Spintronic materials have the potential to revolutionise certain aspects of information technology. An ideal material for spintronics is a zero-moment half-metal (ZMHM), which exhibits no stray magnetic field but simultaneously ...

Turbochargers have been widely used for many years and have made remarkable contributions in reducing the vehicle emissions by reducing the engine size while maintaining the same power output. They are also needed in designs ...

Exploring the extant literature on grandparents reveals that, in many cases ‘grandparent’ is de facto synonymous with ‘grandmother’. The world of the grandfather remains elusive, although evidence is emerging that recognise ...

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is the term used to describe the commissioning by client firms of specialist providers to fulfil certain services on their behalf. These services are generally integral to the client ...

Psychological distress, or mental health problems, constitute the leading form of disability worldwide (World Health Organisation, 2014). While much is known about the extent, or breadth, of the issue, less is known about ...

This thesis sought to examine worldbuilding in science fiction, and to establish whether a single driving force, named a strange attractor could be identified in an author's constructed secondary world. A theory of ...

Cancer is characterised by uncontrolled cell growth within the body. Surgical resection is the primary curative treatment for solid tumours. However, surgery is invasive and associated with significant morbidity and ...

On Wednesday 17 December 1834 the first passenger railway line in Ireland opened. Over the next four decades thousands of miles of railway lines were constructed across the island, creating an expansive network of connectivity. ...

While Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by age-related changes in symptoms and brain structures during childhood and adolescence, the link between brain structure and function is less clear. ...