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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"state of technology"”.
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Forecasting of work in process quality using Holt-Winters method for missing observations
Since the pace of technological change is so great, and since new products and processes may be key to a company's future plans, an increasing number of companies are emphasizing regular and complete technological forecasts affecting their industry. Those companies which have gone far in developing …
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Preventive computing technology for successful aging
… is how we can maintain or improve our quality of life as we age. The purpose of this thesis is to assess the current state of technology as it is (or can be) used in everyday life to support healthy and happy older adults by maintaining physical fitness, cognitive health, and emotional …
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An opto-fluidic architecture for image-based sorting of biological cells and particles
The present state of technology provides limited practical options for viably sorting and capturing biological cells based on visual information. This thesis presents a novel opto-fluidic architecture which enables potentially viable image-based cell sorting. The architecture combines a …
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Bridging The Divide: Second Language Teachers, Pedagogy, Content Knowledge, And Technology
<p>Abstract</p> <p>This study examines the use of technology, pedagogy and content knowledge with second language teachers, and comparing Title 1 and non Title 1 schools. Technology can be used to provide unique learning opportunities for second language learners. Second language students can …
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Positive Technology
Since the founding of positive psychology, the scientific study of well-being, in 1998 we have a much better understanding of how to define, measure, and cultivate well-being. For the first time, this means the field of technology can move forward with science on its side, designing and developing …
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A metaheuristic approach to optimizing a multimodal truck and drone delivery system
The success of e-commerce continues to push the bounds of delivery services as customers expect near instant fulfillment at little additional cost. This demand for delivery performance and operational cost efficiency has led to the exploration of the last-mile delivery problem using creative …
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Transformed materials : a material research center in Milan, Italy
… an exploration into today's design methodologies of architecture production. The emergence of architectural form is questioned in relation to the temporal state of design intent and the physical material construct. At a time when there is an increased awareness of the current state of technology, …
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Embracing the future of land transportation : valuing flexibility in design and technology options for autonomous vehicle developments in Singapore
This thesis examines the prospects of implementing fully autonomous vehicles in Singapore, and proposes flexible design and development strategies to maximize value creation. This approach recognizes the uncertainties associated with emerging technology domains, and illustrates how an adaptive …
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Geographical assessment of algal productivity and water intensity across the United States
… literature. Existing algal evaporation models often lack high spatiotemporal resolution or are not validated with experimental systems. This study presents a geographical and temporal assessment of the water requirements for commercial-scale production of algae biomass through a dynamic …
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A Theoretical and Experimental Study of Controllable Electricity Production via Biogas Plants
With the expansion of renewable but fluctuating power generation from wind and solar energy, the demand placed on the security and reliability of supply is increasing. To en-sure grid stability in the future, controllable power production via biogas plants has great technical and economic …
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The velocity of circulation of money : empirical evidence for the United Kingdom 1870-1991
The equation of exchange is not in itself a theory of the demand for money. It can be argued that it is no more than an identity velocity determines the value of velocity. Given certain assumptions it can be a theory of the aggregate price level. One such supposition is that velocity is a constant, …
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Technology in Mathematics Education: A Descriptive Study of the Availability and Uses of Calculators and Computers in Public High School Mathematics Classes in the State of Virginia
The purpose of this descriptive study was to investigate the availability and distribution of calculators and computers for the mathematics classes in public high schools across the State of Virginia; examine professional development activities used by teachers to prepare for the use of calculators …
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Modeling the Adoption Decision Process of Future Scanning and Optimizing Technology in Hardwood Sawmills
A nation-wide survey of hardwood sawmills was conducted in the fall of 1999. The objectives of the survey were to determine the differences between adopters and non-adopters of scanning and optimizing technology, identify the company expectations of scanning and optimizing technology, and model the …
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Image restoration from noisy and limited measurements with applications in 3D imaging
The recovery of image data from noisy and limited measurements is an important problem in image processing with many practical applications. Despite great improvements in imaging devices over the past few years, the need for a fast and robust recovery method is still essential, especially in fields …
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Technology, Participatory Management Practices (PMP), and Dignity at Work: Negotiating the Use of Technology in a Plastics Packaging Firm
Since the introduction of Toyota's Production System, the deployment of lean production systems (or lean manufacturing), and more advanced technological developments, Participatory Management Practices (PMP) have been viewed as lying at the heart of successful manufacturing workplaces. Studies on …
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Development and assessment of a novel osmotic heat engine for energy generation from low-grade heat
Development of clean energy technologies that maximize efficiency and minimize resource consumption is a necessary component for a clean and secure energy future. The osmotic heat engine (OHE) is a closed-loop, membrane based process that utilizes low-grade heat and salinity-gradient energy between …
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Developing a Framework for Selecting Condition Assessment Technologies for Water and Wastewater Pipes
… North America's roads lie 1.6 million miles of pipeline that provides users with potable water and carry away wastewater. These buried infrastructure systems have been functioning for duration longer than their intended design life, often with little or no repair. Asset management of pipeline …
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Usability Engineering of Text Drawing Styles in Augmented Reality User Interfaces
… (AR) environments. As we rush to advance the state of technology of AR and its capabilities, we need to advance the processes by which these environments are designed, built, and evaluated. Along these lines, this dissertation provides insight into the processes and products of AR usability …
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A Comparative Analysis of Sorghum and Maize as Bioenergy Feedstock for the US Midwest: Compositional Attributes and System Nitrogen Dynamics
… as bioenergy feedstock in the Eastern Cornbelt of the US Midwest is generally unknown. Two field experiments were conducted to evaluate the compositional attributes, agronomic and economic efficiencies, and environmental impacts of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor M.) and maize (Zea mays L.) as they …
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Effect of technological innovation and application on SMEs in Pakistan: an overview of the dairy sector
… capital investment are all contributing causes of the sector's low output level. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to explore the status of technological innovation, identify the factors affecting it, develop and evaluate the framework for enhancing the innovation capability in dairy …
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