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1. Vanucci, Paulo Sérgio Torquato. Ensaio em túnel de vento de dispositivos para redução de ruído em ponta de flape em um modelo 30P30N.

Degree: Mestrado, Aeronaves, 2013, University of São Paulo

URL: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18148/tde-17052013-140838/ ;

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Com o desenvolvimento dos motores turbofan, a contribuição das estruturas hipersustentadoras no ruído total gerado pelas aeronaves tem se tornado mais considerável. Sendo que as… (more)

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Com o desenvolvimento dos motores turbofan, a contribuição das estruturas hipersustentadoras no ruído total gerado pelas aeronaves tem se tornado mais considerável. Sendo que as estruturas do flape tornaram-se uma das principais fontes de ruído. Dispositivos para redução do nível sonoro nessas regiões são investigados em uma asa MD 30P30N, ensaiada em um túnel de vento adaptado para medições aeroacústicas. A localização das fontes de ruído foi obtida através de uma antena de Beamforming (técnica de identificação de fontes acústicas) com 109 microfones, dos quais 60 deles são de alta freqüência (até 40 kHz). As características aerodinâmicas foram avaliadas através de medidas de pressão na superfície do modelo, e com o mapeamento de vórtice em ponta de flape. Dentre os dispositivos avaliados para redução de ruído, foram testadas chapas porosas de diversos tamanhos. Os sinais dos microfones foram processados com o algoritmo DAMAS2 para obtenção dos espectros do Beamforming em uma região de interesse definida. As configurações com porosidade têm nível de ruído equivalente para freqüências até 2000 Hz. A partir daí, há uma redução de até 6 dB em 3200 Hz em relação ao baseline (tipo de teste aplicado à asa). Os resultados de Beamforming para duas configurações diferentes, baseline e chapa porosa foram apresentados usando uma faixa dinâmica de 12 dB, com pico de 58 dB. Observa-se que houve redução dos níveis de ruído na região selecionada. A perda de pressão total na ponta do flape mostrou que há uma aparente correlação entre o gradiente da pressão total e o nível de ruído. Estudos adicionais são necessários para entender os mecanismos de redução de ruído e assim otimizar a geometria das chapas porosas. No entanto, os resultados apresentados indicam que esses dispositivos são candidatos para aplicação em aeronaves.

With the development of high-bypass turbofan engines, the airframe contribution to the total aircraft noise has become considerable. One of the largest sources of airframe noise is the flap side-edge, which is investigated experimentally in a MD 30P30N wing. Several devices are also tested to reduce the side-edge noise, especially porous plates. Wind tunnel testing is carried out and the position of noise sources and their levels is obtained with a beamforming antenna. It has 112 microphones, in which 60 of them are suitable for acoustic measurements of up to 40 kHz. The aerodynamic characteristics are evaluated with pressure measurements on the model surface, as well as with vortex mapping on the flap side-edge. To evaluate the noise levels, microphone signals were processed with the DAMAS2 algorithm. Beamforming spectra were then obtained considering only the side-edge region. The baseline configuration and those with porous plates were tested and equivalent noise levels were obtained up to 2000 Hz. For higher frequencies, the model with porous plates has a lower noise level, reaching a difference of 6 dB in 3200 Hz, compared to the baseline configuration. Vortex mapping was carried out with a seven hole…

Advisors/Committee Members: Catalano, Fernando Martini.

Subjects/Keywords: Baseline; Baseline; Beamforming; Beamforming; Flap; Flape

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Vanucci, P. S. T. (2013). Ensaio em túnel de vento de dispositivos para redução de ruído em ponta de flape em um modelo 30P30N. (Masters Thesis). University of São Paulo. Retrieved from http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18148/tde-17052013-140838/ ;

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Vanucci, Paulo Sérgio Torquato. “Ensaio em túnel de vento de dispositivos para redução de ruído em ponta de flape em um modelo 30P30N.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of São Paulo. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18148/tde-17052013-140838/ ;.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Vanucci, Paulo Sérgio Torquato. “Ensaio em túnel de vento de dispositivos para redução de ruído em ponta de flape em um modelo 30P30N.” 2013. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Vanucci PST. Ensaio em túnel de vento de dispositivos para redução de ruído em ponta de flape em um modelo 30P30N. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of São Paulo; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18148/tde-17052013-140838/ ;.

Council of Science Editors:

Vanucci PST. Ensaio em túnel de vento de dispositivos para redução de ruído em ponta de flape em um modelo 30P30N. [Masters Thesis]. University of São Paulo; 2013. Available from: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18148/tde-17052013-140838/ ;

University of Alberta

2. Dick, Travis B. Policy Gradient Reinforcement Learning Without Regret.

Degree: MS, Department of Computing Science, 2015, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/df65vb663

► This thesis consists of two independent projects, each contributing to a central goal of artificial intelligence research: to build computer systems that are capable of… (more)

▼ This thesis consists of two independent projects, each contributing to a central goal of artificial intelligence research: to build computer systems that are capable of performing tasks and solving problems without problem-specific direction from us, their designers. I focus on two formal learning problems that have a strong mathematical grounding. Many real-world learning problems can be cast as instances of one of these two problems. Whenever our translation from the real to the formal accurately captures the character of the problem, then the mathematical arguments we make about algorithms in the formal setting will approximately hold in the real-world as well. The first project focuses on an open question in the theory of policy gradient reinforcement learning methods. These methods learn by trial and error and decide whether a trial was good or bad by comparing its outcome to a given baseline. The baseline has no impact on the formal asymptotic guarantees for policy gradient methods, but it does alter their finite-time behaviour. This immediately raises the question: which baseline should we use? I propose that the baseline should be chosen such that a certain estimate used internally by policy gradient methods has the smallest error. I prove that, under slightly idealistic assumptions, this baseline gives a good upper bound on the regret of policy gradient methods. I derive closed-form expressions for this baseline in terms of properties of the formal learning problem and the computer's behaviour. The quantities appearing in the closed form expressions are often unknown, so I also propose two algorithms for estimating this baseline from only known quantities. Finally, I present an empirical comparison of commonly used baselines that demonstrates improved performance when using my proposed baseline. The second project focuses on a recently proposed class of formal learning problems that is in the intersection of two fields of computing science research: reinforcement learning and online learning. The considered problems are sometimes called online Markov decision processes, or Markov decision processes with changing rewards. The unique property of this class is that it assumes the computer's environment is adversarial, as though it were playing a game against the computer. This is in contrast to the more common assumption that the environment's behaviour is determined entirely by stochastic models. I propose three new algorithms for learning in Markov decision processes with changing rewards under various conditions. I prove theoretical performance guarantees for each algorithm that either complement or improve the best existing results and that often hold even under weaker assumptions. This comes at the cost of increased (but still polynomial) computational complexity. Finally, in the development and analysis of these algorithms, it was necessary to analyze an approximate version of a well-known optimization algorithm called online mirror ascent. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first rigorous analysis…

Subjects/Keywords: Policy Gradient; Baseline; Reinforcement Learning

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APA (6^th Edition):

Dick, T. B. (2015). Policy Gradient Reinforcement Learning Without Regret. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/df65vb663

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dick, Travis B. “Policy Gradient Reinforcement Learning Without Regret.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/df65vb663.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dick, Travis B. “Policy Gradient Reinforcement Learning Without Regret.” 2015. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Dick TB. Policy Gradient Reinforcement Learning Without Regret. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/df65vb663.

