This article describes the planning, the procedure, any complications, opportunities, and limitations within an analysis of the meetings and with the help of interviews of the examinees as well as the examiner and the recording clerk and thus shows a first-hand experience report which is decisive for the future. For this purpose, a list of reflections will be created, which can be used to prepare similar exams. This list will be structured in didactics, information technology, organisation, and preparation and examination regulations. Building on that, we created a timeline with a corresponding check list of actions and considerations which can be used in similar cases.

Die Broschüre erklärt in einfacher Sprache die Sonderausstellung MaschinenBoom., die vom 11. Juli 2020 bis 31. Dezember 2021 im Industriemuseum Chemnitz stattfand.

Quality management system’s (QMS) describes how organisations control their interconnected processes through four elements defined as quality planning, quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement to achieve quality through stakeholder satisfaction. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops certifiable international standards for quality management. Through the development of ISO and other standardisers, many organisations require their partners and suppliers to hold a certified QMS. By holding an ISO 13485:2016 certificate an organisation reassure that they can deliver medical devices and related services that meets customers and regulatory requirements. Swedish Diagnostics AB (Swedia), a fictive company, is planning to develop “ViroDetect”, a device for detection and quantification of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in blood plasma. For ViroDetect to be developed under ISO 13485:2016 Swedia will use Prevas AB as a development partner. During the project Prevas will put focus on improving their QMS, as continuous improvement of ones QMS is a requirement by ISO 13485:2016. Through a literature study combined with a document study of Prevas ́ QMS documents and direct observations with active participation of the development process of ViroDetect, this thesis aims to provide Prevas with improvement suggestions for their QMS certified according to ISO 13485:2016. Results showed that Prevas could improve regarding uniformity, traceability, and risk management to promote documentation and evidence-based decision making. Based on the limitations and observations done, the suggested improvements presented are considered reasonable for Prevas to implement. However, the general difficulties for organisations to achieve continuous improvement remains.

[pt] O objetivo desta dissertação é desenvolver um modelo conceitual de autoavaliação para que organizações que buscam a excelência em gestão da inovação possam verificar em que nível de maturidade se encontram em relação às cláusulas e aos itens da Norma ABNT NBR ISO 56002:2020. Busca-se demonstrar a aplicabilidade do modelo mediante o desenvolvimento de um estudo empírico em uma das empresas do setor elétrico – a Light SESA. A pesquisa pode ser considerada aplicada, metodológica e descritiva. A metodologia compreende: (i) revisão da literatura e análise documental sobre os temas centrais da pesquisa; (ii) definição da estrutura analítica em rede, conforme o método Analytic Network Process (ANP) e segundo a estrutura da referida Norma; (iii) emprego do método ANP para atribuição de pesos aos 28 itens da Norma, mediante reuniões consensuais com especialistas com formação e experiência em gestão da inovação; (iv) elaboração e aplicação do instrumento de autoavaliação junto ao gestor de inovação da empresa Light SESA e a membros de sua equipe para avaliar o nível de maturidade da empresa em relação às cláusulas e aos itens da Norma, com uso da lógica fuzzy; (vi) emprego do método Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) para identificar os itens que devem ser priorizados, visando à melhoria do sistema de gestão da inovação da empresa. Como resultado principal, destaca-se uma sistemática inovadora de autoavaliação para organizações que buscam a excelência em gestão da inovação, na perspectiva de apoiar processos decisórios internos referentes à melhoria contínua de seus sistemas de gestão da inovação. O estudo de caso na Light SESA demonstrou ser plausível determinar o nível de maturidade desta empresa em relação às cláusulas e itens da Norma ABNT NBR ISO 56002:2020 e permitiu identificar oportunidades de melhoria de seu atual sistema de gestão da inovação. / [en] The objective of the dissertation is to develop a conceptual model of self-assessment for organizations that search for excellence in innovation management to verify at which level of maturity they are concerning the ABNT NBR ISO 56002:2020 standard clauses and items. It seeks to demonstrate the model s applicability by developing an empirical study on one of the companies from the electric power sector – Light SESA. The research can be considered applied, methodological and descriptive. The methodology comprises: (i) literature review and documentary analysis on the central research themes; (ii) definition of the analytical structure according to the Analytic Network Process (ANP) method and the structure of the ABNT NBR ISO 56002:2020 standard; (iv) application of the ANP method for assigning weights to the 28 normative elements with the participation of experts in the field of innovation management; (v) elaboration, pre-test, and application of the self-assessment tool in Light SESA, asking the innovation manager and collaborators to evaluate the level of maturity of the company in relation in relation to the Standard clauses and items, and using the fuzzy logic; (vi) employment of the Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) method to identify the requirements that should be prioritized aiming to improve the company s innovation management system. As the main result of this dissertation, the assessment model of innovation management systems of companies based on ABNT NBR ISO 56002:2020 Standard can be highlighted from the perspective of supporting internal decision-making processes related to the continuous improvement of their innovation management systems. The case study in Light SESA could demonstrate the self-assessment model s applicability and managerial contributions, helping the company to identify improvement opportunities of its current innovation management system.

