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Understanding ambient intelligence: Typologies for systems development
(2006)This paper examines the concept of ambient intelligence (AmI). Currently research in this field is ambiguous. There are not many definitions and consequently it is difficult to understand the concept. This paper seeks to ... -
A unified viscoplastic model for high temperature low cycle fatigue of service-aged P91 steel
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2014-01-07)The finite element (FE) implementation of a hyperbolic sine unified cyclic viscoplasticity model is presented. The hyperbolic sine flow rule facilitates the identification of strain-rate independent material parameters for ... -
User acceptance of mandated technology: An analysis of the role of moderating factors
(Elsevier, 2020-01-28)This research assesses how the characteristics of age, gender and personality influence user acceptance of a software system in a mandated industrial setting. Guided by a conceptual framework based on the Unified Technology ... -
Using Wikis to facilitate team work: German and Irish students' perspectives
(All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), 2011)Enhanced collaboration among multicultural European countries is necessary for effective enterprise development and innovation. The current climate of an increasingly competitive global economy provides opportunities to ... -
Utility of osteoporosis self-assessment tool as a screening tool for osteoporosis in Irish men and women: Results of the DXA-HIP project
(Elsevier, 2021-03-03)Many algorithms have been developed and publicised over the past 2 decades for identifying those most likely to have osteoporosis or low BMD, or at increased risk of fragility fracture. The Osteoporosis Self-assessment ... -
Validation of the multi-objective structural optimisation of a composite wind turbine blade
(Elsevier, 2018-08-01)Structural optimisation of a wind turbine blade is presented in this work. The optimisation was performed using a multi-objective genetic algorithm and finite element modelling to determine the optimal structural design ... -
Value chain migration from production to product centred operations: an analysis of the Irish medical device industry
(2006)The medical device industry in Ireland is largely confined to manufacturing operations. This narrow focus limits the competitiveness of the industry in Ireland and consequently poses a threat to development and growth. ... -
Vertebral fractures in Ireland: A sub-analysis of the DXA HIP project
(Springer, 2021-06-03)Osteoporosis is an important global health problem resulting in fragility fractures. The vertebrae are the commonest site of fracture resulting in extreme illness burden, and having the highest associated mortality. ... -
Vertebral fractures in Ireland: A sub-analysis of the DXA HIP Project
(Elsevier, 2021-04-30)The vertebrae are the commonest site of osteoporotic fracture osteoporosis, are associated with the highest mortality, and a huge illness burden. Some have questioned the value of screening for spine fractures, but studies ... -
Virtual team environment for collaborative research projects
(2006)One of the main limiting factors that reduce the potential output the innovation projects, involving different organisations and individuals from different geographical areas, is the poor communication and knowledge sharing ... -
Void distributions and permeability prediction for rotationally moulded polymers
(SAGE, 2014-01-22)An experimental study of void distributions for rotationally moulded polyethylene is presented. The effects of key variables such as maximum process temperature and nominal wall thickness (via powder mass) are studied. ... -
A web enabled solution for managing distributed product innovation
(2000)New organisational forms such as strategic partnerships and networks are replacing simple market based transactions and traditional bureaucratic, hierarchical organisations. Consequently, a new conception of product design ... -
Welding-induced yield strength heterogeneity in X100Q: Modelling and characterisation
(Elsevier, 2021-09-14)Yield strength (YS) heterogeneity in X100Q high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel welded joints is a key factor which influences fatigue life performance. The effects of welding-induced microstructural changes are investigated ... -
Workplace Exposure to Bioaerosols in Podiatry Clinics
(Oxford Journals, 2012-01-03)The aim of this study was to design and execute a pilot study to collect information on the personal exposure levels of podiatrists to microbial hazards in podiatry clinics and also to assess health and safety knowledge ... -
An XFEM-Based Methodology for Fatigue Delamination and Permeability in Composites
(2014)Carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) are one of the prospective material families being investigated for use in the fuel tanks of future reusable space launch vehicles (RSLVs). The extreme thermo-mechanical loading that ...