Council of Science Editors:

Dick TB. Policy Gradient Reinforcement Learning Without Regret. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2015. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/df65vb663

University of Alberta

3. Davidson, Joshua. The Baseline Approach to Agent Evaluation.

Degree: MS, Department of Computing Science, 2014, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/7s75dd55c

► Efficient, unbiased estimation of agent performance is essential for drawing statistically significant conclusions in multi-agent domains with high outcome variance. Naive Monte Carlo estimation is… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: variance; agent; baseline; estimator

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Davidson, J. (2014). The Baseline Approach to Agent Evaluation. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/7s75dd55c

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Davidson, Joshua. “The Baseline Approach to Agent Evaluation.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/7s75dd55c.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Davidson, Joshua. “The Baseline Approach to Agent Evaluation.” 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Davidson J. The Baseline Approach to Agent Evaluation. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/7s75dd55c.

Council of Science Editors:

Davidson J. The Baseline Approach to Agent Evaluation. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2014. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/7s75dd55c

Colorado State University

4. Bass, Matthew. Neutrino oscillation parameter sensitivity in future long-baseline experiments.

Degree: PhD, Physics, 2014, Colorado State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/88412

► The study of neutrino interactions and propagation has produced evidence for physics beyond the standard model and promises to continue to shed light on rare… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: long-baseline; sensitivity; oscillations; neutrino

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Bass, M. (2014). Neutrino oscillation parameter sensitivity in future long-baseline experiments. (Doctoral Dissertation). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/88412

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bass, Matthew. “Neutrino oscillation parameter sensitivity in future long-baseline experiments.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Colorado State University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10217/88412.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bass, Matthew. “Neutrino oscillation parameter sensitivity in future long-baseline experiments.” 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Bass M. Neutrino oscillation parameter sensitivity in future long-baseline experiments. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/88412.

Council of Science Editors:

Bass M. Neutrino oscillation parameter sensitivity in future long-baseline experiments. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/88412

Penn State University

5. Yamaguchi, Itsuko. the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 and King-devick test as a protocol of concussion evaluation: establishment of normative data in football.

Degree: 2014, Penn State University

URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/21842

► The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) and the King-Devick (K-D) test are clinical sideline assessment tools developed to evaluate concussions. The SCAT3 is composed… (more)

▼ The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) and the King-Devick (K-D) test are clinical sideline assessment tools developed to evaluate concussions. The SCAT3 is composed of several tests in a variety of concussive domains including symptoms, cognitive and physical evaluation, attention, concentration, balance assessment, and coordination. SCAT3 takes 15-20 minutes to administer, and is the most widely used on-the- field concussion evaluation instrument in the sports medicine field. The K-D test is a relatively new instrument based on impaired the evaluation of eye movements, attention, and suboptimal brain functions. The rapid number identification task takes approximately 2 minutes to administer and has a potential advantage as a faster concussion assessment tool on the field; however, to date there have been few investigations looking at its efficacy on different subject populations. This retrospective investigation was conducted to characterize baseline data for the SCAT3 and the K-D tests in terms of concussive history and level of participation, leading into potentially establishing a normative baseline data for the two tests. The study included middle school and high school football players who performed both tests in the pre-season period for baseline concussion testing. Results for the SCAT3 demonstrated a significant difference in past concussion recovery time between different concussive history, and a difference in orientation score, concentration score, length of recovery from previous concussion, Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC) delayed recall score, and concussive history when compared between different levels of team. There were no statistically significant differences between any variables on the K-D test. These outcomes suggest that the SCAT3 results differ between different athletes with different concussive history or levels of competition, and suggest invalidity to establish normative data for the SCAT3. Results for the K-D indicate a possibility of establishing normative data, but more control among the administration of the test is needed. The findings do not implicate a correlation between all variables, and further research is needed to apply these findings in a clinical setting and establish efficacy of both tests. Advisors/Committee Members: William E Buckley, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor.

Subjects/Keywords: Concussion; SCAT3; King-Devick; baseline data

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Yamaguchi, I. (2014). the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 and King-devick test as a protocol of concussion evaluation: establishment of normative data in football. (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/21842

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yamaguchi, Itsuko. “the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 and King-devick test as a protocol of concussion evaluation: establishment of normative data in football.” 2014. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/21842.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yamaguchi, Itsuko. “the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 and King-devick test as a protocol of concussion evaluation: establishment of normative data in football.” 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Yamaguchi I. the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 and King-devick test as a protocol of concussion evaluation: establishment of normative data in football. [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/21842.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Yamaguchi I. the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 and King-devick test as a protocol of concussion evaluation: establishment of normative data in football. [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2014. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/21842

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Queens University

6. van der Pouw Kraan, Michelle. Rockmass Behavioural Uncertainty: Implications for Hard Rock Geotechnical Baseline Reports .

Degree: Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, 2014, Queens University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/12633

► Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs) have become a prevalent risk sharing mechanism on North American tunneling projects as they are based on the following risk allocation… (more)

▼ Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs) have become a prevalent risk sharing mechanism on North American tunneling projects as they are based on the following risk allocation concept: the subsurface ground conditions described within the GBR are the financial responsibility of the Contractor, whereas encountered conditions which exceed those described belong to the Owner. This interpretation is intended to reduce project bid prices due to subsurface ground conditions uncertainty and the geotechnical rationale for a differing site conditions claim. However, recent tunnel project case studies have used the GBR as a risk transfer mechanism by presenting a conservative and/or limited interpretation of the expected ground conditions. In particular, the expected ground conditions are described with a summary of the intact and rockmass properties and empirical rockmass classification systems. This research has shown that the application of intact rock properties and rockmass classification systems to describe the various rockmasses along the tunnel alignment leads to rockmass behavioural uncertainty. Empirical rockmass classification systems are not able to adequately capture the effects of geologic uncertainty and the collective impact of the individual controls on rockmass behaviour. A new rock engineering design tool was developed which utilized geologic uncertainty and the capabilities of numerical modelling methods to predict and quantify rockmass behaviours. The 3D Rockmass Behaviour Map reduces subsurface ground conditions uncertainty as the range of possible rockmass behaviours is presented as a function of the three critical geomechanics parameters. Quantifying rockmass behaviours per tunnel domain demonstrates the effects of geologic uncertainty with rockmass behaviour mode switching. GBRs should include this 3D Rockmass Behaviour Map and quantified rockmass behaviours as these tools reduce uncertainty in the expected ground conditions and provide a greater understanding of the anticipated rockmass behaviours. Rather than using a conservative GBR which shifts subsurface ground conditions risk to a Contractor, this improved prediction of the expected ground conditions may result in better subsurface risk allocation, reduced construction contingencies, aid excavation means and methods selection, reduced geotechnical basis for a differing site condition claim, and provide greater certainty in the final project price and schedule.

