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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

This thesis describes a body of research work in the domain of underwater robotics, aimed towards improving performance and efficiency; and achieving partial or full autonomy in a wide range of inspection and intervention ...

This research is an interdisciplinary investigation of the relationship between Irish Traditional and North Indian Classical music. It is an attempt to explore, in both a rigorous academic manner and through professional ...

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. ...

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 ...

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of a number of gases known as green-house gases which are believed to contribute to global climate change. Anthropogenic sources of CO2 emissions have increased significantly in the atmosphere. ...

After Francisco Franco‘s dictatorship (1939-75) a new chapter in the history of Spain opened. The end of the regimen and the subsequent process of democratisation implied obvious changes in the political and social arena, ...