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Quality,quantity? Performance of Irish people with & without aphasia on the Boston naming test

Kennedy, Rachel (University of Limerick, 2013)

no abstract available
Quantification of risk in outsourcing contracts in manufacturing industries

Dag, Berrak (University of Limerick, 2010)

Today's supply chain companies operate in a very competitive, global and rapidly changing market place, where risk assessment in the operation of their supply chains is increasingly seen as important. To cope with this ...
Quantifying the hemodynamic characteristics of an arteriovenous fistula used for hemodialysis

Browne, Leonard D (University of Limerick, 2015)

Chronic kidney disease refers to an irreversible, progressive reduction of the renal function of kidneys. When there is a significant loss of renal function a replacement therapy is sought. A kidney transplant is the optimal ...
Quantitative analysis of lattice strains and crystal polarity in semiconductor nanomaterials using convergent beam electron dffraction

Mogili, Naga Vishnu V (University of Limerick, 2013)

In this thesis, different Convergent Beam Electron Diffraction (CBED) methods were developed and verified for the investigation of local lattice strains between ≈ 10nm wide Si1-xGex-Si Strained Layer Superlattice (SLS) ...
A quantitative analysis of the environmental impact of hill farming in relation to vegetation, soil attributes and soil erosion: a land use perspective.

Walsh, Michael (University of Limerick, 2011)

The research was carried out in conjunction with the commercially run Teagasc Hill Sheep Farm, Leenaun, Co. Mayo and with Met Éireann. The aim was to enhance habitat status and to maximise biodiversity conservation in ...
A quantitative assessment of policies to increase environmental sustainability of medium to large sized settlements in Ireland

O'Doherty, Travis (University of Limerick, 2012)

A major challenge facing the world is the need to enhance sustainability urgently as we face the inter-related challenges of climate change, dependence on fossil fuels, food shortages and growing population. The International ...
RACK1 facilitates the activity and substrate specificity of PP2A in breast cancer cells

Kiely, Maeve (University of Limerick, 2014)

Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide but targeted therapies have proven to be very successful in the treatment of this disease. The aim of this study was to develop models and parameters that will ...
Reaction pathway analysis for the acid catalysed transformation of hexose carbohydrates to advantaged biofuel components

Flannelly, Thomas (University of Limerick, 2016)

The valorisation of readily available and abundant lignocellulosic derived hexose carbohydrates by reaction with ethanol can provide an alternative to petroleum derived fossil fuels. The main barrier in effectively doing ...
Reading the riots: investigating newspaper discourse on French urban violence in 2005

Costelloe, Laura (University of Limerick, 2013)

November 2005 saw a significant flashpoint in the long-running history of tensions between minority groups and those in power in France. Two teenagers, allegedly while hiding from the police, were accidently electrocuted ...
Realism, disciplinary history and European Union studies

Hussey, Barry (University of Limerick, 2010)

This thesis is a realist, disciplinary history of European Union Studies (EUS). It begins by examining a number of criticisms aimed at realist IR theory. By considering these criticisms it is possible to illustrate a ...
The realm of the in-between: an exploration of in-between space as place

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 ...
Reclaiming constructed wilderness

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 ...
Recognising specific named entities in a new restricted domain using conditional random fields

Gabbay, Igal (University of Limerick, 2013)

Named-entity recognition (NER) plays a vital role in information extraction, question answering and text mining. Classic NER research activity has focused on tagging instances of PERSON, LOCATION and ORGANISATION in the ...
Recombinant production of selected autotransporters from proteus mirabilis for biochemical and biophysical studies

Ryan, Liam (University of Limerick, 2013)

Autotransporters are a family of outer membrane proteins in Gram-negative bacteria. This family of proteins has a conserved architecture consisting of the membrane domain and the extracellular domain which contains the ...
Reconciling Ireland’s bail laws with traditional Irish constitutional values

Doran, Kate (University of Limerick, 2014)

Bail is a device which provides for the pre-trial release of a criminal defendant after security has been taken for the defendant’s future appearance at trial. Ireland has traditionally adopted a liberal approach to bail. ...
Refuge in the city

Corbet, Réidín (School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)

My architectural project investigates spaces of refuge. From an analysis of the organic structure of seashells, I have chosen to work with the sculpted interior of the vacant Jesuit Church in Limerick. In this space I ...
The regulation of focal adhesion kinase by the scaffolding protein RACK1

Dwane, Susan (University of Limerick, 2013)

Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase with an important role in cell migration and neurite outgrowth. FAK activity is required for cell adhesion and directional cell movement. The mechanisms controlling ...
Relations between the European Union and China: viewed through a human rights lens

Mealy, Sharon (University of Limerick, 2002)

The European Union's policy in relation to China was outlined in the Commission document A Long Term Policy for Europe China Relations published in 1995. These goals related to • engaging China further on the world ...
The relationship between circadian integrity and delirium: a prospective study of an elderly population in an acute hospital setting

Fitzgerald, James M (University of Limerick, 2016)

no abstract available
"A reluctant Odysseus” An auto-ethnographic exploration of working with asylum seekers living in direct provision

Kerwin, Sara (University of Limerick, 2013)

Background: An Asylum Seeker is defined as a person seeking refugee status. In Ireland, Asylum Seekers spend between three and eight years living in Direct Provision awaiting this status. Direct Provision provides food and ...

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