Subjects/Keywords: Geotechnical Baseline Reports ; Tunneling ; Rockmass Characterization

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van der Pouw Kraan, M. (2014). Rockmass Behavioural Uncertainty: Implications for Hard Rock Geotechnical Baseline Reports . (Thesis). Queens University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1974/12633

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

van der Pouw Kraan, Michelle. “Rockmass Behavioural Uncertainty: Implications for Hard Rock Geotechnical Baseline Reports .” 2014. Thesis, Queens University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1974/12633.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

van der Pouw Kraan, Michelle. “Rockmass Behavioural Uncertainty: Implications for Hard Rock Geotechnical Baseline Reports .” 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

van der Pouw Kraan M. Rockmass Behavioural Uncertainty: Implications for Hard Rock Geotechnical Baseline Reports . [Internet] [Thesis]. Queens University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/12633.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

van der Pouw Kraan M. Rockmass Behavioural Uncertainty: Implications for Hard Rock Geotechnical Baseline Reports . [Thesis]. Queens University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/12633

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of the Western Cape

7. Botha, Ryno. Characterisation of natural radioactivity in Karoo Basin groundwater prior to shale gas exploration .

Degree: 2017, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5448

► The prospect of unconventional shale-gas development in the Karoo Basin (South Africa) has created the need to obtain baseline data on natural radioactivity in Karoo… (more)

▼ The prospect of unconventional shale-gas development in the Karoo Basin (South Africa) has created the need to obtain baseline data on natural radioactivity in Karoo groundwaters. The Karoo Basin groundwater radiological baseline developed through this study could serve as a reference to research potential future radiological contamination effects due to hydraulic fracturing. The major naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) studied was radon (222Rn), in particular in-water activity concentrations; however, supplementary radium (226Ra and 228Ra) in-water activity concentrations and uranium (238U) in-water concentrations measurements were also made. A total of 53 aquifers across three provinces were sampled for groundwater and measured, with three measurement series from 2014 to 2016. The aquifers were categorized as shallow, mixed, or deep source. The radon-in-water baseline of the Karoo Basin can be characterised by a minimum of 0.6 ± 0.9 Bq/L, a maximum of 183 ± 18 Bq/L and mean of 41 ± 5 Bq/L. The radon-in-water levels from shallow sources (with water temperature < 20 °C) were systematically higher (40 Bq/L) than for deep sources (with water temperature > 20 °C). The natural fluctuations in radon-in-water levels were predominantly associated with shallow aquifers compared to almost none observed in the deep sources. The uranium in-water baseline can be characterised by a minimum of below detection level, a maximum of 41 μg/L, and the mean of 5.10 ± 0.80 μg/L. Similar to radon-in-water levels, uranium in-water levels for shallow sources were systematically higher than for deep sources. The limited (six aquifers) radium (228Ra and 226Ra) in-water activity-concentration measurement results were very low, with a maximum of 0.008 Bq/L (226Ra) and 0.015 Bq/L (228Ra). The 228Ra/226Ra ratio baseline were characterised by a minimum of 0.93, a mean of 3.3 ± 1.3, and a maximum of 6.5. The radium isotopes’ activity concentration ratio is an isotopic tracer for hydraulic fracturing wastewater. Pollution and contamination (radiological), due to unconventional shale gas development, in water resources has been noticed in the Marcellus Basin (United States). Consequently, developing and improving continuous baseline monitoring are of importance to study the environmental radiological effect of hydraulic fracturing. Advisors/Committee Members: Lindsay, R (advisor), Newman, R.T (advisor), Maleka, P.P (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Karoo Basin; Hydraulic fracturing; Baseline; Radon; Groundwater

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Botha, R. (2017). Characterisation of natural radioactivity in Karoo Basin groundwater prior to shale gas exploration . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5448

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Botha, Ryno. “Characterisation of natural radioactivity in Karoo Basin groundwater prior to shale gas exploration .” 2017. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5448.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Botha, Ryno. “Characterisation of natural radioactivity in Karoo Basin groundwater prior to shale gas exploration .” 2017. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Botha R. Characterisation of natural radioactivity in Karoo Basin groundwater prior to shale gas exploration . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5448.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Botha R. Characterisation of natural radioactivity in Karoo Basin groundwater prior to shale gas exploration . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5448

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Manchester

8. Venkattu, Deepika. Gravitationally lensed LOFAR sources.

Degree: 2020, University of Manchester

URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:323639

► Gravitational lensing has been an interesting phenomenon for a long time now. Since sources at high redshifts are lensed by an intervening galaxy, lensing is… (more)

▼ Gravitational lensing has been an interesting phenomenon for a long time now. Since sources at high redshifts are lensed by an intervening galaxy, lensing is a good probe for both extragalactic sources and the cosmology of the Universe through which the lensed radiation propagates. LOFAR is an interferometric array operating in an unexplored low radio frequency regime since 2012. While it has already produced a lot of new science, its further potential lies in its extended baselines in the form of international stations spread across Europe. Data from these stations are available; however calibration has posed a huge problem due to ionospheric variations over these baseline lengths and the lack of suitable calibrators for these baselines. Handling large volumes of data was also a concern. In the past few years, LOFAR and its Long-Baseline (LB) working group have worked on this to produce a set of pipelines to process LB data. This thesis deals with LOFAR data of two gravitationally-lensed sources. We process the first source, 0957+561 using the LB pipeline that was available in February 2019 and partially with AIPS to obtain a radio map centered at 138 MHz and obtain the flux-density ratio between the two lensed images of the quasar, which is a typical observable in quasar lensing. We also discuss the effect of any potential propagation effects (scattering and free-free absorption) that can affect the radio waves as they traverse the Interstellar Medium. This gives a useful limit on these effects (a lower limit on scattering is obtained), especially because lensed sources are known to be slow-varying at low frequencies. We also process the lensing system MG 0751+2716 through the LB pipelines. As the pipelines were ready for testing around this time, the source has been used as part of a larger effort to test how the pipelines process different fields and to identify and solve errors before they can be released for use by the wider scientific community. Advisors/Committee Members: BESWICK, ROBERT RJ, Jackson, Neal, Beswick, Robert.

Subjects/Keywords: LOFAR Long-Baseline; gravitational lensing; propagation effects

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APA (6^th Edition):

Venkattu, D. (2020). Gravitationally lensed LOFAR sources. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:323639

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Venkattu, Deepika. “Gravitationally lensed LOFAR sources.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:323639.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Venkattu, Deepika. “Gravitationally lensed LOFAR sources.” 2020. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Venkattu D. Gravitationally lensed LOFAR sources. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:323639.

Council of Science Editors:

Venkattu D. Gravitationally lensed LOFAR sources. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2020. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:323639

Univerzitet u Beogradu

9. Pađen, Višnja V., 1982-. Akutni ishemijski moždani udar kod bolesnika sa atrijalnom fibrilacijom : kliničke karakteristike i ishod.

Degree: Medicinski fakultet, 2015, Univerzitet u Beogradu

URL: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9685/bdef:Content/get

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Medicina / Medicine

Cilj: Atrijalna fibrilacija (AF) predstavlja nezavisni faktor koji pet puta povećava rizik od nastanka akutnog ishemijskog moždanog udara (AIMU). Takodje, ona predstavlja… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: atrial fibrillation; stroke; baseline characteristics; outcomes; thrombolysis

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Pađen, Višnja V., 1. (2015). Akutni ishemijski moždani udar kod bolesnika sa atrijalnom fibrilacijom : kliničke karakteristike i ishod. (Thesis). Univerzitet u Beogradu. Retrieved from https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9685/bdef:Content/get

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pađen, Višnja V., 1982-. “Akutni ishemijski moždani udar kod bolesnika sa atrijalnom fibrilacijom : kliničke karakteristike i ishod.” 2015. Thesis, Univerzitet u Beogradu. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9685/bdef:Content/get.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pađen, Višnja V., 1982-. “Akutni ishemijski moždani udar kod bolesnika sa atrijalnom fibrilacijom : kliničke karakteristike i ishod.” 2015. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Pađen, Višnja V. 1. Akutni ishemijski moždani udar kod bolesnika sa atrijalnom fibrilacijom : kliničke karakteristike i ishod. [Internet] [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9685/bdef:Content/get.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Pađen, Višnja V. 1. Akutni ishemijski moždani udar kod bolesnika sa atrijalnom fibrilacijom : kliničke karakteristike i ishod. [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2015. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9685/bdef:Content/get

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Delft University of Technology

10. Yang, Wanning (author). Question Retrieval based on Community Question Answering: Baseline Selection among Retrieval Models on two Datasets.

