• Rapid tooling: A model and methodology for the development of additive manufacturing based tooling for injection moulding 

  Whelan, Conor (University of Limerick, 2021)

  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 ...
• A hardware implementation of a qEEG-based discriminant function for brain injury detection 

  Kostarelos, Fotios (University of Limerick, 2021)

  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 ...
• An investigation of cost-effective rapid tooling for fibre reinforced polymer parts using low-cost 3D printing 

  Mulkerrins, Darragh (University of Limerick, 2021)

  This project investigates the use of low-cost additive manufacturing (AM) with a focus on the fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology to fabricate rapid tooling (RT) required to produce complex shaped fibre reinforced ...
• Crystal growth kinetics of paracetamol with different morphology: synthesis of carbon-nanodots using hydrothermal carbonisation 

  Panwar, Ashu (University of Limerick, 2021)

  A crystal is defined as a solid material that is inclusive of the molecules, atoms, and ions that are arranged in an orderly fashion and a repetitive pattern in a spatial arrangement. Crystal growth is a major step in ...
• An assessment of semen collection frequency of young dairy bulls 

  Taaffe, Patrick (University of Limerick, 2021)

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• Communications through speech-to-speech pipelines 

  Dantas, Rafael (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Increased urbanisation drastically reduces the area a mobile Internet Service Provider (ISP) may be required to cover to provide a reasonable service. While ISP networks are constantly being upgraded, market pressures ...
• “What’s the Problem?” Exploring the potential for a problem-based learning approach to foster meaningfulness in post-primary Physical Education in Ireland 

  Gleeson, Pat (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The aim of this interpretive qualitative case study was to conduct exploratory and evaluative research around the potential of problem-based learning (PBL) to foster meaningfulness in post-primary Physical Education ...
• Decoding the journey: an in-depth analysis of the frontline impacts of the introduction of the short course in coding: a case study of two Irish schools 

  Fleming, Una (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Computer Science Education (CSE) has risen in popularity around the world, with advances in both the quantity and content of CSE programmes. These changes have been emulated in the Republic of Ireland (ROI), where CSE, ...
• Group versus Individual treatment in the management of rotator cuff tendinopathy in primary care 

  Kiely, Deirdre; Galvin, Rose (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Shoulder pain is a common and disabling musculoskeletal disorder seen in Primary Care physiotherapy. Exercise-based treatment is effective for managing rotator cuff tendinopathy. Group-based and individual physiotherapy ...
• An investigation of the impact of an industry-focused gender intervention on the self-perceptions and career aspirations of female undergraduate students in the STEM disciplines. 

  O'Connell, Tracey (University of Limerick, 2021)

  This study investigates the impact of a university female awards program (WiSTEM2D Program) on female science, technology, engineering and mathematics students’ confidence levels and career aspirations. Previous research ...
• Investigating for an association between delirium and autonomic impairment 

  Shanahan, Elaine A.M. (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Delirium is a common syndrome amongst acutely unwell older adults. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, yet it remains poorly researched in the literature. Several theories have been proposed to ...
• Housing ourselves: an ethnographic exploration of collaborative housing in Ireland 

  O'Shea, Kim (University of Limerick, 2020)

  This thesis explores collaborative housing in an Irish context through an ethnographic study with a Limerick-based collaborative housing action and research group. It investigates the current models of housing provision ...
• Advanced paramedics in general practice in Ireland – an exploratory study 

  Feerick, Fintan (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Introduction: Healthcare policy in Ireland is in a state of transition due to an increased aging population with chronic disease and co-morbidities, demands for services will rise. To help reduce pressures on the acute ...
• Integrating coupled magnetics in a two-stage LC low pass filter for low ripple power supply applications 

  Limjoco, Aldrick S. (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Electrical noise sensitive systems using mixed signal devices such as data converters and transceivers are prone to performance degradation due to switching regulator output ripple. Often switching regulator is used as ...
• Influence of a physical constraint combined with uphill quenching on residual stresses in 7000 series aluminium alloys 

  de Montmorency Sutherland, Luke (University of Limerick, 2020)

  When quenching heat treatable aluminium alloys, the interior of a sample cools at a different rate than that of the surface. Post quench this usually forms a triaxial tensile stress in the interior and a biaxial compressive ...
• Switching adsorbent molecular materials (SAMMs) for C8 separation and water capture 

  Kałuża, Adrianna M. (University of Limerick, 2020)

  With the increasing demand for the separation and purification of industrial commodities, the energy consumption for their production has increased at a fast pace. Previous studies on metal-organic materials, materials ...
• Climate change and the impact on Limerick City's flood embankments 

  Ryan, Deirdre (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Flooding across the Lower River Shannon basin occurred during a high rainfall event combined with high tides and storm surges in February 2014. Limerick City was one of the areas worst hit. As a result of the high-water ...
• Evaluating existing vision systems/software to inform design of a digital twin 

  Demaria, Stanley (University of Limerick, 2020)

  This research was about creating a LEGO sorting system in order to support the proposed library, demonstrating the equipment engineering to junior student and studying a new way to digitalise an object usable for emulation. ...
• Ar Aghaidh Le Chéile (AALC) fitness & fun: the development of a community based intervention programme designed to improve the FMS levels of children aged 7-12 year 

  Cregan, Eimear (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are said to be the building blocks of participation in many physical activities (Gallahue and Ozmun, 2006) and these movements form the foundation for future movement (Seefeld, 1980). Low ...
• Driving and depression: exploring the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health professionals in Ireland 

  Buckley, Sherrie (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Depression is a common mental illness characterized by low mood, loss of interest and enjoyment, and reduced energy leading to diminished activity. An estimated 322 million people worldwide or 4.4% of the world’s population ...

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