This thesis investigates the charging power and battery capacity needed for fast charging of fully electrical busses at end stations in Uppsala, Sweden. The operator, UL, wants to implement electrical busses by 2020 and a new depot for the city buses is being built with possibility to slow-charge the busses overnight. However, due to restrictions in the transmission grid the requested grid connection was denied by Vattenfall Eldistribution. Simulations in this thesis is based on the existing bus schedules for city bus route 6 and route 8 in Uppsala. The routes were selected by UL as suitable candidates for fast charging at end stations. Simulations were made with varying charging power, battery capacity and energy usage by the buses. A worst case-scenario was simulated to ensure that the solution would work even in bad weather conditions. The results show that it is possible to dimension the battery to match the current time schedule. The battery capacity needed depends on charging power, length of route and time available for charging. With 300 kW charging power, the battery capacity needed to manage the bus schedule during weekends were higher than during weekdays. Furthermore, the needed battery capacity for weekends on route 8 were significantly higher than for route 6. If the whole bus fleet would be electrified, the choice of charging technique and battery size depends on the routes and passenger capacity needed. A combination of different charging techniques may be the most efficient solutions when the whole bus fleet is considered.

Die Beziehung zwischen Großeltern und ihren Enkelkindern ist ein bisher gut untersuchtes Forschungsfeld, insbesondere wenn es um die Perspektive der Großeltern geht. Die Sicht der Enkelkinder und dabei vor allem erwachsener Enkel-/innen wurde bislang allerdings eher vernachlässigt. Ziel der vorliegenden empirischen Arbeit ist deshalb die Beantwortung der Frage, von welchen Themen die vergangene und aktuelle Beziehung zu den Großeltern aus Sicht der erwachsenen Enkelkinder geprägt ist und welche Bedeutung dies für die Enkel/-innen hat. Die Arbeit betrachtet zunächst wichtige theoretische Grundlagen, zum Beispiel aktuelle demografische Entwicklungs- und Wandlungsprozesse, sowie deren vielfältige Wirkungen auf die Großeltern-Enkel/-in-Beziehung. Außerdem werden spezifische Rollen und Funktionen der Großeltern-, Enkelkinder- und Elterngeneration betrachtet sowie Aspekte intergenerationaler Solidarität diskutiert. Für die anschließende Datenerhebung wurde das Problemzentrierte Interview nach Witzel gewählt; die Auswertung der sechs Interviews erfolgte mit Hilfe des Zirkulären Dekonstruierens nach Jaeggi, Faas und Mruck. Die erhaltenen Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die befragten Enkel/-innen im Alter zwischen 20 und 27 Jahren ihren Großeltern eine besonders hohe emotionale Wichtigkeit zugestehen – und das trotz rückläufiger Kontakthäufigkeit und einer meist großen räumlichen Entfernung. Ein weiterer wichtiger Aspekt ist die Herstellung einer von Reziprozität gekennzeichneten Beziehung, in der die Enkel/-innen ihren Großeltern auch „etwas zurückgeben“ können. Gesundheitliche Probleme bei den Großeltern, Generationenunterschiede sowie die Kommunikation stellen weitere Themen in der Beziehung dar. Der Blick auf die erhaltenen Ergebnisse der empirischen Studie zeigt, dass dieses Thema nicht nur für die Menschen im Privatleben wichtig ist, sondern Generationenbeziehungen auch in der Praxis der Sozialen Arbeit bedeutend sein können. Näher vorgestellt werden dazu unter anderem Mehrgenerationenhäuser, Großelterndienste, Zeitzeugenarbeit oder die Mehrgenerationen-Familien-Therapie.

Low vision impacts on Quality of Life (QoL). Thus, low vision services are essential to enhance the QoL of people with functional low vision. However, of the estimated 70 out of the 124 million people with low vision who require services, approximately 5-10% has access to services. The demands for low vision services will continue to grow due to the emerging global trends in ageing populations and changes in the epidemiology of vision impairment. While critical data and information are available for other forms of vision impairment, there is a paucity of information on the distribution, needs, and priorities for improving low vision service delivery at the national, regional, and global levels. / This thesis addressed the problem by first developing and distributing a survey to Vision 2020 contacts, government, and non government organisations in 195 countries during 2006-2008 to assess the current situation of low vision services globally. The survey was first pilot tested leading to improvements in the length, layout, and content of its form. Specifically, the survey topics included: epidemiology, policies, human resources, service provision, barriers, equipment, and monitoring and evaluation. / The Classification Analysis and Regression Tree (CART), logistic regression methodology and grounded theory analysis were used to present the findings and identify the critical success factors of low vision service coverage. The qualitative component consisted of case studies in three countries (India, Ghana, and Cameroon) during November 2007 and 2008. A total of 101 interviews were carried out. The case studies provided an overview and historical perspective of services, effectiveness, cost, efficiency, acceptability, access, equity, sustainability, and ideal situations as recommended by interviewees. Qualitative findings from the case studies were produced with the assistance of the NVivo software. / The primary results are that the majority (80%) of countries have poor (≤10%) coverage. Key issues pertinent to the current situation of service coverage are: human resources (number and combination of disciplines), funding (sustainability and arrangements), type of services provided (comprehensive and multidisciplinary) and its locations (NGOs or government facilities), and the sociodemographic and economic barriers (costs, awareness, and rural areas) to accessing services. / The critical success factors found in this research are represented by the ‘FRAME’: Funding (sustainable source, public and private mix), Rehabilitation workers (e.g., adequate numbers of multidisciplinary personnel), Access to low vision devices, Multidisciplinary services; and External contextual influences in which low vision services operate in. The case studies identified seven major themes that further build on the FRAME: sustainability, governance, advocacy, human resources, access, awareness, and service delivery. / The conclusion of the thesis is that a global picture of the current situation of low vision services was acquired and it is now known which countries have poor (≤10%) and better (>10%) coverage. It also found the critical success factors that will assist the WHO Low Vision Working Group and Vision 2020 to improve the current models of service delivery, future planning, training curriculum development, and priorities setting. Specifically, these need to be achieved through three areas of action: human resources development, sustainability, and advocacy.