Degree: 2019, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2a0538ba-c79e-4572-bdb7-c82db303f169

► Community question answering (CQA) platforms provide a social environment for users to share knowledge online. Users can submit complex and subjective questions on CQA platforms… (more)

▼ Community question answering (CQA) platforms provide a social environment for users to share knowledge online. Users can submit complex and subjective questions on CQA platforms and then derive the desired answer from other community users. A large number of user-generated data has been produced by various CQA sites (e.g., Quora, StackExchange) and been used in different CQA researches. Question retrieval task is one of the popular CQA tasks aiming at solving the overloading issue of CQA platforms and increasing user satisfaction by reducing their waiting time. A question retrieval system is expected to automatically retrieve similar questions from the CQA archives regarding a new question, and the answers to similar questions are returned to users directly. Different information retrieval (IR) approaches have been proposed for question retrieval task ranging from the conventional retrieval models to the learning to rank models and neural ranking models. However, the IR community is now facing the issue of overusing the weak baselines. Thus, it is hard for researchers to identify the reported improvement of the newly-proposed methods, which greatly impedes the development of the community. Some researchers have already proposed several competitive baselines for ad-hoc retrieval task, but currently, the proposals of strong baselines for question retrieval are still not enough. Thus, this work targets on identifying the suitable baselines for question retrieval task on different datasets. We conduct an empirical comparison among different retrieval models on two representative datasets and analyze the performance of models on different question sets. Analyzing on CQA questions is challenging since the CQA questions are more diverse and complex, compared to the questions on traditional question answering (QA) (e.g., Wikipedia) system as well as the queries on traditional search engine (e.g., Google). Our work investigates the impact of the question from two perspectives. We first display how retrieval performance changes on various question sets (e.g., questions with different lengths and different levels of specificity) and then explain the reasons for the performance changes. Moreover, we conduct an error analysis to reveal the hard types of questions for different retrieval models on two datasets. In order to overcome the existing weakness of the retrieval models, we further select two techniques that have already proven effective in other retrieval tasks. We hypothesize that the two techniques can also be useful on question retrieval task. We then implement the two techniques on our datasets to validate the hypothesis. Our findings show that one of them can not help to enhance the retrieval effectiveness of models due to the different characteristics of task design while another technique successfully demonstrates the additive effectiveness gains. Based on our findings, we find out the suitable baseline models on different datasets as well as emphasize their relative strength and limitation. We believe our work… Advisors/Committee Members: Hauff, Claudia (mentor), Wang, Huijuan (graduation committee), Zuñiga Zamalloa, Marco (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: Community Question Answering; Baseline Selection; Question Retrieval

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Yang, W. (. (2019). Question Retrieval based on Community Question Answering: Baseline Selection among Retrieval Models on two Datasets. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2a0538ba-c79e-4572-bdb7-c82db303f169

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yang, Wanning (author). “Question Retrieval based on Community Question Answering: Baseline Selection among Retrieval Models on two Datasets.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2a0538ba-c79e-4572-bdb7-c82db303f169.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yang, Wanning (author). “Question Retrieval based on Community Question Answering: Baseline Selection among Retrieval Models on two Datasets.” 2019. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Yang W(. Question Retrieval based on Community Question Answering: Baseline Selection among Retrieval Models on two Datasets. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2a0538ba-c79e-4572-bdb7-c82db303f169.

Council of Science Editors:

Yang W(. Question Retrieval based on Community Question Answering: Baseline Selection among Retrieval Models on two Datasets. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:2a0538ba-c79e-4572-bdb7-c82db303f169

University of Windsor

11. O'Brien, Amanda Marion. Test-Retest of the ImPACT in a Sample of Healthy Young Athletes.

Degree: MA, Psychology, 2015, University of Windsor

URL: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5466

► Baseline neurocognitive assessments are recommended to assist with concussion management in athletes, but there is no research available regarding the psychometric properties of the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Baseline; Children; Computerized assessments; Concussion; NeuroPsychology; Reliability

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O'Brien, A. M. (2015). Test-Retest of the ImPACT in a Sample of Healthy Young Athletes. (Masters Thesis). University of Windsor. Retrieved from https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5466

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

O'Brien, Amanda Marion. “Test-Retest of the ImPACT in a Sample of Healthy Young Athletes.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Windsor. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5466.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

O'Brien, Amanda Marion. “Test-Retest of the ImPACT in a Sample of Healthy Young Athletes.” 2015. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

O'Brien AM. Test-Retest of the ImPACT in a Sample of Healthy Young Athletes. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Windsor; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5466.

Council of Science Editors:

O'Brien AM. Test-Retest of the ImPACT in a Sample of Healthy Young Athletes. [Masters Thesis]. University of Windsor; 2015. Available from: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5466

University of Southern California

12. Yang, Chao. Energy use intensity estimation method based on building façade features by using regression models.

Degree: Master of Building Science, Building Science, 2017, University of Southern California

URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/560624/rec/2361

► The commercial and residential building sector accounts for about 40% of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the United States per year, more than any other… (more)

▼ The commercial and residential building sector accounts for about 40% of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the United States per year, more than any other sector (Eddy and Marton 2012). The most significant factor contributing to CO₂ emissions from buildings is their use of electricity. Commercial and residential buildings are tremendous users of electricity (Department of Energy 2011), accounting for more than 73% of electricity use in the U.S. ❧ Energy use data from the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) is an average value based on the range of Heating Degree Days (HDD) and Cooling Degree Days (CDD), which can’t show the specific condition of each building category within one area. In addition, the average value is too general to evaluate if a specific building case is energy efficient or not. On the other hand, it is very time consuming to develop a simulation model in software, which also needs very detailed information about the building itself. The accuracy depends on how much specific information of envelop thermal conditions, mechanical system performance, occupancy level and schedule, etc. ❧ Among 3 main factors to influence building energy performance, building façade features are more easily obtained as opposed to building mechanical systems and schedule information. By using façade features, certain key attributes could be input to generate a customized baseline model and to estimate building energy use intensity (EUI). ❧ A simple regression model can be used to calculate the EUI baseline instead of complicated simulation tools, and the results are accurate and reasonable at an acceptable level. The calculated baseline can be used for setting a practical baseline for energy reduction target. Due to its simplicity and quick processing time, the research outcome would also be applicable to the real-time energy estimation of multiple buildings at an urban scale. ❧ This new method of linear regression analysis is developed to estimate building energy consumption just based on simple façade attributes and weather conditions. Building façade features, for example, including shading, window-to-wall ratio, orientation, surface-to-volume ratio, etc. are easy to obtain. It is meaningful to use a simple way to predict heating and cooling energy use instead of traditional energy performance simulation tool which is time and resource consuming. Based on collected building physical attribute data, statistical methods could be used to generate a customized baseline Energy Use Intensity (EUI) estimation model. The proposed idea will also adopt a simplified building energy performance prediction model as a function of architectural physical frames and their dynamic ambient environmental condition, such as monthly cooling/heating degree days. The main goal of this research is to develop a mathematical method to provide a customized baseline model for buildings, considering specific façade features and local climate condition. It will provide a direct estimation and prediction of project building energy… Advisors/Committee Members: Choi, Joon-Ho (Committee Chair), Noble, Douglas (Committee Member), Schiler, Marc (Committee Member).

Subjects/Keywords: energy use intensity; facade; regression; baseline model

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Yang, C. (2017). Energy use intensity estimation method based on building façade features by using regression models. (Masters Thesis). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/560624/rec/2361

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yang, Chao. “Energy use intensity estimation method based on building façade features by using regression models.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of Southern California. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/560624/rec/2361.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yang, Chao. “Energy use intensity estimation method based on building façade features by using regression models.” 2017. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Yang C. Energy use intensity estimation method based on building façade features by using regression models. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Southern California; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/560624/rec/2361.

