Based on first-principles calculations, we have investigated the magnetic properties of the first-row element-doped ZnS semiconductors. Calculations reveal that Be, B, and C dopants can induce magnetic, while N cannot lead ...
The optical fractional Fourier transform (OFRT) in combination with speckle photography has previously been used to measure the magnitude of surface tilting and translation. Previous OFRT techniques used
to determine ...
This paper reviews recent contributions to the economics and economic history of famine. It provides a context for the history of famine in the twentieth century, which is unique. During the century, war and totalitarianism ...
Information and
communication technologies (ICTs) that can harness the knowledge and support of
other people and allow individuals to manage and understand their health and
wellness can empower individuals to actively ...
Ireland, in employment terms, is the most FDI-intensive economy in the EU. International comparisons of trends and levels of FDI intensity are usually based on
balance-of-payments data however, and the international data ...
Fernihough, Alan(University College Dublin. School of Economics, 2010-11)
Recent empirical research has questioned the validity of using Malthusian
theory in pre-industrial England. Using real wage and vital rate data for
the years 1650-1881, I provide empirical estimates for a different region ...
Problem alcohol use is common among drug using patients who attend GPs in Ireland (35%) and other European countries. It is associated with adverse health outcomes including physical, psychological and social implications. ...
An examination of weigh-in-motion (WIM) data collected recently at sites in five European
countries has shown that vehicles with weights well in excess of the normal legal limits are
found on a daily basis. These vehicles ...
Despite widespread concern about denials of coverage by managed care organizations, little empirical information exists on the profile and outcomes of utilization review decisions. This study examines the outcomes of nearly ...
Though the motivation for developing ambient assisted living (AAL) systems is incontestable, significant challenges exist in realizing the ambience that is essential to the success of such systems. By definition, an AAL ...