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Boone, George E. "Emotion, community development, and the physical environment: An experimental investigation of measurements." UKnowledge, 2013. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cld_etds/10.

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A wide range of research fields have studied how emotions and behavior are affected by the physical environment. This gestalt theorist approach of experimental research as well seeks to measure emotion (using the valence-arousal scale) and micro-scale community development interactions when weighted physical environment factors are adjusted. Community development (CD) interactions at the micro-scale have received but slight attention from scholars in the CD research field and this study aims partially to investigate developing objective measures from social observations. CD interactions from r
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Nicklisch, Andreas. "Experimental studies on strategic research and development /." Berlin : Dissertation.de, 2005. http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=014766248&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA.

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Noll, William Edward. "Consumer market research applied to indigenous design single family development." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/76409.

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Heyboer, Maarten. "Knowledge-development in applied science: the case of range management." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/46039.

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<p>This study traces the evolution of the applied ecological discipline of range management in terms of the goals, methods, concepts, and criteria developed by range management for their science between 1897 and 1920. It argues, in contrast to the traditional view uÌ uat describes the knowledge-development process in applied science as just science applied to social problems, that wider social goals, values, concepts, and criteria play a definite role in shaping the applied science knowledge-development process.</p> <p> The first generation of range management allowed the primary users
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Kalmendal, André, and Tobias Mühlmeister. "Predicting the replicability of experimental research in Work and Organizational Psychology published in the Journal of Applied Psychology." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för psykologi (PSY), 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-84645.

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Mowll, Deborah. "Bayesian experimental design and its application to engine research and development." Thesis, University of Sussex, 1997. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.340774.

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Couras, Daut de Jesus Nogueira Peixoto. "Theoretical and experimental development of a Tesla turbine model applied to decentralized generation through renewable sources." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2009. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=4892.

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Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento CientÃfico e TecnolÃgico<br>A presente dissertaÃÃo de mestrado trata do desenvolvimento teÃrico-experimental de um novo modelo da Turbina Tesla, tambÃm conhecida como turbina de discos, em que o foco da pesquisa foi estudar esse dispositivo de propulsÃo visando sua aplicaÃÃo em sistemas de geraÃÃo de energia distribuÃda a partir de fontes renovÃveis de biomassa. Um protÃtipo da turbina foi desenvolvido, em escala de laboratÃrio, para determinar os parÃmetros de projeto atravÃs de estudos teÃrico e experimental, a fim de interpretar os fenÃmenos presentes no
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Gentile, Arianna Jacqueline <1996&gt. "NEGOTIATION & PERSUASION: An experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of applied methodologies on personal development." Master's Degree Thesis, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10579/20172.

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Social interactions are constant and ongoing exchanges between individuals, which require both personal and social skills. These skills have been named in many different ways, as soft skills, transversal skills, general skills, key skills, etc. and have in recent years become a hot topic of research. In fact, it has been demonstrated that possessing them results in creating more value both in one’s workplace, while enhancing one’s hard skills, and also in one’s personal life. Two interrelated skills used in our daily lives: Negotiation and Persuasion, are the object of analysis of this study.
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Rai, Nithin Sudharam. "The development of experimental and computational tools for studying protein interactions : applied to the bacterial toxin pneumolysin." Thesis, University of Glasgow, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.392613.

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Turer, Oncel Umut. "A Web-based Database For Experimental Structural Engineering Research." Master's thesis, METU, 2010. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12611811/index.pdf.

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This study presents a web-based database application for storing experimental data and related documents at a single location and sharing them among researchers and engineers from all over the world. The database application, accessible from a website was developed for experimental structural engineering researches, and initially tested at Structural and Earthquake Engineering Laboratory of Civil Engineering Department, METU. The application is composed of two parts. The first part is the database that stores information about projects, specimens, experiments, experimental data, documentation,
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Gabrils, Maria. "Increasing the utilization of research in product and business development : Key factors for transferring applied research within a high technical organization." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Industriell teknik, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-388826.