Council of Science Editors:

Yang C. Energy use intensity estimation method based on building façade features by using regression models. [Masters Thesis]. University of Southern California; 2017. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/560624/rec/2361

Duquesne University

13. Rutter, Jennifer. A Baseline Study of Chemical Parameters and Microbial Diversity of Two Streams in the Ten Mile Creek Watershed in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Degree: MS, Biological Sciences, 2012, Duquesne University

URL: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1135

► As drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale becomes increasingly prevalent, both human safety and environmental concerns have arisen. The aim of this study… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Bacteria; Baseline; Biomonitor; Marcellus; Natural gas

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Rutter, J. (2012). A Baseline Study of Chemical Parameters and Microbial Diversity of Two Streams in the Ten Mile Creek Watershed in Southwestern Pennsylvania. (Masters Thesis). Duquesne University. Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1135

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rutter, Jennifer. “A Baseline Study of Chemical Parameters and Microbial Diversity of Two Streams in the Ten Mile Creek Watershed in Southwestern Pennsylvania.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Duquesne University. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1135.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rutter, Jennifer. “A Baseline Study of Chemical Parameters and Microbial Diversity of Two Streams in the Ten Mile Creek Watershed in Southwestern Pennsylvania.” 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Rutter J. A Baseline Study of Chemical Parameters and Microbial Diversity of Two Streams in the Ten Mile Creek Watershed in Southwestern Pennsylvania. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Duquesne University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1135.

Council of Science Editors:

Rutter J. A Baseline Study of Chemical Parameters and Microbial Diversity of Two Streams in the Ten Mile Creek Watershed in Southwestern Pennsylvania. [Masters Thesis]. Duquesne University; 2012. Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1135

University of Alberta

14. Kostelyk, Jesse D. Project Controls for Engineering Work in Practice.

Degree: MS, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2012, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9w032354s

► Engineering work can account for 10% to 20% of capital project costs, and up to 50% of a project’s schedule. The construction industry rigorously implements… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Forecasting; Earned Value Management; Engineering Work; Baseline Development; Baseline Maintenance; EVA; Progress Measurement; Project Controls

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Kostelyk, J. D. (2012). Project Controls for Engineering Work in Practice. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9w032354s

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kostelyk, Jesse D. “Project Controls for Engineering Work in Practice.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9w032354s.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kostelyk, Jesse D. “Project Controls for Engineering Work in Practice.” 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Kostelyk JD. Project Controls for Engineering Work in Practice. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9w032354s.

Council of Science Editors:

Kostelyk JD. Project Controls for Engineering Work in Practice. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9w032354s

15. Hatton, Leslie. Estimation de l'effacement de consommation électrique d'un groupe de clients résidentiels : Residential electricity demand reduction estimation.

Degree: Docteur es, Mathématiques appliquées, 2015, Rennes, Agrocampus Ouest

URL: http://www.theses.fr/2015NSARG013

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Dans cette thèse, nous développons une méthode d’estimation de l’effacement de consommation électrique d’un groupe de clients résidentiels. L’effacement, correspondant à une réduction de la… (more)

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Dans cette thèse, nous développons une méthode d’estimation de l’effacement de consommation électrique d’un groupe de clients résidentiels. L’effacement, correspondant à une réduction de la puissance électrique sur une certaine durée, est désormais valorisé sur les marchés électriques et contribue à équilibrer le système électrique. Pour le quantifier, il faut estimer qu’elle aurait été la puissance appelée, i.e. la baseline, en l’absence de l’effacement. Ce dernier s’obtient alors par différence de la baseline et de la puissance réalisée. Les méthodes d’estimation de la baseline reposent sur des profils de consommation, des modèles de régression et des méthodes fondées sur un groupe de contrôle. Ces dernières offrent les résultats les plus précis mais déployer un groupe de contrôle aléatoire pour un usage opérationnel n’est pas envisageable.On s’intéresse donc à sélectionner un groupe de contrôle non-expérimental selon deux approches : la première emploie les caractéristiques observables des clients contrôles et la seconde leurs courbes de charge individuelles. Cette dernière idée consiste à sélectionner ces individus tels que la distance entre leur courbe de charge moyenne et celle du groupe recevant les effacements soit minimale. A cette fin, nous proposons un algorithme de sélection et adaptons les méthodes de régression sous contrainte, ridge et Lasso. Ces nouvelles méthodes procurent les meilleurs résultats. Enfin, pour estimer l’effacement en ligne, nous mettons en place un outil innovant qui associe un système de gestion de flux de données à un logiciel statistique

In this thesis, we develop a method in order to estimate the residential electricity demand reduction. The demand reduction or the curtailment, aiming at reducing the energy use during a short period, is currently enhanced on electricity markets and contributes to balance the electric system. To quantify it, one has to estimate the consumption, i.e. the baseline, which would have been used in the absence of the demand reduction. The curtailment is then obtained by subtracting the metered load during the demand reduction event from the baseline. The baseline estimation methods rely on day or weather matching methods, regression models and control group approaches. These one give the more accurate results but deploying a randomized control group is not possible for an operational use.We are then interested in selecting a non-experimental control group according to two approaches: the first uses the observable characteristics of the control customers and the second their individual load curves. This last idea consists in selecting those individuals such that the distance between their average load curve and that of the demand reduction group is minimal. To this end, we develop a forward selection algorithm and apply the constrained regression methods, ridge and Lasso. These methods provide the best results. Finally, we set up an innovative process which links a data flow module with a statistical software and allows to estimate the demand reduction…

Advisors/Committee Members: Matzner-Löber, Eric (thesis director).

Subjects/Keywords: Incitation tarifaire; Pilotage direct de la charge; Baseline; Tarrif Incentive; Direct load control; Baseline

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Hatton, L. (2015). Estimation de l'effacement de consommation électrique d'un groupe de clients résidentiels : Residential electricity demand reduction estimation. (Doctoral Dissertation). Rennes, Agrocampus Ouest. Retrieved from http://www.theses.fr/2015NSARG013

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hatton, Leslie. “Estimation de l'effacement de consommation électrique d'un groupe de clients résidentiels : Residential electricity demand reduction estimation.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Rennes, Agrocampus Ouest. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://www.theses.fr/2015NSARG013.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hatton, Leslie. “Estimation de l'effacement de consommation électrique d'un groupe de clients résidentiels : Residential electricity demand reduction estimation.” 2015. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Hatton L. Estimation de l'effacement de consommation électrique d'un groupe de clients résidentiels : Residential electricity demand reduction estimation. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Rennes, Agrocampus Ouest; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2015NSARG013.

Council of Science Editors:

Hatton L. Estimation de l'effacement de consommation électrique d'un groupe de clients résidentiels : Residential electricity demand reduction estimation. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Rennes, Agrocampus Ouest; 2015. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2015NSARG013

University of Southern California

16. Chen, Zhanghua. Evaluating the associations between the baseline and other exposure variables with the longitudinal trajectory when responses are measured with error.

Degree: PhD, Biostatistics, 2013, University of Southern California

URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/351704/rec/2528

► Evaluating the associations between the baseline value and other exposure variables with the longitudinal trajectory constantly occurs in the medical research. Traditional analyses using the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: baseline adjustment; baseline prediction; longitudinal analysis; measurement error; mixed effects model; regression to the mean

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Chen, Z. (2013). Evaluating the associations between the baseline and other exposure variables with the longitudinal trajectory when responses are measured with error. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/351704/rec/2528

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chen, Zhanghua. “Evaluating the associations between the baseline and other exposure variables with the longitudinal trajectory when responses are measured with error.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Southern California. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/351704/rec/2528.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chen, Zhanghua. “Evaluating the associations between the baseline and other exposure variables with the longitudinal trajectory when responses are measured with error.” 2013. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Chen Z. Evaluating the associations between the baseline and other exposure variables with the longitudinal trajectory when responses are measured with error. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/351704/rec/2528.

