Within this thesis, I performed a systematic review of approaches to broad-scale modelling of disease vector distributions and determined the most widely used methods predict current species niches and project the models forward under future climate scenarios without temporal validation. I then provided a forward-looking summary of emerging techniques to improve the reliability and transferability of those models, including historical calibration. I then predicted Anopheles mosquito distributions across Tanzania in 2001 (before large-scale ITN distributions) and compared this model with countrywide ITN use by 2012 to assess where the most suitable mosquito habitats were located and whether ITN rollouts in Tanzania ensured coverage of such areas. I concluded that ITNs in Tanzania did not optimally target areas most at risk of malaria. In doing so, I provided a new approach to monitoring and evaluating vector control interventions across large spatial scales.

This thesis deals with usage of MVC (Model View Controller) technology in web development on ASP.NET platform from Microsoft. Mainly it deals with latest version of framework ASP.NET MVC 3. First part describes MVC architecture and the second describes usage of MVC in certain parts of web application an comparing with PHP.

This thesis deals with measurement of customer satisfaction and loyalty among health care providers with services provided by particular pharmaceutical company. The main goal of this work is to develop methodology for measuring customer satisfaction and loyalty for this segment of services. The theoretical part deals with a summary of findings and approaches describing satisfaction and loyalty, and also review of the methods used for their determination. The thesis also analyzes the differences between two groups of customers and summarizes the differences identified in the primary research that was conducted. Primary research was conducted by having structured interviews with respondents from among health care providers (private versus state providers). Dissertation's conclusions correspond with professional resources and thus develop areas of knowledge about the characteristics of the examined service segment.

Interaction involves people communicating and reacting to each other. This process is key to the study of discourse, but it is not easy to study systematically how interaction takes place in a specific communicative event, or how it is typically performed over a series of repeated communicative events. However, with a written record of the interaction, it becomes possible to study the process in some detail. This thesis investigates interaction through asynchronous written discussion forums in a computer-mediated learning environment. In particular, this study investigates pragmatic aspects of the communicative event which the asynchronous online discussions comprise. The first case study examines response patterns to messages by looking at the content of initial messages and responses, in order to determine the extent to which characteristics of the messages themselves or other situational factors affect the interaction. The second study examines in what ways participants use a range of discourse devices, including formulaic politeness, humour and supportive feedback as community building strategies in the interaction. The third study investigates the role of the subject line of messages in the interaction, for example by examining how participants choose different types of subject lines for different types of messages. The fourth study examines to what extent features serving a deictic function are drawn on in the interaction and then compares the findings to both oral conversation and formal academic discourse. The overall findings show a complex communicative situation shaped by the medium itself, type of activity, the academic discipline and topic of discussion and by the social and cultural aspects of tertiary education in an online learning environment. In addition, the findings may also provide evidence of learning.

Multiple papers have been published which attempt to predict the thermal conductivity or thermal diffusivity of graphite “nanofluids” 1–6. In each of the papers empirical methods (with no consideration of quantum mechanical principles or a structural reference) are employed in an attempt to understand and predict the heat transfer characteristics of a nanofluid. However, the results of each of these papers vary considerably. The primary reason for this may relate to the inability to construct a representative material model (based on the chemical structure), that can accurately predict the thermal enhancement properties based on the intercalated adsorption of a fluid with a noticeable heat capacity 3. This project has strived to simulate the interaction of (nano-scale) graphite particles “dispersed” in water (at the structural level of effective surface “wetting”). The ultimate purpose is to enhance the heat conduction capacity. The strategy was to initially focus on the structural properties of the graphite powder, followed by incremental exposure to water molecules to achieve a representative model. The procedure followed includes these experimental steps: a) Molecular resolution porosimetry (i.e. BET) experiments, to determine the graphene “platelet” surface area to correlate with the minimum crystallite size (where a single graphite crystal is made up of multiple unit cells) of the graphite powder samples. b) Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) analyses of the graphite powder samples each supplied by different manufacturers in order to determine their respective crystallographic structures. c) Infrared (IR) and Raman vibrational spectra characterisation of all of the graphite powder samples for further structure confirmation. d) Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) of graphite powder and water mixture samples, to try and determine the point at which the bulk water has separated and evaporated away from the graphite powder/water mixture, resulting in a minimum layer of water adsorbed on the graphite surface and inter-/intra-particle graphite spaces. e) Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of the “dry” and “surface-wetted” graphite samples to determine their specific heat capacities. f) Laser flash analysis (LFA) of the “dry” and “surface-wetted” graphite samples to determine their thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity. g) The computer simulated analysis of the graphite powder exposed to water by means of computational modelling, to elucidate the various conformational approaches of water onto the graphite surface and the associated thermodynamic behaviour of water molecules ad/absorbed at the graphite surface. Data from the TGA measurements allowed for the determination of the appropriate amount of water required in order to not only experimentally prepare graphite “surface-wetted” samples, but also to determine the effective amount of absorbed water to be considered in the computational models. For experimental verification, both dry and wet graphite samples should then be used in a laser flash analysis (LFA), in order to elucidate the effect the interfacial layer of water has on the thermal properties of graphite. A computerised model of a single graphite crystal exposed to water was created using the MedeA (v. 2.14) modelling software. The conformational behaviour and energy states of a cluster of water molecules on the graphite surface were then analysed by using the VASP 5.3 software (based on a periodic solid-state model approach with boundary conditions), to determine the energetics, atomic structure and graphite surface “wetting” characteristics, at the atomistic level. The results of the computerised model were correlated to the physical experiments and to previously published figures. Only once a clear understanding of the way in which water molecules interact with the graphite surfaces has been obtained, can further investigation follow to resolve the effect that exposure of larger graphite surfaces to polar solvents (such as water and lubricants) will have on the heat conductance of such ensembles. This scope of further work will constitute a PhD study. / Dissertation (MEng)--University of Pretoria, 2015. / tm2015 / Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering / MEng / Unrestricted