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Purpose The study aims to complement the knowledge management literature within research-based knowledge on how product developing organization can utilize the research results in product development. Main research question What are the main enablers for research-based knowledge to transfer in order to be adopted in a product developing organization? Sub research question What are the indicators for measuring the utilization of research results? What patterns for generation and spreading of knowledge increases utilization of research results? What factors in a research project are barriers for
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Kahn, Steven Phillip. "Experimental verification and development of structural identification techniques on a grid." Thesis, This resource online, 1990. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-03122009-040526/.

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Taslim, Cenny. "Multi-Stage Experimental Planning and Analysis for Forward-Inverse Regression Applied to Genetic Network Modeling." The Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1213286112.

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Seaton, Maurice L. "Interactions between basic and applied research:the example of research leading to multiple disease resistant potato cultivar development." Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/90954.

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The main objectives of this study were to examine the nature of the basic-applied research continuum, to evaluate projected costs and benefits of the research continuum for a specific example, namely, the development of multiple disease resistant potato cultivars, and to examine the changing roles and interactions between public research institutions and private industry. Given the existing budgetary constraints and the increasing demands for accountability that research administrators and policy makers face, it seems necessary for decision makers to give adequate consideration to the existing
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Baity, Sean Marshall. "Development of a Next-generation Experimental Robotic Vehicle (NERV) that Supports Intelligent and Autonomous Systems Research." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/36102.

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Recent advances in technology have enabled the development of truly autonomous ground vehicles capable of performing complex navigation tasks. As a result, the demand for practical unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) systems has increased dramatically in recent years. Central to these developments is maturation of emerging mobile robotic intelligent and autonomous capability. While the progress UGV technology has been substantial, there are many challenges that still face unmanned vehicle system developers. Foremost is the improvement of perception hardware and intelligent software that supports
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Denton, Michael J. "Experimental Investigation into the High Altitude Relight Characteristics of a Three-Cup Combustor Sector." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1511862008619976.

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Pirinen, R. (Rauno). "Towards regional development by Higher Education Institutions:an empirical study of a University of Applied Sciences." Doctoral thesis, Oulun yliopisto, 2013. http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526201122.

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Abstract This thesis addresses the realisation of the regional development task of higher education in response to new regional and national challenges. This regional study investigates how the third task of regional development can be ‎understood and was addressed at Laurea University of Applied Sciences (UAS). In this qualitative study as research continuum: action research is used in the investigation of an organisational-regional change, the integrated perspective of the design research is in the systemising of design and a multiple case study research is integrated for bringing an underst
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Reed, DesJardins Robin. "Social Design, Field Studies, Sustainable Development: How Design Research Methods have been Applied to Fieldwork Study and Enable Sustainable Community Development in Three Case Studies." The Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1356646012.

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Nomahlubi, Angela Ndhlovu. "A comparative analysis of the business models applied for the development of products and services for the Bottom of the Pyramid." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/45238.

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The growth in developing markets has created a need for businesses to re-look their strategies and become players in the emerging economies. With the advancement of growth in the developing countries, new opportunities are created with innovative solutions coming from developing countries and being sold to developed countries. Besides the projected growth and opportunities in the developing countries, the majority of people living in poverty are found in these countries. They are also faced with challenges such as lack of infrastructure and lack of property rights. Firms that want to successfu
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Bergendahl, Christina. "Development of competence in biochemical experimental work : Assessment of complex learning at university level." Doctoral thesis, Umeå : Dept. of Chemistry, Univ, 2004. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-313.

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Mamone, Richard Michael. "Small-Scale Biogas Upgrading with Membranes: A Farm Based Techno-Economic and Social Assessment for Sustainable Development." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för geovetenskaper, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-231900.

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Membrane technology can help alleviate problems of matching supply and demand associated with upgrading on a small-scale level through its flexibility in operation. This paper provides a techno-economic assessment of the use of membrane technology via a quantitative and partial qualitative analysis at farm-based level. The purpose of the analysis is to investigate how the economic and environmental utility of the membranes can be maximised, along with outlining the possible reasons to its lack of diffusion. It combines an applied system research method by way of linear programming with intervi
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Bankowski, Linda Joy. "Social learning and stage development applied to resistance to treatment: Probation youth in a residential treatment facility." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2003. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2190.

