cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
An Evaluation of On-line Grocery Services in Australia from a Consumers? Viewpoint
Creators: name: Kurnia, Sherah
name: Schubert, Petra
Publisher: name: Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Year: 2004
Subjects: subject: Web Assessment
subject: E-Commerce
subject: 330 - Wirtschaft
subject: 005 - Computer Programmierung, Programme und Daten

description: Study of online grocery shopping, particularly in relation to the evaluation of web sites that facilitate this service, has been limited in number. To enrich the existing studies, this paper assesses various Australian web sites in the grocery sector employing the Extended Web Assessment Method (EWAM). This tool was specifically created for the assessment of electronic commerce applications based on a consumers' viewpoint. The findings indicate that, in general, most web sites have not fully met the expectations of consumers. Strengths and weaknesses of the web sites are addressed. All this provides additional understanding of consumers? expectations in online grocery shopping and valuable insights into the slow uptake of online grocery shopping in Australia.
Solar geoengineering
Creators: name: Biermann, Frank
name: Oomen, Jeroen
name: Messner, Dirk
name: Gupta, Aarti
Publisher: name: My University
Year: 2022
Subjects: Geo-Engineering
Solar Radiation Management

description: Solar geoengineering is gaining prominence in climate change debates as an issue worth studying; for some it is even a potential future policy option. We argue here against this increasing normalization of solar geoengineering as a speculative part of the climate policy portfolio. We contend, in particular, that solar geoengineering at planetary scale is not governable in a globally inclusive and just manner within the current international political system. We therefore call upon governments and the United Nations to take immediate and effective political control over the development of solar geoengineering technologies. Specifically, we advocate for an International Non-Use Agreement on Solar Geoengineering and outline the core elements of this proposal. © 2022 The Authors
L'enkystement chez Acanthomoeba castellanii : profil métabolique étudié par analyses biochimiques et spectroscopie de résonance magnétique nucléaire.
Creators: name: Lareau, Sylvain.
Publisher: name: Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
Year: 1989
Subjects: subject: Chemistry, Biochemistry.

description: Acanthamoeba castellanii is a small living amoeba that assumes two states of differentiation: an amoeboid trophozoite form where cells can grow and divide, and a resting cyst where cells have suspended their life. The encystment process arises when the environmental conditions do not further support growth. In the laboratory, the process can be induced synchronously by a proper manipulation of the growth medium. Acanthamoeba castellanii is an interesting model for the study of cell differentiation since this organism possesses many features, like endocytosis and osmoregulation, that are found in higher organisms. In this thesis, studies of metabolic changes that occur during the encystment process are presented. During the last few years, NMR spectroscopy has been shown to be an outstanding technique to follow in a continuous and nondestructive way metabolic changes in living organisms. $\sp{31}$P NMR spectroscopy is used to assess the levels of metabolites related to the cell energetic process such as ATP and P$\sb{\rm i}$. It also provides information about intracellular pH. The $\sp $C NMR is used to monitor metabolites that are present in relatively high concentrations, such as some carbohydrates and amino acids. In order to study the encystment process by NMR, we have built a perfusion system that maintains under physiological conditions densely packed cells trapped in the observation part of an NMR coil. It is difficult to obtain quantitative measurements by NMR spectroscopy. In order to get more information about the encystment process, we have developed biochemical and chromatographic techniques to analyse mono- and disaccharides, amino acids, glycogen and cellulose, from only a few milligrams of cells. Our results have shown that, during the encystment process, an important part of the glycogen is transformed to trehalose. The missing source of glycosyl units seems to be generated by de novo synthesis. Lipid reserves are prime candidates as carbon sources for the synthesis. The use of $\sp $C labelled compounds have shown unusual gluconeogenic pathways in the amoeba. Trehalose and proline are found in large amounts in the cyst. These products seem to provide the cells the protection needed to survive dessication.
Profile und Technologien der Personalisierung
Creators: name: Leimstoll, Uwe
name: Stormer, Henrik
name: Schneider, Raoul
name: Pülz, Michael
name: Quade, Michael H.
Publisher: name: Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW, Hochschule für Wirtschaft, Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik
Year: 2008
Subjects: subject: B2B
subject: B2C
subject: CRM
subject: Customer Profiles
subject: 330 - Wirtschaft
subject: 005 - Computer Programmierung, Programme und Daten

description: Personalisierungsfunktionen dienen dazu, Inhalte und Funktionen einer Website an die spezifischen Bedürfnisse einzelner Nutzer anzupassen. Um solche Funktionen realisieren zu können, müssen Kundenprofile aufgebaut und mit geeigneten Technologien verarbeitet werden. Der Arbeitsbericht beschreibt Profile und Verarbeitungstechnologien, die in B2B- und B2C-Onlineshops eingesetzt werden können. Er entstand im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts PersECA II (Personalisierung von E-Commerce-Appplikationen) der Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW. Der KTI/CTI (Kommission für Technologie und Innovation am Bundesamt für Berufsbildung und Technologie - BBT) danken wir für die finanzielle Unterstützung des Projekts.
An Energy Efficient Adaptive Sampling Algorithm in a Sensor Network for Automated Water Quality Monitoring
Creators: name: Shu, Tongxin
name: Xia, Min
name: Chen, Jiahong
name: De Silva, Clarence W.
Publisher: name: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Year: 2019

