Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Duggan, Jim"
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Advances in the estimation of the reproduction number from compartmental models using contemporary Monte Carlo methods
Andrade, Jair (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 ... -
The application of machine learning to optimise live migration in cloud data centres
Duggan, Martin (NUI Galway, 2019-08-06)Cloud computing providers utilise large-scale data centres to provide computing resource to users’ worldwide. However, an ongoing challenge facing cloud providers is to ensure that the required resource is available to ... -
Applying informal health reports and search queries for public health monitoring: An evaluation of characteristics, potentials, and requirements of online self-reporting, discussions, and search behaviour
Marques Barros, Joana Carina (NUI Galway, 2021-01-13)The introduction of digital data sources has positively impacted public health surveillance and has paved the way for novel approaches. Internet-based sources provide large volumes of data which can be analysed in near ... -
Effect of spatial audio and movement control on user performance, awareness, and preference
Broderick, James (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 ... -
Knowledge-based multi-objective multi-agent reinforcement learning
Mannion, Patrick (2017-08-17)Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) is a powerful Machine Learning paradigm, where multiple autonomous agents can learn to improve the performance of a system through experience. The majority of MARL implementations ... -
Leveraging nature-inspired techniques to semi-automate the design of multi-agent systems
Mc Donnell, Nicola (NUI Galway, 2023-07-11)Multi-agent systems (MAS) applications are used in many fields, from telecommu nications network management to traffic simulation. Their utilisation is increasing with emerging technologies such as Edge computing and the ... -
Systems thinking and system dynamics simulation for sustainability education
Green, Caroline; Brennan, Caroline (NUI Galway, 2022-01-28)Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is considered vital to the success of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Similarly, a good level of Ocean Literacy in the population and in governance is seen as ...