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Tailored adsorption of enzymes onto mesoporous silicates

Gaffney, Darragh (University of Limerick, 2010)

The objective of this research is to synthesise mesoporous silicates, incorporate metal complexes on to the surface of the silicates post synthesis and utilise these materials for the immobilisation of histidine-tagged ...
The target English/es used by EFL teachers from Ireland: current trends and perspectives

Farrell, Angela (University of Limerick, 2017)

This research is undertaken against the backdrop of changing trends and perspectives surrounding spoken English, and growing calls for target model reform in the English language teaching (ELT) world. Its primary aim is ...
Targeted protein adsorption on the surface of biomaterials

Alvarez, Marcela Salazar (University of Limerick, 2016)

Protein adsorption at interfaces has significant importance in the development of materials for applications such as medical devices and biosensors. In this study targeted protein adsorption is investigated. Hydroxyapatite ...
Taxes, organisations and decisions fiduciary tax compliance in two modern economies

Keegan, Brian (University of Limerick, 2017)

An analysis of tax receipts in two jurisdictions, Ireland and the United Kingdom, points to the significance of fiduciary tax collection usually carried out by organisations. This research seeks to establish if the factors ...
Teacher responses to inquiry-based pedagogy in Irish post-primary schools : case studies on the use of a virtual chemistry laboratory as a vehicle for educational change.

Donnelly, Dermot (University of Limerick, 2011)

The lack of uptake of science subjects in Post-Primary Schools (Secondary/High Schools) and on to university is a continuous cause for concern, both nationally and internationally. In the Strategy for Science, Technology ...
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 ...
Technology and raw material quality to underpin the Irish fresh-cut fruit industry

Finnegan, Elizabeth M. (University of Limerick, 2014)

The objective of this thesis was to contribute to improving the quality of fresh-cut fruits by identifying how raw material use, processing, packaging and storage might be optimised. Effects of intrinsic and extrinsic ...
Techologically-mediated nomadicity in academic settings: Tm-N as a dynamic and emergent process

Pinatti de Carvalho, Aparecido Fabiano (University of Limerick, 2013)

This thesis provides a detailed account of the nomadic lives of a cohort of knowledge workers and explores the ways in which they are mediated by computer technologies. Although increasing attention has been paid to the ...
Theorising the constitution of subjects and the state through governmental citizenship : immigration regulation and the 2004 Irish citizenship referendum

Ni Chathain, Siobhan (University of Limerick, 2011)

This is an empirical investigation of the processes whereby the boundaries and meaning of citizenship are re-constituted through state-driven practices of regulating migrants and migrants’ responses to such practices. The ...
The thermal and hydrodynamic behaviour of submerged and confined, normally-impinging, laminar slot jets

Sexton, Andrew (University of Limerick, 2017)

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 ...
Thermal management of portable biomedical vaporisers

Kelly, Emma (University of Limerick, 2012)

This thesis presents the thermal characterisation of a gas powered, portable device used for the vaporisation of herbal materials for biomedical inhalation. The main aims of this research are to characterise the thermal ...
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 ...
Thermal-hydraulic characterisation of obstacles in microchannel flow: the influence of confinement

O'Connor, John Patrick (University of Limerick, 2017)

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Thermally induced flows and ventilation within an aircraft wing leading edge compartment

Moore, Daithí (University of Limerick, 2012)

Modern day airliners are subjected to a wide range of environmental conditions when operational across the globe. In order to ensure reliable aircraft performance and avoid thermal failure of heat sensitive components, ...
To determine and overcome misconceptions in biology held by students and educators in the Irish schooling system

Galvin, Elaine (University of Limerick, 2015)

The investigation of misconceptions in Biology has been a substantive feature of the work of the Science Education research community for the past 30 years. It has been found to be one small but important aspect of teaching ...
Toward the development of y-lactones and y-lactams as protease inhibitors

Mullane, Nessa S.; Smyth, Timothy (University of Limerick, 2012)

A select set of y-lactones, y-lactams and related bicyclic y-lactams - pyrrolothiazole[2,1b]thiazoles - were designed, synthesised and evaluated enzymatically as inhibitors of the serine proteases, elastase, and (to ...
Towards an appreciation of the place and potential of computer games in education

Maher, John (University of Limerick, 2011)

Our objective was to investigate computer games to assess their educational potential. We came to the view that it would serve best to identify cultural, ideological, and pragmatic concerns that could present obstacles to ...
Towards an understanding of physical activity in people with chronic low back pain

Griffin, Derek William (University of Limerick, 2013)

Physical activity (PA) is well recognised as an essential component of a healthy lifestyle and is commonly recommended as part of a multimodal management approach for people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, to ...
Towards an understanding of the measurement of individual progression in adult guidance

Hearne, Lucy (Waterford Insitute of Technology, 2009)

The overall aim of this research study is to consider the development of a best practice framework for the longitudinal tracking of individual progression in the Irish Adult Educational Guidance Initiative (AEGI). A specific ...
Towards early intervention for youth mental health in primary care: a mixed methods investigation

Leahy, Dorothy (University of Limerick, 2015)

In Ireland, psychological morbidity has been reported in 21-27% of young people and recent data has indicated that the youth suicide rate in Ireland is now the second highest (of 26 countries) in the European Union, for ...

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