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Crawford, Sally. "Inside England's 'tap jams' : improvisation, identity, and community." Thesis, De Montfort University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2086/10950.
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This thesis examines tap dance practice and performance in England. The study is based on a multi-sited ethnography of two tap dance communities in Manchester and London. Participants in the communities ranged in ages from eighteen to eighty and were from a variety of social backgrounds. The investigation focusses on the tap jam, an informal performance event that showcases improvised tap dance to live music. Many individuals disclosed that they joined the tap communities despite possessing limited knowledge and experience of tap improvisation. Improvisation in tap dance is traditionally studied within the context of performance technique and the historical evolution of tap practice in the United States. American tap practitioners and historians such as Hill (2010), Knowles (2002), Frank (1994), and Stearns and Stearns (1968) state that tap improvisation contributes to unique performance styles but do not clarify how these identities are achieved by tap dancers. In order to understand how performance styles are generated, a symbolic interactionist approach is applied to the act of tap improvisation in the two communities. Viewing tap improvisation through a symbolic interactionist framework revealed that the tap jams are a shared social process that does not limit participation based on dance training or socio-cultural background. The improvised performances at the tap jam created performance identities that focussed on the individual rather than on an English interpretation of tap dance. The thesis delivers an analysis and discussion of how the tap community members cultivate these identities within a social context, exploring how tap dance is evolving beyond American identity and practice.
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Manners, Rebecca B. Doyle Martin W. "The structure and hydraulics of natural woody debris jams." Chapel Hill, N.C. : University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006. http://dc.lib.unc.edu/u?/etd,109.
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Thesis (M.A.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006.Title from electronic title page (viewed Oct. 10, 2007). "... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the Department of Geography." Discipline: Geography; Department/School: Geography.
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Harley, Craig Michael. "Denitrification Potential of Log Jams on the Sandusky River, Ohio :." Connect to this title online, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1811/305.
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Thesis (Honors)--Ohio State University, 2005.Title from first page of PDF file. Document formattted into pages: contains ii, 15 p.; also includes graphics. Includes bibliographical references (p. 15). Available online via Ohio State University's Knowledge Bank.
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Saadé, Raafat G. "Modeling of surges caused by the release of breakup ice jams." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1995. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/NQ43536.pdf.
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Suutarinen, Marjaana. "Effects of prefreezing treatments on the structure of strawberries and jams /." Espoo [Finland] : Technical Research Centre of Finland, 2002. http://www.vtt.fi/inf/pdf/publications/2002/P462.pdf.
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DeStefanis, Anthony Roland. "Trains, Trucks, and Traffic Jams: The Rise of Automotive Transportation, 1880-1956." W&M ScholarWorks, 1996. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539626070.
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Ribes, Llop Susana. "Study of different antifungal systems to preserve strawberry jams against fungi spoilage." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Politècnica de València, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/82306.
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New tendencies in the development of innovative food packages could affect product microbial stability during storage. In this sense, antifungal systems such as emulsions, nanoemulsions and mesoporous silica supports, may be promising alternatives to preserve the product quality without having to apply further thermal treatments.
The formulation of stable antifungal systems and the optimisation of the methodology to be employed to prepare these systems play an important role in: i) their antifungal effectiveness; ii) bioactive compounds losses during their preparation; and iii) their impact on the food product's sensory profile.
Nanoemulsions prepared with essential oils generally presented higher antifungal effect than free essential oils applied at the same concentrations. Furthermore, the emulsifier played a key role in the resulting antifungal activity. Whey protein isolated-based nanoemulsions were more effective in inhibiting mycelial mould growth and spore germination than Tween 80-based ones.
The great in vitro effectiveness of nanoemulsions to control mould development allowed to check their application to food products, and strawberry jam was selected as the food matrix. To this end, clove and cinnamon leaf emulsions were incorporated into strawberry jams to control fungal decay. Although these emulsions were able to reduce jam spoilage, their incorporation negatively affected the aroma, taste and the overall acceptance of the jam.
Regarding the methodology employed to prepare oil-in-water emulsions, the magnetic stirring and high pressure homogenisation combination was the most effective to reduce essential oil losses. Moreover, stable cinnamon bark-xanthan gum emulsions with good in vitro antifungal properties against the target fungi were obtained. Despite the promising use of cinnamon bark emulsions to control fungi decay in strawberry jam, their incorporation negatively affected the product's aroma, taste and overall acceptance.
Given the strong impact of essential oils on the food product's sensory profile, two new approaches were investigated: i) combinations of different antifungal compounds in emulsions; and ii) immobilisation of bioactive compounds on mesoporous silica surfaces. The cinnamon bark essential oil, zinc gluconate and trans-ferulic acid combination allowed the obtention of a product considered microbiologically acceptable and with good organoleptic characteristics. However, total mould inhibition was not achieved. Consequently, the antifungal and sensory properties of the bioactive agents (eugenol and thymol) immobilised on mesoporous silica surfaces were studied. The preparation of jams with eugenol immobilised on MCM-41 microparticles induced better control of the fungal inhibition compared with the samples functionalised with thymol. The sensory analysis of the jams after incorporating the solids revealed that eugenol and thymol immobilisation cushioned the impact of these compounds on the jam flavour profile.Las nuevas tendencias en el desarrollo de envases alimentarios innovadores podrían afectar a la estabilidad microbiana del producto durante el almacenamiento. En este sentido, sistemas antifúngicos tales como emulsiones, nanoemulsiones y soportes mesoporosos de sílice pueden ser alternativas prometedoras para preservar la calidad del producto sin tener que aplicar otros tratamientos térmicos. La formulación de sistemas antifúngicos estables y la optimización de la metodología a emplear para preparar estos sistemas, tienen un papel importante en: i) su eficacia antifúngica; ii) pérdidas de los compuestos bioactivos producidas durante su preparación; y iii) su impacto en el perfil sensorial del producto alimenticio. Las nanoemulsiones preparadas con aceites esenciales presentaron por norma general un mayor efecto antifúngico que los aceites libres aplicados a las mismas concentraciones. Asimismo, el tipo de emulsionante utilizado desempeñó un papel clave en la actividad antifúngica de las nanoemulsiones. Las nanoemulsiones preparadas con proteína de suero de leche fueron más eficaces en la inhibición del crecimiento micelial y en la germinación de las esporas que las formuladas con Tween 80. La gran eficacia in vitro de las nanoemulsiones en el control del desarrollo de moho permitió evaluar su aplicación en productos alimenticios, siendo seleccionada la confitura de fresa como matriz alimenticia. Con este fin, las emulsiones de los aceites esenciales de clavo y de hoja de canela fueron incorporadas a las confituras de fresa con el fin de controlar el deterioro fúngico. A pesar de que estas emulsiones fueron capaces de reducir el deterioro fúngico de las confituras de fresa, su incorporación afectó negativamente al aroma, el sabor y la aceptación global de la confitura. En cuanto a la metodología empleada para preparar emulsiones aceite-agua, la combinación de agitación magnética y homogeneización por altas presiones fue la más eficaz para reducir las pérdidas de aceite esencial. Asimismo, se obtuvieron emulsiones estables con una alta capacidad antifúngica, determinada in vitro, frente a los hongos objeto de estudio. A pesar del prometedor uso de las emulsiones de aceite esencial de la corteza de canela en el control del deterioro fúngico de las confituras de fresa, su incorporación al alimento afectó negativamente al aroma, sabor y aceptación global del producto. Debido al gran impacto de los aceites esenciales en el perfil sensorial del producto alimenticio, se investigaron dos nuevos enfoques: i) combinaciones de diferentes compuestos antifúngicos en emulsiones; y ii) inmovilización de compuestos bioactivos sobre superficies de sílice mesoporosas. La combinación de aceite esencial de corteza de canela, el gluconato de zinc y el ácido trans-ferúlico permitió la obtención de un producto considerado microbiológicamente aceptable con buenas características organolépticas pero no se consiguió la inhibición total del crecimiento de moho. Por ello, se estudiaron las propiedades antifúngicas y sensoriales de agentes bioactivos (eugenol y timol) inmovilizados sobre superficies de sílice mesoporosas. La preparación de las confituras con eugenol inmovilizado en las micropartículas de MCM-41, mostró un mejor control de la inhibición fúngica en comparación con las muestras preparadas con timol funcionalizado. El análisis sensorial de las muestras tras la incorporación de los sólidos a la confitura de fresa, reveló que la inmovilización de eugenol y timol reduce el impacto sensorial de estos compuestos en confituras de fresa.
