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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"remedial measures"”.
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Industrial loan default: the case of Bangladesh
… defaults. Despite the application of a number of remedial measures, industrial loan default problems continued to haunt the IDFIs. The massive loan loss has not only impaired the viability of many financial institutions, but also made them dependent on government bail-outs. The problem of …
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Preventing spontaneous combustion in gob areas of retreating longwall panels by ventilating without bleeders
… with accuracy. Moreover, implementation of remedial measures is difficult. A new approach to ventilation system design to overcome the problem is investigated in this dissertation. Ventilation layouts are analyzed to identify potential problem areas and nullify the probability of fire …
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Chronic Kidney Disease Unidentified (CKDu) in Sri Lanka: Towards an Integrated Solution
… The Sri Lankan Government has taken various measures to address the CKDu crisis but the spread of the disease has not been contained. My thesis is that a coordinated and bottom-up approach is the most effective way of addressing the CKDu crisis. Major findings of this study are that there is …
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Seismic induced flow deformation and remediation study of Sardis Dam
… the design earthquake. A strategy of designing remedial measures to limit deformations to a tolerable amount was adopted over the conventional factor of safety approach. Various levels of remediations were investigated using TARA-3FL. The remediation procedure adopted for field trials was …
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Methods for visualising complex water quality data
… the quality of their water and deciding on remedial measures. To provide some insight into the possibilities of visualisation techniques, I analyse and discuss five visual methods that I have developed or contributed to: multivariate time-series inventory plots; multivariate map symbols; …
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Demographic trends in the European Union: political and strategic implications
… effectiveness, and social stability. Absent remedial measures, social programs in some EU countries will be unsustainable due to the mounting financial burden of pensions and health care for growing elderly populations. Such financial obligations hinder funding other national programs, …
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Growth of Indian microfinance : a case-study-based review of trends and challenges
… MFIs, and concludes with recommendations for remedial measures and policy changes that are required to support the urgent need to expand microfinance services in India.
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Agro-Climatic Change, Crop Production and Mitigation Strategies-Case Studies in Arkansas, USA and Kenya
… local communities would be affected and what remedial measures could be more effective in their local contexts. This dissertation has examined climate change and its impacts in two different local contexts: eastern Arkansas in the USA and Nyando in Kenya. The first part of this dissertation …
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A landslide risk rating system for the Baguio City, Philippines area
… description of the LANDSLIDE RISK RATING SYSTEM, remedial measures, and recommendations form the rest of the paper. This SYSTEM integrates different hazard (bedrock geology, slope gradients, vegetation) and risk (population, land use) factors. The selection of hazard factors takes into account the …
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Analysis and behavior of preexisting landslides
… recovery could impact landslide mitigation and remedial measures because the increased strength could result in savings to insurance companies and/or landslide mitigating agencies. Thus, it is important to determine if the shear strength after a long rest period during which no movement occurred …
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Analyses and modeling of track transition site responses from instrumented bridge approaches
… zones. Stone blowing and polyurethane injection remedial measures were applied to the two bridge approaches to stabilize the ballast layer in these locations. The application of these mitigation efforts was achieved without disturbing the already placed MDD and rail strain gauge sensors. The …
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A New Rock Bolt Design Criterion and Knowlwdge-based Expert System for Stratified Roof
… the specific cause and to take appropriate remedial measures once problems arise. To solve these problems, a knowledge-based expert system (KBES) has been developed. The knowledge base includes the data accumulated from years of laboratory and field investigations conducted by the Mine …
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Factors in seventh grade academics associated with performance levels on the tenth grade biology end of course test in selected middle and high schools in northwest Georgia
… seventh grade CRCTs. These findings suggest that remedial measures may be taken in the seventh grade that could impact performance levels on the biology EOCT.
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An investigation of driver attitudes towards road safety in Kuwait
… accidents, and the potential acceptability of remedial measures. The questions were developed to suit the traffic environment and culture in Kuwait, and 1,528 questionnaires were completed. Analysis has shown that there are significant associations between accident involvement and other …
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Perceptions of men experiencing gender-based violence in Oshana region, Namibia
… among men in Oshana Region; and (d) To explore remedial measures in combating gender-based violence among men in Oshana Region. Ethical clearance was obtained from the relevant authorities before the study. The findings revealed several socio-demographic characteristics of men who are victims of …
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Growth Rates of Yellow Perch, Perca Flavescens (Mitchell), in two North Dakota Lakes After Population Reduction with Toxaphene
… (Perca flavescens). For lack of more efficient remedial measures the use of piscicides has been recommended to reduce the numbers the numbers of the problem species. Relatively low toxaphene concentrations in two North Dakota lakes substantially reduced the density of the yellow perch population …
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Assessment of Technical Efficacy and Economic Impact of Bench Terraces used in Soil Erosion Control in Eastern Rwanda
… soil erosion control at the first rank. If no remedial measures are taken soon to some terraces, landslides and erosion will be carrying more soil than before the construction of bench terraces. The remaining subsoil will not suitable for growing crops; and the increase in agriculture …
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Developing a methodology for reducing diamond breakage within processing plant
… and ceramic diamond simulants very hard. The remedial measures implemented in the process were to rubber line the concentrate bins in the recovery to minimise the impact forces, as well the surge bins in the process plant were controlled in such a way that reduces the drop height. Finally, the …
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Investigating the operational behaviour of a double curvature arch dam
… the right flank was questioned and subsequently, remedial measures were taken in order to increase the shear resistance of this flank. Previous dam safety evaluations also noted the possibility of Alkali Silica Reaction (ASR) occurring within the structure which resulted in concrete swelling and …
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The relationship between CEO compensation and firm performance: A case study of Namibian State-Owned-Enterprises (SOEs)
… needs to become the focus. There should also be remedial measures for non- performance of CEO’s. Reward (remuneration) must be linked clearly to Output (results).
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