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The economics of agri-environment schemes in Ireland: Essays on design and participation
(NUI Galway, 2021-08-28)Addressing the degradation of the environment has become increasingly important on a global scale. With agriculture representing a large portion of land, pressure is on policymakers to ensure that farmers are contributing ... -
The Economics of Broadband in Ireland: Country Endowments, Telecommunications Capital Stock, and Household Adoption Decisions
(2013-03-08)Economic growth is central to improved living standards, in turn; technological change and the spread of economically useful knowledge are essential inputs for sustainable growth. Broadband matters for long-run growth ... -
The economics of childhood disabilities in Ireland with a particular focus on using mixed methods to examine the economics of child and adolescent autism spectrum disorders
(NUI Galway, 2020-05)Increased rates in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has led to escalating demands for services across a number of sectors including health, social care, education and social welfare etc. In Ireland, the ... -
The economics of dairy feed systems: Risks and opportunities for Irish farms
(NUI Galway, 2023-05-24)Pasture-based feed systems offer significant economic benefits such as reduced feed costs and environmental impacts to farmers, but also pose agroclimatic and income risks. While grassland dairy farmers avoid the need ... -
The economics of farm afforestation in Ireland
(2016-10-20)In recent years, afforestation in Ireland as in many European countries has fallen well short of policy targets. Previous studies which address the decline in farm afforestation focus on either the economic or the behavioural ... -
The economics of higher education participation in Ireland: Essays on geographic accessibility and student preferences
(2017-06-01)Higher education has a range of important benefits for individuals and societies. As a result, increased participation in higher education is a stated policy goal in many countries. Understanding the economics of higher ... -
Ecophysiological studies of selected macro- and microalgae: production of organic compounds and climate change interactions
(2012-03-29)This study focused on algal ecophysiological and chemical responses of marine algae to environmental impacts, in particular, light including UV radiation, temperature and nutrients. Marine algae influence climate by affecting ... -
Ecophysiology of Ascophyllum nodosum: Potential impacts of climate change and commercial harvesting
(2013-07-01)The foundation species Ascophyllum nodosum is an important intertidal producer in temperate regions of the North Atlantic. It provides habitat for many species and is an essential facilitator of biodiversity. This study ... -
Ecosystem services and environmental impacts associated with commercial kelp aquaculture
(2017-07-11)Wild kelp forests represent one of the most productive habitats on Earth, suppling ecosystem services, including, but not limited to, biodiversity, habitat provision, food web subsidy, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration ... -
Edge colourings and Latin-like squares: Combinatorial structures arising from alternating sign matrices
(NUI Galway, 2020-04-09)An alternating sign matrix is a (0, 1, −1)-matrix in which the nonzero entries of each row and column alternate in sign, starting and ending with 1. An alternating signed bipartite graph (ASBG) is a bipartite graph G whose ... -
Edge-minimal graphs of exponent 2
(2017-11-21)A simple undirected finite graph G has the me_2-property if every pair of distinct vertices of G is connected by a path of length 2, but this property does not survive the deletion of an edge. If u and v are adjacent ... -
An edition of Cath Cairn Chonaill with full apparatus and translation, together with a detailed study of its literary and cultural context
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-19)The aim of my research has been to edit to modern standards the important Old and Middle Irish king-tale Cath Cairn Chonaill. The editorial work is accompanied by full transcripts of the manuscript witnesses on which it ... -
An edition, translation and analysis of the Senchas Már Status-Tract
(NUI Galway, 2021-07-06)The main aim of this thesis is to provide a reliable edition and translation of the legal tract known in modern scholarship as the Senchas Már Status-Tract as it survives in both Trinity College Dublin, MS H 4. 22 (1363) ... -
The effect of disinfectant exposure on Campylobacter spp. adaptation; A study on Campylobacter survival and on proteome and virulence genes expression
(2014-01-21)Campylobacter spp. are a common source of food contamination, especially in poultry products. To reduce the level of campylobacteriosis occurrence, different intervention strategies at poultry farms and processing plants ... -
Effect of glycaemic excursions on QT interval in diabetes patients
(NUI Galway, 2023-09-19)Glucose excursions in Diabetes Mellitus patients are associated with increased risk of cardiac morbidity and mortality (Kaul, Tarr, Ahmad, Kohner, & Chibber, 2013). With the evidence from several clinical trials, it ... -
The Effect of Pain on Cognitive Function: Preclinical and Clinical Investigations
(2012-10-19)Chronic pain is associated with high social and economic costs due to its disabling physical and psychological effects. Despite some evidence that chronic pain negatively affects cognitive function, little is known about ... -
Effect of spatial audio and movement control on user performance, awareness, and preference
(NUI Galway, 2021-09-27)More people are engaging with virtual environments recreationally and professionally. Game engines are more accessible, making it easier to craft virtual spaces, and home hardware improvements have made it accessible without ... -
The effectiveness of a structured educational reminiscence-based programme for staff in long-stay units on the quality of life of residents with dementia.
(2013-10-31)Background There is a growing appreciation of the potential use of psychosocial interventions in maintaining or improving the quality of life of people with dementia residing in long-stay care settings. Reminiscence is a ... -
The effectiveness of pilates in preventing falls in healthy older adults
(NUI Galway, 2021-08)Falls are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults and evidence suggests that fall rates are rapidly increasing likely due to an aging population, which is placing a significant financial burden on health ... -
Effects of Acute Sleep Restriction on Laboratory and Ambulatory Physiological Reactivity in Young Adults
(2013-05-31)Introduction. Reduced sleep duration has been associated with adverse health outcomes, in particular negative cardiovascular health. The mechanisms by which sleep loss may influence cardiovascular health are unclear but ...