Les noves tendències en el desenvolupament d'envasos alimentaris innovadors podrien afectar l'estabilitat microbiana del producte durant l'emmagatzematge. En aquest sentit, sistemes antifúngics com les emulsions, nanoemulsions i suports mesoporosos de sílice poden ser alternatives prometedores per preservar la qualitat del producte sense haver d'aplicar altres tractaments tèrmics. La formulació de sistemes antifúngics estables, així com l'optimització de la metodologia a emprar per preparar aquests sistemes, tenen un paper important en: i) la seva eficàcia antifúngica; ii) pèrdues dels compostos bioactius produïdes durant la seva preparació; i iii) el seu impacte en el perfil sensorial del producte alimentari. Les nanoemulsions preparades amb olis essencials van presentar per norma general, un major efecte antifúngic que els olis lliures aplicats a les mateixes concentracions. Així mateix, el tipus d'emulsionant utilitzat va tenir un paper clau en l'activitat antifúngica de les nanoemulsions. Les nanoemulsions preparades amb proteïna de sèrum de llet van ser més efectives en la inhibició del creixement micelial i en la germinació de les espores que les formulades amb Tween 80. La gran eficàcia in vitro de les nanoemulsions en el control del desenvolupament de fongs va permetre avaluar la seva aplicació a productes alimentaris, sent seleccionada la confitura de maduixa com a matriu alimentària. Amb aquesta finalitat, les emulsions dels olis essencials de clau i de fulla de canyella van ser incorporades a les confitures de maduixa per tal de controlar el deteriorament fúngic. Tot i que aquestes emulsions reduïren el deteriorament fungic de les confitures de maduixa, la seva incorporació va afectar negativament a l'aroma, el sabor i l'acceptació global de la confitura. Pel que fa a la metodologia emprada per preparar emulsions oli-aigua, la combinació d'agitació magnètica i homogeneïtzació per altes pressions va ser la més eficaç per reduir les pèrdues d'oli essencial. A més, es van obtenir emulsions estables amb una alta capacitat antifúngica, determinada in vitro, davant dels fongs objecte d'estudi. Malgrat el prometedor ús de les emulsions d'oli essencial de l'escorça de canyella en el control del deteriori fúngic de les confitures de maduixa, la seva incorporació a l'aliment va afectar negativament a l'aroma, sabor i acceptació global del producte. A causa del gran impacte dels olis essencials en el perfil sensorial del producte alimentari, es van investigar dos nous enfocaments: i) combinacions de diferents compostos antifúngics en les emulsions; i ii) immobilització de compostos bioactius sobre superfícies de sílice mesoporoses. La combinació d'oli essencial d'escorça de canyella, el gluconat de zinc i l'àcid trans-ferúlic va permetre l'obtenció d'un producte considerat microbiològicament acceptable amb bones característiques organolèptiques però no es va aconseguir la inhibició total del creixement del fong. Per això, es van estudiar les propietats antifúngiques i sensorials d'agents bioactius (eugenol i timol) immobilitzats sobre superfícies de sílice mesoporoses. La preparació de les confitures amb eugenol immobilitzat en les micropartícules de MCM-41, va mostrar un millor control de la inhibició fúngica en comparació amb les mostres preparades amb timol funcionalitzat. L'anàlisi sensorial de les mostres després de la incorporació dels sòlids a la confitura de maduixa, va revelar que la immobilització de eugenol i timol redueix l'impacte sensorial d'aquests compostos en confitures de maduixa.
Ribes Llop, S. (2017). Study of different antifungal systems to preserve strawberry jams against fungi spoilage [Tesis doctoral no publicada]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/82306
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Tyminski, William P. "Preventing Bark-Caused Increment Borer Jams: A Modified Technique For Core Extraction." Tree-Ring Society, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/622644.
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When coring thick-barked trees, increment cores often become compressed and jammed inside
the narrow region of the borer shaft. These jams can be problematic for two reasons: first, it often leaves the core unusable; second, the jam may be so tightly compressed in the borer that removal is difficult, especially in the field. Although procedures to evacuate these jams are documented in the literature, methods of prevention are not. Here, a modified manual method of increment boring that can reduce the likelihood of jams and, in addition, decrease the number of deformed core samples is described. Traditional and modified boring methods were randomly assigned to 40 Douglas-fir trees (80 cores) at a research site along the Oregon coast. Results show that jams were associated with traditional boring over six times more than with the proposed modified technique.
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Duffin, Jenna. "Effects of Engineered Log Jams on Channel Morphology, Middle Fork of the John Day River, Oregon." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/19338.
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Engineered log jams (ELJs) were constructed on the Middle Fork of the John Day River in eastern Oregon as part of a large restoration project. These log structures were designed to address many of the restoration goals including creating scour pools, inhibiting bank erosion, creating and maintaining a sinuous river planform, and increasing complexity of fish habitat. This study uses geomorphic change detection techniques to monitor topographic change under and around the 26 log structures in two different river reaches over a six to seven year period. This study finds that the ELJs are remaining stable within the river and maintaining deep pool habitat. The study provides insight into which log structure variables are most related to the patterns and amounts of aggradation and degradation. Understanding the geomorphic changes to the riverbed in response to the placement of the ELJs can influence the design and future effectiveness of ELJs.
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Roberg-Orenstein, Penina. "The development and control of traffic jams caused by incidents in rectangular grid networks." Thesis, Middlesex University, 1997. http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/6564/.
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Urban traffic congestion is becoming a central issue in transport planning. If the present growth in car ownership and use continues, traffic jams are likely to increase in frequency and extent, particularly within the central areas of major cities. Whilst it is important to study the impact of congestion in the field, there is an urgent need for a fundamental understanding of the causes of congestion and the way in which it propagates. But, although a number of control schemes for controlling traffic congestion exist, no comprehensive rationale for an effective dispersal strategy has been developed. This research is mainly concerned with the properties of incident-induced traffic jams on rectangular grid networks, and possible measures for preventing and controlling them. The research investigates the underlying structure of such jams using a combination of theoretical and simulation models developed for this purpose. Using these models, gridlock is identified as a crucial stage in the evolution of traffic jams. However, most conventional traffic management measures aim to increase capacity and hence postpone the onset of gridlock and are unsuitable when gridlock has already set in. This thesis develops several alternative strategies for protecting networks from gridlock and dissipating traffic jams once they have formed. The treatment focuses on the installation of bans at specific network locations. The bans come in two forms: turn or ahead. Turn bans are imposed on selected links to break gridlock cycles at the nucleus of the traffic jam. By contrast, ahead bans are implemented around the traffic jam envelope to reduce input into critical sections of the road. The control strategies are tested extensively using the simulation model and as a result, some general control principles have emerged. These are not intended to be immediately applicable to real networks since they incorporate some simplifying assumptions. However, they point to certain characteristics of traffic jam growth and dispersal which would not be accessible in any other way.
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Ribeiro, Aline da Silva. "Modelagem chuva-vazão utilizando framework JAMS em área de afloramento do Sistema Aquífero Guarani." Universidade de São Paulo, 2012. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18138/tde-30082012-145636/.
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O Sistema Nacional de Informações de Recursos Hídricos (SNIRH) ainda não monitora todos os rios brasileiros. Esta carência de informações reflete em falhas na estimativa da disponibilidade hídrica para os usos múltiplos da água. Nesse contexto, os modelos hidrológicos destacaram-se por tentar suprir essa insuficiência de dados. Entretanto, nota-se que muitos modelos não geram bons resultados quando executados fora da área de estudo onde foram criados. Por isso, devido à flexibilidade na escolha dos processos hidrológicos a serem simulados, este trabalho utilizou o framework JAMS (Jena Adaptable Modelling System) na construção de um modelo chuva-vazão específico para a bacia piloto do Ribeirão da Onça, a qual está inserida em zona de afloramento de um dos mais importantes aquíferos do mundo, o Sistema Aquífero Guarani (SAG). O JAMS apresentou-se como um sistema simplificado e flexível diante das adaptações necessárias para tratar e gerar dados compatíveis com as características climatológicas e hidrológicas da área de estudo. O modelo construído mostrou-se eficiente na predição da resposta hidrológica da bacia avaliada, apresentando um coeficiente de Nash-Sutcliffe de 0,76 e 0,81, para os períodos de calibração e validação do modelo, respectivamente. Foi ainda satisfatória a predição do volume escoado, apresentando uma porcentagem de viés de -1.13 e -1.03% para os dois períodos. A reconstituição da série histórica de vazão mostrou que o escoamento de base representa de 79 a 89% do escoamento total anual da bacia do Ribeirão da Onça. Portanto, o modelo construído torna-se uma importante ferramenta para a reconstituição da série histórica dos dados fluviométricos da bacia do Ribeirão da Onça, importante para o aperfeiçoamento dos estudos de recarga e proteção do SAG.The National System of Information Resources (SNIRH) has not monitored all Brazilian rivers. This lack of information reflects in the fault estimation of water availability for the multiple uses. In this context, the hydrological models stood out for trying to address this lack of data. However, it is noted that many models do not generate good results when performed outside of the study area where they were created. Therefore, due to flexibility in the choice of hydrological processes to be simulated, this study used the framework JAMS (Jena Adaptable Modelling System) in the construction of a specific rainfall-runoff model to the basin of the Ribeirão da Onça monitored watershed, which is embedded in an outcrop area of one of the most important aquifers in the world, the Guarani Aquifer System (SAG). The JAMS presented as a simplified and flexible for use on the necessary adaptations to process and generate consistent data with the climatological and hydrological characteristics of the study area. The constructed model was effective in predicting the hydrological response of the basin evaluated, with a Nash-Sutcliffe coefficient of 0.76 and 0.81, for periods of calibration and validation of the model, respectively. It was also satisfactory prediction of runoff volume, with a bias of -1.3 and -1.03% for the two periods. The runoff time series reproduction showed that the baseflow represents from 79 to 89% of the annual total runoff in the Ribeirão da Onça watershed. Therefore, the constructed model becomes an important tool for reconstruting the time series fluviometric data from Ribeirão da Onça basin, important for the improvement of the recharge studies and SAG protection.