description: Power management is crucial in the monitoring of a remote environment, especially when long-term monitoring is needed. Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind may be harvested to sustain a monitoring system. However, without proper power management, equipment within the monitoring system may become nonfunctional and, as a consequence, the data or events captured during the monitoring process will become inaccurate as well. This paper develops and applies a novel adaptive sampling algorithm for power management in the automated monitoring of the quality of water in an extensive and remote aquatic environment. Based on the data collected on line using sensor nodes, a data-driven adaptive sampling algorithm (DDASA) is developed for improving the power efficiency while ensuring the accuracy of sampled data. The developed algorithm is evaluated using two distinct key parameters, which are dissolved oxygen (DO) and turbidity. It is found that by dynamically changing the sampling frequency, the battery lifetime can be effectively prolonged while maintaining a required level of sampling accuracy. According to the simulation results, compared to a fixed sampling rate, approximately 30.66% of the battery energy can be saved for three months of continuous water quality monitoring. Using the same dataset to compare with a traditional adaptive sampling algorithm (ASA), while achieving around the same Normalized Mean Error (NME), DDASA is superior in saving 5.31% more battery energy.
CO2-Emissionsfaktoren für fossile Brennstoffe
Creators: name: Juhrich, Kristina
Publisher: name: My University
Year: 2016
Subjects: subject: CO2
subject: Emissionsfaktoren
subject: Fossile Brennstoffe
subject: Treibhausgasinventar
subject: Klima | Energie

description: Deutschland ist verpflichtet, jährlich die nationalen Emissionen der Treibhausgase an die Europäische Union und an die Vereinten Nationen zu berichten. Über 80 % der berichteten Treibhausgasemissionen in Deutschland entstehen aus der Verbrennung fossiler Brennstoffe, zum weit überwiegenden Teil in Form von Kohlendioxid. Um die Kohlendioxid-Emissionen zu berechnen benötigt man neben den Aktivitätsdaten auch passende Emissionsfaktoren, diese hängen wiederum von der Brennstoffqualität und der eingesetzten Menge ab. Aufgrund der Relevanz dieser Quellen werden für das deutsche Inventar keine internationalen Durchschnittswerte verwendet, sondern landesspezifische Emissionsfaktoren. Für deren Bestimmung ist eine umfangreiche Kenntnis der Brennstoffzusammensetzung, insbesondere der Kohlenstoffgehalte und Heizwerte unbedingt nötig. Die folgende Veröffentlichung gibt einen Überblick über die Qualität der wichtigsten in Deutschland eingesetzten Brennstoffe und die daraus berechneten CO2-Emissionsfaktoren. Da die Treibhausgasemissionen bis 1990 zurück berechnet werden müssen, werden auch Brennstoffe untersucht, die aktuell nicht mehr eingesetzt werden. Dazu werden Archivdaten verwendet, im Falle von Datenlücken werden Methoden angewendet, die eine Rückrechnung bis zum Basisjahr ermöglichen. Quelle: Umweltbundesamt
description: Deutschland ist verpflichtet, jährlich die nationalen Emissionen der Treibhausgase an die Europäische Union und an die Vereinten Nationen zu berichten. Über 80 % der berichteten Treibhausgasemissionen in Deutschland entstehen aus der Verbrennung fossiler Brennstoffe, zum weit überwiegenden Teil in Form von Kohlendioxid. Um die Kohlendioxid-Emissionen zu berechnen benötigt man neben den Aktivitätsdaten auch passende Emissionsfaktoren, diese hängen wiederum von der Brennstoffqualität und der eingesetzten Menge ab. Aufgrund der Relevanz dieser Quellen werden für das deutsche Inventar keine internationalen Durchschnittswerte verwendet, sondern landesspezifische Emissionsfaktoren. Für deren Bestimmung ist eine umfangreiche Kenntnis der Brennstoffzusammensetzung, insbesondere der Kohlenstoffgehalte und Heizwerte unbedingt nötig.Die folgende Veröffentlichung gibt einen Überblick über die Qualität der wichtigsten in Deutschland eingesetzten Brennstoffe und die daraus berechneten CO2-Emissionsfaktoren. Da die Treibhausgasemissionen bis 1990 zurück berechnet werden müssen, werden auch Brennstoffe untersucht, die aktuell nicht mehr eingesetzt werden. Dazu werden Archivdaten verwendet, im Falle von Datenlücken werden Methoden angewendet, die eine Rückrechnung bis zum Basisjahr ermöglichen.
3398982.pdf
Creators: name: Abaie, Behnam
name: Peysokhan, Mostafa
name: ZHAO, JIAN
name: Antonio-Lopez, Jose
name: Correa, Rodrigo Amezcua
name: Schulzgen, Axel
name: Mafi, Arash
Publisher: name: Optica Publishing Group
Year: 2025
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: supplementary files
A double Diels-Alder strategy towards the synthesis of Taxol analogues.
Creators: name: Parra, Stephanie Marie.
Publisher: name: Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
Year: 2001
Subjects: subject: Health Sciences, Pharmacology.

