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Oceanographic Drivers of Cuvier's (Ziphius cavirostris) and Sowerby's (Mesoplodon bidens) Beaked Whales Acoustic Occurrence along the Irish Shelf Edge
(MDPI Journals, 2021-10-02)Cuvier’s and Sowerby’s beaked whales occur year-round in western Irish waters, yet remain some of the most poorly understood cetaceans in the area. Considering the importance of the area for anthropogenic activities and ... -
On the ecology of rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) in Irish waters using intrinsic markers
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2012)Despite repeated calls for an ecosystem-based approach to the management of marine resources, little information exists on the ecosystem role and requirements of top predators such as baleen whales in Irish waters. Considering ... -
Open innovation: the case of the Innovation Value Institute (IVI) Service Innovation Yearbook.
(2012-01-28)Over the last decade, significant research has emerged in two areas related to innovation: firstly at the macroeconomic level with the debate on the role and composition of national innovation systems (NIS) and secondly ... -
An open-source database model and collections management system for fish scale and otolith archives
(Elsevier B.V., 2020)Scales and otoliths (ear stones) from fish are routinely sampled for age estimation and fisheries management purposes. Growth records from scales and otoliths can be used to generate long-term time series data, and in ... -
Optimisation of corrosion protection and prevention at Thermo King.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2012)Corrosion of metals affects their function in many engineering applications, limits the useful life, and thereby causes increased costs for industry estimated at up to €300 billion per annum in the United States'. The ... -
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. -
Optimising growth and survival in Irish aquaculture of abalone and sea urchins
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2015-09)Increased demand for abalone and sea urchins globally has resulted in increased production of these commercially important invertebrates in aquaculture. Transfer of aquaculture technology from established producing countries ... -
Optimising the design and manufacture of a customised, prescription fit, Maxillo-facial prosthesis
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2007)This thesis is a continuation of the Enterprise-Ireland Research Innovation Fund (RIF) Project entitled’ "Design and Manufacturing of Customised Maxillo-Facial Prostheses" The primary objective of this Internal Research ... -
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, ... -
Oxidative stress and inflammation interactions in human obesity
(Journal of physiology and biochemistry, 2012-02)Obesity is often characterized by increased oxidative stress and exacerbated inflammatory outcomes accompanying infiltration of immune cells in adipocytes. The oxidative stress machinery and inflammatory signaling are ... -
Oxidised Products of Cholesterol: Their Role in Apoptosis.
(Current Nutrition & Food Science, 2005-01)Oxysterols are oxygenated derivatives of cholesterol that may be formed endogenously or absorbed from the diet and are particularly found in highly processed foods of animal origin. These compounds elicit a range of ... -
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 ... -
PCB pollution continues to impact populations of orcas and other dolphins in European waters
(Macmillan Publishers, 2016-01)Organochlorine (OC) pesticides and the more persistent polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have well-established dose-dependent toxicities to birds, fish and mammals in experimental studies, but the actual impact of OC ... -
Perceptions About Marine Anthropogenic Litter & Microplastic Pollution in Ireland
(Irish Research Council, 2020)Thank you for your interest in this booklet which provides an insight into the current perceptions about marine litter and plastic pollution in Ireland. The results presented here are based on an online survey conducted ... -
Permanent light green, the stumblebum and the show-off: the historical sublime, Philip Guston and Sophie Calle
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2013)This thesis examines historical and philosophical enquiries into the notion of the Sublime. It looks at works such as Edmund Burke’s ‘A Philosophical Enquiry into the Sublime and Beautiful’ and Jean François Lyotard’s ... -
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 ... -
Perspectives on ecotourism: examining tourism provider understandings
(2013-06-06)This paper focusses on the area of ecotourism in Ireland, and how it can be both improved and promoted. An example of the Greenbox ecotourism initiative was given and how this came about, and the role that government can ... -
PESI - a taxonomic backbone for Europe
(2015-09)Reliable taxonomy underpins communication in all of biology, not least nature conservation and sustainable use of ecosystem resources. The flexibility of taxonomic interpretations,however, presents a serious challenge for ... -
Peterman's productivity method for estimating dynamic reference points in changing ecosystems
(Oxford University Press, 2022-03-15)Target and limit reference points are fundamental management components used to define sustainable harvest strategies. Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) and the precautionary principle underpin many reference points. Non-proxy ... -
Phenomenological Realism: A Pragmatic Lens for Information Systems Research
(2017-08)The growing influence of the paradigm of Pragmatism on information systems (IS) research has resulted in some scholars arguing that the perspective should be regarded as an explicit research approach alongside established ...