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Barlović, Robert. "Traffic jams cluster formation in low-dimensional cellular automata models for highway and city traffic /." [S.l. : s.n.], 2003. http://deposit.ddb.de/cgi-bin/dokserv?idn=969248830.
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Barlovic, Robert. "Traffic Jams : Cluster Formation in Low-Dimensional Cellular Automata Models for Highway and City Traffic." Gerhard-Mercator-Universitaet Duisburg, 2003. http://www.ub.uni-duisburg.de/ETD-db/theses/available/duett-10312003-150115/.
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Cellular automata (CA) models are quite popular in the field of traffic flow. They allow an effective implementation of real-time traffic computer-simulations. Therefore, various approaches based on CA models have been suggested in recent years. The first part of this thesis focuses on the so-called VDR (velocity-dependent randomization) model which is a modified version of the well known Nagel-Schreckenberg (NaSch) CA model. This choice is motivated by the fact that wide phase separated jams occur in the model. On the basis of random walk theory an analytical approach to the dynamics of these separated jam clusters is given. The predictions are in good agreement with the results of computer simulations and provide a deeper insight into the dynamics of wide jams which seem to be generic for CA approaches and are therefore of special interest. Furthermore, the impact of a localized defect in a periodic system is analyzed in the VDR model. It turns out that depending on the magnitude of the defect stop-and-go traffic can occur which can not be found in the VDR model without lattice defects. Finally, the VDR model is studied with open boundaries. The phase diagrams, obtained by Monte-Carlo simulations, reveal two jam phases with a stripped microscopic structure and for finite systems the existence of a new high-flow phase is shown. The second part of this thesis concentrates on CA models for city traffic with the focus on the Chowdhury-Schadschneider (ChSch) model. In the context of jam clusters the model reveals interesting features since two factors exert influence on the jamming behavior. On the one hand, jams are induced at crossings due to the traffic lights, i.e., cars are forced to stop at a ``red light', and, on the other hand, the dynamics of such induced jams is governed by the NaSch model rules. One part of the investigations covers global (fixed) traffic light strategies. These are found to lead to strong oscillations in the global flow except for the case of randomly switching lights. Furthermore, the impact of adaptive (local) traffic light control is analyzed. It is found that the autonomous strategies can nearly match the global optimum of the ChSch model. In order to provide a more realistic vehicle distribution, the ChSch model is enhanced by a stochastic turning of vehicles and by inhomogeneous densities. Here, the autonomous strategies can outperform the global ones in some cases.
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Wallerstein, Nicholas Paul. "Impact of Large Woody Debris on fluvial processes and channel geomorphology in unstable sand-bed rivers." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.311841.
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Adamovic, Marko. "Development of a data-driven distributed hydrological model for regional scale catchments prone to Mediterranean flash floods. Application to the Ardèche catchment, France." Thesis, Grenoble, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014GRENU039/document.
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L'objectif scientifique de la thèse est de progresser dans la modélisation hydrologique spatiale régionale dans le contexte de crues éclairs qui représentent l'une des catastrophes naturelles les plus destructrices dans la région Méditerranéenne. L'accent est mis sur les questions de mise à l'échelle des bassins versants et la dérivation des équations et des modèles applicables aux bassins de milieu simplifiées de grande taille pour mieux décrire l'hétérogénéité du paysage et de la complexité du processus. Telles sont les questions clés pour faciliter le modèle mis en place dans le contexte de l'ensemble du bassin versant et d'essayer son application dans les bassins non jaugés trop. Pour répondre à ces questions, une modélisation hydrologique spatiale simplifiée sur les sous-bassins versants est d'abord proposé où les paramètres sont essentiellement tirées de l'information disponible (surtout cartographique). La méthode de Kirchner (WRR, 2009) qui suppose que le débit à la sortie est la seule fonction de stockage du bassin versant, est spécifiquement étudiée dans le cadre des bassins versants Méditerranéens. L'étape suivante consiste à créer un nouveau modèle hydrologique SIMPLEFLOOD distribué sur la base de « top down » méthodologie de Kirchner dans la plateforme de modélisation JAMS. Les paramètres du modèle simple sont estimés à des endroits calibrés et une régionalisation se fait en fonction de la géologie. Le bassin versant est discrétisé en sous-bassins versants d'environ 10 km2. La dernière étape consiste à procéder à un couplage de données avec le modèle hydraulique MAGE 1D développé à IRSTEA HHLY tenir compte des effets de propagation de la rivière sur les hydrogrammes simulés. Le couplage est externe, ce qui signifie que les sorties du modèle hydrologique dans le système de modélisation de JAMS deviennent les entrées du modèle MAGE hydraulique. Les sorties sont les débits qui sont transférés dans le modèle de MAGE soit comme flux latéraux (provenant des terres adjacentes) et /ou entrées d'eau locales. L'application de la thèse est le bassin versant de l'Ardèche (2388 km ²), qui est l'un des sites pilotes français pour le programme international HyMeX (cycle hydrologique dans l'expérience de la Méditerranée, http://www.hymex.org/). La thèse proposée contribue également au projet FloodScale (multi-échelle d'observation hydrométéorologique et de modélisation pour la compréhension et simulation des crues éclairs (http://floodscale.irstea.fr/). L'application de la méthodologie Kirchner (2009) montre que les résultats de simulation des débits sont bonnes pour les bassins de granit, trouvés à être caractérisée principalement par des processus excès de ruissellement et d'écoulement sous la surface de saturation. L'hypothèse simple de système dynamique fonctionne particulièrement bien dans des conditions humides (pics et les récessions sont bien modélisés). D'autre part, la performance du modèle est moins bien représentée à l'été et les périodes de sécheresse où l'évapotranspiration est large et observations de bas-débits sont inexactes. Dans le bassin versant de l'Ardèche, les précipitations simulées correspondent bien à de stations de jaugeage observés et données de réanalyse SAFRAN pendant les périodes de non-végétation. Le modèle doit encore être amélioré pour inclure une représentation plus précise de l'évapotranspiration réelle, mais fournit un résumé satisfaisant du fonctionnement du bassin versant pendant les périodes humides et d'hiver. Le couplage du modèle hydrologique obtenue avec le modèle hydraulique MAGE 1D fournit des résultats satisfaisants mais les résultats sont si réciproques comme dans le cas du modèle hydrologique ou une équation d'onde cinématique simple pour le routage des flux existe. On peut dire que dans les situations ou débordement de la rivière est significative, le couplage serai crucialThe scientific objective of the thesis is to progress in regional spatial hydrological modeling in the context of flash floods that represent one of the most destructive natural hazards in the Mediterranean region. Emphasis is put on catchment scaling issues and derivation of simplified equations and models applicable to basins of medium to large size to best describe landscape heterogeneity and process complexity. These are the key issues in facilitating the model set up in the context of the whole catchment and trying its application in ungauged catchments too. To address these issues, a simplified spatial hydrological modeling over sub-catchments is first proposed where parameters are essentially derived from available information (cartographic utmost). For this purpose, the Kirchner (WRR, 2009) method that assumes that discharge at the outlet is only a function of catchment storage is specifically studied in the context of Mediterranean catchments. The next step is to create a new distributed hydrological model based on the data driven methodology of Kirchner within the JAMS modeling framework. The parameters of the simple model are estimated at the gauged locations and a regionalization is done according to geology. The catchment is discretized into sub-catchments of about 10 km2. The final step is to proceed with data coupling with the MAGE 1D hydraulic model developed at HHLY to consider river propagation effects on the simulated hydrographs. The coupling is external, meaning that outputs from the hydrological model in JAMS modeling system become inputs to the hydraulic model MAGE. Outputs are discharge rates in the reach network that are transferred into the MAGE model as either lateral flows (coming from adjacent land) and/or local inflows. The case study of the thesis is the Ardèche catchment (2388 km²), which is one of the French pilot sites for the HyMeX international program (Hydrological Cycle in the Mediterranean Experiment, http://www.hymex.org/). The proposed thesis also contributes to the FloodScale project (Multi-scale hydrometeorological observation and modeling for flash floods understanding and simulation, http://floodscale.irstea.fr/ ). The application of the Kirchner (2009) methodology shows that resulting discharge simulation results are good for granite catchments, found to be predominantly characterized by saturation excess runoff and sub-surface flow processes. The simple dynamical system hypothesis works especially well in wet conditions (peaks and recessions are well modeled). On the other hand, poor model performance is associated with summer and dry periods when evapotranspiration is high and operational low-flow discharge observations are inaccurate. In the Ardèche catchment, inferred precipitation rates agree well in timing and amount with observed gauging stations and SAFRAN data reanalysis during the non-vegetation periods. The model should further be improved to include a more accurate representation of actual evapotranspiration, but provides a satisfying summary of the catchment functioning during wet and winter periods. The coupling of the resulting hydrological model with the MAGE 1D hydraulic model provides satisfying results. However, the results show that the timing and magnitude of simulated discharge with coupled model is as good as by the hydrological model with a simple kinematic wave equation for flow routing. We argue that in situations when there is a significant overflow in the floodplain the interest of the coupling with the hydraulic model becomes crucial
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Labbas, Mériem. "Modélisation hydrologique de bassins versants périurbains et influence de l'occupation du sol et de la gestion des eaux pluviales : Application au bassin de l'Yzeron (130km2)." Thesis, Université Grenoble Alpes (ComUE), 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015GREAU006/document.
