Browsing University of Galway Theses by Title
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Mobility Matters: Technology, Telework, and the (Un)sustainable Consumption of Distance
(2013-11-01)Anthropogenic climate change and its environmental and social consequences are of increasing concern worldwide. Approaches that advocate a 'greening' of current economic and social systems through technological innovation ... -
Model predictive control for efficient operation of district cooling generation
(NUI Galway, 2023-04-21)The market for District Cooling Systems (DCS) is increasing in Europe as well as other parts of the world due to climate change and higher demand for thermal comfort in the buildings. The DCS have come into attention ... -
Modelling a batch biofilm passive aeration process using an activated sludge process and a biofilm process
(2015-05-29)Recently, mathematical modelling of wastewater treatment plants has become a widely used tool for planning, designing, optimising and evaluating wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). While wastewater models can provide ... -
Modelling accommodation and ageing of the crystalline lens in the human eye
(2016-06-03)This thesis is a study on the optical properties of the human eye; specifically, optical modelling of the human lens with accommodation and ageing. The idiosyncratic nature of the human eye provides a hindrance to modelling ... -
Modelling and design of microinductors for power supply on chip applications
(2015-05-27)The never-ending pursuit of higher power density and efficiency has driven researchers to explore new areas of device integration and fabrication of dc-dc converters. To improve power density and efficiency researchers are ... -
Modelling early life exposure to antidepressants in rats: Developmental, behavioural and neurochemical aspects
(2013-02-11)Depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period has been associated with deleterious consequences such as preterm birth, low birth weight and less optimal scores on neonatal reflexes and behaviour. Pharmacological ... -
Modelling human brain circuitry in patients with KCNQ2-Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathy using induced pluripotent stem cells
(NUI Galway, 2023-10-16)Mutations (pathogenic variants) in KCNQ2, which encode the voltage-dependent K+ channel Kv7.2 (responsible for neuronal M-current) can cause developmental epileptic encephalopathy (DEE), a disorder presenting with ... -
Modelling of accidental radioactive releases for Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2020-07-14)This study analyses the findings of dispersion modelling comparisons to improve the understanding of uncertainty and to influence the development of Ireland’s operational Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) accident emergency ... -
Modelling of Inhalation Exposures to Pharmaceutical Agents
(2011-09-09)Assessment of worker's exposure is becoming increasingly critical in the pharmaceutical industry as drugs of higher potency are being manufactured. Also the batch nature of operations often makes it difficult to obtain ... -
Modelling shear-induced platelet aggregation in general flow
(2016-11-07)Blood-contacting biomedical devices are ubiquitous in current medical practice. Blood is very sensitive to non-physiological conditions, and it can be harmed by the biomedical device in a number of different ways. A very ... -
Modelling social support in the laboratory: Effects on cardiovascular function.
(2013-02-20)Introduction. The present research examines the utility and validity of social support - that aspect of social relationships involving the provision and receipt of emotional or tangible assistance - as a buffer of ... -
Modelling the decision making behaviour of coarse anglers in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2020-02-20)Coarse angling is a vibrant and important aspect of recreational angling in Ireland. Both Irish anglers and tourist anglers contribute directly and indirectly to the Irish economy through their participation in this pastime ... -
Modelling the economics of water pollution improvement in the agricultural context
(2015-07-22)This thesis consists of six separate yet connected chapters dealing with the impact on farm income of implementing the Water Framework Directive (WFD Directive 2000/60/EC). The first chapter is an introduction to the ... -
Modelling the Effects of Stenting in the Femoropopliteal Artery
(2012-08-31)The femoropopliteal artery is a complex and challenging environment for stent placement. It is subject to large deformations due to the impact of physiological loading from surrounding muscles. It is also subject to changing ... -
Modelling the mechanical and fatigue behaviour of superelastic NiTi: analysing the role of microstructural phase and crystallographic texture
(2015-08-26)Superelastic NiTi self-expanding stents push the boundaries of our current understanding of material behaviour which ultimately influences the design of biomedical devices. In particular, the influence of microstructure ... -
Modelling the response of influent volumes of wastewater treatment plants under current and future conditions for effective wastewater management in combined sewerage systems
(NUI Galway, 2023-09-28)Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are critical infrastructure globally and are essential to protect public health and the environment. With factors such as population growth, urbanisation, increase in water consumption ... -
Modelling the role of doping elements in metal oxides for photocatalytic organic wastewater treatment
(NUI Galway, 2023-10-06)The thesis presents research on visible light-harvesting photocatalysts for wastewater treatment, with a specific focus on the design of an advanced photocatalyst capable of efficiently generating electron-hole (e- -h+) ... -
Modelling the shoaling behaviour of pelagic fishes to improve acoustic stock assessment methods
(NUI Galway, 2021-04-21)Creating a model of collective behaviours, such as a fish shoal, requires understanding the movements and interactions of the individuals within. Individual-based models (IBMs), which consist of autonomous agents interacting ... -
Modelling “Busyness” - Using discrete event simulation and soft systems methodology to create a multimethod decision support tool for radiology
(NUI Galway, 2022-01-13)In line with an increase in the incidence of chronic disease and an aging demographic, demand for radiology services is growing year on year. Radiology staff combine patient care and clinical and technical skills to meet ... -
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 ...