Browsing by Author "Fulbright Commission"
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Calibrated whole building energy simulation: An evidence-based methodology
Raftery, Paul (2011-01)Climate change, driven by global energy consumption, is one of the major challenges to humanity today. The buildings sector consumes a significant portion of global energy resources and much of this is due to inefficient ... -
Effect of social variation on the Irish diet.
Kelleher, Cecily; Nolan, Geraldine (Cambridge University Press, 2002)Both jurisdictions of Ireland have high rates of chronic degenerative diseases, particularly of the cardiovascular system, and Irish migrants have worse health profiles, often lasting at least two generations. The influence ... -
Hurling Alone? How social capital failed to save the Irish from cardiovascular disease in the United States
Kelleher, Cecily; Nolan, Geraldine; Tay, Joseph (American Public Health Association, 2004-03-18)Objectives: We performed a historical review of cardiovascular risk profiles of Irish immigrants to the United States, 1850-1970, in regard to lifestyle, socioeconomic circumstances, and social capital. Methods: We ...