This diploma thesis is about an automation of importing MIB files into MIB database. This work is written for SolarWinds company. The goal is to analyze current process of importing MIB files. Than design changes of existing tools for their use in the automation. Also design new tools, if they are needed. Designed system will be implemented in required programming language with suitable technologies. There will be consultations with responsible person from SolarWinds company during the whole work.

The following master's thesis paper equipped with a short description of CT scans and MR images and the main differences between them, explanation of the structure of convolutional neural networks and how they implemented into biomedical image analysis, besides it was taken a popular modification of U-Net and tested on two loss-functions. As far as segmentation quality plays a highly important role for doctors, in experiment part it was paid significant attention to training quality and prediction results of the model. The experiment has shown the effectiveness of the provided algorithm and performed 100 training cases with the following analysis through the similarity. The proposed outcome gives us certain ideas for future improving the quality of image segmentation via deep learning techniques.

Purpose: The report investigates the manner in which spaces are currently designed and provided for learning in the context of higher education institutions, and whether these designs take into account the technology available for use in an educational environment. It therefore looks at the impact that these spaces have on the learning process and the related ability of planners to provide the necessary spaces for teaching, in relation to the context of a technologically enhanced teaching environment. Design/methodology/approach: A review of current literature is used to establish what types of spaces should be provided for teaching with technology in line with what is being done in universities abroad. Case studies of three universities will be used to gather data on the current trend in terms of the actual provision of space in universities. Interviews will be conducted with the participants of the case studies. Findings: Once the case studies are complete, data will be analysed to assess how well the selected universities are doing in terms of providing space that is suitable for the latest technology that is used in the field of education. Practical implications: In evaluating the spaces provided and the technology available, it will become apparent if the spaces provided are indeed relevant in terms of the technological world we live in. Originality/value: Most of the current research documented in the literature examines technology and how it influences learning space design. As such, this report compares these concepts with the reality of space provision in universities today and questions the relevance of Space Norms in the age of E-learning. Limitations: The report is limited to an investigation into Gauteng HEIs. Technology investigated is limited to types that are useful to teaching and is not an exhaustive range of technology available in the world. Spaces referred to are education spaces only. Institutions investigated are limited to face-to-face HEIs which are public institutions.

This master’s thesis is focused on description of .NET Framework, versions, architecture, assembly and data formats. Describes programming language C#, his supporting programming processes and architecture. Contains description of ASP.NET, characteristics, used directories, control items and design model Model-View-Controller. Next part describes usability .NET background for creation of aplication and comparsion with PHP. Shortly introduces with ADO.NET, databinding, databases, his types and SQL language and content management system. At the end is desribed database structure of content management system, user administration and his parts and functions.

This diploma thesis deals with developing of software, which allows access and control of programmable controllers through web interface. Software uses client server model and for communication between client and server is used Windows Communication Foundation interface which is integrated in Microsoft .NET Framework from version 3.0. Applications were written in C# programming language using .NET Framework libraries. Data visualization in web application was created by Microsoft Silverlight.