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The present study focused on male incarcerated youth, ages ranging from twelve to eighteen, in a twenty-four hour care treatment facility. The study attempted to determine what historical factors such as types of crimes committed, length of criminal history, and gang involvement are behavioral indicators of the type of youth who resist treatment. For the study, run away behavior indicated the youth was resistant to treatment.
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Macpherson, Karen, and n/a. "The development of enhanced information retrieval strategies in undergraduates through the application of learning theory: an experimental study." University of Canberra. Information Management & Tourism, 2002. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20060405.130648.

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In this thesis, teaching and learning issues involved in end-user information retrieval from electronic databases are examined. A two-stage model of the information retrieval process, based on information processing theory, is proposed; and a framework for the teaching of information literacy is developed. The efficacy of cognitive psychology as a theoretical framework that enhances the understanding of a number of information retrieval issues, is discussed. These issues include: teaching strategies that can assist the development of conceptual knowledge of the information retrieval process; i
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Marsh, Jan H. "Development of an experimental setup for the study of film pulsation effects on film cooling effectiveness." Honors in the Major Thesis, University of Central Florida, 2008. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETH/id/1111.

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This item is only available in print in the UCF Libraries. If this is your Honors Thesis, you can help us make it available online for use by researchers around the world by following the instructions on the distribution consent form at http://library.ucf.edu/Systems/DigitalInitiatives/DigitalCollections/InternetDistributionConsentAgreementForm.pdf You may also contact the project coordinator, Kerri Bottorff, at kerri.bottorff@ucf.edu for more information.<br>Bachelors<br>Engineering and Computer Science<br>Aerospace Engineering
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Ludemann, M. R. "Development of an experimental approach to measure vitamin B12 production and absorption in sheep." Lincoln University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1424.

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Clinical diagnosis of vitamin B12/cobalt (Co) deficiency is difficult due to the unspecific nature of the clinical symptoms. The apparent increase in vitamin B12 deficiency in New Zealand in the late 1990’s made it clear that health providers were very reliant on plasma reference ranges to diagnose deficiency. However, the lack of quantitative data of what these reference ranges represent in terms of supply of vitamin B12, has prevented a better understanding of the metabolism of vitamin B12 within sheep. This thesis describes the development of an experimental approach to measure vitamin B12
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Andraéy, Erik. "Development of verified FE simulation method on crimp joint with gasket : A combined experimental and numerical study." Thesis, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Institutionen för maskinteknik, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-21924.

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When developing drivetrain cooling modules for commercial vehicles, the top priority is the strength of the products. The reason lays within the structural change that companies are undergoing where the warehouses are minimized and the companies are relying on the transportation of commercial vehicles. If a drivetrain cooling module would fail to maintain a targeted temperature range of the drivetrain, there is not long until the vehicle is forced to a stop. At worst, the downtime of commercial vehicles can cause companies to come to a halt as well. Therefore, developing verified FE simulation
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Kruger, Jennifer. "Applying audience research to public dialogue about science : an evaluation of commissioned research for the public understanding of biotechnology programme." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/28555.

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Inclusive public dialogue about issues of concern to science and society can democratise and widen the knowledge base for decision-making so scientific research and developments are made accountable to citizens’ priorities. This participatory model of science communication is not yet widely practiced. More research is needed into how to make such communication effective. Formative audience research can inform a communication strategy’s design to meet its objectives effectively and enhance its relevance to participants’ needs and communication preferences. However, audience research designs bas
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Heyboer, Maarten. "Grass-counters, stock-feeders, and the dual orientation of applied science : the history of range science, 1895-1960 /." Diss., This resource online, 1992. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06062008-170844/.

