This thesis is concerned with melodic similarity algorithms for musical scores. The
performance of two contrasting approaches is explored and the chosen algorithms fine tuned and evaluated using human observations of ...
There is a growing demand for low volume manufacturing, short series production and mass
customisation in the plastics products industry. Additive manufacturing has frequently been touted
as a solution to each of these ...
This thesis provides a state-of-the-art overview of Electroencephalogram (EEG) and its
biomedical applications specific to the development of a biometric signal-processing platform
with an important aim for targeting ...
Stróżyk, Michał Adam(University of Limerick, 2021)
Carbon fibre (CF) composites are becoming more widespread in many applications such
as automotive, aerospace, defence, wind turbines and pressure vessels. CF is produced
from precursor fibre via a series of energy-intensive ...
This thesis presents a body of work done in the area of marine communications
systems. The goal is to investigate, develop and test a communications system that
allows a user to view and control a Remotely Operated ...
Amyloid aggregates have been linked to diseases, including neurodegenerative ones
such as Amyloid aggregates have been linked to diseases, including neurodegenerative ones
such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s ...
This thesis provides an overview of research work in the domains of marine sensing and
underwater robotics. The main aim of the study is to investigate the challenges and
requirements that are imposed on a communication ...
Gossen, Frederik Jakob(University of Limerick, 2021)
Among the first steps in a compilation pipeline is the construction of an Intermediate Representation (IR), an in-memory representation of the input program. Any attempt to program
optimisation, both in terms of size and ...
The antimicrobial resistance crisis presents a huge challenge to public health, with the
continued rise in resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics by a range of pathogens
such as methicillin resistant S. aureus ...
Despite passing all microscopy based quality control (QC) assessments at artificial
insemination (AI) centres, bulls with apparently normal semen quality yield unacceptably
low pregnancy rates. Based on a statistical ...
Context - Across today’s patient-centric healthcare models, Health Information System (HIS)
have become integral to deliver healthcare benefits across society. For example, through HIS
adoption, healthcare stakeholders ...
As the effects of the ‘refugee crisis’ continue to diversify society, children of refugee
backgrounds emerge as a vulnerable minority group with increasing presence in Irish schools.
Demographic changes can give rise ...
Slattery, Éadaoin J.(University of Limerick, 2021)
Sustained attention is fundamental for effective learning and functioning. Currently,
there is no cognitive attention training programme used in schools to enhance sustained
attention in children. This project aims to ...
McAuliffe, Julieanne(University of Limerick, 2021)
This thesis sought to examine the role of PSCs in optimising talent development in a rugby
union academy. The primary aims of this thesis were: (i) To conduct a review of the current
literature to collate the research ...
Firnhaber, Joseph Hans(University of Limerick, 2021)
Men’s lives are characterized by life transitions that can be variously ‘liminal;’ potentially
disruptive to men’s selves and identities. Further, liminality may challenge some masculine
norms, like invulnerability. ...
Young drivers are among the most vulnerable road users worldwide. Their
overrepresentation in road accident statistics has already been observed more
than half a century ago. Since then, researchers and policy makers ...
The exhibition space is an instrument through which we understand the world and
consequently it is important to be aware of its use historically as a tool for creating systems of
power and representation. This research ...
Mooney, Joseph Phelim(University of Limerick, 2021)
The context for this thesis is the thermo-fluidic behaviour of deformed heat pipes for the thermal
management of multiple, high flux (10−102 W/cm2
) heat sources for space-constrained 5G wireless
communication hardware. ...
Simmons McMahon, Kathleen(University of Limerick, 2021)
Steep increases in the consumption and waste generation of electrical and electronic equipment
have resulted in a need for legislative solutions that encourage resource efficiency and the
protection of human health and ...