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Pyrimidine annelated heterocycles - synthesis and cycloaddition of the first pyrimido[1,4]diazepine n-oxides
(Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), 2001-01-01)5-Formyl- and 5-acetyl-4-(alkenylamino)pyrimidines 5 have been prepared as precursors to novel pyrimido[1,4]diazepine N-oxides 3. In addition to cyclisation to the targeted dipoles the substrates 5 have also been observed ... -
Pyritiferous mudstone-siltstone: expansion rate measurement and prediction
(Geological Society, 2015)The expansion rates of a pyritiferous Irish mudstone-siltstone fill material have been measured over a period of 19 months in an apparatus devised to replicate underfloor conditions. The testing, performed in a ... -
Pyrolysed waste materials show potential for remediation of trichloroethylene-contaminated water.
(Elsevier, 2019-12-17)Trichloroethylene (TCE) is an Environmental Protection Agency priority pollutant associated with cancer in humans. With numerous industrial applications and regular landfill disposal, TCE is a common landfill leachate ... -
The pyrolysis of 2-methylfuran: a quantum chemical, statistical rate theory and kinetic modelling study
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2014-01-27)Due to the rapidly growing interest in the use of biomass derived furanic compounds as potential platform chemicals and fossil fuel replacements, there is a simultaneous need to understand the pyrolysis and combustion ... -
Pyrolysis of n-pentane, n-hexane and n-heptane in a single pulse shock tube
(Elsevier, 2017-08-16)The pyrolysis of n-pentane, n-hexane and n-heptane have been studied behind reflected shock waves at pressures of 1.0-2.5 atm and at temperatures of 1000-1500 K. A single-pulse shock tube (SPST) was used to measure reactant, ... -
Pyrolysis pathways of the furanic ether 2-methoxyfuran
(American Chemical Society (ACS), 2015-10-01)Substituted furans, including furanic ethers, derived from nonedible biomass have been proposed as second-generation biofuels. In order to use these molecules as fuels, it is important to understand how they break apart ... -
A pyrolysis study of allylic hydrocarbon fuels
(Wiley, 2020-08-17)The pyrolysis of selected C3 C5 allylic hydrocarbons has been studied using a single-pulse shock tube. A new single-pulse shock tube has been designed and constructed by recommissioning an existing conventional shock ... -
Q-pcr based culture-independent enumeration and detection of enterobacter: an emerging environmental human pathogen in riverine systems and potable water
(Frontiers Media SA, 2016-02-17)The availability of safe and pristine water is a global challenge when large numbers of natural and anthropogenic water resources are being depleted with faster rate. The remaining water resources are severely contaminated ... -
Qtrim: a novel tool for the quality trimming of sequence reads generated using the roche/454 sequencing platform
(Springer Nature, 2014-01-01)Background: Many high throughput sequencing (HTS) approaches, such as the Roche/454 platform, produce sequences in which the quality of the sequence (as measured by a Phred-like quality scores) decreases linearly across a ... -
Qualifications of non-nursing residential care staff in the Republic of Ireland.
(Emerald, 2011-03)In response to the challenge of the ageing of societies and concerns over recruitment and quality of service delivery, many nations have introduced new educational and training pathways, as well as national standards that ... -
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Chlorinated Solvents using Raman Spectroscopy and Machine Learning
(2005)The unambiguous identification and quantification of hazardous materials is of increasing importance in many sectors such as waste disposal, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and environmental protection. One particular ... -
A qualitative evidence synthesis of users experience of mobile health applications in the self-management of type 2 diabetes
(SAGE Publications, 2021-02-14)Aim The aim of this qualitative evidence synthesis was to identify and synthesise qualitative research relating to experiences of using mobile health (mHealth) applications to aid self-management of Type 2 Diabetes. ... -
A qualitative exploration of maternal perspectives on the impact of stuttering on the lives of six to ten year old children
(Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists, 2014)Objective: Th e study aimed to explore maternal perspectives of the impact of stuttering on the lives of 6–10-year-old children’s relationships, self-identity, and academic development. Method: A qualitative design was ... -
A qualitative exploration of the factors that influence healthcare decision-making in the management of end stage renal disease in older adults in Ireland.
(NUI Galway, 2021-12-10)Background Older patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are willing participants in advance care planning (ACP) but just over 10% engage in it (1-3), potentially as nephrologists fear such conversations may upset ... -
A qualitative exploration of ‘coming out’ in the context of a heterosexual marriage in Ireland: the perspectives of children, spouses and self
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-09)Despite several decades of research into the sexual orientation of parents and spouses, there is a dearth of literature that explores the experience of having a parent or spouse declare a change in sexual orientation in ... -
A qualitative investigation of family perceptions, experiences and management of childhood fussy eating behaviours
(NUI Galway, 2020-01-31)Background: Fussy eating refers to the consumption of an inadequate variety or quantity of food. Childhood fussy eating can impact nutritional intake and has been associated with family stress and conflict at mealtimes. A ... -
A qualitative investigation of reasoning behind decisions to decline participation in a research intervention: A study-within-a-trial
(SAGE Publications, 2021-08-06)The current study-within-a-trial explored individuals’ decisions to decline participation in research trialling a chronic illness-focused therapy (i.e. multiple sclerosis). Four themes were identified from seven semi-structured ... -
A qualitative study of prescription contraception use: the perspectives of users, general practitioners and pharmacists
(Public Library of Science, 2015-12-03)The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) remains the most popular form of prescription contraception in many countries, despite adherence difficulties for many. Uptake of long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), which are ... -
A qualitative study of the development of health literacy capacities of participants attending a community-based cardiovascular health programme
(MDPI, 2018-06-02)Health literacy is a critical determinant of health, which can empower individuals and lead to engagement in collective health promotion action and is also a crucial component in the self-management of illness. The current ...