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Chiweshe, Malvern Tatenda. "The development of an arousal and anxiety control mental skills training programme for the Rhodes University archery club." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002082.

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Research on the development of Mental Skills Training (MST) programmes in sport psychology has largely increased as sport has become more competitive. MST programmes have been seen to improve the performance of athletes. This particular research study focuses on the development of an anxiety and arousal control MST programme designed specifically for, and tailored exclusively to, the needs of four archers from the Rhodes Archery Club in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The development of the programme was guided by the Organisational Development Process model as the research methodolog
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Shi, Shuai. "Development of experimental protocols for a heterogeneous bioscaffold-chondrocyte construct with application to a tissue engineered spinal disc." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1271444483.

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Makitan, Vedran. "Waste tyre recycling: current status, economic analysis and process development." Thesis, Curtin University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/845.

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The disposal of waste tyres has become an increasing problem in many countries worldwide. It is a costly issue for the whole tyre manufacturing and automobile industry, while the environmental costs over the years have reached significant levels. Current government’s regulations which ban landfilling in some developed countries such as United Kingdom have sparked an increased interest in finding new ways to dispose of waste tyres in environmentally safe manner.First part of this thesis explores the current status of the industry and identifies the most promising technologies which could provid
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Kalani, Gautam Nandu. "Coping with risk in poor rural economies." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2013. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:464f00db-df0d-4dff-8155-a250bd2d7c1c.

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Rural inhabitants of developing countries face extraordinarily risky environments, and decision-making under risk has crucial implications for the welfare of the rural poor. Therefore, obtaining a better understanding of the behaviour under risk of low-income populations is a vital step in the comprehension of human behaviour, and is important for effective policy design and evaluation, as well as for shedding light on production, investment and technology adoption decisions. In Chapter One, I analyze data collected from a laboratory experiment involving poor subjects in rural Ethiopia, in ord
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Dye, A. H. (Arthur H. ). "Knowledge production and research development in science and technology at higher education institutions in the Eastern Cape Province." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52315.

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Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch, 2001.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aims of this study were to establish whether there had been discernable changes in the nature of knowledge production at higher education institutions in the Eastern Cape since the transition to democracy, and to relate these to international and national trends in the way knowledge is produced. In view of the emphasis in government policy on the development of science and technology, the study was focused on researchers in this area and on the administration of research in this context. The research was conducted through stru
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Magnusson, Peter R. "Customer-oriented product development : experiments involving users in service innovation." Doctoral thesis, Stockholm : Economic Research Institute, Stockholm School of Economics [Ekonomiska forskningsinstitutet vid Handelshögsk.] (EFI), 2003. http://www.hhs.se/efi/summary/618.htm.

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Moulherat, Sylvain. "Toward the development of predictive systems ecology modeling : metaConnect and its use as an innovative modeling platform in theoretical and applied fields of ecological research." Toulouse 3, 2014. http://thesesups.ups-tlse.fr/2668/.

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Dans un contexte de changements globaux, les scientifiques et les législateurs requièrent des outils leur permettant de traiter la question de la perte de biodiversité. L'analyse de viabilité de population (PVA) est l'outil principal pour traiter le problème. Cependant, les outils développés dans les années 90 n'intègrent que très peu les récents progrès réalisés en génétic du paysage et sur la compréhension de la dipsersion. Ici, j'ai développé une plateforme de modélisation flexible et modulaire pour réaliser des PVA qui palie à la plupart des limitations des logiciels existants et répondant
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Via, Sandra Elizabeth. "Neoliberalism in Higher Education?: A Case Study of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/42783.

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According to David Harvey, neoliberal ideology has emerged as the current hegemonic economic discourse. Therefore, Harvey contends that neoliberalism has permeated every aspect of society, including institutions of higher education. However, the role of neoliberal ideology is perceived as a form of common sense, and thus proponents of neoliberal policies often do not realize that the programs and policies that they are implementing are neoliberal. Furthermore, Harvey argues that another aspect of neoliberalism is its propensity to exclude or ignore society. This thesis explores the relati
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Liu, Di. "VIBRATION OF STEEL-FRAMED FLOORS SUPPORTING SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT IN HOSPITALS, RESEARCH FACILITIES, AND MANUFACTURING FACILITIES." UKnowledge, 2015. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/ce_etds/34.