description: TaxolRTM 1a, a very important drug used in cancer chemotherapy, has been synthesized by several groups. However these syntheses are long and there is still the need for a short and efficient route that would allow the production of this compound in larger amount. The route proposed by our group toward a simplified model compound 78 implied a double Diels-Alder strategy and started from readily available protected (L)-arabinose 118 or (D)-guluno-gamma-lactone 146. Conversion of 118 to 164, followed by Diels-Alder reaction led to the stereoselective construction of 165 . Deprotection of the isopropylidene acetal tether group and oxidative cleavage gave compounds 172a and 173a. We were able to ultimately get to compound 189. Despite precedents in the literature the second Diels-Alder cycloaddition required for the construction of rings A and B failed.
Fallstudie MINICK AG
Creators: name: Bürgi, Thomas
Publisher: name: Hanser
Year: 2000
Subjects: subject: Business Model
subject: CRM
subject: Customer Relationship Management
subject: E-Business
subject: E-Commerce
subject: ERP-Systeme
subject: 330 - Wirtschaft
subject: 005 - Computer Programmierung, Programme und Daten

description: Musik am Radio hören ? und in der Folge Songtitel, Interpret, CD und Preis anfragen. Dazu braucht es eine einfache Mobiltelefon-Kurzmitteilung (SMS, Short Message System) an die Nummer 266. mobileSound von MINICK (Switzerland) AG macht aus dem Handy ein E-Commerce-Terminal. Wer will, kann gleich bestellen und findet am nächsten Tag die CD mit Rechnung in seinem Briefkasten.Die MINICK (Switzerland) AG hat seit der Lancierung im Januar 2000 mit über einem Dutzend Radiostationen, dem Kommunikationskonzern Ericsson sowie dem Internet-CD-Shop CeDe.ch eine enge Partnerschaft aufgebaut. Gewinner sind die Radiohörerinnen und ?hörer, die einen zusätzlichen Info- und Bestellservice angeboten erhalten. Sie machen vom Angebot regen Gebrauch.
Syndrome signature in built-in self-testing of VLSI circuits.
Creators: name: Goel, Nita.
Publisher: name: Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
Year: 1995
Subjects: subject: Engineering, Electronics and Electrical.

description: Testing has become very important in the context of modern VLSI and is a severe challenge for testing engineers. A number of basic analytic and heuristic methods exists for the solution of the fault detection and location problem in combinational circuits. Classical testing of combinational circuits requires a list of fault-free responses of the circuit to the test set. For most practical circuits implemented today, the large storage requirement makes the test procedure very expensive. In this thesis, a syndrome signature is proposed that is particularly well suited for exhaustive testing of VLSI circuits and is based on the idea originally developed by Savir for syndrome testing. A syndrome is defined as the number of minterms realized by a function under exhaustive application of all possible input patterns. Given an n-input combinational circuit, a syndrome signature is defined by an (n + 1)-element vector consisting of the primary syndrome of the circuit function F and n other subsyndromes corresponding to the subfunctions obtained by setting the ith variable in F equal to 0 or 1. A multiple-output syndrome signature generation is also discussed, which preserves the desirable properties of the conventional single-output circuits response analyzers. The proposed technique was simulated on various combinational circuits and the results look very promising. The signature generators can be easily implemented using the current VLSI technology.
Impact of Cyclin-Dependent Kinase CDK4 Inhibition on Eryptosis
Creators: name: Lang, E.
name: Zelenak, C.
name: Eberhard, M.
name: Bissinger, R.
name: Rotte, A.
name: Ghashghaeinia, M.
name: Lupescu, A.
name: Lang, F.
name: Qadri, S.M.
Publisher: name: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Year: 2015
Subjects: subject: 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften::610 Medizin und Gesundheit

description: Background/Aims: The cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) participates in the regulation of apoptosis of nucleated cells by altering transcriptional regulation of genes governing cell proliferation and cell death. Similar to apoptosis of nucleated cells, erythrocytes may enter eryptosis, which is characterized by cell shrinkage and cell membrane scrambling with phosphatidylserine (PS) exposure at the cell surface. As mature erythrocytes lack nuclei, acute stimulation of eryptosis cannot result from altered gene expression. Eryptosis is triggered by isotonic cell shrinkage following Cl- removal (replacement with the impermeant organic anion gluconate) or by oxidative stress (exposure to 0.3 mM tertbutyl-hydroperoxide [tBOOH]). The present study explored whether CDK4 is expressed in erythrocytes and whether the CDK4 inhibitors II (NSC625987) and III (ryuvidine) influence eryptosis. Methods: Western blotting was utilized for determination of the presence of CDK4 protein in human erythrocytes, and FACS analysis to determine Fluo3 fluorescence (reflecting cytosolic Ca2+), annexin-V-binding (reflecting PS- exposure) and forward scatter (reflecting cell volume). Results: CDK4 protein was present in human erythrocytes. Cl- removal was followed by decrease of forward scatter and increase of both annexin-V-binding and Fluo3 fluorescence, an effect significantly curtailed by CDK4 inhibitors II and III. Furthermore, CDK4 inhibition blunted enhanced PS-exposure elicited by tBOOH treatment. Conclusions: The present observations disclose the presence of CDK4 protein in human erythrocytes and the suppression of suicidal erythrocyte death by pharmacological inhibition of CDK4.
D1.5: Rejuvenation techniques for automotive fuel cells
Creators: name: Pivac, Ivan
name: Barbir, Frano
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2019
Subjects: Recovery
Rejuvenation
Temporary degradation
Reversible degradation
Regeneration
Restoration
Transient degradation
Refresh shutdown procedure

