrit (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Global atmospheric CO2 levels are currently 409 ppm, an increase of 130 ppm since the pre-industrial era. Efficient mitigation strategies combined with advanced carbon capture technologies are required to address this ...
• An in vitro and in vivo study of the bioactive properties of milk peptides: antioxidant and dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory peptides 

  Power, Orla (University of Limerick, 2013)

  The beneficial effects of food-derived antioxidant (AO) in health promotion and disease prevention are being increasingly recognised. Recently there has been a particular focus on milk-derived peptides as a source of AOs, ...
• Policing 'wayward' youth: law, society and youth criminality in Berlin, 1939-1953 

  Meeres, David (University of Limerick, 2014)

  The thesis is at once a legal, social, and everyday history of youth crime in Germany between 1939 and 1953. Its overarching tenet is that the so-­‐called Zero Hour of 8 May 1945 as a s ...
• The molecular control of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis in the bull 

  English, Anne-Marie (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The objectives of this thesis were: 1) to understand the effect of early calf nutrition on the transcriptome of subcutaneous adipose tissue and their downstream effects on the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular (HPT) axis ...
• Crystallization of active pharmaceutical ingredients in the presence of heterosurfaces 

  Bueno, Raquel Arribas (University of LImerick, 2018)

  This research investigates the mechanism of the heterogeneous nucleation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the presence of different ‘heterosurfaces’, i.e. excipients and polymers films. In the first part of ...
• “Getting better bit by bit”: exploring how teachers evaluate and create conditions for student voice in Irish post-primary physical education 

  Howley, Donal (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this study was to explore how teachers evaluate and create conditions for student voice in post-primary Irish Physical Education alongside students and identify the consequences this has for future practice and ...
• Ageing family carers experiences of future planning for their adult family member with an intellectual disability living at home 

  Cummins, Rebecca (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Increased childhood survival of people with complex physical needs, health and medical technology advances, greater recognition and diagnosis of autism and increasing life expectancy of the world’s population have all ...
• How does supervisor power influence clinical supervision from the perspective of the supervisor? An interpretative phenomenological analysis 

  McGuire, Michael John (Shane) (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This thesis explores the role that power plays in clinical supervision from the perspective of the supervisor. It focuses on the level of awareness supervisors have of power, its impact on them, and how they view its impact ...
• The visual arts practice PhD in Ireland: an interpretative phenomenological analysis 

  Halvey, Susan (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The Visual Arts Practice PhD (VAP PhD) has emerged during the last few decades in part due to the assimilation of autonomous art schools into the fabric of the bigger Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) (Baker, 2009; ...
• An investigation of the factors influencing the location decisions of Chinese multinational enterprises in Ireland, with particular focus on exploring the impact of human resource and industrial relations considerations 

  Wang, Yanyi (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Despite its small scale and peripheral geographical location, Ireland has been remarkably successful in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). This achievement is essentially predicated on a blend of incentives for ...

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