• The implementation of an intervention programme to increase students’ interest in science in DEIS schools 

  Prior, Samantha (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Despite the apparent prioritisation of the educational needs of young people from low socio economic status (SES) backgrounds, the uptake of Science subjects in DEIS schools remains significantly lower than the national ...
• Correlation of mechanical properties to rain erosion resistance of polymeric materials 

  O'Carroll, Anthony (2018)

  Rain erosion of leading edges of wind turbine blades is caused by repeated high speed liquid droplet impacts, which provokes damage in the form of pitting or peeling over time and can lead to a signi cant reduction in ...
• Plastic anisotropy of additively manufactured maraging steel : influence of the build orientation and heat treatment 

  Mooney, Barry (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This study investigates the combined effect of three Additive Manufacturing (AM) build orientations (0° , 45° , and 90° ) and an extensive array of heat-treatment plans on the plastic anisotropy of EOS maraging steel 300 ...
• Towards a psychosocial theory of ageing with lifelong intellectual disability 

  Dukes, Eileen (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Background: In the context of ageing populations in the western world, people with lifelong disability are among the fastest growing groups of older people. The largest sub-group of these are older people with intellectual ...
• Analysis of vitamin K status, and its correlation with inflammation and cognition, in a well-phenotyped cohort of older Irish people 

  Kiely, Annemarie; O'Connor, Eibhlís M. (University of Limerick, 2014)

  Historically, vitamin K is known for its role in blood clotting; however in recent years additional functions have been identified including a role in sphingolipid metabolism and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Studies have ...
• The impact of healthcare-associated infections on patient care and the role of diagnostic molecular technology in infection prevention and control practice 

  O'Connor, Ciara (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a public health challenge in Ireland and pose a patient safety risk. The emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) Grampositive organisms, such as methicillin-resistant ...
• Internet performance profiling of countries and destinations 

  Todorov, Nikolay (University of Limerick, 2014)

  The thesis presents research into data capturing techniques and data analysis in order to discern the Internet performance profiles of countries, both spatially and temporally. The methodology may be described as implementing ...
• Recruitment and retention in the European hospitality sector: a comparative study 

  Sheikh, Haaris Ahmed (Univeristy of Limerick, 2013)

  This exploratory study documents recruitment practices and retention strategies of hospitality organisations that existed during the economic boom time drawing on data collected between 2004-2006 in 5 participating ...
• Carotid plaque response to arterial stenting : an experimental and numerical investigation 

  Lawlor, Michael Gerard (University of Limerick, 2012)

  Each year, approximately 8,500 people suffer a stroke in Ireland, of which 2,500 are fatal. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the European Union attributing to over two million deaths each year. ...
• Characterisation of the rheotaxis and thigmotaxis responses of stallion sperm 

  Sugrue, Emer (University of Limerick, 2018)

  To navigate their way towards the site of fertilisation in the oviducts, sperm orientate and swim against a flow of mucus (rheotaxis) and while doing so, are guided by the sensation of touch along the epithelial lining of ...
• Introducing extra bicarbonate transporters bicA and sbtA in the cyanobacterium synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 for enhanced ethanol production 

  O'Riordan, Helen (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 is a model organism for genetic manipulation. Utilising genetically engineered cyanobacteria to produce ethanol offers significant potential as a renewable and sustainable ...
• “Getting better bit by bit”: exploring how teachers evaluate and create conditions for student voice in Irish post-primary physical education 

  Howley, Donal (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The aim of this study was to explore how teachers evaluate and create conditions for student voice in post-primary Irish Physical Education alongside students and identify the consequences this has for future practice and ...
• Ageing family carers experiences of future planning for their adult family member with an intellectual disability living at home 

  Cummins, Rebecca (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Increased childhood survival of people with complex physical needs, health and medical technology advances, greater recognition and diagnosis of autism and increasing life expectancy of the world’s population have all ...
• Current approaches to separate legal personality of a company in Ireland, the State of Delaware in the United States of America and Nigeria 

  Jombo, Franco (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This my Postgraduate LL.M studies by research focusing on the concept ‘Separate Legal Personality’ of a company’. It is a Company Law topic. The Thesis explores and analyses the creation of ‘Separate Legal Personality’ of ...
• Young composers in Irish traditional music c. 2004-2016: compositions, process and tradition 

  Ó Meachair, Tadhg Donncha Tomás (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This dissertation is an examination of the compositional styles and imperatives of young composers locating within the Irish music tradition from the years c.2004 – 2016. Over the course of this paper, four case studies ...
• Transfer of Master of Public Information Administration [MPA] program and implementation in China 

  Di, Hu (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Current comparative studies exploring Chinese administrative reforms within the broader international context of administration tend to compare Chinese administrative reforms with industrial democracies. In other words, ...
• Control and monitoring of Listeria monocytogenes with the use of natural antimicrobial techniques including the bacteriocin nisin 

  McManamon, Oisin (University of Limerick, 2016)

  According to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) the agri-food industry contributes €24 billion to the Irish economy. One of DAFM’s chief concerns is the maintenance of Ireland’s reputation for high ...
• The role of progesterone-induced hyperactivation in the detachment of bull sperm from the oviduct reservoir 

  Cronin, Sinéad (University of Limerick, 2017)

  For optimum fertility, sperm should reside in the bovine female reproductive tract for a number of hours before the onset of ovulation in order to ensure sperm have successfully acquired the ability to fertilise the oocyte. ...
• Dairy processing heat and energy recovery: an analysis of energy usage within the dairy processing sector in Ireland 

  O'Reilly, Alan J. (University of Limerick, 2017)

  The Irish dairy processing sector is one of the largest in Europe with annual production figures in excess of five billion litres. In 2013, the revenue from the dairy sector surpassed €3 Billion for the first time with an ...
• Development of high temperature tensile test machine 

  O'Connor, Gerard (University of Limerick, 2017)

  The tensile test is one of the most commonly used tests in attempting to establish the mechanical properties of a material. This test is completed by holding a speci-men of known cross sectional area rigidly between a fixed ...

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