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Les bassins périurbains, constitués de zones urbaines, agricoles et naturelles, sont des bassinsversants complexes à étudier. L’augmentation des surfaces imperméables et les modifications deschemins d’écoulement par les réseaux d’assainissement influencent leur hydrologie. Ces modificationssont notamment liées aux choix de modes de gestion des eaux pluviales : réseaux unitaires,réseaux séparatifs, infiltration à la parcelle, etc. La modélisation hydrologique spatialisée, quirend compte de l’hétérogénéité des bassins versants, est un outil permettant d’évaluer les différentsenjeux en termes d’occupation du sol et de gestion des eaux pluviales. Cependant, peu demodèles ont été construits pour être appliqués aux bassins périurbains, à l’échelle des gestionnaires(˜ 100 km2) et pour des simulations sur de longues périodes (> 10 ans). La modélisationhydrologique doit donc être adaptée afin de mieux capter les spécificités des milieux périurbainstelles que l’hétérogénéité de l’occupation du sol et la connexion de certaines zones urbaines à unréseau d’assainissement.Ce travail de thèse a consisté à développer un nouvel outil de modélisation adapté à ces problématiques: le modèle distribué horaire J2000P. Ce modèle simule les processus hydrologiquesen milieux ruraux et urbains et prend en compte les réseaux d’assainissement, les connexionsà ces réseaux et les déversements des déversoirs d’orage (DO). Le modèle a été mis en oeuvresur le bassin périurbain de l’Yzeron (˜ 130 km2), situé à l’ouest de Lyon. L’évaluation, effectuéeà l’exutoire de différents sous-bassins de tailles et d’occupations du sol différentes, montre desrésultats très encourageants. Le modèle a tendance à sous-estimer le débit mais la dynamiquedes pics est bien représentée tout comme le déversement des DO. Suite aux résultats de l’évaluation,une analyse de sensibilité « pas à pas » du modèle a été réalisée et différentes hypothèsesde fonctionnement du bassin ont été formulées pour améliorer la compréhension du modèle etdes processus représentés. Le modèle a ensuite été utilisé pour tester l’impact de modificationsde l’occupation des sols et/ou de la gestion des eaux pluviales sur la réponse hydrologique. Lemodèle montre que la gestion de l’occupation du sol a moins d’influence sur l’hydrologie dubassin que la gestion du réseau d’assainissementGrowing urbanization and related anthropogenic processes have a high potential to influencehydrological process dynamics. Typical consequences are an increase of surface imperviousnessand modifications of water flow paths due to artificial channels and barriers (combined and separatedsystem, sewer overflow device, roads, ditches, etc.). Periurban catchments, at the edgeof large cities, are especially affected by fast anthropogenic modifications. They usually consistof a combination of natural areas, rural areas with dispersed settlements and urban areas mostlycovered by built zones and spots of natural surfaces. Spatialized hydrological modeling tools, simulatingthe entire hydrological cycle and able to take into account the important heterogeneityof periurban watersheds can be used to assess the impact of stormwater management practiceson their hydrology.We propose a new modeling tool for these issues : the hourly distributed J2000P model.This model simulates the hydrological processes in rural and urban areas and takes into accountthe sewerage networks, connections to these networks and overflows from sewer overflow devices(SOD). The application site is the Yzeron catchment (˜ 130 km2), located in the West of Lyon.The evaluation, conducted at the outlet of different sub-basins with different sizes and landuse, shows very encouraging results. The model tends to underestimate the discharge but thedynamics of the peaks and the SOD overflows are well simulated. The model is also used to testthe impact of changes in land use and/or stormwater management on the hydrological response.The results show that land use management has less impact on the hydrology of the catchmentthan stormwater management
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Morris, Arthur E. L. "Influence of stream corridor geomorphology on large wood jams and associated fish assemblages in mixed deciduous-conifer forest in Upper Michigan." Connect to resource, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1123513768.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2005.Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains xvi, 263 p.; also includes graphics (some col.). Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-263). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center
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Balažovičová, Nikola. "Testování mikrometody izolace DNA z listů, plodů a výrobků z ovoce." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta chemická, 2019. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-401887.
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The thesis has been focused on testing of micromethod of DNA isolation from leaves, fruits and fruit products. Jams were selected for the analysis of plant DNA in technologically processed foods. Plant leaves, fruits, and jams were homogenized using plastic copist in a lysis buffer containing 2% cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) with 2.5M sodium chloride (NaCl). Microisolation of plant DNA was performed using poly(hydroxyethylmethacrylate-co-glycidylmethacrylate) – P(HEMA-co-GMA)microparticles. Isolated the DNA concentration and purity were assessed by UV light aborbance using a spectrophotometer. After that, amplification of the DNA was tested in PCR. Primers specific for plant ribosomal DNA: 18S_for a 5,8S_rev (PCR product - 700bp), 26S_for a 26S_rev (PCR product - 220 bp), 18S_for a 18¬S_rev (PCR product - 263 bp) were used. The PCR conditions were optimized and the effect of the amplicon length on its detection was followed. PCR products were detected by agarose gel electrophoresis. It was shown that DNA isolated from almost all of leaves using magnetic particles was in PCR-ready quality in contrary to the fruits. DNA amplified in PCR with primers giving short PCR products was isolated from almost all tested jams. The method must be optimalised, yet.
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Hansson, Torsten. "Enhancing Game Jam Experiences: Finding more productive and focused group work interactions through establishing a framework." Thesis, Malmö högskola, Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS), 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-22996.
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The thesis will focus on the methods of establishing group work objectives and in turn create focused groups that spend more time being productive and enjoying their efforts than having to go through trivial yet troublesome organization and structure sorting evaluation periods.
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Belaaoui-Aksas, Ghania. "Migration des progéniteurs hématopoïétiques à travers l'endothélium : étude du rôle des molécules d'adhésion de la famille des Nectines, des JAMs et des molécules CD99 et CD146." Aix-Marseille 2, 2005. http://www.theses.fr/2005AIX20665.
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"Les Nectines (CD111/CD112/CD155), les JAM (JAM-A/JAM-C), CD99 et CD146 sont exprimées sur les progéniteurs hématopoïétiques (PH) et au niveau des jonctions inter-endothéliales. Nous avons exploré leur implication dans l'adhésion, la migration trans-endothéliale et le " homing " des PH humains chez les souris NOD/SCID. La migration in vitro implique CD99 et JAM-A. Les réactions non spécifiques in vivo n'ont pas permis de confirmer ce rôle d'où la nécessité des modèles d'homogreffes. Les molécules étudiées interviennent dans la migration des monocytes. Les mécanismes moléculaires de la migration des PH seraient donc différents de ceux des leucocytes. Nous discutons les hypothèses qui en découlent. L'expression de CD111 et de CD99 sur les PH est variable. CD111 est faiblement exprimée sur les PH immatures et augmente dans le compartiment érythroïde dès le stade CFU-E. Son blocage lors l'érythropoïèse n'a pas décelé son rôle. Une étude similaire est en cours pour CD99"Nectins (CD111/CD112/CD155), JAMs (JAM-A/JAM-C), CD99 and CD146 are expressed on haematopoietic progenitors (HP) and on inter-endothelial junctions. We explored their implication in adhesion, trans-endothelial migration and "homing" of human HP in NOD/SCID mice. In vitro migration implies CD99 and JAM-A. Non-specific reactions in vivo did not make it possible to conclude to this role. Homografts models would allow such conclusions. Most studied molecules are implicated in monocytes migration. So, molecular mechanisms of HP migration should be different from those of leucocytes. We discuss the assumptions that result from this. CD111 and CD99 expression on the HP is variable. CD111 is slightly expressed on immature HP and increases in the erythroïd compartment since the CFU-E stage. Its blockade during erythropoïesis did not detect its role. A similar approach is underway to study CD99
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Pereira, Tiago Duarte Santos. "Processo aerado termofílico combinando biomassa aderida e suspensa para tratamento de água residuária sintética de indústria de geleias e compotas de frutas." Universidade de São Paulo, 2014. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18138/tde-29092014-170100/.
