Trinity College Dublin Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An investigation of LytE in fulfilling the D,L-endopeptidase requirement for viability of Bacillus subtilis
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2016)The bacterial cell wall determines cell shape, resists turgor pressure, provides a microclimate between the cell and the external milieu and acts as a platform for the exposure of cellular proteins. The cell wall is a ... -
Quantum theory of ultrafast magnetism
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Physics, 2017)The ultrafast demagnetization of ferromagnetic Fe based clusters, bulk transition metals and anti-ferromagnets initiated by an optical excitation is studied by making use of the time-dependent spin density functional theory. ... -
The neural determinants of perceptual decision-making in the human brain
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Psychology, 2017)Perceptual decision making is the process through which sensory information is translated into adaptive action. It is a fundamental brain function that is at the heart of human behaviour and is necessary for the successful ... -
Neurophysiological changes associated with olfactory short-term habituation in Drosophilia melanogaster
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2016)The term habituation describes a simple form of learning that is characterized by a behavioural response decrement following repeated or prolonged sensory stimulation (Christoffersen, 1997; Rankin et al, 2009; Thompson and ... -
Electric fur, exhilarated birds : nature and animals in E.E. Cummings and Mina Loy
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of English, 2016)This thesis examines the role of nature and the animal both as subject and as symbol in the work of the modernist poet-polymaths E. E. Cummings and Mina Loy. Although they may be connected on many levels, Cummings and Loy ... -
Comparative molecular characterisation of community and healthcare-associated Panton-Valentine leukocidin-positive Staphylococcus aureus and S. aureus from bloodstream infections in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2016)Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most frequently isolated bacterial pathogens from healthcare- and community associated infections (HCA and CA, respectively) worldwide and is a serious burden for patients and the ... -
The development and applications of a child-centred Well-Being Index : findings from a longitudinal project using data from the Growing Up in Ireland study
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Public Health and Primary Care, 2017)The children of today are the adults of tomorrow. Therefore, children's well-being is relevant for the current and future society. In this context, the study of well-being of children and young people has received great ... -
The representation of Global Englishes in English teaching and testing materials : an investigation of international textbooks and proficiency tests
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Centre for Language and Communication Studies, 2017)This study investigated the representation of Global Englishes in three international textbooks and two international proficiency tests of English. The purpose was to investigate the materials' underlying framework of ... -
Arche as energeia : a study of metaphysics Theta
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Philosophy Department, 2017)The central thesis and its significance: My central thesis in this dissertation is this: Aristotle's Metaphysics Theta is an argumentative unity, both in itself and within the overall project of the Metaphysics. What unifies ... -
Structural and functional characterisation of interleukin 8 haplotypes in cattle
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Immunology, 2016)Accumulation of leukocytes in the tissue is one of the hallmarks of inflammation. In bovine mastitis and uterine disease neutrophils are rapidly recruited to either the mammary gland or the uterus. This leads to an increase ... -
Exploring the function of SUPERMAN, and the repression of the trichome initiation pathway, during Arabidopsis flower development
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Genetics, 2017)The notion that flowers are in essence modified leaves was hypothesized as far back as 1790. Supporting this early hypothesis, genetic analyses of floral organ identity genes in the model plant Arahidopsis thaliana showed ... -
Optimisation of earthworks for road schemes
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2016)The principal objective of this thesis is the development of a stochastic risk assessment methodology for earthworks for roads schemes. The proposed methodology is intended to make the best possible use of past investigation ... -
Input democracy in the European Union : political representation in inputs to EU executives
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Political Science, 2017)The dissertation examines the economic left-right congruence between national parties serving in the 7th term of the European Parliament (2009-2014) and their 2009 voters. It represents an assessment of promissory input ... -
Inflammatory bowel disease in Ireland : epidemiology of an Irish inception cohort - results from a perspective long-term follow-up study
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Medicine. Discipline of Clinical Medicine, 2016)Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD) constitute the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). They are chronic relapsing conditions of the gastrointestinal tract with occasional extra-gastrointestinal ... -
Regional specific modulation of neuronal activation associated with the antidepressant-related properties of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) inhibitors
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Physiology, 2016)Depression is a significant health problem in today’s society and when left untreated can be a devastating illness. Current antidepressant treatments are far from ideal as several weeks are required for a therapeutic effect, ... -
Inversion of Disorder Signatures in Complex Systems
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Physics. Discipline of Physics, 2024)In an attempt to understand nature, we are constantly seeking the causal factor behind everyday observations. We categorise this kind of endeavour as an inverse problem - the problem of inverting the arrow of time, the ... -
School-based Constructive Play focusing on Anxiety and Autism: Evidence from a Novel "Build to PlayTM" Study with Children
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Education. Discipline of Education, 2024)This study aims to enhance our understanding of anxiety experiences among 4-6-year-old children, both with and without co-occurring autism, within the context of infant classrooms in Irish schools. Key concepts are defined, ... -
Distribution design for Bayesian knowledge processing in multiple participant systems
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, 2017)Knowledge processing in an optimal way is of great importance in decision making. In this thesis, we propose a consistent Bayesian mechanism for processing knowledge via the design of the probability distribution. Bayes' ... -
An exploration on how Information Systems (IS) executives engage in the practice of aligning business and IS strategies in Pubic Service Organisations (PSOs)
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Trinity Business School, 2017)This thesis is situated in the domain of Strategic Alignment (SA) within the field of Information system (IS) strategy to explore "How do Information System (IS) executives engage in the practice of aligning business and ... -
Ille regit dictis animos : models of authority in Vergil's Aeneid
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Classics, 2016)In this dissertation, I have aimed to develop a better understanding of authority itself and establish a framework for reading authority in Roman literature based on this understanding. I then applied this framework to the ...
