Browsing University of Galway Theses by Title
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Acting is believing: ritual, memory, and performance in the plays of Enda Walsh
(2016-10-17)In this research, I examine the relationship between ritual, memory, and performance and contemporary theatrical creation methods, specifically with reference to the works of Enda Walsh. I use Walsh's plays as a case study ... -
An adaptive bitrate switching algorithm for speech applications in the context of WebRTC
(NUI Galway, 2020-12-01)Web Real-time Communication (WebRTC) provides a set of novel technologies and standards that enable high-quality audio, video, conference calls, and arbitrary data exchange over web browsers. It enables peer-to-peer ... -
Adaptive clinical trials of sodium lowering in chronic kidney disease and dialysis: Analytic and methodologic challenges
(NUI Galway, 2022-04-24)The incidence and prevalence of kidney failure requiring dialysis is rising. Patients receiving dialysis are at increased cardiovascular risk, compared to the general population. Hypertension due to sodium and volume excess ... -
The adaptive functions of music listening: structure, correlates, and consequences
(2017-01-31)The current thesis involves three studies employing qualitative, quantitative and experimental methods to examine the relationship between music listening and wellbeing. Study 1 used the collective intelligence methodology, ... -
Adaptive knowledge extraction and loose semantic coupling in multimedia publish/subscribe overlay networks
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-14)The primary use of communication networks today has shifted towards content dis-tribution despite being originally designed for conversations between communicatingendpoints. The massive amounts of data ... -
Adaptive responses of campylobacter jejuni to antibiotic and biocide selection pressures in chemostat culture
(2016-04-18)Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) is a zoonotic pathogen of major public health importance and is the leading cause of gastroenteritis woldwide. Poultry is regarded as one of the most important reservoirs for Campylobacter ... -
Adaptive task assignment in spatial crowdsourcing
(2016-08)Spatial crowdsourcing has emerged as a new paradigm for solving difficult problems in the physical world. It engages a large number of human workers in scenarios such as crisis management and smart cities. The utility of ... -
Addressing the nation and Europe: a study of French presidential election texts, 1988-2007
(2013-02-12)This doctoral thesis examines how French presidential favourites have addressed the nation and Europe in their bids for the presidency from 1988 to 2007. The study demonstrates the malleability of de Gaulle's influence on ... -
Adolescet self-regulatory and psychological capacities: A 12 month longitudinal study of the impact on positive youth development
(2014-09-29)Positive youth development (PYD) refers to a focus on the developmental characteristics that lead to positive outcomes and behaviours among young people (Benson, 2003). The Five Cs Model of PYD (Lerner et al., 2005) is the ... -
Advanced therapies in pancreatic islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus
(NUI Galway, 2023-03-14)Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune condition whereby β-cells are destroyed by the immune system causing the lack/absence of insulin production and resultant hyperglycaemia. Pancreatic islet transplantation is ... -
Advancements in structural and functional imaging using Fourier domain optical coherence tomography
(NUI Galway, 2020-07-29)Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive optical imaging modality based on low coherence interferometry that enables high resolution, cross sectional imaging in biological tissues and materials. One major ... -
Advances in Automated Image Categorization: Sorting Images using Person Recognition Techniques
(2007-06-01)The core problem addressed by this thesis is to provide practical tools for automatic sorting and cataloging of a typical consumer collection of digital images. The thesis presents a complete system solution, comprising ... -
Advances in evolutionary neural networks with applications in energy systems and the environment
(NUI Galway, 2018-08-29)Evolutionary neural networks combine two of the most powerful areas of computing, evolutionary algorithms and neural networks. There are a number of benefits of using evolutionary algorithms to train a network over traditional ... -
Advances in ruthenium-based light harvesting materials and photocatalysis: From molecular photosensitizers to photoactive frameworks
(NUI Galway, 2022-04-08)The presented manuscript deals with the areas of light harvesting and photocatalysis in solar chemistry. The work presented is divided into several sections, beginning with an introductory chapter on the main topics involved ... -
Advances in the estimation of the reproduction number from compartmental models using contemporary Monte Carlo methods
(NUI Galway, 2024-03-08)The reproduction number represents the average number of secondary cases generated by a primary case. If the population is completely susceptible, it is referred to as the basic reproduction number (<0) and theoretically ... -
Advances in the management and treatment algorithms for anterior shoulder instability
(NUI Galway, 2022-04-28)Anterior shoulder instability is a common clinical problem, with a reported incidence ranging from 8 to 25 per 100,000 person years in the general population, with higher rates seen 1-3 in athletic populations. However, ... -
Advances in the Modelling of Facial Sub-Regions and Facial Expressions using Active Appearance Techniques
(2009-05-01)Advances are presented in the modeling of facial sub-regions, in the use of enhanced whole face-models, and based on these sub-region models, in the determination of facial expressions. Models are derived using techniques ... -
Advances in the testing of stereo image acquisition devices
(2014-01-04)The core problem addressed in the current thesis is to provide a novel test bed for depth map generation and stereo image-based algorithms. The test bed comprises of elements such as (i) the choice and calibration of ... -
Advances in Understanding, Mining, and Using People-Tags
(2012-05-31)People-tagging involves the process of adding non-hierarchical metadata to users of a system. Such metadata facilitates organising contacts and building user profiles in a collaborative fashion. People-tag-based user ... -
Advancing Science and Controlling the Misuse of Genetic Information in Employment and Insurance - Towards an Effective European Union Regulatory Framework
(2013-08-28)The science of genetic testing and related technology is rapidly advancing. Among other things, genetic testing technology may offer the prospect of being able to detect the onset of future disabilities. It also offers ...