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Eye of the Tiger
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An eye tracking pilot study of optional decision constructs in B2C transactional processes
(14th International Conference on WWW/INTERNET (ICWI), 2015-10)Previous research indicated the design of certain decision constructs could be unclear to users in the business to consumer (B2C) transactional process. This pilot study, using eye tracking and cued retrospective think-aloud ... -
A F-bridged Mn(II) molecular square
(RSC, 2009-10-08)We report on a tetranuclear Mn(II) complex possessing a F-bridged molecular square topology directed by 1,10-phenanthroline ligands. -
Fabrication, mechanical and in vivo performance of polycaprolactone/tricalcium phosphate composite scaffolds
(2012)This paper explores the use of selective laser sintering (SLS) for the generation of bone tissue engineering scaffolds from polycaprolactone (PCL) and PCL/tricalcium phosphate (TCP). Different scaffold designs are generated, ... -
Fabrics produced mimetically during static metamorphism in retrogressed eclogites from the Zermatt-Saas zone, Western Italian Alps
(Elsevier, 2012-09-12)Lattice preferred orientations (LPOs) are commonly interpreted to form by dislocation creep. Consequently they are used to infer deformation at the metamorphic grade at which the minerals were stable, especially if those ... -
Facial enhancement and beautification for HD video cameras
(IEEE, 2011)Influenced by the widespread adoption of HDTV consumer imaging devices have begun to feature full HD (high density) video capture. With this high-resolution capability, small imperfections in human faces are captured with ... -
Facial expression modeling using component AAM models - Gaming applications
(IEEE, 2009-10-23)In this paper we provide preliminary results on a new modeling approach for improved determination of facial expressions from a low-resolution video stream. An initial proof-of-concept using an extension of an Active ... -
Facial expression modeling using component AAM models-Gaming applications
(2009)In this paper we provide preliminary results on a new modeling approach for improved determination of facial expressions from a low-resolution video stream. An initial proof-of-concept using an extension of an Active ... -
Facilitating family decision making: A study of the Family Welfare Conference Service in the HSE Western Area
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Facilitating prediction of adverse drug reactions by using knowledge graphs and multi-label learning models
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2017-08-18)Timely identification of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is highly important in the domains of public health and pharmacology. Early discovery of potential ADRs can limit their effect on patient lives and also make drug ... -
Factors affecting Embodied Carbon/Embodied Energy associated with ground improvements techniques for construction on peat
(NUI Galway, 2012)In addition to the traditional drivers of cost and timely programme delivery, embodied energy (EE) and embodied carbon (EC) have emerged as major considerations in all aspects (including geotechnical) of large construction ... -
Factors affecting nitrate distribution in shallow groundwater under a beef farm in South Eastern Ireland
(Elsevier, 2009-07)Groundwater contamination was characterised using a methodology which combines shallow groundwater geochemistry data from 17 piezometers over a 2 yr period in a statistical framework and hydro-geological techniques. Nitrate-N ... -
Factors affecting the acceptability of social robots by older adults including people with dementia or cognitive impairment: A literature review
(Springer Verlag, 2018-03-01)Social robots are being developed to support care given to older adults (OA), people with dementia (PWD) and OA with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by facilitating their independence and well-being. The successful deployment ... -
Factors associated with bicycle helmet use among young adolescents in a multinational sample
(BMJ Group, 2005-03-22)Bicycle helmet use among young adolescents varies greatly between countries; however, helmet use does not reach 50% in any country. Age is the most significant individual factor associated with helmet for helmet using ... -
Factors influencing poverty levels in rural households in Southwest China
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2008)This paper examines factors behind poverty in Kelang and Haizi, rural villages in Yunnan province in the South West China. Determinants of household income per capita, off-farm employment choice and off-farm income levels ... -
Factors that facilitate regulatory approval for drug/device combination products in the European Union and United States of America: a mixed method study of industry views
(2015-09-30)Drug/device combination products play a vital role in diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders, including chronic disorders such as heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes. Doctors consider ... -
Factors that influence good end of life care in long stay residential care for older people
(2018-02-21)Aim: To generate a grounded theory to understand the factors that influence end of life care in long stay residential care homes. Background: In this study, the term of ‘end-of-life’ is described as a continuum, rather ... -
Failed and Failing States: Causes and Conditions
(2012-06-11)Through scholarly consideration this study evaluates structural competency gaps that precipitate state failure and examines the resulting consequences for the world community. As an elected official for over seventeen ... -
Faith Healer by Brian Friel, Gate Theatre
(Irish Theatre Magazine, 2010)During the last decade, Owen Roe has emerged as one of Ireland’s very best actors – yet, until now, he’s rarely filled a major leading role. His performance as the Irishman in Ben Barnes’s 2001 Gigli Concert was astonishing ... -
Family and Community: (Re)Telling Our Own Story
(2011)The contribution of family, kin and community relations to sustaining a rural way of life was the primary focus of Arensberg and Kimball's anthropological study of Irish families in the 1930s, published as Family and ...