NUI Galway Theses (PhD Theses)
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Carbon fibre reinforced PEEK laminated as a material for orthopaedic devices: An experimental and computational investigation
(NUI Galway, 2018-11-27)The overall objective of this thesis is to investigate carbon fibre reinforced poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) laminates as a material for fracture fixation devices through a combination of experimental testing and computational ... -
Optimisation of fatty acid production by selected microalgae for high-value applications
(NUI Galway, 2018-11-20)Microalgae synthesize and produce large amounts of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA), with eicosapentaenoic (EPA, 20:5 n-3) and docosahexaenoic (DHA, 22:6 n-3) acids being of particular interest. ... -
Contributions to deep learning methodologies
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-26)In recent years the Deep Neural Networks (DNN) has been using widely in a big range of machine learning and data-mining purposes. This pattern recognition approach can handle highly nonlinear problems. In this work, ... -
The design, manufacture and testing of a composite polysialic acid mimetic peptide loaded collagen nerve graft for use in peripheral nerve repair
(NUI Galway, 2016-02-15)Peripheral nerve injuries can be debilitating for patients. The current gold-standard technique for peripheral nerve repair is autograft. This procedure involves harvesting a non-critical nerve from a donor site from the ... -
An examination of the effects of viral priming on neurotoxin induced synapse dysfunction and degeneration
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-19)Over 200 years since its first description, Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. Treatments are insufficient and there is still no cure. The continued lack of treatment ... -
Optimisation and characterisation of cholecyst-derived extracellular matrix for abdominal wall reconstruction
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-19)Polypropylene mesh was created by Usher in 1962 after he experienced unsatisfactory results from using autografts and allografts for hernia repairs. More than fifty years later, polypropylene is still the most popular ... -
A godly Sybilla, an erudite wife and a burdensome sister: the formation and representation of women’s reputations within the Hartlib Circle 1641-1661
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-19)This thesis analyses the formation and representation of the reputations of three women: Katherine Jones, Viscountess Ranelagh (1615-1691); Dorothy Moore Dury (c.1612-1664); and Jean Appelius (fl.1638-1648), whose connection ... -
Role of LPS/TLR4 and complement signaling in liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy
(NUI Galway, 2018-04-25)Liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy (PH) is a complex process involving an inflammatory response that is followed by the proliferation of both parenchymal and nonparenchymal liver cells to restore the lost liver ... -
Altering legacies as ‘A Farmer in My Own Right’: married women's experiences of farm property ownership in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2018-01-31)A number of women living on family farms own farm property in their own right. This is an unexplored research area in Ireland. Gender inequalities in the ownership and control of farm property have consequences for women’s ... -
Development and evaluation of an online hypnosis programme for the treatment of migraine
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-17)This study examined the development and evaluation of an online hypnosis programme for the treatment of migraine. 43 participants who suffered with two or more migraines a month and who satisfied other study criteria ... -
Characterisation of sex differences in behavioural domains and antidepressant response in two rat models of depression
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-17)Although the rate of depression is known to be almost twice as high in women compared to men, most evaluation of antidepressant efficacy involved only males until the early 1990s. In pre-clinical depression research male ... -
Examining management control systems at middle manager level
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-17)This thesis examines the influence of management control systems (MCS) at middle manager level as they drive change while remaining loyal implementors’ of current strategy (Bryant and Stensaker, 2011). It is well recognised ... -
The reluctant Lord Deputy: the early life and career of Sir William Fitzwilliam of Milton
(NUI Galway, 2018-07-23)This thesis presents a detailed study of the early life and career of Sir William Fitzwilliam of Milton, who served as Treasurer-at-War of Ireland from 1559 to 1573 and as Lord Deputy of Ireland from 1571 to 1575. The ... -
The development of ambidexterity as a key dynamic capability for eco-innovation in SMEs: an action research study
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-17)Eco-innovation represents a discontinuous change, global in nature and comparable only to the industrial revolution. The scale of both environmental and economic challenges in the global economy highlights an unprecedented ... -
Motherhood, mothering and the Irish prison system
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-16)While there have been some recent reflections on the Irish experience of supporting mothers facing adversity, there remains a dearth in research exposing the voices of vulnerable and marginalised mothers. This is undoubtedly ... -
Representing sustainability within organizations: the role of accounting and reporting practices
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-15)The aim of this thesis is twofold. The first aim of this thesis is to explore the role of accounting and reporting practices as organizations attempt to represent sustainability. Second, this thesis aims to explore how ... -
Linking microbiology and performance of slow sand filters for wastewater treatment
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-08)Slow Sand Filtration (SSF) is biologically mediated method of water treatment dependent upon the natural development of a complex microbial community within the filter-bed. Due to increasing water scarcity worldwide, the ... -
Reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) of a new class of pH-sensitive monomers and polymerization induced self-assembly (PISA) in supercritical carbon dioxide
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-15)Chapter 1 The traditional thermal Mannich reaction is unsuitable for preparing polymerizable N-methylene amino substituted acrylamides and methacrylamides. Herein we provide a facile multi-gram high yield synthesis of these ... -
The construction of legitimacy in nature conservation: knowledge, power and participation in the regulation of Irish raised bogs under the European Habitats Directive
(NUI Galway, 2018-09-26)A network of 53 Irish raised bogs were designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) under the European Union (EU) Habitats Directive in the 1990s. Whilst the purpose of the designation is to protect unique habitats, ... -
The impact of knowledge transfer activities on farm level outcomes
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-12)Agricultural knowledge transfer (KT) activities are services that aim to improve farm level performance by building the capabilities of clients through improved problem solving, decision making and farm management skills. ...