This research study examined the spirituality comfort levels amongst social work students. This study examined 48 social work students who participated in this study with most participants being Hispanic females, however, there were other various participants. Quantitative research was used for this study by handing out surveys to Master of Social Work students at California State University, San Bernardino. Students were asked to state their opinions and views to the following: spirituality in social work practice, spirituality and professional interventions, need for spirituality education and training, personal ideology, and demographics. The results of this study suggest that students are open and comfortable with the idea of spirituality in social work practice, however, they are uncomfortable when applying concrete terms and ideology to practice. This is due to the fact that students have stated they are not satisfied with their spirituality education and need more of it to integrate it into practice. Students have stated they have not received the proper spirituality education needed to serve clients, and are willing to enroll in spirituality integration classes for further professional growth.

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) created multiple challenges for the mental health of soldiers who served there. The local facility in this study determined there was a gap in providing OEF/OIF veterans assistance with mental health issues. The practice-focused question explored whether a training module for nurses would assist in the identification of signs and symptoms of mental health issues in OEF/OIF veterans, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, addictions, and suicidal/homicidal ideations, to help ensure timely referral for services. The project used Kolcaba's comfort theory as the basis for the training module. A pretest, training module, and posttest were created and administered to the expert panel. Results showed the training module contained information to assist nurses in identifying the signs and symptoms of mental health issues as well as educated the nurses on various interventions that were available for the veterans. It was determined by the expert panel that the training module should be implemented to assist in decreasing the gap in care for OEF/OIF veterans. This training module might support positive social change by empowering nurses to assist veterans with coping skills overcome mental health issues and lead positive and productive lives.

This thesis examines how Chang-rae Lee's A Gesture Life (1999) represents the issues of war crimes. Writing the comfort women issue, Lee handles the bitter history of the Second World War in a postmodernist way. Against the modernist perspective on war history that draws on a simple and moral conclusion, Lee's writing underscores the function of narrative and the influence of trauma in the representation of the war crime. It offers a literary approach to the issue that complicates the role of the perpetrator and the victim, thus distances itself from the common understanding of war crimes. I argue this literary representation of the history of war crimes could be more powerful than historical writings, because it will ultimately challenge the concept of war itself.

A produção avícola está em pleno crescimento devido ao aumento do consumo de carne e ovos em escala mundial. Nesse contexto, o Brasil ocupa a segunda posição na produção mundial de carne de frango de corte e a primeira posição na exportação mundial desta proteína (ABPA, 2017). Considerando, que a procura por produtos diferenciados e de qualidade superior impactam os sistemas de criação de frango, torna-se necessária a utilização de sistemas que otimizem o bem-estar animal, bem como melhore a qualidade da produção, reduzindo custos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar a implementação de um sistema de controle térmico aplicado em aviário convencional (experimental), utilizando tecnologia IoT. O experimento foi realizado durante o período de 17 de novembro de 2018 a 25 de janeiro de 2019 no aviário 3, do Laboratório de Avicultura do Departamento de Zootecnia da Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos da USP, localizado na cidade de Pirassununga, região Centro-Leste do estado de São Paulo e, segundo a classificação Kppen possui características de clima subtropical Cwa, entre os meridianos de 21°57\'38.43\" S e 47°27\'02.22\" W. O sistema de monitoramento e controle climático foi composto por uma Rede de Sensores sem Fio (RSSF) instalados no aviário 3 que coletaram as variáveis físicas de temperatura do ar (Tar), umidade do ar (Uar), e temperatura superficial interna (Tsi), armazenando-as em um banco de dados na nuvem, acionando ou desligando de forma automatizada através de módulos atuadores, ou ainda, permitindo que o gestor acione ou desligue o sistema de climatização para que a Tar aproxime-se ao máximo possível, naquele instante, da Temperatura ideal do ar (Tid), proporcionando assim, o conforto térmico de acordo com a idade dos frangos de corte em produção. Os resultados alcançados durante o experimento mostraram o bom desempenho do sistema automatizado no controle térmico, uma vez que o mesmo conseguiu manter a homogeneidade térmica, diminuindo a variação de temperatura nos pontos monitorados, ou seja, nas 8 zonas de monitoramento de controle, além da redução em aproximadamente 80% no consumo de energia elétrica, em relação ao sistema convencional (manual). Conclui-se, portanto, que o sistema automatizado pôde contribuir de maneira significativa para o monitoramento e controle de aviários convencionais, inclusive com o seu monitoramento e controle em tempo real e online. / Aviculture is in continuous growth thanks to the increased consumption of chicken meat and eggs in a global scale. In that context, Brazil has the second place in worldwide production of broilers and holds the first place as exporter of this protein (ABPA, 2017). Considering that the search for differentiated products with superior quality impact broiler breeding systems, the implementation of systems that optimize animal welfare and improve the productions quality while diminishing its costs, are very necessary. The purpose of this study was to introduce the implementation of a thermic control system applied in an (experimental) conventional aviary, making use of IoT technology. The experiment was conducted during the period between November the 17th, 2018 to January the 25th, 2019 in the aviary #3, belonging to the Aviculture Laboratory of the Department of Animal Science in the Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering of the University of São Paulo (USP). The faculty is located in the city of Pirassununga, which is in the central-eastern region of the State of São Paulo and according to Köppen classification, possesses the characteristics of a Cwa subtropical climate, between the meridians of 21°57\'38.43\" S and 47°27\'222.22\" W. The climate monitoring and control system was composed by a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), which collected the physical variations of the air\'s temperature, its humidity and the internal surface temperature of aviary #3. All of this data was stored in a cloud data bank which was activated and deactivated automatically by actuator modules or by allowing the manager to turn on or off the climate regulation system so the air temperature can approximate, as much as possible, the ideal air temperature, thus providing thermic comfort for each phase of the broilers growth development. The results reached during the experiment, showed the performance of the automated system with thermic control, since it maintained the thermic homogeneity, diminishing the temperature variation in the monitored points, that is, the 8 control monitoring zones. Further on, there was a reduction of approximately 80% of electric energy consumption in regards to the conventional (manual) system. In conclusion, the automated system can contribute in a significative manner to the monitoring and control of conventional aviaries, with its controlling and monitoring in real time and available online.

