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Persistent pollutants in fresh and abandoned eggs of Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) and Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) in Ireland
(Elsevier Ltd, 2-05-03)Higher levels of persistent pollutants (Σ16PCB, Σ6PBDE, ΣHCH, ΣDDT, ΣCHL) were detected in fresh eggs of Common Terns Sterna hirundo from Rockabill Island near Dublin (Ireland's industrialised capital city) compared to ... -
An investigation into the effects of climate change on baleen whale distribution in the British Isles
(Elsevier B.V., 30-12-20)Climate change is predicted to impact the distribution of many marine species. In the North-East Atlantic and elsewhere in the world, studies indicate that climate change is leading to poleward shifts in cetacean distribution. ... -
The preferences of people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for self-management support: A qualitative descriptive study
(Wiley, 12/05/2021)Aims and objectives: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the self-management support (SMS) preferences of adults with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Background: Self-management ... -
Colonisation of artificially cleared Laminaria digitata (Huds.) Lamour. by the blue-rayed limpet Helcion pellucidum (L.) (Mollusca, Gastropoda)
(1996)The blue-rayed Helcion pellucidum is a herbivorous mollusc found on intertidal and sublittoral laminarian algae. -
Marine fauna of county Wexford, Ireland: the fauna of rocky shores and sandy beaches
(The Marine Institute, 1998)Information accumulated during 20 years of investigations on the coast of County Wexford is summarised. Topics include shore descriptions, faunal records, transectal surveys on rocky shores and sandy beaches, cryptofaunal ... -
Crustaceans and biodiversity crisis
(1998)Talitrid amphipod crustaceans were recorded at about 240 sites around ireland using both published records and recent seashore surveys. Five species were present, the beachfleas Orchestia gammarellus and O. mediterranea, ... -
Development of a method for the characterisation of the compliance and stiffness matrices of uncoupled laminates
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 1999)The mechanical behaviour of composite materials is defined by three matrices of stiffness/compliance : in-plane, flexure and coupling matrix between in-plane and flexure. The present work gives a method of test to ... -
A phytochemical study of ilex and betula species
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 1999)A phytochemical study of the outer bark of native common holly (Ilex aquifolium), led to the isolation and identification of nine novel fatty acid esters of the pentacyclic triterpene a-amyrin. These compounds were the ... -
Development of an expert system interface for the automated analysis of the sheet drawing metal forming process using finite element analysis techniques
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 1999)The objective of the work presented in this thesis was to develop an expert system for sheet metal forming. In doing so an examination, of implicit and explicit Finite Element Analysis (FE.A) codes and methodologies was ... -
Determination of selenium in selenium enriched yeast.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 1999)Selenium, although a rare mineral, is widely distributed in minute amounts in virtually all materials of the earth’s crust, its average abundance is approximately ~0.09ppm. Selenium is rarely found in its native state i.e. ... -
A low cost free drifting position transmitter for the measurement of the thermocline properties
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)This thesis describes the work undertaken in the conception o f a vehicle able to observe the thermocline, the temperature and the salinity from the sea surface to 200m deep. This work includes the mechanical design of the ... -
Computer integrated testing for the transport refrigeration systems industry.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)This is a study of a state of the art implementation of a new computer integrated testing (CIT) facility within a company that designs and manufactures transport refrigeration systems. The aim was to use state of the art ... -
Design of a bifurcated stent graft, with its accompanying delivery system.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) haemorhaging is a life-threatening disease. An aneurysm is a permanent swelling of an artery due to a weakness in its wall. Current surgical repair involves opening the chest or abdomen, ... -
U-Kite development
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)The Following thesis describes the work which was undertaken in the conception, development, and the construction of an open sea towed vehicle used to deploy a wide range of oceanographic monitoring equipment. This streamlined ... -
Optimisation of the structural design of a wind turbine
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)The aim of this research is to examine the area of wind energy, in particular wind turbines. Then look at ways how the structural design of wind turbines can be improved and optimised. -
Development of a design for the environment workbench software tool
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)The research described in this thesis was developed as part of the Green Advisor for Concurrent Engineering (GACE) Project. The GACE Project was founded under the Applied Research Grants Scheme administered by Enterprise ... -
Speciation of chromium in a chromium enriched yeast.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)The sample under investigation in this project is an experimental chromium enriched yeast used as a possible additive in animal foodstuff, which was produced by growing yeast in the presence of chromium (III) chloride. ... -
Development of an integrated approach to reliability management and operation
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2001)The research described in this thesis has been developed as a part of the Reliability and Field Data Management for Multi-component Products (REFIDAM) Project. This project was founded under the Applied Research Grants ... -
Development of a life cycle management system for remote products.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2001)The research described in this thesis has been developed as a part of the Reliability and Field Data Management for Multi-Component Products (REFIDAM) Project. This project was funded under the Applied Research Grants ... -
Implementation of a customer relationship management system in an SME
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2002)The research conducted for this thesis has been carried out over a two year period as part of the Mobile Tools and Technology for customer care (MOTTO) project. The project was funded under the Applied Grant scheme ...