description: The deliverable presents the obtained measurement and analysis results of the accelerated stress test protocols consisting of voltage cycling, designed to target electrocatalyst degradation, with the intentional recovery periods (so-called soak time steps) every 2500 voltage cycles on an already conditioned 50 cm2 (single) fuel cell provided by ElringKlinger. Before and after every intentional stop, a series of diagnostic methods (polarization curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, linear sweep voltammetry) were performed. During the conducted durability test, different shutdown procedures, as well as different duration of the soak time period were tested with their impact on performance recovery phenomenon. The results suggest that cause of the reversible degradation could be accumulated water within the cell and/or presence of oxygen within the catalyst layer. The prolonged soak time step reduces recovery effect, while rapid reduction of the cell temperature with ice proved to be counterproductive for performance recovery. Shutdown procedure without shortly-connected resistor has shown no effect on recovery. Shutdown procedure without nitrogen purge proved to be the most effective for performance recovery.
Simultaneous deprivation of pollen and nectar: Pollen collection behaviour and development in bumblebee colonies (Bombus impatiens Cresson)
Creators: name: Weinberg, Dalit
Publisher: name: Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
Year: 2007
Subjects: subject: Psychology, Behavioral.

description: Barely touched on and resulting in unsettled findings in previous research, the effect of simultaneous deprivation of pollen and nectar on pollen collection in bumblebee colonies is investigated in the present thesis. This investigation is further expanded to include the roles of colony growth and foraging experience in mediating the effect of deprivation on foraging behaviour. In all experiments colonies were presented with one of two treatment conditions: Pollen-deprivation (-P) or pollen-and nectar-deprivation (-P-N). In Study One, the effect of type of deprivation on colony growth was examined. Results showed that colony growth in -P-N did not differ from colony growth in -P. Study Two includes two experiments. Experiment 1 examined the role of prior foraging tasks combined with resource deprivation in pollen collection. Colonies were first assigned to either -P or -P-N treatment conditions and were subsequently tested while deprived of both resources (-P-N). Colonies that had experience in managing both foraging tasks collected more pollen and allocated greater foraging effort than did colonies that only had experience in collecting pollen. Experiment 2 examined the role of colony size combined with resource deprivation in pollen collection. Larger colonies collected more pollen although smaller colonies collected more pollen relative to their colony size. Taken together, these experiments provide a comprehensive understanding of the interrelatedness between colonies' nutritional requirements, foraging experience, colony development and foraging behaviour. Also, they clarify the effect of simultaneous deprivation on pollen collection. Contributions of this thesis are placed within the context of practical implications for greenhouse pollination, as well as research implications for bumblebees' foraging currencies and foraging decisions.
Chemikalien in Verbraucherprodukten - App Scan4Chem erleichtert Auskunftsrecht
Creators: name: Becker, Eva
Publisher: name: My University
Year: 2018

description: Seit Inkrafttreten der EU-Chemikalienverordnung REACH haben Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher das Recht, sich bei allen Lieferanten von Verbraucherprodukten über sogenannte besonders besorgniserregende Stoffe in diesen Produkten zu informieren. Dafür müssen sie eine entsprechende Anfrage an Hersteller oder Händler stellen. Die App Scan4Chem des Umweltbundesamtes erleichtert die Anfrage: Nach Scannen des Barcodes eines Produktes wird per Klick eine automatisch generierte Anfrage an den Barcode-Besitzer versendet. Dieser muss antworten, wenn in seinem Produkt besonders besorgniserregende Chemikalien enthalten sind. Das Umweltbundesamt empfiehlt eine rege Nutzung der Auskunftsrechte, um gegenüber Industrie, Gewerbe und Handel zu demonstrieren, dass Produkte, die solche Stoffe enthalten, bei Verbraucherinnen und Verbrauchern nicht erwünscht sind. In: UMID : Umwelt und Mensch - Informationsdienst ; Umwelt & Gesundheit, Umweltmedizin, Verbraucherschutz / Boden- und Lufthygiene (Berlin) Institut für Wasser. (2018), Heft 1, Seite 53
description: Since entry into force of the EU chemicals regulation REACH consumers are entitled to request and receive information on so-called substances of very high concern in consumer articles directly from the suppliers. To this end they have to send a respective request to the manufacturer or retailer. The app Scan4Chem simplifies this request: after scanning the barcode of an article an automatically generated request can be sent to the barcode owner by click. The barcode owner has to answer to the request if substances of very high concern are contained in his article. The German Environment Agency recommends intensive use of the information right, because in so doing it is demonstrated to business and industry that substances of very high concern in consumer articles are not accepted by the public. In: UMID : Umwelt und Mensch - Informationsdienst ; Umwelt & Gesundheit, Umweltmedizin, Verbraucherschutz / Boden- und Lufthygiene (Berlin) Institut für Wasser. (2018), Heft 1, Seite 53
title: Indoor air quality after installation of building products in energy-efficient buildings
title: Indoor air quality after installation of building products in energy-efficient buildings
titleType: AlternativeTitle
Creators: name: Müller, Birgit
name: Mertes, Alexander
Publisher: name: Umweltbundesamt
Year: 2017
Subjects: subject: Bauprodukt
subject: Verunreinigungen
subject: Geruch
subject: Sensorik
subject: Analyse
subject: Emission
subject: construction product
subject: air pollution
subject: odour
subject: sensory assessment
subject: analyses
subject: VVOC
subject: TVOC
subject: SVOC
subject: emission test chamber
subject: preceived intensity
subject: hedonic
subject: odour mesurement methods
subject: Blue Angel
subject: AgBB scheme
subject: Air