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Floors have traditionally been designed only for strength and deflection serviceability. As technological advances have been made in medical, scientific and micro-electronics manufacturing, many types of equipment have become sensitive to vibration of the supporting floor. Thus, vibration serviceability has become a routinely evaluated limit state for floors supporting sensitive equipment. Equipment vibration tolerance limits are sometimes expressed as waveform peak acceleration, and are more often expressed as narrowband spectral acceleration, or one-third octave spectral velocity. Current fl
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Ibrahim, Najib Bin. "Development of the methodology for the measurement of the indoor pollutants in problem-solving research : as applied to the assessment of health hazards in office buildings." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.321750.

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Gransinigh, Sara. "Research and development of manufacturing protocols and new binders for the industrial production of bio-composites materials." Master's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2021. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/24404/.

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Within the scope of moving towards a circular economy, “green” materials surely represent an excellent alternative, both in terms of sustainable manufacturing process and circular lifespan. For instance, “bio-composites” are promising bio-based materials constituted by bio-polymers or bio-derived polymers that are reinforced by natural fibres or biological wastes and/or residues. The present Internship and Thesis project took place at Mogu S.r.l., a small Italian company (VA) that creates responsible products for interior design. In details, it focused on the production process of bio-composit
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Beban, Alice. "Organic agriculture: an empowering development strategy for small-scale farmers? A Cambodian case study : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand." Massey University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/971.

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This thesis explores claims that organic agriculture may be an empowering development strategy by investigating the impacts of conversion to organic farming systems on the lives of small-scale farmers in Cambodia. The thesis interrogates the diverse uses and abuses of the term =empowerment‘ in development rhetoric and argues for an empowerment model that is derived from farmers‘ self-defined concepts of development. This model was used to conduct a qualitative case study involving semistructured interviews and focus groups with members of organics initiatives in seven diverse Cambodian communi
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Gaunce, Rachel. "Seeking Alternative Research and Development Methods Through Theatre: A Case Study on Sanitation Issues Affecting Women in the Mathare Slum." Ohio University Honors Tutorial College / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1524844274577085.

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Helmick, Michael Stephen. "A Study of the Impact of the Associate of Applied Science Degree on the Region Served by Walters State Community College." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2005. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1088.

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This study investigated the impact a community college associate of applied science degree from a rural college in east Tennessee has on the area served by the college. Variables explored in this study included residence location, employment status, employment location, salary range, and advanced degree persistence. The population for this study included all Summer 1999, Fall 1999, Spring 2000, and Summer 2000 Associate of Applied Science graduates from Walters State Community College. Data for this study were collected via a student survey and information gathered from the student information
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Berends, J. W. "Escaping the rhetoric : a Mongolian perspective on participation in rural development projects : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in International Rural Development at Lincoln University /." Diss., Lincoln University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1307.

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This thesis explores how stakeholders in Mongolian rural development projects interpret the concept of 'participation'. While previous research has provided an ethnographic snapshot of participation in rural development projects, none has yet focused on Mongolia – a post-socialist nation that receives significant amounts of foreign aid. To gain a holistic picture of 'participation', this study explores: how stakeholders understand participation; what stakeholders perceive and prioritise as the benefits of participation; and which factors motivate or inhibit participation. This study's methodol
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Cintrón-Moscoso, Federico. "Articulating Social Change in Puerto Rico: Environmental Education as a Model for Youth Socio-Political Development and Community-Led School Reform." Scholar Commons, 2010. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/1600.

