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On extending depth of field in fast photographic lenses
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-04)
Modern smartphone cameras are equipped with multiple camera modules. These modules are typically five millimetres in length limiting the focal length of the lens. To preserve resolution the entrance pupil of these lenses ...
The decoration of the litterae notabiliores in the Cathach of Columcille
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-02)
The aim of this study is to examine the litterae notabiliores of what is known as the Cathach of Colum Cille (RIA MS. 12 R 33), the manuscript of a fragment of a psalter said to have been written in the late sixth century ...
Detection of faint exoplanets in multispectral data
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-15)
The detection of extrasolar planets is extremely difficult due to their extreme faintness and proximity to their parent stars. Direct, ground-based detection is particularly challenging and despite the incredible contrast ...
Evaluation of human induced pluripotent stem cell-based cellular models for pathological investigation of genetic skeletal diseases
(NUI Galway, 2019-02-15)
The uniqueness of stem cells endows them with the capacity to be used as a valuable tool in the field of pathology, particularly the one from patients. Patient-specific cellular model can be generated by deriving donor-specific ...
Zhu reduction theory for vertex operator algebras on Riemann surfaces
(NUI Galway, 2019-08-21)
In this thesis we first develop a recursive relation for $n$-point functions for Vertex Operator Super Algebras (VOSAs) on a genus two Riemann surface constructed by sewing two tori. This relation is used to develop formal ...
Metal-based dithiocarbamato glycoconjugates: a suitable strategy to target tumour glycolysis?
(NUI Galway, 2019-03-11)
Rapidly dividing tumour cells require higher amounts of nutrients and energy for their fast proliferation, and glucose is no exception (the so-called “Warburg effect”). Consequently, such increased demand of glucose by ...
Investigation of the genetic basis of schizophrenia and cognitive function
(NUI Galway, 2019-01-25)
Schizophrenia (SZ) is a chronic psychiatric disorder affecting approximately 1% of the population. Symptoms range from delusional thoughts and hallucinations to anhedonia and social withdrawal. Affected individuals also ...
Cognition in two languages: bilingualism and second language competency as determinants of cognitive performance
(NUI Galway, 2019-07-15)
Introduction. This project emphasises the importance of two aspects in research on bilingualism: (i) the inclusion of multiple language sets to reach generalisable results, which ensures that differences originate in changes ...
Deep-retrofit decision-making support for achieving nearly zero-energy buildings with enhanced comfort
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-11)
The emerging trends for deep-retrofit of existing buildings in Europe require formulation of strategies for nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEBs) and achieving benchmarks as outlined in the Energy Performance of Buildings ...
Factors influencing diagnosis and outcome in HER2 receptor positive breast cancer
(NUI Galway, 2019-02-22)
Introduction
About 30% of breast cancers are HER2 receptor positive, these breast cancers traditionally had a poor prognosis but the introduction of targeted anti-HER2 therapy (Trastuzumab) has resulted in a vast improvement ...