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Este trabalho foi teve como objetivo avaliar o desempenho do tratamento aerado combinando biomassa aderida e suspensa, em diferentes condições de temperatura (25ºC, 27ºC, 45ºC e 55ºC), na remoção da matéria orgânica. Foi utilizada uma água residuária sintética simulando o efluente da indústria de geleias e compotas de frutas. Os dois reatores operados foram construídos em aço inox com diâmetro de 15 cm, 58,0 cm de altura e volume útil de 10,25 L, sendo 5,125 L preenchidos com meio suporte. O experimento se deu em duas fases. Na primeira (75 dias) o reator R1 foi operado a 25ºC e o R2 a 45ºC, na segunda (60 dias) a 27ºC e 55ºC, respectivamente. O TDH variou de 10,39h a 11,86h e a carga orgânica volumétrica aplicada de 2,82 kg.m-3.d-1 a 3,51 kg.m-3.d-1. As maiores eficiências de remoção de DQO foram observadas nos reatores R1(25ºC) e R2(45ºC): 80,27±11,97% e 78,41±6,41%, respectivamente. Estas médias não diferiram entre si. A colonização do meio suporte foi satisfatória, exceto a 55ºC onde se verificou a diminuição da aderência da biomassa. Foi observado o intumescimento do lodo nas duas fases experimentais, provavelmente devido à alta biodegradabilidade da água residuária, e um maior valor de SSV no efluente dos sistemas termofílicos. Os ensaios cinéticos apontaram para uma menor dependência do sistema na parcela suspensa da biomassa para a eficiência global. A análise do DGGE mostrou diminuição na diversidade entra a biomassa aderida do reator mesofílico (25ºC) e a biomassa aderida do reator termofílico (45ºC), entretanto, esta mudança não foi tão evidente de 45ºC para 55ºC.The aim of this study was to investigate the attached and suspended biomass performance in the organic matter removal of a synthetic jams and jellies wastewater at different temperature (25ºC, 27ºC, 45ºC and 55ºC). Two stainless steel reactors, 15 cm diameter and 58 cm high were used. The working volume was 10,25 L and the support medium occupied 5,125 L. The experiment was developed in two stages. The first stage lasted 75 days, the R1 and R2 reactors operated at 25ºC and 45ºC, respectively. The second stage lasted 60 days and the reactors operated at 27ºC and 55ºC, respectively. The HRT ranged between 10,39h and 11,86h and the volumetric load between 2,82 kg.m-3.d-1 to 3,51 kg.m-3.d-1.The highest removal efficiencies of COD occurred in R1(25ºC) and R2(45ºC) reactors: 80,27±11,97% and 78,41±6,41%, respectively. These results were not statistically different. The colonization of the support medium was satisfactory, except at 55ºC, as in this condition it was observed decreased adhesion of biomass. Bulking occurred in both stages of the experiment, probably due to the high biodegradability of this wastewater, and a highest value of MLVSS in the effluent of the thermophilic systems. The kinect experiments appointed that the suspended biomass play a minor role in the global efficiency of the system. The DGGE analysis have shown reduction in diversity when the temperature increases from 25ºC to 45ºC, nevertheless, this change was not so clear from 45ºC to 55ºC.
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Hermann, Jonas. "Design and Facilitation of Event-Based Open Innovation : A study about regular company arrangements for enhanced innovativeness." Thesis, KTH, Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.), 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-245079.
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Den tidiga fasen av företags innovationsprocess har fått stor uppmärksamhet i modern akademisk forskning. Det diskuteras hur man strukturerar denna fas kallad “fuzzy front end” kopplat till innovation och även ett koncept som allmänt kallas “öppen innovation” har introducerats - involvering av tredje parts individer i utvecklingsprocessen. Detta examensarbete fokuserar huvudsakligen på öppen innovation genom olika event för att främja innovationsarbete såsom: workshops, hackathons, idea jams och andra typer av sammanhang som inkluderar både externa deltagare och experter samt anställda och partners inom organisationer. Genom att designa, vara värd för, övervaka samt utvärdera ett hackathon för innovation som heter LiveHacks, samlar detta examensarbete relevant information för att förstå motiven för företag såväl som individer att delta i ett sådant sammanhang. Slutligen bedöms i detta examensarbete hur man kan organisera framgångsrika öppen innovations-eventsåsom hackathons. Dessutom har en generaliserad mall som tredje part skall kunna ta efter utvecklats.The front end of a corporate’s innovation process has caught much attention in contemporary academic research. Efforts discuss how to structure the “fuzzy frontend of innovation” and introduce a concept widely known as “open source” – the involvement of third party individuals to the development process. This Masters thesis specifically focuses on open innovation through the medium of event-based innovation facilitation; e.g through workshops, hackathons, idea jams and other events that include both external users and experts as well as employees or partners within organizations. By designing, hosting, monitoring and evaluating an innovation event called “LiveHacks”, this thesis collects relevant data to understand both, the motives of corporations as well as of individuals to participate in open innovation events. Finally, this thesis assesses how to host successful open innovation events and develops a generalized template for third party adoption.
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Zanule, Paul Gudoi. "Road Management System and Road Safety in Uganda." ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/368.
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Traffic collisions cost Uganda millions of dollars each year. The purpose of this descriptive case study was to describe the strategies and processes needed to implement a road management system. Such a system would significantly reduce the fatalities and accidents in Uganda, improve the transportation within Kampala's business district, and increase business profitability. Three conceptual theories framed the research study: management theory, strategic management theory, and criminology theory. Using a snowball sampling strategy, data were collected from open-ended interviews, questionnaires, observations, and archived documents from 20 administrative participants in the government and organizational leaders involved in the transport operations and transport services in the Kampala business district in Uganda. Data were analyzed using 3 phases: (a) interpretational analysis, coding, and grouping segments; (b) structural analysis, consistency, and quality; and (c) reflective analysis, consequences, what, when, where, and how. Five themes or action requirements emerged from the data analysis: to improve transport operations and transport services profitability, reduce traffic jams and fatalities, provide sufficient driving training, maintain road infrastructure, and maintain traffic law enforcement. The findings and recommendations from this study may improve the profitability of businesses, reduce the traffic jams and fatalities, and improve the gross domestic product of Uganda, thereby contributing to positive social change.
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Alvarado-Vega, Sonia-Luz. "Estudio de prefactibilidad para la instalación de una planta procesadora de compotas a base de tarwi (Lupinus mutabilis) y manzana (Malus doméstica)." Bachelor's thesis, Universidad de Lima, 2016. http://repositorio.ulima.edu.pe/handle/ulima/3481.
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El presente estudio de pre-factibilidad tiene como principal objetivo, determinar la viabilidad comercial, técnica, social, medio ambiental y económica de la operación exitosa de una planta productora de compotas a base de tarwi y manzana. Esta investigación desea revalorar el cultivo del tarwi, que es una leguminosa autóctona del Perú, la cual posee un gran valor nutricional que ayuda al desarrollo del bebé. Este insumo será utilizado como materia prima principal de nuestro producto junto con la manzana que le adicionará un agradable sabor.
Las compotas a base de tarwi y manzana están dirigidas a las madres de familia que tienen hijos en edades de 6 meses a 3 años, de los niveles socioeconómicos A y B que residen en Lima Metropolitana y la estrategia de distribución estará orientada a los supermercados.Trabajo de investigación
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Aldana-Minaya, Horacio-Alfredo, and Ricardo-André Rivas-Romero. "Estudio de pre-factibilidad para la instalación de una planta productora de compotas para bebés a partir de durazno (Prunus persica) enriquecido con maca (Lepidium meyenii walpers), quinua (Chenopodium quinoa willdenow), kiwicha (Amaranthus caudatus linnaeus) y cañihua (Chenopodium pallidicaule)." Master's thesis, Universidad de Lima, 2016. http://repositorio.ulima.edu.pe/handle/ulima/3482.
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En el capítulo I se concluye que el proyecto es técnicamente viable debido a que es posible producir la compota y hay disponibilidad de materia prima, además es económicamente viable debido a que el consumo per cápita de compotas para bebé en Perú sigue la tendencia a aumentar debido a un aumento progresivo del ingreso el cual les da mayor capacidad adquisitiva a las personas e incrementa su consumo. Finalmente es socialmente viable debido a que dinamiza la economía de los agricultores ya que las materias primas que ellos producen que son el durazno, maca, quinua, kiwicha y cañihua se les está dando un valor agregado al convertirlo en una compota para bebés e incorporarlo al mercado Limeño. Asimismo conforme la planta de producción opere se presentará un aumento de la demanda de las materias primas lo cual representará un aumento en los ingresos de los agricultores y por lo tanto una mejora en su calidad de vida además de crear puestos de trabajo en la planta de producción.
En el capítulo II se establece que el país al cual está destinado la compota para bebés es Perú específicamente la ciudad de Lima, para bebés menores a los 2 años de edad cuyos padres pertenecen a los niveles socioeconómicos A, B y C y cuyo estilo de vida es catalogado como los sofisticados y las modernas.
En el capítulo III se determina que la planta estará ubicada en la ciudad de Lima específicamente en el distrito de Ventanilla.
En el capítulo IV se establece que el tamaño de la planta es de 1849 toneladas/año el cual es determinado por el tamaño de mercado.
En el capítulo V se establecen las especificaciones técnicas de la compota y se determina la fórmula a utilizar la cual es aprobada por un nutricionista. Luego se establecen las tecnologías existentes, se selecciona la tecnología a utilizar y se determina el proceso de producción. Posteriormente se muestra la maquinaria a utilizar y se determina la capacidad instalada la cual es de 2.460.326 kg de compota/año.
En el capítulo VI se establece la organización administrativa de la empresa es decir los puestos que se requieren, las funciones que debe realizar y las competencias y formación profesional que debe tener. En el capítulo VII se determina que la inversión total es de 4.748.698 soles siendo el 40% financiamiento y el 60% capital propio.