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Recent attempts at developing an environmental education agenda in public schools emphasize the need to foster greater public awareness about environmental rights, issues, and solutions, while producing citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to address the ecological challenges of contemporary society. However, some scholars have argued that the attempt to integrate environmental principles into the school curricula has created a conflict between the politically-oriented goals of environmental education and the more passive practices of uncritical assimilation and reproduction found in
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Saha, Shrabani. "Causes of corruption : an empirical investigation in a cross-country framework : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosphy in Economics, Massey University, Turitea campus, Palmerston North, New Zealand." Massey University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/1327.

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In recent years corruption has come to be considered as a pervasive phenomenon, and a major obstacle in the process of economic development. However, there exist few studies that discuss the factors that cause corruption and why some countries are more corrupt than others. This research contributes to that rather scanty literature and focuses on the causes of corruption. More importantly, the study empirically investigates various causes of corruption, in particular the role of economic development, democracy and economic freedom in explaining the observed variations in corruption across count
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Burns, Michael Edward. "Story-Selling: The Persuasive Effects of Using Stories in University Recruitment." Diss., North Dakota State University, 2012. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/26563.

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The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the persuasive effects personal stories have on the university recruitment process. Specifically, this study explored how Fisher's (1984) concepts of narrative probability and fidelity influenced Ajzen's (1991) theory of planned behavior model using a four-staged quasi-experimental study. Jablin's (1982) anticipatory socialization phase of organizational assimilation theory acted as a context for this applied dissertation. This study evolved over four stages while working with the North Dakota State University Office of Admission. The first stag
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Rigaki, Anastasia. "Teachers of Greek Model Experimental High : Schools and Lifelong Learning: a mixed methods approach." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-113294.

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Lifelong Learning is a key concept in modern ‘knowledge-based’ society and it is viewed as a commodity, a personal drive or a social necessity. This thesis aims to unravel its many dimensions and the values that are ascribed to it by the teachers of Greek Model Experimental High Schools. A Model Experimental High School is a relatively new type of state school in Greece, which is highly differentiated from other schools in terms of curriculum, inter-school activities, staff and students and emerged in the Greek education system in 2011. For this reason, research on the effects of this differen
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Mendoza, J. Alexander Hoang. "Development of a codon-optimized Latrodectus hesperus MaSp1 synthetic gene for bacterial protein expression using a seamless cloning strategy." Scholarly Commons, 2015. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/174.

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Spider silk has outstanding mechanical properties, displaying high tensile strength and extensibility. The unique combination of strength and great extensibility make it one of the toughest materials in the world. Of the seven different spider silks, dragline silk, the lifeline silk of the spider, represents one of the most renowned fiber types that has extraordinary properties. As a result, many labs across the globe are racing to manufacture synthetic dragline silk fibers. With the production of synthetic dragline silk fibers, there are unlimited commercial applications. In this study, we de
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Gomes, Anabela Carmelina de Sousa. "Os projetos em I&D como estruturante das universidades públicas portuguesas." Master's thesis, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10071/23984.

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Nesta dissertação vamos abordar a estrutura organizacional da universidade, bem como o conceito de Universidades, sua missão, funções de Ensino, investigação e ligação à sociedade. Analisamos os contributos do impacto dos financiamentos dos projetos em I&D para as políticas públicas e para a Administração Pública. Definimos conceitos e atividades de I&D, nomeadamente as atividades de Investigação Aplicada (IA), Investigação Fundamental (IF) e Desenvolvimento Experimental (DE), baseando no Manual de Frascati. Estudamos o Financiamento I&D numa perspetiva descritiva atendendo à evolução dos fin
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Kuo, Yi-sung, and 郭義松. "Knowledge Management applied on Research & Development of New Products." Thesis, 2002. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/03732726207383778550.

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碩士<br>國立臺灣科技大學<br>工業管理系<br>90<br>ABSTRACT To seek its core competitiveness and promote the added value of products, R&D of new products is necessary, and an important process of development for an enterprise. Formerly, many scholars presented the importance of knowledge management to a learning organization; however, this study proceeds to the application of knowledge management on the way of R&D of new products. Operational procedures with respect to enforcement of R&D management are full of complexity. Because management procedures are involved in the establishment of
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