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Showing 1 to 20 of 128 for “"Alternative Sources"”.
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Alternative sources of construction financing
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1998.
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Local alternative sources for cogeneration combined heat and power system
… objective of this study is to use clean and alternative energy can be produced from many sources, and even use existing materials for energy generation. One such pathway is using wastewater, animal and organic waste, or landfills to create biogas for energy production. There are three tasks …
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Small and medium scale manufacturing enterprises in Kenya:a perspective on alternative sources of financing
… the labour force. The sector is perceived as an alternative employer. Recent studies show that SMEs are at least as important as large firms in the creation of gross and net new jobs. Notwithstanding their importance, most SMEs are unable to exploit the increased market opportunities due to a …
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Comparative Analysis of Wind, Solar and Landfill Gases as Alternative Sources of Energy for Electricity Generation
… some of the factors that emphasize the use of Alternative Sources of Electricity. Three of the upcoming Alternative Sources - Solar, Wind and Landfill Gases - are discussed and compared in the document. Based on the comparison, Landfill Gas projects seem to be very favorable, despite the higher …
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Trust, Credibility And Authenticity: Race And Its Effect On Audience Perceptions Of News Information From Traditional And Alternative Sources
… coming from traditional and social media sources, especially focused on how securitization amplifies the effects of news frames regarding race and culture. Research in race and media suggests that citizens of nations who look like the "other" will be framed differently than those of …
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Beyond housing of last resort : adopting a private sector model and utilizing alternative sources of capital for the delivery of public housing
Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1996.
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Production of diospyrin by Euclea natalensis seedlings and in vitro cultures
… callus cultures and hairy root cultures as alternative sources of diospyrin. Chloroform extracts of E. natalensis seedling organs showed antimycobacterial activity against Mycobacterium aurum, and HPLC analysis of the extracts demonstrated a corresponding accumulation of diospyrin, mostly in …
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A situation analysis of existing sanitation infrastructure in Fort Dauphin, South-east Madagascar
… prevailing patterns of latrine use, alternative sources of faecal-oral disease and residents perceptions regarding improved sanitation in the port town of Fort Dauphin.
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An exploratory study of behavioural finance insights in the Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprise creditworthiness assessment process
… the information opacity problem by looking to alternative sources of entrepreneurial information that may aid the loan officer.
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Funding for adaptation to climate change : the case of Surat
… global climate funds, cities must seek out alternative sources to support their adaptations to climate change. This is particularly challenging for local governments in India, where incomplete fiscal decentralization has resulted in severe developmental deficits and resource constraints. …
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Situational analysis of the effects of load shedding on dairy milk production industry in Zambia: a case of Finta farms, 2013 – 2016.
… the selected firm had resorted to the use of alternative sources of energy and its effects on productivity and profitability. In order to achieve the objectives of the research, a case study of Finta farms limited, a Livingstone based dairy industry was undertaken. The primary data was …
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Situational analysis of the effects of load shedding on dairy milk production industry in Zambia: a case of Finta farms, 2013 – 2016.
… the selected firm had resorted to the use of alternative sources of energy and its effects on productivity and profitability. In order to achieve the objectives of the research, a case study of Finta farms limited, a Livingstone based dairy industry was undertaken. The primary data was …
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Phyisiological, genomic and metabolic characterization of the oleaginous yeast Papiliotrema laurentii UFV-1
… and low- cost raw materials is a promising alternative for biodiesel production. Due to the great microbial diversity found in Brazilian soils, the present project focused on the isolation of oleaginous yeasts from Rupestrian Fields soils and the study of the most prominent oleaginous yeast. …
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A benefit-cost analysis of an interstate seawater desalination plant shared between California and Nevada
… require the importation of additional water resources. The purpose of this thesis was to examine one possible imported resource: an interstate seawater desalination cooperative between entities in California and Nevada. This cooperative would provide a permanent transfer of Colorado River water …
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The production of Y-linolenic acid by Choanephora curcubitarum
… for pharmaceutical and clinical applications, alternative sources are being sought. Choanephora curcubitarum is known to produce GLA and the production of GLA by fermentation of this organism has been successfully achieved by National Chemical Products. The ultimate aim of this project is to …
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Oro taršos tyrimas Kuršėnų mieste rugsėjo- gruodžio mėnesiais /
The aim of this thesis is to analyze air pollution of Kuršėnai city from September to December and to locate problematic spots. This thesis will contain the analytics of environment air protection, regulation of law analysis. An observation program was designed and particle concentration …
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An early conceptual design and feasibility analysis of a nuclear-powered cargo vessel
… well, indicating the need for the development of alternative sources of propulsion power. This thesis focuses on the development of an early stage conceptual design for a nuclear-powered commercial cargo ship and the subsequent economic analysis of that ship in comparison with its …
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The U.S. Government and the Privatized Military Industry: Obscuring the Line Between Public and Private Sector Roles
… created a market for military solutions from alternative sources, including Private Military Companies (PMCs). These companies are legitimate, registered businesses staffed by former military personnel providing a variety of services. Private Military Companies based in the United States have …
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Separation of 2,3-Butylene Glycol and Acetoin in Fermented Cheese Whey Permeate by Liquid Column Chromatography
… is finite. This has spurred interest in finding alternative sources of petroleum-derived feedstock chemicals. One possible alternative chemical is 2,3-butylene glycol (2,3-butanediol). While use of 2,3-butylene glycol could relieve pressure on consumption of petroleum-derived feedstocks, the …
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The equilibria and kinetics of certain ion exchange systems
… in the modern technological world, and thus alternative sources of potable water must be found. One possible source of water of relatively low total dissolved salt content is municipal effluent. This has been successfully desalinated using continuous countercurrent ion exchange systems, the …
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