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Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Chlorinated Solvents using Raman Spectroscopy and Machine Learning
(2005)The unambiguous identification and quantification of hazardous materials is of increasing importance in many sectors such as waste disposal, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and environmental protection. One particular ... -
Quality 4.0 conceptualization and theoretical understanding: A global exploratory qualitative study
(Emerald, 2021-08-17)This study provides a theoretical base for the Quality 4.0 body of knowledge in terms of an organisation s adoption and overcoming implementation challenges and providing examples of Quality 4.0 application. Organisations ... -
Quantification of fluid shear stress in bone tissue engineering scaffolds with spherical and cubical pore architectures
(Springer Verlag, 2016-06)Recent studies have shown that mechanical stimulation, in the form of fluid perfusion and mechanical compression, can enhance osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells and bone cells within tissue engineering ... -
Quantification of heat losses through building envelope thermal bridges influenced by wind velocity using the outdoor infrared thermography technique
(Elsevier, 2017-09-18)Improving the thermal performance of the existing building stock is essential to significantly reduce the overall energy consumption in the building sector. A key objective is the retrofitting of the existing building ... -
Quantification of the sensing radius of a coaxial probe for accurate interpretation of heterogeneous tissue dielectric data
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2018-05-31)Accurate tissue dielectric measurements are crucial for the development of electromagnetic diagnostic and therapeutic devices that are designed based on estimates of the dielectric properties of diseased and healthy tissues. ... -
A quantitative microbial risk assessment model for total coliforms and e. coli in surface runoff following application of biosolids to grassland
(Elsevier, 2017-03-06)In Ireland, the land application of biosolids is the preferred option of disposing of municipal sewage waste. Biosolids provide nutrients in the form of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and increases organic matter. It is ... -
Quantitative risk assessment of antimicrobials in biosolids applied on agricultural land and potential translocation into food
(Elsevier, 2017-12-30)The use of biosolids as a fertiliser may be an indirect route for contaminants into the food chain. One of the main concerns regarding the spreading of biosolids on agricultural land is the potential uptake of contaminants ... -
Rapid prototyping of networked A/V CE appliances
(IEEE, 2006-05-15)In this paper the design and rapid prototyping of networked A/V CE appliances is described. Practical implementations of three types of appliance are described: (i) a streaming A/V server; (ii) a streaming A/V client device ... -
RDF dataset profiling – a survey of features, methods, vocabularies and applications
(IOS Press, 2018-07-12)The Web of Data, and in particular Linked Data, has seen tremendous growth over the past years. However, reuse and take-up of these rich data sources is often limited and focused on a few well-known and established RDF ... -
Re-boot learning: providing an e-tivity scaffold for engagement for early research activity through blog technology embedded within teaching and learning
(International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), 2018-03-05)Increasing student numbers in higher education over the last decade has challenged educational environments. The challenge for educators is to re-think learning environments and delivery methods such that a student-educator ... -
Re-training StyleGAN-A first step towards building large, scalable synthetic facial datasets
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020-08-31)StyleGAN is a state-of-art generative adversarial network architecture that generates random 2D high-quality synthetic facial data samples. In this paper we recap the StyleGAN architecture and training methodology and ... -
REACT validation methodology
(REACT consortium, 2022-04-30)The main objective of this report is to create an M&V process based on the steps designed by the IPMVP protocol, and to aggregate all the necessary information for the validation process from other REACT deliverables ... -
Readiness for Industry 4.0 in west of Ireland small and medium and micro enterprises
(College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, 2022-03)Background to the Report: This report is funded by the Regional Skills West and was developed by National University of Ireland Galway. Regional Skills West is a Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, ... -
Real time ATM for remote access to home automation and digital home AN networks
(IEEE, 1998)Remote access to a home automation network via an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network is described. Real-time access to such networks is important in applications where the inherent latency of TCPlIP ... -
Real-time automotive street-scene mapping through fusion of improved stereo depth and fast feature detection algorithms
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2017-01-08)The real-time tracking of street scenes as a vehicle is driving is a key enabling technology for autonomous vehicles. In this work we provide the basis for such a system through combining an improved advanced random walk ... -
Real-time control of occupants thermal comfort in buildings
(International Building Performance Simulation Association, 2015-12-07)Providing satisfactory indoor environmental conditions, air quality and thermal comfort through adequate ventilation is crucial in maintaining safe, healthy and comfortable buildings. Since, heating, ventilation and air ... -
Real-Time Eye Gaze Tracking for Gaming Design and Consumer Electronics Systems
(2012)Real time face detection combined with eye-gaze tracking can provide a means of user input into a gaming environment. Game and CE system designers can use facial and eye-gaze information in various ways to enhance UI design ... -
Real-time eye gaze tracking for gaming design and consumer electronics systems
(IEEE, 2012)Real time face detection combined with eyegaze tracking can provide a means of user input into a gaming environment. Game and CE system designers can use facial and eye-gaze information in various ways to enhance ... -
Real-Time Fingerprint Analysis & Authentication for Embedded Appliances
(IEEE, 2007-04-10)A complete fingerprint analysis system is described. The design and architecture of a loadable device driver for a USB fingerprint sensor is described. Image processing filters to enhance the raw image data and to extract ...