• A fragmented field: deinstitutionalisation and competing logics in the reorganisation of art and design higher education in Ireland and the United Kingdom 

  Flynn, Orla (University of Limerick, 2017)

  The provision of art and design higher education at the formerly-independent art colleges in Ireland and the United Kingdom is examined from an organisational and institutional perspective. It is argued that the historic ...
• Songs between worlds: enchantment and entrapment in the Irish otherworld song tradition 

  McLaughlin, Mary Theresa (University of Limerick, 2018)

  In this thesis I examine the portrayal of the Otherworld in Irish traditional song through the lenses of enchantment and entrapment. I focus on two songs which exemplify this theme from different angles: An Mhaighdean ...
• The design and implementation of animal auto identification systems for application within the agricultural sector 

  Riordan, Daniel (University of Limerick, 2012)

  Electronic systems in the agriculture industry are undergoing constant innovation. Within the dairy sector a large emphasis has been put on the development of automated milking parlours. These parlours are highly ...
• Bioenergetics at extreme temperature: structural and functional studies of complexes II and IV of Thermus thermophilus 

  Noor, Mohamed R. (University of Limerick, 2012)

  While abundantly evident that thermophilic organisms are adapted to grow at high temperatures, the exact thermoadaptation mechanisms are often very subtle. Various membrane-bound respiratory oxidases have been characterised ...
• Experimental and mathematical modelling of biowaste gasification in a bubbling fluidised bed reactor 

  Pandey, Daya Shankar (University of Limerick, 2016)

  The production of clean, economically affordable energy with minimum impact on the environment is posing the most significant challenge of the 21st century. According to World Bank data, about 4 billion tonnes of waste is ...
• Physical and biochemical characterisation of soil organic carbon in topsoil and subsoil of Irish grasslands 

  Torres-Sallan, Gemma (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Soil plays a key role in the global carbon (C) cycle, since it holds 3.5 times more C than the atmosphere, and is the largest C pool after the oceans. Therefore, changes in soil organic carbon (SOC) can contribute to ...
• Preparation and isolation of drug particles with improved therapeutic response 

  Tierney, Teresa B. (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Crystals of a particular size and habit can be engineered by manipulating crystallisation process conditions. In the pharmaceutical industry, size control of the final drug product is vital for preparing a medicine with a ...
• Thermal treatment technologies for low moisture and dehydrated manure feedstock 

  Taupe, Natalie (University of Limerick, 2016)

  The research carried out throughout this project has helped to further advance the area of producing biochar from animal manure feedstocks, as well as producing biochar from virgin wood for its application in manure ...
• Treating more than just the back: the role of individualised multidimensional care for chronic low back pain 

  O'Keeffe, Mary (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Introduction: Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is a common and costly musculoskeletal disorder, resulting in a significant personal, social and economic burden. NSCLBP is a multidimensional disorder, involving ...
• Wellbeing begins with "we" not "me" psychosocial benefits of gratitude interventions 

  O'Connell, Brenda H. (University of Limerick, 2016)

  In recent years there has been an unprecedented, widespread endorsement and application of interventions designed to foster gratitude. However, rigorous experimental research into the efficacy of gratitude interventions ...
• Teaching English vocabulary via digital games to 3rd level Saudi male students: issues and attitudes 

  Alsayegh, Abdulaziz Abdullah (University of Limerick, 2016)

  The integration of technology into educational contexts typically presents its own challenges. The integration of technology into conservative and culturally-sensitive educational contexts presents its own specific and ...
• An examination of the influence of task difficulty on engagement, performance and self-efficacy formation within a computerised maze navigation task 

  Power, Jason (University of Limerick, 2017)

  Currently there exists a dearth in the research regarding the link between task difficulty and self-efficacy formation. Within this project, desirable outcomes often linked to self-efficacy, including engagement and ...
• Experiencing the digital image in popular cinema: a perspective on the horror and crime genres 

  O'Shea, Noel Gerard (University of Limerick, 2017)

  The discourse surrounding digital technology in popular film has usually focused on computer-generated imagery (CGI), overlooking the method of image-capture involving digital cameras. I argue that the replacement of ...
• Novel smart inspection-class ROV for use in challenging conditions 

  Capocci, Romano (University of Limerick, 2018)

  In this thesis, a novel smart inspection-ROV is described. The research addresses the need for a highly-capable ROV with abilities to carry out close-quarters inspections of marine renewable energy installations in their ...
• A design exploration of an agent template for multiagent systems (MAS) for shape shifting tangible user interfaces 

  Hasenfuss, Helen (University of Limerick, 2018)

  In the field of tangible, shape-shifting, interactive interfaces that are based on multiagent systems or programmable matter, communication and assembly mechanism have gained predominant attention. The results from this ...
• Organic-inorganic hybrid supermolecular building blocks for the design and synthesis of metal-organic materials 

  Zhang, Zhuxiu (University of Limerick, 2015)

  Metal-organic materials (MOMs) that contain molecular building blocks (MBBs) or supermolecular building blocks (SBBs) have attracted considerable attention in the field of materials science due to their modular nature ...
• Detection and confirmation of mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis using ELISA and PCR methodologies 

  Treacy, Aisling (University of Limerick, 2015)

  Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is the aetiological agent of Johne’s disease, which is a chronic enteritis of ruminants, resulting in reduced milk production, abundant diarrhoea, emaciation and eventually ...
• Development of models for the successful implementation of collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) in high-tech industries 

  Panahifar, Farhad (University of Limerick, 2015)

  ndustries with high demand uncertainties and long lead times, such as those in the high-tech, face many challenges in managing their supply chains. Generally, high-tech industries are highly capital intensive and are ...
• Towards the development of guidelines for the surgical treatment of carotid artery disease: a tissue characterisation approach 

  Mulvihill, John J. (University of Limerick, 2013)

  Despite the proven efficacy of carotid endarterectomy (CEA), great interest has been generated in carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) as an alternative to CEA. The stretch caused by balloon angioplasty deployment ...
• Milk protein supplementation and the regulation of lean tissue mass in healthy community dwelling 50-70y old women and men 

  McCormack, William (University of Limerick, 2014)

  Population demographics demonstrate that the number of older individuals will triple to approximately 1.5 billion by 2050. Age-related sarcopenia is associated with a progressive loss of lean tissue mass (LTM), strength ...

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