Browsing University of Galway Theses by Title
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Optical fibre dosimetry in external beam radiotherapy: Measurements and Monte Carlo simulation
(NUI Galway, 2020-02-28)The introduction of new radiation therapy treatment techniques such as intensity modulated radiotherapy and volumetric modulated arc therapy cause well established dosimetry systems to be extended to their capability limits. ... -
An optical investigation into post compression aerodynamics in a dual opposed piston rapid compression machine
(NUI Galway, 2020-02-07)Experimental chemical kineticists use rapid compression machines (RCMs) to verify models of global reactivity of fuels in as an ideal environment as possible, similar to those experienced in internal combustion engines. ... -
The Optical Signatures of Magnetospheric Phenomena at the End of the Main Sequence and Beyond
(2012-10-22)In recent years, very low mass stars and brown dwarfs, together known as ultracool dwarfs, have unexpectedly been detected as a radio transient source, where periodic bursts of radio emission were also discovered. Periodicity ... -
Optical variability in Late-M and Early-L dwarfs
(NUI Galway, 2021-05-05)Brown dwarfs and low-mass stars together comprise the group of galactic objects known as ultracool dwarfs. A number have been detected as radio sources – in some cases, emitting periodic radio pulses synchronised to the ... -
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 ... -
Optimisation of a Hybrid Energy Storage System for Autonomous Photovoltaic Applications
(2012-09-28)As the world's population grows and becomes more dependent on technology the demand for energy increases. Alongside the increasing energy demand there is a reduction in the availability of natural resources. The production ... -
Optimisation of a Novel Horizontal Flow Biofilm Reactor (HFBR) for the Removal of Nuisance Gases
(2013-09-17)Significant health and environmental concerns can arise from emissions of greenhouse and noxious and odorous gases that are generated in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), landfills, and agricultural processing and ... -
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. ... -
Optimised energy management for energy harvesting powered wireless sensors
(NUI Galway, 2019-01-30)Energy harvesting provides a promising opportunity as the power source for wireless sensors for the Internet of Things (IoT) related applications (e.g. smart buildings, autonomous cars). However there are issues encountered ... -
Optimising endovenous strategies in the management of symptomatic venous incompetence
(NUI Galway, 2021-05-01)Venous incompetence represents a significant burden of disease globally. In recent decades the emergence of endovenous ablative techniques have led to a paradigm shift in the management of venous incompetence. These ... -
Optimising the maturation rate of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD)
(2016-01-25)A well-functioning Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) has been shown to be the best modality for access in patients with end-stage kidney disease going for dialysis. Maturation of AVF is complex and depends on various biomechanical ... -
Optimizing dairy farmyard infrastructure for the management and treatment of dairy soiled water
(NUI Galway, 2023-01-20)Dairy farms produce dairy soiled water (DSW) during the milking process, which consists of a mixture of water, cow faeces, urine, milk, detergents, and sediment. Land spreading is the most common disposal method for ... -
Optimizing the QoS of VoIP applications over WiFi through use of synchronized time
(2015-01-31)With a rapidly increasing volume of Internet content and connected devices, along with the development of cloud services and server virtualization, it's becoming clear that traditional network architectures are becoming ... -
Optogenetic investigations into the role of glutamatergic neurons of the anterior cingulate cortex in sensory and affective components of pain
(NUI Galway, 2019-11-15)Pain consists of sensory-discriminative and affective-motivational components, which can share a reciprocal relationship. The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) plays an important role in top-down control and the affective ... -
Ordinary business and international criminal responsibility: contributions to international crimes by means of neutral conduct
(NUI Galway, 2023-06-26)International crimes are inherently collective offences. They result from collusion and cooperation between political, military (or paramilitary), and often economic actors. Thus, it can be said that there are three ... -
Organic photochemistry: synthetic and computational studies
(2014-03-06)I: In recent years a large number of synthetic methods have been developed which involve carbon radicals. Although many of these methods are synthetically very useful, they suffer from the significant disadvantage that the ... -
Organisation and function of the Nucleolar Organiser Regions in human chromosomes.
(2013-12-20)The short-arms of the five acrocentric human chromosomes contain sequences that direct the assembly and function of the nucleolus, one of the key functional domains of the nucleus and ribosomal biogenesis, yet they are ... -
Ouantitative, Non-Contact Measurements of the Physicochemical Properties of Thermoresponsive Polymers using Fluorescence Methods.
(2011-09-30)In biomedical science and engineering the use of microscale thin polymer films is widespread. These polymer films are often formed on complex geometries which can provide problems for in-situ analysis and the accurate ... -
Outside the canon: theatre, social change, and archival memory
(NUI Galway, 2018-09-26)This dissertation examines the intersection of theatre and society of post-Emergency Ireland through a methodological assessment of social, performative and archival memory. It identifies a group of new Irish plays and ... -
Overlaps in the regulatory networks of Listeria monocytogenes in response to environmental cues
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-30)The facultative intracellular pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is a highly adaptable organism widely distributed in the environment. The ingestion of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes by at-risk individuals can ...