description: In this research project the indoor air quality in energy-efficient buildings has been investigated with regard to odours and volatile organic compounds. The original aim of the study was to investigate the indoor air quality of energy-efficient retrofitted buildings using the example of the German Environment Agency’s (Umweltbundesamt, ⁠UBA⁠) Bismarckplatz office building in Berlin. Due to the postponement of the remediation works for the Bismarckplatz office building, the project specification was changed in agreement with UBA and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (⁠BMUB⁠). The new building “UBA Haus 2019” and one floor in an office building to be renovated were included in the new project specification. In addition, further olfactory analyses of various wall and floor assemblies installed in test rooms of the eco-INSTITUT in Cologne were conducted. Around 60 single products and combinations of materials have been tested in emission chambers. These products were also placed in the new or refurbished buildings or evaluated in real test rooms.
Vendor Managed Inventory - Wissen wann der Kunde was braucht
Creators: name: Göckel, Matthias
Publisher: name: Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Year: 2005
Subjects: subject: B2B
subject: B2B-Integration
subject: E-Procurement
subject: 330 - Wirtschaft
subject: 005 - Computer Programmierung, Programme und Daten

description: Im Rahmen seiner Logistikstrategie zentralisierte Migros den Non-Food- und Kolonialbereich. Die Stadtmühle Schenk liefert seither nur noch an das zentrale Verteilzentrum der Migros in Suhr. Die Warenwirtschaftsprozesse werden automatisch per EDI abgewickelt. Schenk trägt als Lieferant jetzt auch die Verantwortung für die Nachschubplanung seiner Produkte.
On the connection between the intergalactic medium and galaxies: The hi-galaxy cross-correlation at z 1*
Creators: name: Tejos, Nicolas
name: Morris, Simon L.
name: Finn, Charles W.
name: Crighton, Neil
name: Bechtold, Jill
name: Jannuzi, Buell T.
name: Schaye, Joop
name: Theuns, Tom
name: Altay, Gabriel
name: Fèvre, Olivier Le
name: Ryan-Weber, Emma
name: Dav́e, Romeel
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: We present a new optical spectroscopic survey of 1777 ‘star-forming' (‘SF') and 366 ‘non-star-forming' (‘non-SF') galaxies at redshifts z ∼ 0-1 (2143 in total), 22 AGN and 423 stars, observed by instruments such as the Deep Imaging Multi-Object Spectrograph, the Visible Multi-Object Spectrograph and the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph, in three fields containing five quasi-stellar objects (QSOs) with Hubble Space Telescope (HST) ultraviolet spectroscopy. We also present a new spectroscopic survey of 173 ‘strong' (1014 ≤ NHI≲ 1017 cm−2) and 496 ‘weak' (1013 ≲ NHI < 1014 cm−2) intervening H i (Lyα) absorption-line systems at z ≲ 1 (669 in total), observed in the spectra of eight QSOs at z ∼ 1 by the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph and the Faint Object Spectrograph on the HST. Combining these new data with previously published galaxy catalogues such as the Very Large Telescope Visible Multi-Object Spectrograph Deep Survey and the Gemini Deep Deep Survey, we have gathered a sample of 654 H i absorption systems and 17 509 galaxies at transverse scales ≲50 Mpc, suitable for a two-point correlation function analysis. We present observational results on the H i-galaxy (ξag) and galaxy-galaxy (ξgg) correlations at transverse scales r⊥ ≲ 10 Mpc, and the H i-H i autocorrelation (ξaa) at transverse scales r⊥ ≲ 2 Mpc. The two-point correlation functions are measured both along and transverse to the line of sight, ξ(r⊥, r∥). We also infer the shape of their corresponding ‘real-space' correlation functions, ξ(r), from the projected along the line-of-sight correlations, assuming power laws of the form ξ(r) = (r/r0)−γ. Comparing the results from ξag, ξgg and ξaa, we constrain the H i-galaxy statistical connection, as a function of both H i column density and galaxy star formation activity. Our results are consistent with the following conclusions: (i) the bulk of H i systems on ∼ Mpc scales have little velocity dispersion (≲120 km s−1) with respect to the bulk of galaxies (i.e. no strong galaxy outflow/inflow signal is detected); (ii) the vast majority (∼100 per cent) of ‘strong' H i systems and ‘SF' galaxies are distributed in the same locations, together with 75 ± 15 per cent of ‘non-SF' galaxies, all of which typically reside in dark matter haloes of similar masses; (iii) 25 ± 15 per cent of ‘non-SF' galaxies reside in galaxy clusters and are not correlated with ‘strong' H i systems at scales ≲2 Mpc; and (iv) >50 per cent of ‘weak' H i systems reside within galaxy voids (hence not correlated with galaxies), and are confined in dark matter haloes of masses smaller than those hosting ‘strong' systems and/or galaxies. We speculate that H i systems within galaxy voids might still be evolving in the linear regime even at scales ≲2 Mpc.
Reduction Kinetics between Coke and Slag in the Lead Blast Furnace
Creators: name: Vanparys, Robin Roger
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: This work has lead to the development of two novel experimental techniques for a high temperature reduction study of slag dripping through a bed of carbon-based reductant, in order model a fundamental reaction in many pyrometallurgical processes, such as lead smelting. The focus was on the reduction of lead-rich slags with metallurgical coke. Fundamental insights into the reaction mechanisms were discovered. New laboratory scale techniques were tested and their potential was assessed. These developed tests can be used for industrial testing on slag-coke reduction reactions, or to evaluate potential other reductants such as bio-based materials.
The effects of aging and calorie restriction on whole-body and mitochondrial energetics
Creators: name: Bevilacqua, Lisa
Publisher: name: Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
Year: 2007
Subjects: subject: Health Sciences, Nutrition.