Council of Science Editors:

Chen Z. Evaluating the associations between the baseline and other exposure variables with the longitudinal trajectory when responses are measured with error. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2013. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/351704/rec/2528

Edith Cowan University

17. Nguyen, Tuan Ngoc. An algorithm for extracting the PPG Baseline Drift in real-time.

Degree: 2016, Edith Cowan University

URL: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1801

► Photoplethysmography is an optical technique for measuring the perfusion of blood in skin and tissue arterial vessels. Due to its simplicity, accessibility and abundance of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: PPG; Heart rate; Baseline removal; baseline extraction; baseline filtering; signal conditioning; Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering; Cardiovascular System; Other Medical Specialties

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Nguyen, T. N. (2016). An algorithm for extracting the PPG Baseline Drift in real-time. (Thesis). Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1801

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nguyen, Tuan Ngoc. “An algorithm for extracting the PPG Baseline Drift in real-time.” 2016. Thesis, Edith Cowan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1801.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nguyen, Tuan Ngoc. “An algorithm for extracting the PPG Baseline Drift in real-time.” 2016. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Nguyen TN. An algorithm for extracting the PPG Baseline Drift in real-time. [Internet] [Thesis]. Edith Cowan University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1801.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Nguyen TN. An algorithm for extracting the PPG Baseline Drift in real-time. [Thesis]. Edith Cowan University; 2016. Available from: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1801

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Brno University of Technology

18. Macík, Ondřej. Analýza klimatologických dat v povodí řeky Dyje: Climatological analysis of the Thaya river basin.

Degree: 2020, Brno University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/190666

► The current climate changes and the persistent drought raise questions about the future development of temperatures and precipitation in the Czech Republic. One of the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Změna klimatu; LARS-WG; klimatické modely; emisní scénáře; Baseline; Climate change; LARS-WG; global climate model; emission scenario; Baseline

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Macík, O. (2020). Analýza klimatologických dat v povodí řeky Dyje: Climatological analysis of the Thaya river basin. (Thesis). Brno University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11012/190666

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Macík, Ondřej. “Analýza klimatologických dat v povodí řeky Dyje: Climatological analysis of the Thaya river basin.” 2020. Thesis, Brno University of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11012/190666.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Macík, Ondřej. “Analýza klimatologických dat v povodí řeky Dyje: Climatological analysis of the Thaya river basin.” 2020. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Macík O. Analýza klimatologických dat v povodí řeky Dyje: Climatological analysis of the Thaya river basin. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/190666.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Macík O. Analýza klimatologických dat v povodí řeky Dyje: Climatological analysis of the Thaya river basin. [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/190666

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Brno University of Technology

19. Hlavatý, Ivo. Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data.

Degree: 2020, Brno University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/189601

► This document focuses on Cisco Netflow technology and its possible usage in monitoring networks and detecting network anomalies. Based on the analysis of attacks at… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: NetFlow; Bezpečnostní hrozby; Síťové anomálie; Holt-Winters; NfSen; RRDTools; Baseline; NetFlow; Security threats; Network anomaly; Holt-Winters; Nfsen; RRDTools; Baseline

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Hlavatý, I. (2020). Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data. (Thesis). Brno University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11012/189601

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hlavatý, Ivo. “Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data.” 2020. Thesis, Brno University of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11012/189601.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hlavatý, Ivo. “Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data.” 2020. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Hlavatý I. Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/189601.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Hlavatý I. Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data. [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/189601

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New Jersey Institute of Technology

20. Shivram, Navaneetha. Implementation of stereo correspondence algorithms for multi-baseline vision system.

Degree: MSin Biomedical Engineering - (M.S.), Biomedical Engineering, 2007, New Jersey Institute of Technology

URL: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/386

► The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of varying camera baselines on correspondence and depth estimation. As the baseline increases the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Multi-baseline vision; Camera baseline; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering

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Shivram, N. (2007). Implementation of stereo correspondence algorithms for multi-baseline vision system. (Thesis). New Jersey Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/386

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shivram, Navaneetha. “Implementation of stereo correspondence algorithms for multi-baseline vision system.” 2007. Thesis, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/386.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shivram, Navaneetha. “Implementation of stereo correspondence algorithms for multi-baseline vision system.” 2007. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Shivram N. Implementation of stereo correspondence algorithms for multi-baseline vision system. [Internet] [Thesis]. New Jersey Institute of Technology; 2007. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/386.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Shivram N. Implementation of stereo correspondence algorithms for multi-baseline vision system. [Thesis]. New Jersey Institute of Technology; 2007. Available from: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/386

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Brno University of Technology

21. Hlavatý, Ivo. Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data.

Degree: 2020, Brno University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/188723

► This document focuses on Cisco Netflow technology and its possible usage in monitoring networks and detecting network anomalies. Based on the analysis of attacks at… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: NetFlow; Bezpečnostní hrozby; Síťové anomálie; Holt-Winters; NfSen; RRDTools; Baseline; NetFlow; Security threats; Network anomaly; Holt-Winters; Nfsen; RRDTools; Baseline

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Hlavatý, I. (2020). Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data. (Thesis). Brno University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11012/188723

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hlavatý, Ivo. “Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data.” 2020. Thesis, Brno University of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11012/188723.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hlavatý, Ivo. “Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data.” 2020. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Hlavatý I. Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/188723.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Hlavatý I. Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data. [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/188723

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Louisiana State University

22. Nelson, Elizabeth Godbold. Hierarchical Linear Modeling versus visual analysis of single subject design data.

Degree: PhD, Psychology, 2012, Louisiana State University

URL: etd-04252012-152015 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1106

► Visual analysis is the “gold standard” for single-subject design data because of a presumed low Type I error rate and consistency across raters. However, research… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: small n; multilevel modeling; single baseline model; predictor centering; multiple baseline model; overdispersion; single case; n of 1

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Nelson, E. G. (2012). Hierarchical Linear Modeling versus visual analysis of single subject design data. (Doctoral Dissertation). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from etd-04252012-152015 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1106

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nelson, Elizabeth Godbold. “Hierarchical Linear Modeling versus visual analysis of single subject design data.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, Louisiana State University. Accessed January 19, 2021. etd-04252012-152015 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1106.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nelson, Elizabeth Godbold. “Hierarchical Linear Modeling versus visual analysis of single subject design data.” 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Nelson EG. Hierarchical Linear Modeling versus visual analysis of single subject design data. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Louisiana State University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: etd-04252012-152015 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1106.