En el capítulo VIII se observa que tanto el VAN económico que es 4.252.919 soles y el VAN financiero que es 4.639.674 soles son mayores a 0, por lo tanto la inversión del proyecto es aceptable pues genera más ganancias después de recuperar lo invertido. Esta afirmación se ve fortalecida debido a que la TIR económica la cual es 42% y la TIR financiera la cual es 52% son mayores que el costo de capital (Cok) el cual es 23%. Además la evaluación económica muestra que el periodo de recupero sería de 4 años y 6 meses mientras la evaluación financiera muestra que sería en 4 años y 1 mes, siendo esta última la más importante para los inversionistas, pues se concentra más en los ingresos y egresos que tendría el proyecto. Luego la relación beneficio/costo financiera es de 2,63 es decir por cada sol invertido se genera 2,63 soles de ingreso. En conclusión el proyecto es viable debido a que genera más dinero de lo invertido en él y presenta unos flujos tentadores para la inversión.
En el capítulo IX se realiza la evaluación social del proyecto, estableciéndose la ubicación de la planta en el distrito de Ventanilla específicamente al costado de la planta térmica de ciclo combinado de Ventanilla. Luego se determina que los impactos que genera la empresa en la comunidad donde está ubicada son: aumento de la congestión vehicular, disminución de la tasa de desempleo, revalorización de los terrenos, aumento de la contaminación por generación de residuos sólidos, emisión de gases contaminantes y generación de efluentes. Después se procede a cuantificar estos impactos y por último se realiza la medición del impacto social mediante indicadores macroeconómicos.Trabajo de investigación
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Hoppe, André. "Staus auf Deutschen Bundesautobahnen: Quantifizierung von Verlustzeiten anhand der Analyse historischer Staudaten." Master's thesis, Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2017. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-222916.
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In dieser Arbeit wird eine Methode vorgestellt, die erstmalig die durch Staus verursachten Verzögerungszeiten auf Bundesautobahnen mithilfe von Annahmen aus der Verkehrsflussdynamik zu schätzen versucht. Dies geschieht anhand einer GPS-gestützten Vollerhebung aller Staus aus den Jahren 2015 und teils auch 2016, welche vom Navigationsdienstleister TomTom zur Verfügung gestellt wurden. Es konnte gezeigt werden, dass für das Jahr 2015 rund 190 Mio. Fahrzeug-Stunden (Anzahl betroffener Fahrzeuge × Staustunden) anfielen, was für die betroffenen Autofahrer einen monetären Wert von ca. vier Milliarden Euro ausmachte. Es wurden zudem Engpässe anhand eines Rankings erstellt, womit dauerhafte Schwerpunkte auf Autobahnen aufgedeckt wurden. Unter einer konkret definierten räumlichen, zeitlichen und sachlichen Abgrenzungen kann diese Methodik sowohl für die Forschung als auch für die Weiterentwicklung von Navigationsdiensten dienenThe estimation of time losses caused by traffic congestions have not previously been assessed by using assumptions of traffic flow dynamics. With a GPS-supported full survey of all jams from the year 2015 and parts of 2016 this master thesis tries to quantify the additional (congested) travel time on German Motorways. The analysis has shown that all jams reported on German highways produced time losses over 190 million vehicle-hours (amount of involved vehicles × congestion hours), which equals a monetary value of four billion euros for the involved drivers. Furthermore the ranking of the respective bottlenecks has been developed over the year and main congestion hotspots on motorways have been revealed. By using a precisely defined local, temporal and objective delimitation, this method could be used for further research and developments of navigation services as well
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Foss, Susan J. "Modeling the Aggregation of Interacting Neurofilaments in the Axon." The Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1431078489.
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Hjelm, Christoffer, and Per Järvinen. "VR-tjänsters utmaningar och möjligheter för samskapande inom hustillverkningsbranschen." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-69478.
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Den här studien syftar till att undersöka VR-tjänsters utmaningar och möjligheter för samskapande av olika varianter av hus inom hustillverkningsbranschen. Genom teoretiska studier och kvalitativa intervjuer har riktlinjer för hur företag kan använda VR-tjänster för samskapande framträtt. De teoretiska områden som främst har behandlats är den tjänstedominanta logiken, innovationsprocessen, samskapande samt VR. Sex intervjudeltagare medverkade i intervjuerna. Dessa var i åldrarna 25–26 år, hälften var män, hälften var kvinnor. Det visade sig att deltagarna hade liten eller till och med ingen erfarenhetav VR sen tidigare. Studien visar att företag som ämnar använda sig av VR-tjänster för samskapande bör tänka på att tjänsten måste uppfylla vissa incitament och fördelar som bland annat handlar om att tjänsten måste vara kreativ och inspirerande för att ge så kallade nöjes- och lustfördelar, ge möjlighet till att utföra förändringar av ett virtuellt hus på ett unikt sätt, men även att deltagande i tjänsten i vissa fall även kan kräva någon form av kompensation för attanvändarna ska delta i samskapande. Det kan även krävas en tjänst som är kopplad till VR-tjänsten för att samskapande ska fungera på bästa sätt. Det finns potential för företag attanvända sig av VR-tjänster för att samskapa tillsammans med kunder, men det kan ännu komma att dröja innan användningen av liknande tjänster är utbredd och ett måste för företag att satsa på.
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Heasman, Michael Kenneth. "Influence of changing patterns of sucrose consumption on industrial users : response by manufacturers of soft drinks, biscuits, cereals, cakes confectionery, ice-cream, jams, canned products and other sugar-containing foods to the U.K. dietary guidelines that relate to sucrose consumption." Thesis, University of Bradford, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10454/4223.
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Sugar is intrinsically linked with the modern food system. Large sections of the U. K. food industry are dependent on its use and functional qualities. Supplies of sucrose entering the food chain have declined 25% between the 1950's and 1980's and currently stand around 37 kg/person/year. Furthermore, U. K. dietary guidelines over the past 14 years have consistently suggested caution over how much sugar is eaten, especially in manufactured foods. Dietary guidelines such as the NACNE report (1983) recommend average sugar consumption should be no more than 20 kg/person/year. Currently, two-thirds of sugar supplies are bought for use in food and drink manufacture. Continued pressures on sugar consumption and negative consumer attitudes to sugar may be reflected in lost sales of sugar-containing foods. The available information on U. K. sugar consumption is critically assessed. Although the main sources of sugar supply are identified, individual sugar consumption is shown to vary by considerable amounts. The place of sucrose is examined in relation to other sweeteners and why and where sugars and sweeteners are used in food systems. The promotion of "no added sugar" and "sugar free" products is examined since the publication of the NACNE report to the end of 1987. To further test the impact of changing patterns of sugar consumption on food and drink manufacturers a national survey of manufacturers who use sugar was carried out in early 1988. This was an attitudinal postal questionnaire and responses to the issue of sugar, diet and health were analysed. Respondents bought an estimated 650,000 tonnes of sugar in 1986, around 45% of the total industrial market. While the survey aggregate were fully supportive of sucrose, respondents reported that the majority of consumers were worried about sugar being bad for health and were actively cutting down on individual intakes. There were significant differences to the issue of sugar, diet and health dependent on company size, whether a company manufactured for a retailer's own label and if products had already been marketed at a "healthy eating" segment. However, in general, while manufacturers considered consumer attitudes to sugar to be important they had to be put in the context of other factors. So far the impact of changing patterns of sugar consumption is not reflected in the total average industrial purchases of sugar, although substantial "sugar-free" and "sugar-reduced" product niches have been established.
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Heasman, Michael Kenneth. "Influence of changing patterns of sucrose consumption on industrial users. Response by manufacturers of soft drinks, biscuits, cereals, cakes confectionery, ice-cream, jams, canned products and other sugar-containing foods to the U. K. dietary guidelines that relate to sucrose consumption." Thesis, University of Bradford, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10454/4223.
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Sugar is intrinsically linked with the modern food system. Large sections
of the U. K. food industry are dependent on its use and functional qualities.
Supplies of sucrose entering the food chain have declined 25% between the
1950's and 1980's and currently stand around 37 kg/person/year. Furthermore,
U. K. dietary guidelines over the past 14 years have consistently suggested
caution over how much sugar is eaten, especially in manufactured foods.
Dietary guidelines such as the NACNE report (1983) recommend average sugar
consumption should be no more than 20 kg/person/year. Currently, two-thirds
of sugar supplies are bought for use in food and drink manufacture. Continued
pressures on sugar consumption and negative consumer attitudes to sugar may
be reflected in lost sales of sugar-containing foods. The available information
on U. K. sugar consumption is critically assessed. Although the main sources of
sugar supply are identified, individual sugar consumption is shown to vary by
considerable amounts. The place of sucrose is examined in relation to other
sweeteners and why and where sugars and sweeteners are used in food systems.
The promotion of "no added sugar" and "sugar free" products is examined since
the publication of the NACNE report to the end of 1987. To further test the
impact of changing patterns of sugar consumption on food and drink
manufacturers a national survey of manufacturers who use sugar was carried
out in early 1988. This was an attitudinal postal questionnaire and responses
to the issue of sugar, diet and health were analysed. Respondents bought an
estimated 650,000 tonnes of sugar in 1986, around 45% of the total industrial
market. While the survey aggregate were fully supportive of sucrose,
respondents reported that the majority of consumers were worried about sugar
being bad for health and were actively cutting down on individual intakes.