description: It has been well documented that calorie restriction (CR) without malnutrition is an effective strategy to improve health and extend lifespan in a variety of species. The mechanisms underlying CR are unclear. We proposed that a reduction in proton leak-dependent respiration could play a central role in the action of CR by inhibiting reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. In support of this hypothesis, we found that CR resulted in a rapid and sustained reduction in both maximum leak-dependent respiration and ROS production in skeletal muscle mitochondria. We also demonstrated that CR appears to decrease ROS production by different mechanisms in the acute and chronic settings. To further pursue the mechanism governing these adaptations, we also examined the effect of acute CR in Uncoupling Protein-3 knockout mice (Ucp3-KO mice) and wild-type mice. We found that CR decreased skeletal muscle mitochondrial proton leak-dependent respiration in the wild-type, but not in the Ucp3-KO mice. The kinetic response of the proton leak reactions in Ucp3-KO mice subjected to CR indicated increased proton conductance, whereas no CR-induced differences were observed in wild-type mice. Further assessment of these differences suggest that alterations in proton leak with acute CR occur via a UCP3-independent mechanism, that to some extent, involves the Adenine Nucleotide Translocator (ANT). In summary, this dissertation demonstrates that the benefit of CR is mediated, at least in part, by a decrease in the production of ROS. However, the mechanisms underlying the action of CR are complex and involve several processes, including hypometabolism and mitochondrial proton leak. Further in vitro and in vivo research is warranted to better understand these mechanisms. Research in this area has important implications as it may lead to novel treatment strategies (e.g., nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals) that could improve the quality of life for an increasing aging population.
Effects of high-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation on functional performance in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Creators: name: De Araújo, Amanda V. L.
name: Barbosa, Valéria R. N.
name: Galdino, Gilma S.
name: Fregni, Felipe
name: Massetti, Thais
name: Fontes, Sara L.
name: De Oliveira Silva, Danilo
name: Da Silva, Talita D.
name: Monteiro, Carlos B. D. M.
name: Tonks, James
name: Magalhães, Fernando H.
Publisher: name: BioMed Central
Year: 2018

description: Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been investigated as a new tool in neurological rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, due to the inconsistent results regarding the effects of rTMS in people with SCI, a randomized controlled double-blind crossover trial is needed to clarify the clinical utility and to assess the effect size of rTMS intervention in this population. Therefore, this paper describes a study protocol designed to investigate whether the use of rTMS can improve the motor and sensory function, as well as reduce spasticity in patients with incomplete SCI. Methods: A double-blind randomized sham-controlled crossover trial will be performed by enrolling 20 individuals with incomplete SCI. Patients who are at least six months post incomplete SCI (aged 18–60 years) will be recruited through referral by medical practitioners or therapists. Individuals will be randomly assigned to either group 1 or group 2 in a 1:1 ratio, with ten individuals in each group. The rTMS protocol will include ten sessions of high-frequency rTMS (5 Hz) over the bilateral lower-limb motor area positioned at the vertex (Cz). Clinical evaluations will be performed at baseline and after rTMS active and sham. Discussion: rTMS has produced positive results in treating individuals with physical impairments; thus, it might be promising in the SCI population. The results of this study may provide new insights to motor rehabilitation thereby contributing towards the better usage of rTMS in the SCI population. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02899637 . Registered on 25 August 2016.
Mucosal BCG Vaccination Induces Protective Lung-Resident Memory T Cell Populations against Tuberculosis
Creators: name: Perdomo, Carolina
name: Zedler, Ulrike
name: Kuehl, Anja A.
name: Lozza, Laura
name: Saikali, Philippe
name: Sander, Leif E.
name: Vogelzang, Alexis
name: Kaufmann, Stefan H. E.
name: Kupz, Andreas
Publisher: name: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Year: 2016
Subjects: subject: 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften::610 Medizin und Gesundheit

description: Mycobacterium bovis Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the only licensed vaccine against tuberculosis (TB), yet its moderate efficacy against pulmonary TB calls for improved vaccination strategies. Mucosal BCG vaccination generates superior protection against TB in animal models; however, the mechanisms of protection remain elusive. Tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells have been implicated in protective immune responses against viral infections, but the role of TRM cells following mycobacterial infection is unknown. Using a mouse model of TB, we compared protection and lung cellular infiltrates of parenteral and mucosal BCG vaccination. Adoptive transfer and gene expression analyses of lung airway cells were performed to determine the protective capacities and phenotypes of different memory T cell subsets. In comparison to subcutaneous vaccination, intratracheal and intranasal BCG vaccination generated T effector memory and TRM cells in the lung, as defined by surface marker phenotype. Adoptive mucosal transfer of these airway-resident memory T cells into naive mice mediated protection against TB. Whereas airway-resident memory CD4+ T cells displayed a mixture of effector and regulatory phenotype, airway-resident memory CD8+ T cells displayed prototypical TRM features. Our data demonstrate a key role for mucosal vaccination-induced airway-resident T cells in the host defense against pulmonary TB. These results have direct implications for the design of refined vaccination strategies.
3398982.pdf
Creators: name: Abaie, Behnam
name: Peysokhan, Mostafa
name: ZHAO, JIAN
name: Antonio-Lopez, Jose
name: Correa, Rodrigo Amezcua
name: Schulzgen, Axel
name: Mafi, Arash
Publisher: name: Optica Publishing Group
Year: 2018
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: supplementary files
Index für den IT-Markt
Creators: name: Witschel, Hans Friedrich
name: Emmenegger, Sandro
name: Czekala, Thomas
name: Rossi, Alfred
Publisher: name: Swiss Professional Media
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: 330 - Wirtschaft
subject: 005 - Computer Programmierung, Programme und Daten

