Following the drastic co-option of German folk music in the ideological service of the Nazi regime during the Third Reich (1933-1945), the genre’s performative practice was left highly marginalised. Confronted with this ...
Atmospheric pollution is defined as a status containing gases, offensive odours and
particles that are harmful to humans, animals, vegetation or living environments above
the regulation limits specified by regulatory ...
This study investigated two important thermodynamic parameters of crystallisation: the activity coefficient and solubility. The influence of composition and temperature on the activity coefficient was investigated to provide ...
Recently, photoautotrophic cyanobacteria have gained much attention due to their ability to convert carbon dioxide using light energy into carbon metabolites, some with potential biofuel applications. This is significant ...
O'Donnell, Michael D(University of Limerick, 2017)
The process of sulfur remediation is an ancient process credited with the origins of life, through the interconversion of sulfur molecule. The sulfite reductases play an essential role, allowing an organism to reduce ...
Currently, the treatment of certain antimicrobial infections is hindered by the increase in resistance acquired by pathogenic species of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Thus, there is a growing need for novel antimicrobial ...
O'Flaherty, Kevin John(University of Limerick, 2017)
Remotely deployed wireless devices such as tower-top active antenna arrays, remote radio heads, and pico or femto-cells are an increasingly prevalent feature of communications systems. Environmental standards which govern ...
Timoney, Catherine M(University of Limerick, 2017)
This work is concerned with finding accurate numerical approximations to
nonlinear reaction-diffusion problems that exhibit layer phenomena. It considers
three variations of problems of this type. These are; a ...
In this thesis, validated Finite Element (FE) models for a viscoelastic braided stent
are created, to investigate the mechanical behaviour of the stent subjected to
crimping and to predict the stent’s radial forces. The ...
Optical networks are a critical element of contemporary communications infrastructure, due to their efficacy in transmitting high-speed data over large distances.
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) offer compelling ...
The concept of automation has dramatically changed after the machine-to-machine
communication was established in mid 20th century and Information Systems were enabled
to form networks and exchange data. Like any form of ...
Vibration energy harvesters (VEHs) scavenge ambient vibrational energy, offering
an alternative to batteries for the autonomous operation of low power electronics.
VEHs are typically spring-mass-dampers that extract ...
Charles Darwin introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection in [Darwin
and Wallace, 1858], and since that time the concept has remained unchanged
at the highest level. However, there have been numerous and ...
Keays, Catherine Marie(University of Limerick, 2017)
The evolution of a new drug is initiated by testing new compounds in a preclinical
laboratory setting. The methods for discovering new drugs involve scrutiny of a
drug’s efficacy on a cell model of a disease. Current ...
This thesis focuses on Technical Support (TS) as a post sales service provided to users of Information Technology (IT). One of the goals of TS is to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by providing high quality ...
Dike, Carolyn Louise(University of Limerick, 2017)
Traditional singers in Ireland today gather in singing sessions to share traditional songs. A significant number of individuals involved in traditional singing in Ireland have expressed concern about the sustainability of ...
Sahebally, Shaheel M(Univerisity of Limerick, 2017)
Background
Mesenteric manifestations are of pathobiologic relevance in Crohn’s disease.
Clarification of mesenteric morphology provides an opportunity to re-appraise their
pathogenic significance. Therefore, we examined ...
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Ireland and throughout the developed world. Where a parent has had an early cardiac event, their offspring are at risk of developing heart problems ...
Background:
This study examines some of the properties of cements that could be used in vertebroplasty. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is the gold standard cement, however, some of its biomechanical properties may compromise ...
Humans produce step-like movements from birth. Stepping has been successfully utilised
in treadmill training for infants at risk of developmental delay. Previous
studies examining optimal training contexts focused on ...