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Showing 1 to 20 of 79 for “"RPS"”.
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Spectroscopic Investigations of Light-Harvesting 2 Complexes from Rps. acidophila
… in LH2 complexes from Rhodopseudomonas (Rps.) acidophila (strain 10050), the absorbing and emitting states of these antenna complexes have been studied in this thesis by means of ensemble as well as singlemolecule fluorescence-excitation and emission spectroscopy at low temperature. The …
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The Structure of the RC-LH1 Complex from Rps. acidophila: Optical Single-Molecule Spectroscopy and Numerical Simulations
… 1 (LH1) complex from Rhodopseudomonas (Rps.) acidophila. In purple bacteria the LH1 complex forms an interconnected unit with a reaction-center (RC) complex, where the LH1 complex directly surrounds the RC to form the so called RC-LH1 core complex. As part of a cyclic electron transport …
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Asset Liability Management (ALM) em RPS: uma análise do Instituto de Previdência dos Servidores Municipais de Cabedelo - PB (IPSEMC)
The concern in identifying the risks of mismatches between actuarial liabilities and assets with a focus on healthy flow of payments is typical of the pension fund of social security, specifically in defined benefit plans. In this regard, risk management becomes an important tool in the process, in …
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Tracking translation factors in fission yeast nucleus
… has been reported that many ribosomal proteins (RPs) and other translation factors are found at transcription sites of Drosophila melanogaster (D. melanogaster) polytene chromosomes. Whilst these findings might indicate the presence of ribosomal subunits at transcription sites, it has also been …
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Adoption of Renewable Portfolio Standards in the United States: Which Factors Matter?
The RPS has become the most important instrument in United States to encourage the generation of electricity through the use of renewable energy. In brief, the RPS is a policy mechanism that requires suppliers of electricity to provide a specific percentage of their energy supply from some form of …
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Establishing a new guideline for South Korea's Renewable Portfolio Standard
… Tariff (FIT) and Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) are the two most popular renewable energy regulations practiced around the world. The Feed-in Tariff mechanism is more popular in the European countries, while the Renewable Portfolio Standard is popular among several Asian and American …
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Renewable Electricity Support Policy
… performance of Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Feed-in Tariff (FIT) RES-E support mechanisms in the USA, eight Western European countries and Australia. I also examine RES-E subsidies provided by the Australian government as well as its electricity transmission. The thesis’s analysis of …
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Renewable Electricity Support Policy
… performance of Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Feed-in Tariff (FIT) RES-E support mechanisms in the USA, eight Western European countries and Australia. I also examine RES-E subsidies provided by the Australian government as well as its electricity transmission. The thesis’s analysis of …
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Research, Science and Technology Parks: A Global Comparison of Best Practices
… American, European, and Asian research parks (RPs). Park directors and staff responded to 25 questions from the Survey for Research, Science and Technology Parks. Effectiveness was measured by director's perception of the RP's contribution to economic growth and job creation. Efficiency was …
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Uncertain futures : young women in transition to adulthood in a post-industrial British city
… in shaping the research participants’ (RPs’) life chances. It examines how RPs interpreted their available 'choices', the structural constraints - related to gender, social class and ethnicity - they encountered, and the strategies they employed during their transitions. An …
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Fascial Spaces and Communicating Apertures Found in the Neck. A Visual Learning Module of The Retropharyngeal Space
… the three-dimensional retropharyngeal space (RPS). This study uses a series of research articles and academic textbooks to restate current descriptions of fascia and fascial spaces. In addition, a fresh frozen cadaver was utilized to develop the learning module. We collected a series of …
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Development of low cost thermal insulating materials
… foam (EPEF) and recycled polymer slab (RPS) samples. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to reveal the micro-structures of all the developed thermal insulating material samples. The expanded polystyrene and polyester thermal insulating materials were also examined using the …
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Policy innovation and change: the diffusion and modification of the renewable portfolio standard, 1994 – 2014
… either a mandatory renewable portfolio standard (RPS) or a voluntary renewable energy goal. Between January 1, 1995 and the end of 2014, over 207 legislative changes amended existing RPSs and voluntary goals. Of these, most made small modifications or increased renewable energy requirements. Far …
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Investigating the management training needs of responsible pharmacists under 35 years in South Africa
… are listed in the competency standards. RPs are accountable to the SAPC for all activities performed in the pharmacy and by the pharmacy personnel, increasing the accountability and responsibility of such positions significantly. Aim: The objective of this survey was to investigate the …
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Mitigating the impact of a time-dependent production process
… (SAS). Using a typical Raytheon pod system (RPS) as a case study, this thesis examines various ways to mitigate the impact of these value-added associated wait times (VAAWT) on cycle time. Adhesives with long cure and/or set times are used extensively throughout the design of this RPS in both …
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Did State Renewable Portfolio Standards Induce Technical Change In Methane Mitigation in the U.S. Landfill Sector?
… of influence of renewable portfolio standards (RPS). The analysis found that RPS positively influences the diffusion of landfill gas technologies, encouraging landfills to consider electricity generation projects over direct sales of LFG to another facility. Energy price increases or increased …
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A Multiethnic Approach of Stakeholder Involvement to Set Priorities for Oral Health Research
… of inclusive research priority setting (RPS), my thesis explores the role of ethnicity and the involvement of diverse linguistic groups in establishing oral health priorities. Given the diverse underlying lifestyle and contextual factors across communities, it is crucial to implement …
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Path Dependence in Colorado's Renewable Portfolio Standards
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have been a staple energy policy in the state of Colorado since 2004. While there has been a steady increase to the RPS percentages over the years, there have been several points where this policy has been significantly contested. This paper explores the …
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Can process facilitation re-route ecotourism development? : case studies in facilitating ecotourism planning in South Africa and Madagascar
… of ecotourism equitably among the role players⁵ (RPs) and mitigate negative social and environmental impacts, a different approach to ecotourism development is required. The study aims to explore process facilitation and focusses on three main objectives. These objectives include assessing the …
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