description: Ein Forschungsprojekt der Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Unternehmen ProSeller analysiert eine Preisvergleichsplattform, an die 700 Schweizer IT-Fachhändler angeschlossen sind. Erstellt wird ein Marktindex, der die Entwicklung der Umsätze im IT-Markt Schweiz widerspiegelt.
Fallstudie Chocolat Frey AG: Vendor Managed Inventory mit SAP
Creators: name: Schneider, Raoul
Publisher: name: Hanser
Year: 2007
Subjects: subject: Business Software
subject: E-Commerce
subject: Fulfillment
subject: 330 - Wirtschaft
subject: 005 - Computer Programmierung, Programme und Daten

description: Die Chocolat Frey AG, ein Unternehmen des Migros Genossenschaft Bundes, stellt Schokoladeprodukte und Kaugummi sowohl für den Schweizer Heimmarkt als auch für den Export her. Um sich verstärkt auf ihre Kernkompetenzen konzentrieren zu können, führte Chocolat Frey eine Vendor-Managed-Inventory Lösung ein. Mit dieser können die Zulieferer selbstständig rund um die Uhr Bestände und Bedarfe der Chocolat Frey überwachen und Bestellungen auslösen. Die Fallstudie be-schreibt die Lösung auf Basis von SAP NetWeaver und zeigt die Vorteile sowohl für Chocolat Frey als auch für die Zulieferbetriebe auf.
Determinants of growth failure in a group of Zambian children.
Creators: name: Allard, Denis Gérard.
Publisher: name: Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
Year: 1992
Subjects: subject: Biology, Biostatistics.

description: Introduction. Many predictors of growth failure and of mortality in children have been identified. Research has not provided so far an accurate perception of the relative importance of each determinant and of the intricate interaction of all these factors. The present study attempts to accomplish this, using a set of data obtained from African children. Conclusion. The measures that emerge as probably the most useful to improve the growth of most Zambian children (healthy and malnourished, very young and older ones alike) are, in order of importance: (1) to reduce morbidity by treating and preventing childhood diseases; (2) to implement social measures that will improve the education and the health of the parents; (3) to create new economic incentives, attempting to improve indirectly environmental conditions of the household; (4) to provide the financial means to buy an adequate quantity and quality of food, and to access needed competent medical care. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)
Fallstudie UBS. E-Procurement für indirekte Güter
Creators: name: Tanner, Christian
Publisher: name: Hanser
Year: 2009
Subjects: subject: Business Software
subject: E-Business
subject: E-Procurement
subject: 330 - Wirtschaft
subject: 005 - Computer Programmierung, Programme und Daten

description: UBS verfügt als global führendes Finanzinstitut über viele Standorte und Niederlassungen. Dort entstehen dezentral Bedarfe an Gütern für Betrieb und Unterhalt sowie an Dienstleistungen. Um diese verstärkt zentral steuern zu können, stieg UBS schon 1999 ins E Procurement ein. An der damaligen Vision, die Beschaffung mittels IT effizienter und transparenter zu gestalten, hält sie bis heute fest. Den Anfang machten einige wenige Direktanbindungen mit Büromaterial-lieferanten. In der Zwischenzeit ist ein Netzwerk entstanden, in das Lieferanten entsprechend ihren Möglichkeiten eingebunden werden können. Die Plattform Conextrade von Swisscom IT Services fungiert dabei als Drehscheibe für den elektronischen Datenaustausch. Als weiterer IT-Service-Provider unterstützt Heiler Software die Aufbereitung der Produktdaten für den Multilieferantenkatalog. Heute wickelt UBS einen bedeutenden Anteil des Beschaffungsvolumens elektronisch ab: von der Bestellung bis zur Rechnung.
Vereinfachte Umweltbewertung des Umweltbundesamtes
Creators: name: Angrick, Michael
name: Berger; Markus
name: Baumgarten, Corinna
name: Finkbeiner, Matthias
name: Markard, Christiane
name: Fabris, Christian
name: Fendler, Roland
name: Busse, Lilian
name: Gromke, Ulrich
name: Rechenberg, Bettina
name: Kirschbaum, Bernd
name: Kosmol, Jan
name: Langner, Marcel
name: Lüdecke, Anja
name: Heidemeier, Joachim
name: Mohaupt, Volker
name: Jering, Almut
name: Moriske, Heinz-Jörn
name: Müller, Felix
name: Müschen, Klaus
name: Myck, Thomas
name: Penn-Bressel, Gertrude
name: Rechenberg, Jörg
name: Reichart, Almut
name: Schütze, Gudrun
name: Strogies, Michael
name: Szewzyk, Regine
name: Utermann, Jens
Publisher: name: My University
Year: 2017
Subjects: subject: Ökologische Bewertung
subject: Produktbewertung
subject: Umweltbewertung
subject: Nachhaltigkeit | Strategien | Internationales