Council of Science Editors:

Nelson EG. Hierarchical Linear Modeling versus visual analysis of single subject design data. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Louisiana State University; 2012. Available from: etd-04252012-152015 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1106

Brno University of Technology

23. Hlavatý, Ivo. Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data.

Degree: 2020, Brno University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/54194

► This document focuses on Cisco Netflow technology and its possible usage in monitoring networks and detecting network anomalies. Based on the analysis of attacks at… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: NetFlow; Bezpečnostní hrozby; Síťové anomálie; Holt-Winters; NfSen; RRDTools; Baseline; NetFlow; Security threats; Network anomaly; Holt-Winters; Nfsen; RRDTools; Baseline

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Hlavatý, I. (2020). Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data. (Thesis). Brno University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11012/54194

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hlavatý, Ivo. “Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data.” 2020. Thesis, Brno University of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11012/54194.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hlavatý, Ivo. “Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data.” 2020. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Hlavatý I. Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/54194.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Hlavatý I. Ochrana datové sítě s využitím NetFlow dat: Network Protection Using NetFlow Data. [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/54194

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NSYSU

24. Chiou, Ji-Wen. Integration of Long Baseline Positioning System And Vehicle Dynamic Model.

Degree: Master, IAMPUT, 2011, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0804111-134130

► Precise positioning is crucial for the success of navigation of underwater vehicles. At present, different instruments and methods are available for underwater positioning but few… (more)

▼ Precise positioning is crucial for the success of navigation of underwater vehicles. At present, different instruments and methods are available for underwater positioning but few of them are reliable for three-dimensional position sensing of underwater vehicles. Long baseline (LBL) positioning is the standard method for three-dimensional underwater navigation. However, the accuracy of LBL positioning suffers from its own drawback of relatively low update rates. To improve the accuracy in positioning an underwater vehicle, integration of additional sensing measurements in a LBL navigation system is necessary. In this study, numerical simulation and experiment are conducted to investigate the effect of interrogate rate on the accuracy of LBL positioning. Numerical and experimental results show that the longer the interrogate rate, the greater the LBL positioning error. In addition, no reply from a transponder to transceiver interrogation is another major error source in LBL positioning. The experimental result also shows that the accuracy of LBL positioning can be significantly improved by the integration of velocity sensing. Therefore, based on Kalman filter, this study integrates a LBL system with vehicle dynamic model to improve the accuracy of positioning an underwater vehicle. For conducting the positioning experiments, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with dedicated Graphic User Interface (GUI) is designed, constructed, and tested. To have a precise motion simulation of ROV, a nonlinear dynamic model of ROV with six degrees of freedom (DOF) is used and its hydrodynamic parameters are identified. Finally, the positioning experiment is run by maneuvering the ROV to move along an âSâ trajectory, and Kalman filter is adopted to propagate the error covariance, to update the measurement errors, and to correct the state equation when the measurements of range, depth, and thruster command are available. The experimental result demonstrates the effectiveness of the integrated LBL system with the ROV dynamic model on the improvement of accuracy of positioning an underwater vehicle. Advisors/Committee Members: Chi-Cheng Cheng (chair), Hsin-Hung Chen (committee member), Chau-Chang Wang (chair).

Subjects/Keywords: Parameter identification; Underwater vehicle; Kalman filter; Dynamic model; Long baseline

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Chiou, J. (2011). Integration of Long Baseline Positioning System And Vehicle Dynamic Model. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0804111-134130

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chiou, Ji-Wen. “Integration of Long Baseline Positioning System And Vehicle Dynamic Model.” 2011. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0804111-134130.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chiou, Ji-Wen. “Integration of Long Baseline Positioning System And Vehicle Dynamic Model.” 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Chiou J. Integration of Long Baseline Positioning System And Vehicle Dynamic Model. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0804111-134130.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Chiou J. Integration of Long Baseline Positioning System And Vehicle Dynamic Model. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2011. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0804111-134130

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University of Pretoria

25. [No author]. Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector .

Degree: 2010, University of Pretoria

URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07042011-115825/

► The study attempted to analyse the impacts of the ‘fast track’ land reform on maize production in Zimbabwe. This purpose was tackled by constructing a… (more)

▼ The study attempted to analyse the impacts of the ‘fast track’ land reform on maize production in Zimbabwe. This purpose was tackled by constructing a partial equilibrium model that depicted what could have happened if no further policy shifts had taken place after 2001. Setting up a partial equilibrium model required a sound understanding of the functioning of the Zimbabwe’s maize market. The institutional structure of the Zimbabwean maize market was explored to inform the model development process that would allow for the development of the baseline model. Developing the model started off with the estimation of single equations which were collapsed into a simultaneous system of equations through the use of a combination of ordinary least squares and generalised least squares techniques. The development of the simulation model required that assumptions be made for exogenous variables, and crafted assumptions were based on the 2000 macro-economic and institutional environment as well as agricultural policies. The re-simulated baseline model that was constructed in this study was used to make projections based on the various trends of exogenous variables in 2000. This means that the model generated an artificial data set based on what the maize market would have looked like under a set of the pre-2000 existent policy conditions. As such, all the shifts in the political and economic environment that took place after 2000 were not introduced in the model. The ‘fast track’ land reform policy was thus assessed based on the performance of the baseline model using a range of “what if” assumptions. Therefore, the re-simulated baseline solutions discussed result not only from policy shifts that occurred before 2000, but also from the convergence of hypothetical political and economic stability within the period in question. The results of the re-simulated baseline indicated that the commercial area harvested was negatively affected by the expropriation of commercial farms. The arguments in literature that the ‘fast track’ land reform policy shift contributed the loss in area planted owing to the stalling of farming operations due to political unrest, economic instability and input shortages were supported by the model results which showed that total area harvested would have been higher under pre-2000 conditions. From the re-simulated baseline results, the difference between actual and would be outcomes revealed that the total maize production was 13.27% less than what could have been produced in 2001, the year that the ‘fast track’ land reform policy was formally implemented. In view of the 2002/03 drought, output was 57.44% less and 33.53% less than what could have actually been produced for the 2002 and 2003 seasons respectively. In the 2005 drought season, the total maize production was 41.8% less than what could have been produced without the ‘fast track’ land reform. This may imply that droughts would have been less severe if the ‘fast track’ land reform was not implemented. In 2007, the baseline showed that the nation… Advisors/Committee Members: Kirsten, Johann F (advisor), Meyer, Ferdinand (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Zimbabwe; Maize; ‘Fast track’ land reform; Baseline model; UCTD

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author], [. (2010). Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07042011-115825/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

author], [No. “Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector .” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07042011-115825/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

author], [No. “Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector .” 2010. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

author] [. Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07042011-115825/.

Council of Science Editors:

author] [. Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector . [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07042011-115825/

Universiteit Utrecht

26. Dokter, A. Kpando Woodcarvers and Potters. A Baseline Study and Value Chain Analysis of Craft Artisans in Kpando District in Ghana.

Degree: 2010, Universiteit Utrecht

URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/179916

► In this thesis, the social and economic characteristics of craft artisans, in particular woodcarvers and potters, and their households in Kpando district in Ghana are… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Geowetenschappen; Ghana, Crafts, Artisans, Value Chain, Baseline, Kpando

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Dokter, A. (2010). Kpando Woodcarvers and Potters. A Baseline Study and Value Chain Analysis of Craft Artisans in Kpando District in Ghana. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/179916

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dokter, A. “Kpando Woodcarvers and Potters. A Baseline Study and Value Chain Analysis of Craft Artisans in Kpando District in Ghana.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/179916.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dokter, A. “Kpando Woodcarvers and Potters. A Baseline Study and Value Chain Analysis of Craft Artisans in Kpando District in Ghana.” 2010. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Dokter A. Kpando Woodcarvers and Potters. A Baseline Study and Value Chain Analysis of Craft Artisans in Kpando District in Ghana. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/179916.

