Browsing University of Galway Theses by Title
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Addressing the nation and Europe: a study of French presidential election texts, 1988-2007
(2013-02-12)This doctoral thesis examines how French presidential favourites have addressed the nation and Europe in their bids for the presidency from 1988 to 2007. The study demonstrates the malleability of de Gaulle's influence on ... -
Adolescet self-regulatory and psychological capacities: A 12 month longitudinal study of the impact on positive youth development
(2014-09-29)Positive youth development (PYD) refers to a focus on the developmental characteristics that lead to positive outcomes and behaviours among young people (Benson, 2003). The Five Cs Model of PYD (Lerner et al., 2005) is the ... -
Advanced therapies in pancreatic islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus
(NUI Galway, 2023-03-14)Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune condition whereby β-cells are destroyed by the immune system causing the lack/absence of insulin production and resultant hyperglycaemia. Pancreatic islet transplantation is ... -
Advancements in structural and functional imaging using Fourier domain optical coherence tomography
(NUI Galway, 2020-07-29)Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive optical imaging modality based on low coherence interferometry that enables high resolution, cross sectional imaging in biological tissues and materials. One major ... -
Advances in Automated Image Categorization: Sorting Images using Person Recognition Techniques
(2007-06-01)The core problem addressed by this thesis is to provide practical tools for automatic sorting and cataloging of a typical consumer collection of digital images. The thesis presents a complete system solution, comprising ... -
Advances in evolutionary neural networks with applications in energy systems and the environment
(NUI Galway, 2018-08-29)Evolutionary neural networks combine two of the most powerful areas of computing, evolutionary algorithms and neural networks. There are a number of benefits of using evolutionary algorithms to train a network over traditional ... -
Advances in ruthenium-based light harvesting materials and photocatalysis: From molecular photosensitizers to photoactive frameworks
(NUI Galway, 2022-04-08)The presented manuscript deals with the areas of light harvesting and photocatalysis in solar chemistry. The work presented is divided into several sections, beginning with an introductory chapter on the main topics involved ... -
Advances in the estimation of the reproduction number from compartmental models using contemporary Monte Carlo methods
(NUI Galway, 2024-03-08)The reproduction number represents the average number of secondary cases generated by a primary case. If the population is completely susceptible, it is referred to as the basic reproduction number (<0) and theoretically ... -
Advances in the management and treatment algorithms for anterior shoulder instability
(NUI Galway, 2022-04-28)Anterior shoulder instability is a common clinical problem, with a reported incidence ranging from 8 to 25 per 100,000 person years in the general population, with higher rates seen 1-3 in athletic populations. However, ... -
Advances in the Modelling of Facial Sub-Regions and Facial Expressions using Active Appearance Techniques
(2009-05-01)Advances are presented in the modeling of facial sub-regions, in the use of enhanced whole face-models, and based on these sub-region models, in the determination of facial expressions. Models are derived using techniques ... -
Advances in the testing of stereo image acquisition devices
(2014-01-04)The core problem addressed in the current thesis is to provide a novel test bed for depth map generation and stereo image-based algorithms. The test bed comprises of elements such as (i) the choice and calibration of ... -
Advances in Understanding, Mining, and Using People-Tags
(2012-05-31)People-tagging involves the process of adding non-hierarchical metadata to users of a system. Such metadata facilitates organising contacts and building user profiles in a collaborative fashion. People-tag-based user ... -
Advancing Science and Controlling the Misuse of Genetic Information in Employment and Insurance - Towards an Effective European Union Regulatory Framework
(2013-08-28)The science of genetic testing and related technology is rapidly advancing. Among other things, genetic testing technology may offer the prospect of being able to detect the onset of future disabilities. It also offers ... -
Advocating and Setting Agendas: An Exploratory Study of NGO Advocacy surrounding the Reception Conditions of Asylum Seeking Children and Families in Ireland and its Influence on Agenda Setting
(2013-03-20)Asylum seekers arriving in Ireland are accommodated under a system known as Direct Provision and Dispersal. Concerns have been raised since its inception in 2000 by NGOs, academics, health professionals and the international ... -
Aerosol Hygroscopic Growth in Marine and Continental Air
(2013-09-24)Aerosol particulate matter contributes significantly to the global climate directly, through scattering and absorption of solar radiation, and indirectly, through changing cloud reflectance and cloud cover persistence. ... -
Aerosols and the imaging atmospheric Cherenkov technique
(2018-02-22)The ability to extract energetic γ-rays from the overwhelming high energy cosmic ray back- ground has opened up a new window of observation on the non-thermal universe. By utilis- ing an atmospheric technique VERITAS, an ... -
The aesthetics of challenge: Mario Perniola and Dandyism
(NUI Galway, 2021-01-06)This thesis compares the work of the Italian philosopher and writer Mario Perniola and the phenomenon of dandyism. Specifically, it focuses on Perniola’s aesthetic and philosophical thought in order to develop and explore ... -
After the end of history: Utopia, cities, and the populist imagination
(NUI Galway, 2023-06-14)Following the electoral success of populist movements in Europe and the Americas throughout the 2010s, liberal democracy is widely believed to be in crisis—a stark contrast to its jubilant victory over alternative ... -
Ag spreagadh gasúir Ghaeltachta chun ceangal a dhéanamh le hacmhainní teanga saibhre digiteacha agus ag cruthú deiseanna idirghníomhaíochta idir na glúnta a thrasnaíonn teorainneacha baile-scoile-pobail / Encouraging Gaeltacht children’s engagement with rich digital language resources and creating opportunities for intergenerational interaction across home-school-community boundaries
(2017-01-23)This thesis outlines the trajectory of a pedagogic intervention that was designed to support the language development of native-speaking children of Irish through their sustained engagement with rich language resources ... -
Agallamh Oisín agus Phádraig: téacs agus tráchtaireacht
(2012-08-28)Agallamh Oisín agus Phádraig: Téacs agus Tráchtaireacht Máire Síle Ní Mhurchú Staidéar ar an bhfás a tháinig ar an Laoi Fiannaíochta dar tús A Oisín is fada do shuan (Agallamh Oisín agus Phádraig) ón gcóip is luaithe i ...