Browsing University of Galway Theses by Author "Cullinan, John"
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The allocation of time to non-market off-farm activities by farm household members in the West of Ireland
Keogh, Sinead (2014-05-26)Community development and social support systems have evolved uniquely in rural Ireland. In response to poverty and other historical developments, dense networks of families, friends and neighbours often formed strong ... -
The economics of higher education participation in Ireland: Essays on geographic accessibility and student preferences
Walsh, Sharon (2017-06-01)Higher education has a range of important benefits for individuals and societies. As a result, increased participation in higher education is a stated policy goal in many countries. Understanding the economics of higher ... -
Empirical essays on consumer engagement and heterogeneity in residential energy demand
Harold, Jason (2017-06)Residential energy demand is a key priority area for energy policy in the European Union, especially for the engagement of its citizens in a so-called 'Energy Union' that encourages consumers to take ownership of the energy ... -
Medicalisation in Ireland - A mixed methods analysis using the case of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Byrne, Paula (NUI Galway, 2019-05-29)Statins are a class of drugs that lower blood cholesterol levels and were originally used to prevent further recurrences in those with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Over time, their use has been extended to ... -
Statistical and geographic analysis of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest using registry data
Masterson, Siobhán (NUI Galway, 2018-10-08)Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is the most critical health event that occurs in the community. When the heart stops pumping blood, if resuscitation is not started, biological death will occur within ...