Browsing Taught Masters Theses, ATU Galway-Mayo by Title
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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. -
Overcoming the supply inconsistencies of tidal current energy conversion devices
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The adoption of a sustainable approach to meeting the energy needs of society has recently taken on a more central and urgent place in the minds of many people. There are many reasons for this including ecological, ... -
Parasocial Relationships between Influencers and Irish Millennials and their Effect on Purchase Intention
(2022)This study explores the hidden techniques and interactions which lead to the development of parasocial relationships among Irish millennials and influencers, and the subsequent effect on purchase intention. Upon review of ... -
Polish immigrants in Ireland's black economy: a phenomenological investigation
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)The purpose of this thesis is to answer the research question ‗why do some Polish migrants engage in shadow employment in the Republic of Ireland?‘ The individual and group interviews, which were conducted in August 2011 ... -
Proposing a methodology for the outsourcing of the marketing function for SMEs and MEs: a case study approach
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)Globalization and competitive difficulty have forced firms to reduce their costs and to be more dynamic. Consequently, organizations should concentrate on their core competencies and outsource their other functions. ... -
A regional water supply scheme for the Glenamaddy area environmental impact statement
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2012)The aim of the EIA is to identify and predict any impacts of consequence; to describe the means and extent by which they can be reduced or ameliorated; to interpret and communicate information about the impacts; and to ... -
The role of biomass and biorefineries in a sustainable future
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)Some o f the biggest issues facing humanity in the 21st century include energy security, global warming and resource scarcity. These issues will affect every nation and Ireland is no exception. There is much research ... -
Search for very high energy Gamma radiation from the Starburst Galaxy IC 342
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)This thesis describes a search for very high energy (VHE) gamma-ray emission from the starburst galaxy IC 342. The analysis was based on data from the 2003 — 2004 observing season recorded using the Whipple 10-metre ... -
Social Media in Higher Education
(2021)The study explores whether higher education institutes strategic usage of so-cial Media fosters a stronger relationship with students. Almost every higher educational institute uses social Media for numerous reasons. ... -
A study on how two third-level institutions in the West of Ireland improve their marketing strategies in mainland China
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This thesis is concerned with the growing phenomenon o f mainland Chinese students studying in Ireland and various marketing strategies used by Irish Third-Level institutions to determine the elements that can be considered ... -
Sustaining competitive advantage in the medical technology sector in the west of Ireland through workplace innovation
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2007)This research examines the impact of workplace innovation on competitiveness in the medical technology sector in Ireland. Workplace innovation is the adoption of new work systems in organisations, including process or ... -
To determine if the ‘NIMBY’ phenomenon explains the slow progress of wind farm development or do institutional factors need to be taken in to consideration?
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The threats posed by climate change are placing governments under increasing pressure to meet electricity demand from low carbon sources. Wind energy has been has been identified as one of the main technologies to help in ... -
A towed ground effect vehicle for sea floor mapping and fish survey
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2004)Ireland's coastal and marine environments hold significant sand and gravel resources. A 1989 Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) Report noted that sand and gravel is a valuable but depleting resource. The extraction of sands ... -
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 ... -
What are the environmental and economic impacts of a wind power system on a small rural community in East Galway?
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)As the world is getting increasingly more concerned about the environment and the fear that the end of fossil fuels is coming soon; people are researching into different ways of meeting our energy needs in the future. One ...