There were significant differences to the issue of sugar, diet and health
dependent on company size, whether a company manufactured for a retailer's
own label and if products had already been marketed at a "healthy eating"
segment. However, in general, while manufacturers considered consumer
attitudes to sugar to be important they had to be put in the context of other
factors. So far the impact of changing patterns of sugar consumption is not
reflected in the total average industrial purchases of sugar, although
substantial "sugar-free" and "sugar-reduced" product niches have been
established.
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Klumpp, Stefan. "Movements of molecular motors : diffusion and directed walks." Phd thesis, [S.l. : s.n.], 2003. http://pub.ub.uni-potsdam.de/2003/0020/klumpp.pdf.
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Senna, Sidney Lima de. "Computação evolucionária aplicada ao diagnóstico de falhas incipientes em transformadores de potência utilizando dados de cromatografia." Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/1843/JAVS-8FDFGX.
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In an electrical substation of hydro-electric power station, power transformers are the equipments responsible for raising the voltage values, with the goal of transmitting electrical energy at high voltages with reduction of losses by Joule effect. On the other hand, at consumers centers, transformers are responsible for reducing the voltage level to allow distribution in urban centers. The importance of such equipments is clear. A major fault generates a high cost of corrective maintenance, drop in performance indicators, in addition to fines by the regulatory agency, which in Brazil is called the National Agency of Electric Energy (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica - ANEEL). Therefore it is highly desirable evaluate the lifetime of a power transformer, or at least identify the incipient faults in the transformer before a catastrophic failure occurs. The life cycle of a power transformer is directly related to the thermal factor, i.e., when in operation it is subjected to high temperatures that impact, in a negative way, their insulation system. The insulation system of the transformer can be divided into solid (made of cellulose-based) and liquid (by immersing the transformer in a tank filled with insulating oil). The thermal and electrical stress, suffered by the power transformer in operation, causes the degradation of both insulating paper and oil. With the aging of the mineral oil, gases are produced in a more pronounced way when a fault occurs. To prevent damage to transformers, the companies have adopted preventive maintenance procedures, however the costs involved in this kind of procedure can be minimized through predictive maintenance. The predictive maintenance can indicate the best time to perform preventive maintenance, avoiding unnecessary expenses. This dissertation aims at developing, analyzing and implementing a novel methodology that uses an Evolutionary Algorithm based on Genetic Programming to detect rules from power transformers database to predict incipient faults. The fault diagnosis abilities based on dissolved gas analysis (DGA), is enhanced by developing a framework called MINERA to discovery rules from database. MINERA was developed based on a modified Genetic Programming Algorithm that uses concepts from Information Theory, such as Entropy and Information Gain. This framework also provides support to take full advantage of the architecture of multi-core processors.Em uma subestação elevadora, os transformadores de potência são os equipamentos responsáveis pela elevação dos valores de tensão, com o objetivo de transmitir a energia elétrica em alta tensão com redução das perdas por efeito Joule. Por outro lado, nos centros consumidores, os transformadores das subestações são responsáveis por rebaixar o nível de tensão para permitir a distribuição nos centros urbanos. Percebe-se, então, a importância desses equipamentos e a necessidade de mantê-los em perfeito funcionamento. Uma falha grave gera um elevado custo de manutenção corretiva, queda nos indicadores de desempenho, além de multas por parte da agência reguladora - Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica - ANEEL . Portanto é altamente desejável avaliar a vida útil de um transformador de potência, ou pelo menos identificar as falhas incipientes no transformador antes que ocorra uma falha catastrófica. O fim da vida útil de um transformador de potência está diretamente relacionado ao fator térmico, isto é, quando ele está em operação o mesmo é submetido a elevadas temperaturas, impactando, de forma negativa, seu sistema de isolamento. O sistema de isolamento do transformador pode ser dividido em sólido (constituídos à base de celulose) e líquido (por meio da imersão do transformador em um tanque preenchido com óleo isolante). Os estresses térmicos e elétricos, sofridos pelo transformador em operação, ocasionam a degradação do papel e do óleo isolante. Com o envelhecimento do óleo mineral, formam-se gases que são produzidos de forma mais acentuada quando ocorre alguma falha. Para evitar danos aos transformadores, as concessionárias de energia elétrica têm adotado procedimentos de manutenção preventiva, no entanto os custos envolvidos nesse tipo de procedimento podem ser minimizados por meio de manutenções preditivas. A manutenção preditiva pode indicar o melhor momento para a realização da manutenção preventiva, evitando gastos desnecessários. Esta dissertação trata do desenvolvimento, análise e implementação de uma nova metodologia a qual utiliza um algoritmo evolucionário baseado em Programação Genética para detectar regras em base de dados de transformadores, com a finalidade de predição de falhas incipientes. Para melhorar a capacidade no diagnóstico de falhas utilizando informações sobre os gases dissolvidos no óleo isolante, foi desenvolvido um framework denominado MINERA para descoberta de regras em base dados. Esta ferramenta emprega um algoritmo de Programação Genética modificado que utiliza conceitos da Teoria da Informação, tais como Entropia e Ganho de Informação. O framework também fornece suporte para tirar máximo proveito da arquitetura de processadores com múltiplos núcleos.
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Reichert, Bárbara. "Agrotóxicos em doces de frutas em pasta: determinação de resíduos por μlc-qtrap-ms/ms e estudo de estabilidade." Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 2015. http://repositorio.ufsm.br/handle/1/3408.
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Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível SuperiorThis work presents multi-method for pesticide residues determination in fruit jams. Slurries of the fruit jams and ultrapure (u.p.) water were prepared to yield homogeneous samples and to facilitate the sample handling. The modified QuEChERS method was used for the sample preparation. Due the high detectability of the micro flow liquid chromatography triple quadrupole-linear ion trap mass spectrometry equipment (μLC-QTRAP-MS/MS) and to minimize the matrix effect (%) the acetonitrile extracts were diluted 30-fold before analysis. The method validation was performed analyzing spiked samples at the concentrations of 9 and 45 μg kg-1 (n=5). The method met validation criteria of 70 120% recovery and relative standard deviation (RSD) ≤ 20% for 93% (99) of the 107 pesticides evaluated. The reporting limit (RL) was 9 and 45 μg kg-1 for, respectively, 66% and 26% of the analytes, 5% of the compounds did not fulfill the requirements for validation and 3% were not detected at the studied concentrations. The validated method was applied to the analysis of 51 different fruit jam samples from Brazil and from Spain. Pesticide residues were detected in 80% of the samples, 51% of which contained at least one pesticide at concentration higher than 10 μg kg-1. Moreover, the stability of five pesticides was evaluated in the preparation of home-made fruit jams from spiked fruits. Thereunto, five types of fruits (orange, apple, strawberry, pear and peach, with n=2 for each type of fruit) were grinded and spiked at 500 μg kg-1 with a mixture of carbendazim, chlorpyrifos, imidacloprid, iprodione and propargite. Home-made jams were prepared with these spiked samples by cooking, over medium heat, the grinded spiked fruit with sugar and u.p. water (ratio, 5:5:2, w/w/w), in an open pan for 30 min. The modified QuEChERS extraction method was applied either to blank fruits, to the fruits spiked at 500 μg kg-1 and to the home-made jams (prepared from spiked fruits at 500 μg kg-1). The extracts of home-made jams and blank fruits were analyzed by liquid chromatography quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS) to ascertain the occurrence of the known metabolites of the spiked pesticides and to determine the number of co-extracted matrix components from the fruits and from the jams. All samples were also analyzed by μLC-QTRAP-MS/MS for estimation of the pesticides processing factors. So the pesticide concentrations found in the spiked fruits were compared to the concentrations found in the home-made jams (pesticide concentration measured in the jams/pesticide concentration measured in the raw fruits).
Este trabalho apresenta um método multirresidual para determinação de resíduos de agrotóxicos em doces de fruta em pasta. Para obter-se amostras homogêneas e de fácil manipulação preparou-se uma mistura (slurry) dos doces de frutas e água ultrapura (u.p.). O preparo das amostras foi feito utilizando o método QuEChERS modificado. Com o objetivo de diminuir o efeito matriz (%) das amostras e pela alta detectabilidade do equipamento de cromatografia de micro vazão a líquido acoplada à espectrometria de massas híbrida triplo quadrupolo-armadilha de íons linear (μLC-QTRAP-MS/MS) os extratos de acetonitrila foram diluídos na razão de 1:30 (v/v) antes da análise. A validação do método analítico foi feita pela análise de amostras de doces de uva fortificadas nas concentrações de 9 e 45 μg kg-1 (n=5). Dos 107 agrotóxicos avaliados 93% (99) obtiveram recuperações de 70 a 120% e desvio padrão relativo (RSD) ≤ 20%. Os limites de notificação (RL) foram de 9 e 45 μg kg-1 para, respectivamente, 66% e 26% dos agrotóxicos avaliados, 5% dos compostos não alcançaram os pré-requisitos necessários para a validação e 3% não foram detectados nas concentrações estudadas. Após a validação do método, foram analisadas 51 amostras de doces de frutas provenientes do Brasil e da Espanha. Em 80% amostras foram detectados resíduos de agrotóxicos, 51% destas continham no mínimo um agrotóxico em concentração maior que 10 μg kg-1. Além disso, avaliou-se a estabilidade de cinco agrotóxicos no preparo de doces de frutas caseiros. Para isso, cinco tipos de frutas (laranja, maçã, morango, pera e pêssego, com n=2 para cada tipo de fruta) foram trituradas e fortificadas com uma mistura de carbendazim, clorpirifós, imidacloprido, iprodiona e propargito a 500 μg kg-1. Essas amostras foram utilizadas no preparo de doces de frutas caseiros. Para isso, as frutas trituradas e fortificadas foram cozidas com açúcar e água u.p. (proporção de 5:5:2, m/m/m) em panela aberta sob fogo médio durante 30 min. O método QuEChERS modificado foi aplicado às frutas não fortificadas, às frutas fortificadas (500 μg kg-1) e aos doces de frutas caseiros (preparados com frutas fortificadas a 500 μg kg-1). Os extratos dessas amostras foram analisados por cromatografia a líquido acoplada à espectrometria de massas híbrida quadrupolo-de tempo de voo (LC-QTOF-MS), com o objetivo de verificar a presença dos metabólitos conhecidos dos agrotóxicos e determinar o número de componentes coextraídos das matrizes. Todas as amostras foram analisadas também por μLC-QTRAPMS/ MS com o objetivo de comparar a concentração dos agrotóxicos nas frutas fortificadas com as concentrações nos doces de frutas correspondentes. A partir dessa relação foi possível estimar um fator de processamento (FP) para os agrotóxicos no preparo dos doces de frutas caseiros (concentração do agrotóxico no doce de fruta/concentração do agrotóxico na fruta fortificada).