Council of Science Editors:

Dokter A. Kpando Woodcarvers and Potters. A Baseline Study and Value Chain Analysis of Craft Artisans in Kpando District in Ghana. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2010. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/179916

Dalhousie University

27. Jabeen, Rukhshinda. Automated Baseline Estimation for Analytical Signals.

Degree: MS, Department of Chemistry, 2013, Dalhousie University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/37440

► During the last decade, many baseline estimation methods have been proposed, but many of these approaches are either only useful for specific kinds of analytical… (more)

▼ During the last decade, many baseline estimation methods have been proposed, but many of these approaches are either only useful for specific kinds of analytical signals or require the adjustment of many parameters. This complicates the selection of an appropriate approach for each kind of chemical signal and the optimization of multiple parameters itself is not an easy task. In this work, an asymmetric least squares (ALS) approach is used with truncated and augmented Fourier basis functions to provide a universal basis space for baseline approximation for diverse analytical signals. The proposed method does not require extensive parameter adjustment or prior baseline information. The basis set used to model the baselines includes a Fourier series truncated to low frequency sines and cosines (consistent with the number of channels) which is then augmented with lower frequencies. The number of basis functions employed depends mainly on the frequency characteristics of the baseline, which is the only parameter adjustment required for baseline estimation. The weighting factor for the asymmetric least squares in this case is dependent mainly on the level of the noise. The adjustment of these two parameters can be easily performed by visual inspection of results. To estimate and eliminate the baseline from the analytical signals, a novel algorithm, called Truncated Fourier Asymmetric Least Squares (TFALS) was successfully developed and optimized. It does not require baseline representative signals or extensive parameter adjustments. The method is described only with parameters optimization using simulated signals. The results with simulated and experimental data sets having different baseline artefacts show that TFALS is a versatile, effective and easy-to-use baseline removal method. Advisors/Committee Members: N/A (external-examiner), Dr. Mark Stradiotto (graduate-coordinator), Dr. Amares Chatt (thesis-reader), Dr. Alan Doucette (thesis-reader), Dr. Louis Ramaley (thesis-reader), Dr. Peter D. Wentzell (thesis-supervisor), Not Applicable (ethics-approval), Not Applicable (manuscripts), Not Applicable (copyright-release).

Subjects/Keywords: Baseline estimation; Background estimation; Chemometrical approach; Fourier basis set

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Jabeen, R. (2013). Automated Baseline Estimation for Analytical Signals. (Masters Thesis). Dalhousie University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10222/37440

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jabeen, Rukhshinda. “Automated Baseline Estimation for Analytical Signals.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Dalhousie University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10222/37440.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jabeen, Rukhshinda. “Automated Baseline Estimation for Analytical Signals.” 2013. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Jabeen R. Automated Baseline Estimation for Analytical Signals. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/37440.

Council of Science Editors:

Jabeen R. Automated Baseline Estimation for Analytical Signals. [Masters Thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/37440

University of Alberta

28. Chu, Jackson Wing Four. Biological patterns and processes of glass sponge reefs.

Degree: MS, Biological Sciences, 2010, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/j098zb49x

► The glass sponge reefs of western Canada are modern analogues to ancient reefs and are unique habitats requiring conservation. However, the patterns and processes of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: baseline mapping; silica sink; hexactinellida; porifera; glass sponge reef

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Chu, J. W. F. (2010). Biological patterns and processes of glass sponge reefs. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/j098zb49x

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chu, Jackson Wing Four. “Biological patterns and processes of glass sponge reefs.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/j098zb49x.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chu, Jackson Wing Four. “Biological patterns and processes of glass sponge reefs.” 2010. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Chu JWF. Biological patterns and processes of glass sponge reefs. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/j098zb49x.

Council of Science Editors:

Chu JWF. Biological patterns and processes of glass sponge reefs. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/j098zb49x

University of Alberta

29. Wang,Yazhao. Design, Deployment, Performance and Baseline Data Assessment of Surface Tiltmeter Array Technology in Aquistore Geologic CO2 Storage Project.

Degree: MS, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2015, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cs4655g62r

► Tiltmeters have been widely applied in the engineering field for precise angle measurement. The recent adoption of surface tiltmeter array in monitoring geologic CO2 storage… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Baseline Ground Deformation; Carbon Capture and Storage; Tiltmeter Array

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Wang,Yazhao. (2015). Design, Deployment, Performance and Baseline Data Assessment of Surface Tiltmeter Array Technology in Aquistore Geologic CO2 Storage Project. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cs4655g62r

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wang,Yazhao. “Design, Deployment, Performance and Baseline Data Assessment of Surface Tiltmeter Array Technology in Aquistore Geologic CO2 Storage Project.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cs4655g62r.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wang,Yazhao. “Design, Deployment, Performance and Baseline Data Assessment of Surface Tiltmeter Array Technology in Aquistore Geologic CO2 Storage Project.” 2015. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

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Wang,Yazhao. Design, Deployment, Performance and Baseline Data Assessment of Surface Tiltmeter Array Technology in Aquistore Geologic CO2 Storage Project. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cs4655g62r.

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Wang,Yazhao. Design, Deployment, Performance and Baseline Data Assessment of Surface Tiltmeter Array Technology in Aquistore Geologic CO2 Storage Project. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2015. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cs4655g62r

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University of Pretoria

30. Kapuya, Tinashe. Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector.

Degree: Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, 2010, University of Pretoria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26058

► The study attempted to analyse the impacts of the ‘fast track’ land reform on maize production in Zimbabwe. This purpose was tackled by constructing a… (more)

▼ The study attempted to analyse the impacts of the ‘fast track’ land reform on maize production in Zimbabwe. This purpose was tackled by constructing a partial equilibrium model that depicted what could have happened if no further policy shifts had taken place after 2001. Setting up a partial equilibrium model required a sound understanding of the functioning of the Zimbabwe’s maize market. The institutional structure of the Zimbabwean maize market was explored to inform the model development process that would allow for the development of the baseline model. Developing the model started off with the estimation of single equations which were collapsed into a simultaneous system of equations through the use of a combination of ordinary least squares and generalised least squares techniques. The development of the simulation model required that assumptions be made for exogenous variables, and crafted assumptions were based on the 2000 macro-economic and institutional environment as well as agricultural policies. The re-simulated baseline model that was constructed in this study was used to make projections based on the various trends of exogenous variables in 2000. This means that the model generated an artificial data set based on what the maize market would have looked like under a set of the pre-2000 existent policy conditions. As such, all the shifts in the political and economic environment that took place after 2000 were not introduced in the model. The ‘fast track’ land reform policy was thus assessed based on the performance of the baseline model using a range of “what if” assumptions. Therefore, the re-simulated baseline solutions discussed result not only from policy shifts that occurred before 2000, but also from the convergence of hypothetical political and economic stability within the period in question. The results of the re-simulated baseline indicated that the commercial area harvested was negatively affected by the expropriation of commercial farms. The arguments in literature that the ‘fast track’ land reform policy shift contributed the loss in area planted owing to the stalling of farming operations due to political unrest, economic instability and input shortages were supported by the model results which showed that total area harvested would have been higher under pre-2000 conditions. From the re-simulated baseline results, the difference between actual and would be outcomes revealed that the total maize production was 13.27% less than what could have been produced in 2001, the year that the ‘fast track’ land reform policy was formally implemented. In view of the 2002/03 drought, output was 57.44% less and 33.53% less than what could have actually been produced for the 2002 and 2003 seasons respectively. In the 2005 drought season, the total maize production was 41.8% less than what could have been produced without the ‘fast track’ land reform. This may imply that droughts would have been less severe if the ‘fast track’ land reform was not implemented. In 2007, the baseline showed that the nation… Advisors/Committee Members: Kirsten, Johann F. (advisor), Meyer, Ferdinand (coadvisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Zimbabwe; Maize; ‘Fast track’ land reform; Baseline model; UCTD

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APA (6^th Edition):

Kapuya, T. (2010). Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26058

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kapuya, Tinashe. “Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26058.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kapuya, Tinashe. “Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector.” 2010. Web. 19 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Kapuya T. Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26058.

Council of Science Editors:

Kapuya T. Modelling the impact of the "fast track" land reform policy on Zimbabwe's maize sector. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26058

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