Low vision impacts on Quality of Life (QoL). Thus, low vision services are essential to enhance the QoL of people with functional low vision. However, of the estimated 70 out of the 124 million people with low vision who require services, approximately 5-10% has access to services. The demands for low vision services will continue to grow due to the emerging global trends in ageing populations and changes in the epidemiology of vision impairment. While critical data and information are available for other forms of vision impairment, there is a paucity of information on the distribution, needs, and priorities for improving low vision service delivery at the national, regional, and global levels. / This thesis addressed the problem by first developing and distributing a survey to Vision 2020 contacts, government, and non government organisations in 195 countries during 2006-2008 to assess the current situation of low vision services globally. The survey was first pilot tested leading to improvements in the length, layout, and content of its form. Specifically, the survey topics included: epidemiology, policies, human resources, service provision, barriers, equipment, and monitoring and evaluation. / The Classification Analysis and Regression Tree (CART), logistic regression methodology and grounded theory analysis were used to present the findings and identify the critical success factors of low vision service coverage. The qualitative component consisted of case studies in three countries (India, Ghana, and Cameroon) during November 2007 and 2008. A total of 101 interviews were carried out. The case studies provided an overview and historical perspective of services, effectiveness, cost, efficiency, acceptability, access, equity, sustainability, and ideal situations as recommended by interviewees. Qualitative findings from the case studies were produced with the assistance of the NVivo software. / The primary results are that the majority (80%) of countries have poor (≤10%) coverage. Key issues pertinent to the current situation of service coverage are: human resources (number and combination of disciplines), funding (sustainability and arrangements), type of services provided (comprehensive and multidisciplinary) and its locations (NGOs or government facilities), and the sociodemographic and economic barriers (costs, awareness, and rural areas) to accessing services. / The critical success factors found in this research are represented by the ‘FRAME’: Funding (sustainable source, public and private mix), Rehabilitation workers (e.g., adequate numbers of multidisciplinary personnel), Access to low vision devices, Multidisciplinary services; and External contextual influences in which low vision services operate in. The case studies identified seven major themes that further build on the FRAME: sustainability, governance, advocacy, human resources, access, awareness, and service delivery. / The conclusion of the thesis is that a global picture of the current situation of low vision services was acquired and it is now known which countries have poor (≤10%) and better (>10%) coverage. It also found the critical success factors that will assist the WHO Low Vision Working Group and Vision 2020 to improve the current models of service delivery, future planning, training curriculum development, and priorities setting. Specifically, these need to be achieved through three areas of action: human resources development, sustainability, and advocacy.

This diploma thesis deals with the labour market and linked issues, such as unemployment, active employment policy, and the impact of employment policy from several points of view. The thesis aims to suggest solutions, which could lead to an increase of employment in the Czech Republic. The practical part describes the progression of employment in the Czech Republic and analyzes labour perspectives according to education level, social status, and biological attributes of the population. Furthermore, the paper explores the employment development prognosis in the Czech Republic until 2020. Outcomes, recommendations, and comparison with the main thesis objectives form the last part of this diploma thesis.

This thesis analyzes the implications of regulation on the transformation to a Digital Economy. A gap analysis shows that Czech Republic is significantly lagging behind in terms of connectivity, which is an essential precondition for a transformation to a digital age. The regulator promotes the entry of the new player as a solution for this situation. However, a simulation based on Herfindahl Hirschman Index does not support this view. This outcome is further supported by the results of correlation between market competitiveness and network advancement, which does not suggest any relationship. These findings are in line with empirical evidence from EU markets, which prove that a three-operator market is efficient and delivers attractive competitive services to the customers and society. The root cause of this situation lies in the current telecommunications regulation, which failed to create a sustainable digital ecosystem for the transition to a digital economy. This paper concludes, that regulatory framework needs to be redefined to address new challenges ahead. The regulatory priority should be shifted from service focus to encouraging long-term connectivity investments, differentiation, and competition.