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Bushroe, Jennifer Danielle. "James." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/146900.
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Before Peter Pan, before the crocodile. and before the Jolly Roger, Captain James Hook was simply 'James,' a typical teenage boy from London who attended school, flirted with girls, and played cricket. Soon after he graduates from the prestigious Eton College, Britain is swept up into The Great War (WWI) and James finds himself falling for a girl his father doesn't approve of. How does he choose between duty and love, honor and happiness? We all know James' ultimate destiny, but his path to piracy has never been explained. What is it that causes him to commit his first crime of many--growing up?
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MacLean, Lisa A. "Henry James and James McNeill Whistler, representing modernity." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/nq25103.pdf.
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Berg, Elena Catherine. "Parentage, kinship, and group structure in the white-throated magpie-jay (Calocitta formosa), a cooperative breeder with female helpers /." For electronic version search Digital dissertations database. Restricted to UC campuses. Access is free to UC campus dissertations, 2004. http://uclibs.org/PID/11984.
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Roučová, Jana. "Podnikatelský plán založení firmy na výrobu a prodej džemů." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta podnikatelská, 2016. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-241444.
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The aim of this thesis is the complete elaboration of a business plan for a small business in the manufacture of products from fruit. Purpose of the newly founded company is the production of high quality jams, which are free of chemical additives and dyes, and honestly made from Czech ingredients. The theoretical part deals with basic concepts in the structure of the business plan, including an explanation of the methods of analysis environment and primary marketing research of market and target customers, which are subsequently used in the analytical part of this work. The proposals of this paper compiled financial, marketing, organizational and temporal aspects of the project including risk assessment.
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Cruz, Moscoso Franklin de la. "James Joyce’s Early Works: James Joyce’s “The Dead” in Dubliners." Tesis, Universidad de Chile, 2005. http://www.repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/110291.
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Informe de Seminario para optar al grado de Licenciado en Lengua y Literatura Inglesa.The present report, then, will focus on the “The Dead”, mainly, to show its intrinsic worth and the possible relations existing between it and the other stories within Dubliners, and Joyce’s next work, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.
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Sutherland, Kerry L. "The Prince of Agents: James Brand Pinker and Henry James." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1350659360.
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Whichard, Willis P. "Justice James Iredell /." Durham, NC : Carolina Academic Press, 2000. http://www.gbv.de/dms/spk/sbb/recht/toc/312651147.pdf.
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Largent, Daryl L. "James the Third." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1334777710.
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James, Brianna Jean. "Connecting students and real world community problems with science learning: using relevant issues and prior knowledge as contextual scaffolds for science achievement." Thesis, Montana State University, 2011. http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2011/james/JamesB0511.pdf.
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This article suggests a strong correlation between students believing that science is relevant and student achievement in science. Seventy two freshman students in a high school of 1800 students were surveyed and assessed on their experiences in science. The instructional method used through the course of the study was science taught through a relevant/authentic manner. The results of this study imply that if educators can tie their curriculum to science concepts, students will achieve higher in science.
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Cross, James A. "A comparison of sound exposure profiling with the basic sound survey as applied in an academic laboratory environment." Oklahoma City : [s.n.], 2003. http://library.ouhsc.edu/epub/theses/Cross-James-Allyn.pdf.
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Mayo-Bobee, Dinah. "Book Review of A Companion to James Madison and James Monroe." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2014. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/725.
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Allen, Gleed Kim M. "Joyce in France, Joyce in French translation, culture, literary fame /." Diss., Online access via UMI:, 2005.
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Boyd-MacMillan, Eolene Moore. "Christian transformation : an engagement with James Loder, mystical spirituality, and James Hillman." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.615996.
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Valihora, Karen. "Reading the late James." Thesis, McGill University, 1991. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=61044.
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This thesis examines the structures guiding and informing reading intrinsic to James's "late" style. It seeks to explore James's analogy between reading as an ethical activity and his own and his characters' acts of storytelling. It looks first at the necessities of reading as they are presented through the character of Isabel Archer in The Portrait of a Lady, to find that reading for James is itself a form of storytelling. James's concept of "revision," which replaces the concept of "re-writing," unites the activities of reading and storytelling because both activities, to be free, must be guided by the contingencies of experience. James's emphasis on the determinations of experience, which yields changing apprehensions of the same material, at once makes reading a test of the reader's resources in dealing with unexpected and complex situations, and storytelling an act of improvisation if it is to be faithful to the demands of its subject. The second half of the thesis examines Maggie Verver's command of storytelling in The Golden Bowl. It finds that ethical storytellers must have the same faith in their subject matter as ethical readers must have in the texts they engage. Finally, the thesis unites the study of reading with storytelling by examining the ways in which stories are exemplary performances whose the most significant subject is the audience. It is the forms of judgement that a work of art elicits which are essential to establishing alternative conceptions of the good and new modes of valuation in a community.
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Wells, Dominic Peter. "James MacMillan : retrospective modernist." Thesis, Durham University, 2012. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/5932/.
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Although he describes himself as a ‘modernist’, tradition has been an integral aspect of the music of James MacMillan from the beginning of his compositional career. Three traditions in particular permeate his works: the cultural tradition of his native Scotland; the religious tradition of the Catholic Church; and the tradition of music from past models to the present day. These three traditions and their relationship to the present are explored in depth in this thesis, which argues that MacMillan should be termed a ‘retrospective modernist’, given the emphasis he places on the relationship between past traditions and the present. Part I examines MacMillan’s political and cultural retrospective modernism, initially in the general context of autonomous and political music, and then more specifically in relation to Liberation Theology, while the remainder explores MacMillan’s complex relationship with Scotland, past and present. Part II discusses religious retrospective modernism, comparing MacMillan with Wagner and Bach. The theological implications of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde are discussed in conjunction with The Sacrifice and St John Passion, and the following chapter addresses three liturgical issues concerning both MacMillan and Bach: musical settings of the Christian Passion narrative; the composition of music for congregational participation; and the practice of recycling music in mass settings. Part III continues with this topic of musical recycling and quotation in MacMillan’s works, first in comparison with Mahler, and then extending to consider the technique of polystylism in the music of Ives, Berio, Schnittke and Maxwell Davies, all of whom have been significant influences on MacMillan. Finally, an in-depth examination of the tension between the concepts of tradition and modernism concludes the study. While some modernists see this tension as irreconcilable, MacMillan considers it to be a positive, creative tension. Issues relating to high modernism, antimodernism, postmodernism, pluralist modernism and finally retrospective modernism are discussed here, demonstrating why the latter is the most appropriate term to describe the music MacMillan composed in the period 1982-2010.
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Kwok, Hang-wah Yvonne, and 郭亨華. "William James' psychological philosophy." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2002. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B29798462.
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'William James' Psychological Philosophy'
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for the degree of Master of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong
in November 2002
The aim of this thesis is to suggest a way to better understand William James' philosophy by recognising its relation with his evolutionary psychology. In order to clarify James' version of 'evolutionary psychology', I will present it in contrast to Herbert Spencer's biological psychology. In Chapter Two, I will discuss how Spencer establishes his development hypothesis and how he understands the mind as a biological product being modified by environmental changes. In Chapter Three, I will interpret James' argument against Spencer's ideas that the mind operates passively, and that Spencer has overlooked the subjective factors in mental development. Through the discussion, we can understand the main difference between James' and Spencer's evolutionary psychologies. The fourth chapter will focus on James' psychology of the active mind. I will offer a more detailed explanatory account of James' views of three important mental functions, namely 'discrimination', 'association' and 'conception', as well as how they operate to construct experiences. In the last chapter, I will interpret one of the topics in James' philosophical discussions, so as to illustrate his psychological view in his philosophy. The discussion will show James' views of the different
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Sastri, Reena. "James Merrill : knowing innocence /." New York : Routledge, 2007. http://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb41092519r.
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