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Showing 1 to 20 of 42 for “"Holistic analysis"”.
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Holistic Analysis of Fuel Cells for Residential Application
The development of an index to compare different sources of energy is presented; the index address the appraisal of the source of energy from its sustainable performance and also using the factors that influence the user's decision making process of adopting an alternative energy. The index is used …
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Gender Quotas for Corporate Boards: A Holistic Analysis
Gender quotas for corporate boards have risen in popularity ever since Norway implemented the first quota in 2003. Proponents point to economic arguments (i.e. enhanced return on assets and return on equity) as well as social good rationales (i.e. bolstered corporate social responsibility and …
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A More Holistic Analysis of Privacy Risks in Transcriptomic Datasets
Gene expression data provides molecular insights into the functional impact of genetic variation, for example through expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL). With an improving understanding of the association between genotypes and gene expression comes a greater concern that gene expression …
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A Holistic Analysis for Spatiotemporal Interdependencies of Deforestation, Forest Degradation and Landslide Susceptibility in NE Iran
… in forest changes, there is a need for a holistic study that could visualize different dimensions of anthropogenic-induced forest changes such as forest loss, forest fragmentation, and forest degradation. Besides, the effects of these changes require to be investigated in the natural …
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Optimization and analysis of the laser isotope separation technique SILEX and ensuing proliferation ramifications
… greater than 50% enriched U-235. A rigorous and holistic view of the technology will better inform policy by improving the accuracy of claims and identifying realistic solutions to problems the technology may pose. This thesis will seek to provide this deeply technical and holistic analysis of …
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HIV/AIDS in South Africa : responsible and proactive urban development planning
… based on a comprehensive, realistic and holistic analysis of the situation. So far HIV/ AIDS has been understood and responded to as mainly a medical problem. This dissertation pulls together the diverse dynamics and impacts of HIV/AIDS on urban development and poverty in South Africa and …
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Roots and wings: orthodoxy, tradition, and creativity in Irish folk Catholicism
… goals. These sections are followed by a more holistic analysis of the material, a critical examination of the work, and suggestions for further research.
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Daylight variability and contrast-driven architectural effect
… variable characteristics of daylight. Through an analysis of contemporary architecture from around the world, this thesis has developed a new typological language that categorizes architectural space in terms of contrast and temporal variation. Using this system of categorization, my thesis …
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Brewing Resilience: A Case Study in Adapting Small Business Strategy with Systems Thinking
… iterative learning, targeted interventions, and holistic analysis in fostering resilience and sustainability in resource-constrained environments. While focused on the craft brewing industry, the findings offer transferable insights for small businesses in similarly dynamic sectors, demonstrating …
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Flexibility and Transient Dynamic Analysis of a Slider-Crank Deployment Mechanism
… still not completely explored in many areas; the holistic analysis of HSDM reveals a lack of information about its, classification, analysis and design considerations. A research was conducted to generate a systematic approach addressing the issues mentioned above. In the beginning of this …
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Hardware engineering change management : an enterprise analysis of factors contributing to technical change
… A case study framework provides qualitative ECM analysis from an enterprise perspective with supporting empirical stakeholder interview data. Furthermore, the research design employs more than 7,000 design defects from three large system development programs to experiment with data-mining models …
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There you go again: an analysis of Jimmy Carter's debate tactics in his debate with Ronald Reagan
… contains three chapters. Chapter One provides an analysis of Carter's campaign for president. Carter's battle with Kennedy in the Democratic primary is examined. Additionally, an analysis of Carter's acceptance speech at the Democratic convention and an overview of the fall campaign is provided. …
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A case study of a blended e-learning programme for carers and practitioners in the field of autism spectrum disorders
… It is an ethnographic case study undertaking a holistic analysis of learning processes. It draws upon socio cultural and activity theory as theoretical lenses and using dimensions from the communities of practice framework to interpret the kinds of discourse that are suggestive of a community of …
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Cultural fluency in the eye of the storm : a mediation case study
… work. Recent research has advocated for a more holistic, relational, culturally inclusive approach to the mediation process. Such an approach requires conflict fluency as well as cultural fluency for effective mediation. This thesis explores how the intervention strategies of mediation may be …
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Industry Platforms: Case Studies to Measure Platform Capabilities for US Unicorns
… as well as the generated metrics to perform a holistic analysis when evaluating firms with platform capabilities potential.
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Building a competitive brand advantage through importer integration : a qualitative case study on collaborative brand-building in export-import relationships
… German brewery, the findings provide a holistic analysis of brand-building patterns from the perspective of importers. Further, brand orientation as one major influential factor on brand-building patterns is identified, leading to three brand-building typologies classifying importers by …
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Coupling simulation with machine learning for the development of a proactive HVAC system in the manufacturing sector
… rather than on the manufacturing building as a holistic energy system. Currently, HVAC systems are reactive, responding to changes to the environment as they happen, based upon requirements for thermal comfort. Manufacturing facility environments however are subject to complex interactions …
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The infringement of prisoners' right to vote : an analysis of intentions and general principles in due consideration of recent judgements
… court procedures. From my point of view, a holistic analysis which seeks to give a general recommendation whether or not to grant prisoners the right to vote – and if so, what restrictions may still be feasible – must not only focus on a national context, but has to consider legal …
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The impact of disruptive technology trends on networking hardware vendors
… networking equipment. This thesis provides a holistic analysis of the impact of the changing technology and business environment on the architecture of the current router and switch products, and the business implications for the vendors of these products. Academic frameworks and scholarly …
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