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El negocio presentado consiste en la elaboración de una lonchera desplegable con su complemento que son envases de material biodegradable, son productos que cumplen los estándares de calidad y contribuyen al medio ambiente, que brindan la facilidad de transportar los alimentos de un lugar a otro, sin llevar tantas cosas en las manos y puedan continuar con la rutina diaria con satisfacción. Estos productos serán mostrados a través de nuestra página web, radio y redes sociales. Toda esta gestión será supervisada por los perfiles de puestos idóneos para cada actividad dentro de la empresa, que fueron seleccionados a gran detalle para evitar falencias y/o incidentes a futuro en los procesos internos de la empresa. La inversión estimada para iniciar las operaciones en la empresa será S/ 444,814.38 soles, esto permitirá implementar la creación de la página Web y cubrir los gastos de marketing, iniciando de esta manera la elaboración y comercialización de los productos y con esto obtener una proyección de ventas favorable durante los 05 primeros años. Los emprendedores aportaran el 40% del capital, pero se necesitará de inversión externa para cubrir el otro 60%. Donde se le retribuirá al inversionista una rentabilidad de 13% anual y una participación del 2% de las ventas para el segundo año. El equipo de emprendedores está integrado por 4 futuros egresados de la Universidad Peruana de Ciencias aplicadas, todos con experiencia en diferentes campos empresariales sobre las cuales se apoya y recae este proyecto innovador y rentable que le facilitara la vida a muchas personas. / The presented business consists in the elaboration of a folding lunchbox with its complement that are containers of Eco-friendly material, they are products that meet quality standards and contribute to the environment, which provide the facility to transport food from one place to another, without carry so many things in your hands and can continue with the daily routine with satisfaction. These products will be shown through our website, radio and social networks. All this management will be supervised by the profiles of suitable positions for each activity within the company, which were selected in great detail to avoid failures and / or future incidents in the internal processes of the company. The estimated investment to start operations in the company will be S / 444,814.38 soles, this will allow the implementation of the website and cover the marketing expenses, thus initiating the preparation and marketing of the products and thus obtaining a projection of favorable sales during the first 5 years. Entrepreneurs will contribute 40% of the capital, but external investment will be needed to cover the other 60%. Where the investor will be rewarded with a 13% annual return and a 2% share of sales for the second year. The team of entrepreneurs is composed of 4 future graduates of the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, all with experience in different business fields on which this innovative and profitable project is based and which will make life easier for many people. / Tesis

Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) / This thesis describes the exploration and the development of computational means to investigate the behaviour of design objects before they are available for investigation in the physical world. The motivation is to inform the design process about the design object’s performance in order to achieve better – more performance-oriented – design outcomes in the sense of energy efficiency and comfort performance than can be achieved by conventional design techniques. The research is structured into five successive parts. - Concept Development – A review of the objective domains comfort assessment and energy efficiency assessment is conducted and the design process, human design activity and the application of simulation in the architectural domain is discussed in order to identify requirements for the development of computational means for design analysis. Requirements regarding model content, model features and model integration are developed. The main requirements are that a highly integrated, three-dimensional and dynamic representation of physical processes is needed and that a universal and integrated representation is required. - Concept Formulation – Based on the identified requirements, the concept for a model is formulated. In order to achieve a universal and integrated representation of physical processes the concept uses the approach of a constructive language. Space is represented with autonomous spatial elements, called congeneric cells. Interaction between the cells is represented by near- and remote-conjunctions. Physical and geometric self-contained formulations of the model reduce the model input requirements, so that geometric information and simple property specification (material, activity) is sufficient to describe the design object in the model. - Model Development – The concept is formulated in mathematical physical terms based on well known physical laws and building physical models (first-principle approach). Heat and moisture conduction, diffusion of various components and a flow model is formulated as near-conjunction processes. Heat radiation, light and sound are modelled with a radiosity approach as remote-conjunctions. The simulation algorithm, which governs the interaction between the cells in order to represent the behaviour of space, is explained. - Computational Implementation – The concept and the model is tested by implementation of a prototype using C++ and OpenGL on a conventional Pentium 4 notebook. The prototype consists of three parts: user-interface, model translator and simulation engine. The user interface functions as model-input and result-output device. The implementation of the concept and of further model parts is described in detail. - Assessment and Testing – The developed concept and the model, as implemented in the prototype, are tested and assessed against the initially developed requirements. The physical model is assessed in regard to plausibility and accuracy of the representation of the physical phenomena. At the end of the thesis the project is summarized, the achievements of the project’s objectives are discussed critically and issues for future research are suggested. Possible applications of the developed model are listed, and the contributions to the application of computational simulation in the architectural domain, developed in this research, are named. At the current stage the required processing time and high memory requirements prevent implementation of a design assessment system, following the suggested concept, at a useful scale. Also the developed physical models require further refinement and testing. Although the general feasibility of the concept and the model was successfully demonstrated, its implementation in a fully applicable design assessment system based on the universal and integrated representation of physical processes was not achieved at this stage. While detailed description and analysis is given in the body of the thesis, detailed formulations of the work and the developed model are given in the appendix. The body and the appendix together provide a complete picture of the research presented.

<p>This report describes an investigation of the indoor climate in two different workspaces. Since we a big part of our lives are staying indoors in artificial environments, and more particularly in our workplaces, we think it would be interesting to do this investigation.</p><p> </p><p>The technical solutions for air treatment systems began with simple natural systems without fans and where the thermal rise of the air applied. In modern time is technical air treating systems used to take care of the fresh air supply. This type of units can supply filtered air with the right temperature to the building.</p><p> </p><p>Well-functioning ventilation is essential to bring clean fresh air to the room and effectively remove impurities without sound- or draught problems. The indoor climate is relevant for the output capacity. Ability to work is influenced by a few degrees difference. Even the mental capacity is affected by this. Indoor climate with good comfort create the conditions for effective activities.</p><p> </p><p>People experience current indoor climate in various ways. In a workplace, some find it too warm while others complain that it is too cold. While odors from perfumes and pollutants may be perceived as very disturbing for example, allergies and children, while others are not affected at all.</p><p> </p><p>The office in City Hall is located on the 4th floor of the central Västerås. Surroundings consist of a large city park, a big car park and the city center. The second office is in a big one floored building, about 10 kilometers outside the city, with close links to a heavily busy road and a large parking place.</p><p> </p><p>At the sampling and measurement of the different spaces we used three different instruments. A sound meter, a carbon dioxide meter and a comfort meter which measures, operating temperature, humidity and air velocity. All measurements were made during an hour interval with at least one person in the room. We first measured the noise level and concentrations of carbon dioxide in the room, and after that we started comfort meter and collected the questionnaire responses.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The result from all measurements is consistent with the questionnaire responses. In the office space that are perceived as dry, cold or warm we measured almost the same results. The experience of a space feels dry line with reality. When cold outdoor air is heated to around 19 degrees it becomes dry, which is normal for the cold seasons.</p>

