Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Title
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The Design, Development and Validation of a Wearable Behaviour Monitor for the Autonomous Assessment of the Functional Health of Older Adults
(2013-12-23)Functional ability describes a person's capability to perform those tasks that are necessary to live independently. It is a proven predictor of functional decline, the need for hospitalisation and institutionalisation ... -
The design, manufacture and testing of a composite polysialic acid mimetic peptide loaded collagen nerve graft for use in peripheral nerve repair
(NUI Galway, 2016-02-15)Peripheral nerve injuries can be debilitating for patients. The current gold-standard technique for peripheral nerve repair is autograft. This procedure involves harvesting a non-critical nerve from a donor site from the ... -
Design, synthesis and catalytic activity of novel oxazoline based ligands
(2015-08-14)This thesis can be viewed as two separate studies. Firstly, the design, synthesis and catalytic activity of novel 2-pyridyl mono(oxazoline). A family of mono(oxazoline) ligands were developed in which the 5-poition is ... -
Design, synthesis and evaluation of glycomimetics as galectin inhibitors
(NUI Galway, 2024-03-11)Chapter-1: This chapter begins with a short review on carbohydrates and their structure and then summarises some highlights from the last two decades of research on developing carbohydrate-based drug candidates. Included ... -
Design, synthesis, and public understanding and involvement in randomised trials
(NUI Galway, 2021-03-16)Introduction The initial aim of my PhD was to assess if amniotic membrane sweeping, a common intervention in maternity care, is a safe and effective way of preventing a formal induction of labour1 in pregnant women at ... -
Designing blended learning for accounting in tertiary education: The PACE-IT model
(NUI Galway, 2020-10-29)Technological advancements have engendered evolving work roles for professional accountants as they navigate the trajectory of their careers. This has prompted calls for the transformation of accounting education at ... -
Designing digital storytelling: creative technology for reflection in initial teacher education
(2014-03-03)Reflection represents a foundational, core developmental activity in teacher professional education. Reflection can, however, prove challenging, and even problematic, particularly for novice, pre-service teachers (Calderhead, ... -
Desmosomal armadillo proteins in zebrafish cardiac development
(2012-12-18)Plakoglobin and plakophilin-2 are desmosomal armadillo proteins, required for correct cardiac development in zebrafish. Mutations in the human genes can cause the congenital heart defect arrhythmogenic right ventricular ... -
Detecting seen/unseen objects with reducing response time for multimedia event processing
(NUI Galway, 2021-09-01)The enormous growth of multimedia content in the domain of the Internet of Things (IoT) leads to the challenge of processing multimedia streams in real-time. Thus, the Internet of Multimedia Things (IoMT) is an emerging ... -
Detection and characterisation of partially occluded vulnerable road users
(NUI Galway, 2023-10-29)Accurate detection and classification of vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists, and micro-mobility users) is a safety critical requirement for the deployment of autonomous vehicles in heterogeneous trac. Object ... -
The detection and tracking of people in meeting contexts using image processing
(NUI Galway, 2019-11-14)Image processing techniques for object detection and tracking using a top-view camera are presented in this thesis. Finding reliable object features, especially in an environment when distinctive object features are not ... -
Detection of faint exoplanets in multispectral data
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-15)The detection of extrasolar planets is extremely difficult due to their extreme faintness and proximity to their parent stars. Direct, ground-based detection is particularly challenging and despite the incredible contrast ... -
Detection of vehicles using fisheye cameras
(2017-05-10)An image processing system capable of detecting vehicles within the vicinity of the ego vehicle for use in a surround view camera system (SVC) is presented in this thesis. Image processing based object detection can be ... -
Detention without trial in the United Kingdom: From empire to the 'War on Terror'
(2014-05-16)This thesis analyses detention without trial in the United Kingdom by applying a socio-legal lens to several instances where these extra-judicial powers have been adopted. What will emerge from this examination is twofold. ... -
Developing a behavior change intervention for physical activity during pregnancy
(NUI Galway, 2019-02-20)Background: Although the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy are well documented in the literature, women’s activity levels often reduce or cease during pregnancy. Moreover, adherence to physical activity ... -
Developing a culture of professional practice learning in an FET context
(NUI Galway, 2018-12)This research explored ways of promoting a professional learning community (PLC) in the further education and training (FET) context. There was limited evidence related to teacher learning within the FET case study ... -
Developing a new framework for human rights in older age: Exploration, interpretation and application
(NUI Galway, 2020-04-05)While there is growing attention on the rights of older persons and the feasibility of a new treaty, the conceptual basis for a new United Nations (UN) convention has not yet been clearly articulated. This thesis addresses ... -
Developing an age-friendly county programme in Fingal: Older people’s lived experiences and the WHO age-friendly conceptual framework
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-23)Developing age-friendly communities is a significant global policy issue. The WHO (2007) age-friendly cities and communities initiative has had a significant influence on the development of Ireland’s Age-Friendly Programme. ... -
Developing an integrated approach to seaweed resource assessment
(NUI Galway, 2020-09-01)Increasing interest in the sustainable management of Irish macroalgal resources requires the development of a cost-effective and efficient methodology for quantifying the distribution of key species. Remote sensing provides ... -
Developing and characterizing cellular models for neurodegenerative diseases.
(2016-05-13)The focus of this work was to develop and validate in vitro cell culture models of neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized ...