Browsing University of Galway Theses by Title
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Early life adversities and social cognition in schizophrenia
(NUI Galway, 2020-09-02)Childhood adversity constitutes a major public health problem as it leads to numerous negative physical and mental consequences in later life. In individuals with schizophrenia, the prevalence of early life adversities ... -
The ecology and conservation of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bearberry heath habitats in the Burren, Western Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2018-06-15)This thesis focuses on Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and co-occurring species within vulnerable habitats in the Burren region of western Ireland. The objectives of this research were: to describe the plant communities; to monitor ... -
An economic analysis of community preferences for wind farm development in Ireland
(2017-06-02)The core thesis objectives are: the identification of the key attributes of wind farm development in Ireland and the measurement of community representation and setback distance on wind farm preferences; the establishment ... -
Economic Essays on Burden, Survivorship and Health Literacy - A Focus on HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer
(2014-09-20)Our understanding of cancer and the role of specific agents in its cause continues to evolve. Head and Neck Cancers (HNC) in the developed world were traditionally associated with excessive smoking and drinking. Since 2000, ... -
Economic essays on the impact of health insurance on healthcare utilisation and costs for older people in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2020-07-15)This thesis explores the drivers of healthcare utilisation and healthcare costs among older people in the Republic of Ireland, and, in particular, provides estimates for the impact of health insurance on utilisation, costs ... -
An Economic Evaluation of Wave Energy Conversion Devices
(2012-11-28)The ambition to achieve an environmentally sustainable, cost-effective and secure future energy supply has motivated greater use of renewable resources for electricity generation. The majority of renewable capacity to date ... -
An economic examination of cancer screening
(2014-05-30)A substantial burden is borne by individuals and societies from cancer. Cancer control strategies are implemented to reduce this burden and cancer screening is a central facet within cancer control strategies. Cancer ... -
Economic explorations of equality issues across the care pathway in breast cancer
(2015-02-10)Breast cancer places a high burden on the health system and on society as a whole. Incidence has been on the increase in recent decades and is projected to continue increasing in the coming years. There are constant advances ... -
Economic perspectives on the boundary of care for people with dementia in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2022-08-24)As the population ages, the expected increase in the number of people living with dementia will have significant budgetary implications on the health and social care system over the coming years. Therefore, from an economic ... -
An economic valuation of biodiversity and livestock production in Ireland
(2013-02-06)This thesis applies the use of economic valuation techniques for valuing biodiversity focusing on production function approach. Biodiversity provides economic benefits, protects human health and offers food, food safety, ... -
The economics of agri-environment schemes in Ireland: Essays on design and participation
(NUI Galway, 2021-08-28)Addressing the degradation of the environment has become increasingly important on a global scale. With agriculture representing a large portion of land, pressure is on policymakers to ensure that farmers are contributing ... -
The Economics of Broadband in Ireland: Country Endowments, Telecommunications Capital Stock, and Household Adoption Decisions
(2013-03-08)Economic growth is central to improved living standards, in turn; technological change and the spread of economically useful knowledge are essential inputs for sustainable growth. Broadband matters for long-run growth ... -
The economics of childhood disabilities in Ireland with a particular focus on using mixed methods to examine the economics of child and adolescent autism spectrum disorders
(NUI Galway, 2020-05)Increased rates in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has led to escalating demands for services across a number of sectors including health, social care, education and social welfare etc. In Ireland, the ... -
The economics of dairy feed systems: Risks and opportunities for Irish farms
(NUI Galway, 2023-05-24)Pasture-based feed systems offer significant economic benefits such as reduced feed costs and environmental impacts to farmers, but also pose agroclimatic and income risks. While grassland dairy farmers avoid the need ... -
The economics of farm afforestation in Ireland
(2016-10-20)In recent years, afforestation in Ireland as in many European countries has fallen well short of policy targets. Previous studies which address the decline in farm afforestation focus on either the economic or the behavioural ... -
The economics of higher education participation in Ireland: Essays on geographic accessibility and student preferences
(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 ... -
Ecophysiological studies of selected macro- and microalgae: production of organic compounds and climate change interactions
(2012-03-29)This study focused on algal ecophysiological and chemical responses of marine algae to environmental impacts, in particular, light including UV radiation, temperature and nutrients. Marine algae influence climate by affecting ... -
Ecophysiology of Ascophyllum nodosum: Potential impacts of climate change and commercial harvesting
(2013-07-01)The foundation species Ascophyllum nodosum is an important intertidal producer in temperate regions of the North Atlantic. It provides habitat for many species and is an essential facilitator of biodiversity. This study ... -
Ecosystem services and environmental impacts associated with commercial kelp aquaculture
(2017-07-11)Wild kelp forests represent one of the most productive habitats on Earth, suppling ecosystem services, including, but not limited to, biodiversity, habitat provision, food web subsidy, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration ... -
Edge colourings and Latin-like squares: Combinatorial structures arising from alternating sign matrices
(NUI Galway, 2020-04-09)An alternating sign matrix is a (0, 1, −1)-matrix in which the nonzero entries of each row and column alternate in sign, starting and ending with 1. An alternating signed bipartite graph (ASBG) is a bipartite graph G whose ...