<p>The demands for ride comfort quality in today's long haulage trucks are constantly growing. A part of the ride comfort problems are represented by internal vibrations caused by rotating mechanical parts. This thesis work focus on the vibrations generated from radial runout on the wheels. These long haulage trucks travel long distances on smooth highways, with a constant speed of 90 km/h resulting in a 7 Hz oscillation. This frequency creates vibrations in the cab, which can be found annoying. To help out with the vibration diagnosis when a truck enters a mechanical workshop, this work studies methods for radial runout detection using the wheel speed sensors.</p><p>The main idea is to represent the varying radius signal with a sinusoid, where the calculations are based on Fourier series. The estimated radial runout value is then the amplitude of the sinusoid. In addition to the detection part, the work also present results regarding how the relative phase difference between two wheels with radial runout effects the lateral motion of the cab.</p><p>This thesis work was performed at Scania CV AB in Södertälje, Sweden and all measurements have been full scale experiments on real trucks.</p>

<p>The main objectives of this thesis have been to evaluate how, under which premises, and to what extent building thermal mass can contribute to reduce the net energy demand in office buildings. The thesis also assesses the potential thermal environmental benefits of utilizing thermal mass in office buildings, i.e. reduction of temperature peaks, reduction of temperature swings, and the reduction in the number of hours with excessive operative temperatures. This has been done by literature searches, and experimental and analytical assessments. This thesis mainly concerns office buildings in the Norwegian climate. However, the methods used and the results obtained from this work are transferable to other countries with similar climates and building codes.</p><p>Within the limitations of this thesis and based on the findings from all parts and papers this thesis comprises, it is shown that utilization of thermal mass in office buildings reduces the daytime peak temperature, reduces the diurnal temperature swing, decreases the number of hours with excessive temperatures, and increases the ability of a space to handle daytime heat loads. Exposed thermal mass also contributes to decrease the net cooling demand in buildings. However, thermal mass is found to have only a minor influence on the heating demand in office buildings.</p><p>The quantity of the achievements is dependent on the amount of exposed thermal mass, night ventilation strategy, and airflow rates. In addition, parameters such as set point temperatures, control ranges, occupancy patterns, daytime ventilation airflow rates, and prevailing convection regimes are influential for the achieved result. The importance of these parameters are quantified and discussed.</p> / <p>Hovedmålene med denne avhandlingen har vært å evaluere hvordan, under hvilke forutsetninger og i hvilken utstrekning termisk masse kan bidra til å redusere netto energibehov i kontorbygninger. Avhandlingen vurderer også hvilke potensielle fordeler termisk masse har for det termiske inneklimaet, dvs. reduksjon av maksimumstemperatur, temperatursvingninger og antall timer med overtemperaturer. Disse undersøkelsene er gjort gjennom søk i litteraturen, feltstudier og analytiske metoder. Avhandlingen omfatter i hovedsak kontorbygninger under norske forhold, men metodene og resultatene er overførbare til andre land med sammenlignbare klimatiske forhold og byggeskikk.</p><p>Innenfor avgrensningene gjort i avhandlingen og basert funnene i de ulike delene og artiklene avhandlingen består av, er det vist at utnyttelse av termisk masse i kontorbygg bidrar til å redusere netto energibehov. Termisk masse reduserer også maksimumstemperaturen dagtid, demper temperaturvariasjonene over døgnet og reduserer antall timer med overtemperaturer. Utnyttelse av termisk masse bidrar også til at rom kan tåle en høyere intern varmelast enn lette rom uten at dette går ut over den termiske komforten. Termisk masse har imidlertid liten betydning for energibehovet for oppvarming i kontorbygg.</p><p>Gevinsten med å utnytte termisk masse avhenger av tilgjengeligheten av eksponerte tunge materialer, strategi for nattventilasjon og ventilasjonsluftmengder. I tillegg innvirker parametere som settpunkttemperaturer, dødbånd og kontrollintervaller for ventilasjonen og bruksmønster. Innvirkningen av disse parametrene er diskutert og kvantifisert.</p>