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Modelling, planning and adaptive implementation of semantic event service
(2016-05-13)
Recent developments in sensor networks, social media, process management and data analysis envisions interlinked devices, people, processes and data, constituting an Internet-of-Everything. These networks can be used to ...
Developing and characterizing cellular models for neurodegenerative diseases.
(2016-05-13)
The focus of this work was to develop and validate in vitro cell culture models of neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized ...
Utilization of nanostructured iron sulfides to remove metals and nutrients from wastewater
(2017-02-15)
Wastewater containing metals and nutrients is a global environmental issue, threatening human life and natural ecosystems. Iron sulfide minerals are abundant on Earth and are commonly discarded as mine wastes, causing acid ...
Irish perceptions of national identity in Austria-Hungary and its small successor states, 1914-1945
(2015-09-28)
This thesis sets out to explore Irish perceptions of and connections with the Dual Monarchy and its successor states, spanning from 1914 until 1945, with the intention of demonstrating the significance of small nations in ...
Development of a microgel-based cell delivery platform for critical limb ischemia
(2017-05-05)
Peripheral Arterial Diseases (PAD) is a chronic and debilitating disease caused due to narrowing and hardening of arteries, that results in progressive deterioration of blood flow to the limbs. PAD commonly occurs in the ...
Mindfulness and critical thinking: structural relations, short-term state effects, and long-term intervention effects
(2016-12-14)
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In recent years, many claims have been made regarding the application of mindfulness practice to the improvement of everyday thinking skills. Everyday thinking skills are best measured using assessments ...
Biological characterization of a human mesenchymal stromal cell product
(2016-07-21)
The translation of stem cell research into a therapeutic setting presents with it many scientific, logistic, financial and regulatory challenges for academic scientists. This thesis identifies some key areas that one must ...
Integrating the old and new: smart thermoresponsive surfaces and 3D fabrication technologies for tissue engineering
(2017-05-08)
One promising direction of regenerative medicine is the development of cell sheet-based tissue-like constructs. The cell sheets preserve ECM and cell−cell junctions. This may greatly support cell adherence to damaged organ ...
Understanding strategic engagement: an exploratory study of perspectives on philanthropic investment in programmes for children and youth in Ireland
(2015-09-29)
In Ireland, the term ‘philanthropy’ has connotations of charitable beneficence and is often associated with nineteenth century forms of giving to alleviate poverty in areas that subsequently become the responsibility of ...
Assessment of environmental compliance of waterbodies through integration of monitoring and modelling
(2016-09-30)
Design of water quality monitoring networks in estuarine and coastal waters is hampered by a lack of a clear methodology. Monitoring networks are designed on an ad-hoc basis supported by experts in the area. Guidance on ...