description: Dienstleistungen und Produkte zu bewerten und zu vergleichen ist eine Kernaufgabe des UBA. Die Vor- und Nachteile für Umwelt und Gesundheit verschiedener Staubsaugersysteme, die Umweltbelastung von Fernbussen im Vergleich zur Bahn oder die umweltfreundliche Beheizung eines Einfamilienhauses - mit diesen und vergleichbaren Fragen beschäftigen sich unsere Experten. Um das Vorgehen bei der Bewertung von Umweltbelastungen zu vereinheitlichen und transparenter zu machen, haben die zuständigen Arbeitseinheiten in Zusammenarbeit mit der Technischen Universität Berlin die Methoden, die das Amt bei der Bewertung von Umweltbelastungen einsetzt, im Leitfaden VERUM zusammengestellt. Seit 2/2017 steht die aktualisierte Fassung VERUM 2.0 zur Verfügung. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/
description: Dienstleistungen und Produkte zu bewerten und zu vergleichen ist eine Kernaufgabe des ⁠UBA⁠. Die Vor- und Nachteile für Umwelt und Gesundheit verschiedener Staubsaugersysteme, die Umweltbelastung von  Fernbussen im Vergleich zur Bahn oder die umweltfreundliche Beheizung eines Einfamilienhauses - mit diesen und vergleichbaren Fragen beschäftigen sich unsere Experten. Um das Vorgehen bei der Bewertung von Umweltbelastungen zu vereinheitlichen und transparenter zu machen, haben die zuständigen Arbeitseinheiten in Zusammenarbeit mit der Technischen Universität Berlin die Methoden, die das Amt bei der Bewertung von Umweltbelastungen einsetzt, im Leitfaden VERUM zusammengestellt. Seit 2/2017 steht die aktualisierte Fassung VERUM 2.0 zur Verfügung.
Acute neurocognitive effects of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
Creators: name: Scholey, Andrew
name: Downey, Luke
name: Ciorciari, Joseph
name: Pipingas, Andrew
name: Nolidin, Karen
name: Finn, Melissa
name: Wines, Melissa
name: Catchlove, Sarah
name: Terrens, Alirra
name: Barlow, Emma
name: Gordon, Leanne
name: Stough, Con
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 520201
subject: Behavioural genetics
classificationCode: 520202
subject: Behavioural neuroscience
classificationCode: 520203
subject: Cognitive neuroscience
classificationCode: 520205
subject: Psychopharmacology
classificationCode: 520206
subject: Psychophysiology
classificationCode: 520207
subject: Social and affective neuroscience
classificationCode: 520301
subject: Clinical neuropsychology
classificationCode: 520401
subject: Cognition
classificationCode: 520403
subject: Learning, motivation and emotion

description: Green tea is reported to have wide ranging beneficial health outcomes across epidemiological studies, which have been attributed to its flavonoid content. We investigated whether the flavonoid epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) modulates brain activity and self-reported mood in a double-blind, placebo controlled crossover study. Participants completed baseline assessments of cognitive and cardiovascular functioning, mood and a resting state electroencephalogram (EEG) before and then 120 min following administration of 300 mg EGCG or matched placebo. EGCG administration was associated with a significant overall increase in alpha, beta and theta activity, also reflected in overall EEG activity, more dominant in midline frontal and central regions, specifically in the frontal gyrus and medial frontal gyrus. In comparison to placebo the EGCG treatment also increased self-rated calmness and reduced self rated stress. This pattern of results suggests that participants in the EGCG condition may have been in a more relaxed and attentive state after consuming EGCG. This is in keeping with the widespread consumption of green tea for its purported relaxing/refreshing properties. The modulation of brain function due to EGCG is deserving of further controlled human studies.
Adaptive Structured Light Imaging with Exposure and Focus Fusion for 3D Reconstruction and Autonomous Robotic Exploration
Creators: name: Boyer, Alain
Publisher: name: Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
Year: 2010
Subjects: subject: Engineering, Electronics and Electrical.

description: This thesis research proposes several significant improvements to a previously developed structured light range sensor in order to enhance its robustness. By applying modern methods to classical structured light techniques, the improved sensor is capable of adapting to many different environments and generating 3D surface reconstructions of more general and unconstrained scenes. This is achieved by combining several algorithms in parallel, which permits the sensor to adapt in a reliable and autonomous manner to multiple colours, reflective characteristics and depths of field of the scene. The main motivation of this research is to ultimately mount the range sensor on a mobile platform, and perform autonomous navigation, mapping, modelling and exploration of complex environments. This thesis presents enhancements to the processing stage of the sensor, a complete overhaul of the acquisition stage, as well as a comprehensive set of results that demonstrate how the sensor adapts to the environment. Also, a complete prototype for a robotic mobile exploration system is presented and tested, validating the methods and techniques presented in this work.
Mikrobiologische Überwachung der Trinkwasserqualität
Creators: name: Feuerpfeil, Irmgard
name: Hummel, Annette
Publisher: name: My University
Year: 2016
Subjects: Trinkwasser
Mikrobiologie
Überwachung

description: Drinking water is the most important food for humans. However, drinking water can also be the source of infections caused by waterborne pathogenic microorganisms. Occurrence of these microorganisms may not only cause single infections but also more or less great epidemics due to the volume of water consumed. For the protection of people's health the German government has provided the bacteriological investigation and surveillance of drinking water in public water distribution systems for more than 100 years to prevent infections. For this indicator organisms are used to detect and estimate the contamination level of drinking water.