Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-26T13:33:43Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 texto completo.pdf: 3032329 bytes, checksum: 713b32648fde2a6f619f4e0a47c54a68 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-06-28 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This work aims to examine how advertising, produced in printed media, represents rurality, observing their transformation through the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, by analyzing the ads of the magazine Globo Rural. Through analyzing the ads, discourse and semiotic, it was sought to understand how representations about rurality have evolved. Consequently, there were analyzed all 384 ads corresponding to the magazines of March, June, September and December of the years 1988, 1998 and 2008. Throughout the analysis and comparison of the ads, the heterogeneity of representations of rurality was evident by the mark of temporality. In other words, as the context changes, representations follow and express their modifications. This evidence confirmed the hypothesis of this research that advertising, over time, represents the multiplicity of identities of the new rurality and their social changes. At a starting point, in the '80s, rural world is presented as a space of hard work, which could generate wealth and achievements through technological transformation for the sake of production and productivity. Afterwards, it has evolved in the 2000s, into a representation of thisnew rurality as heterogeneous and with multiple meanings and activities, in line with what the academic discussions argued. We conclude that advertising, rather than being an agent of change as proposed by some authors, is presented here as a reinforcement of the dominant culture. / Esta dissertação visa analisar como a publicidade produzida em meios de comunicação impressos, representa o rural, observando sua transformação nas décadas de 1980, 1990 e 2000, utilizando-se para isso os anúncios da revista Globo Rural. Através da análise da publicidade, análises de discurso e semiótica, pretendeu-se compreender como foram modificando as representações acerca do rural. Para isso foram analisados os 384 anúncios correspondentes às edições dos meses de março, junho, setembro e dezembro, dos anos 1988, 1998 e 2008. Ao longo da análise e comparação dos anúncios, a heterogeneidade das representações sobre o rural ficou evidente pela marca da temporalidade. Ou seja, à medida que o contexto se modificou, as representações sobre o rural acompanharam e manifestaram suas modificações. Essa evidência veio confirmar a hipótese dessa pesquisa de que a publicidade, ao longo do tempo, representa a multiplicidade de identidades da nova ruralidade e as mudanças sociais incorporadas pelo mundo rural. Parte-se de um rural como espaço de trabalho, esforçado, mas que podia ser gerador de fartura e conquistas, através de modelos tecnológicos, em prol da produção e produtividade, nos anos 80, evoluindo para a representação de uma nova ruralidade heterogênea, pluriativa e de múltiplos significados na década de 2000, em consonância com as discussões acadêmicas sobre o rural. Conclui-se que a publicidade, em vez de ser agente de mudança como propõem alguns autores, apresenta-se neste caso como reforçadora de uma cultura dominante.

Resumo: Quatro experimentos foram conduzidos para avaliar o efeito do sombreamento artificial e da pintura dos telhados na melhoria do conforto térmico de modelos reduzidos simulando galpões avícolas. Em todos os experimentos foram utilizadas coberturas com telha de fibrocimento, novas, sem cimento amianto, com 4,0mm de espessura. O Experimento 1 foi realizado na Universidade Estadual do Maranhão (UEMA), câmpus de São Luís, onde foram testados cinco tipos de coberturas: 1- sem tela, sem pintura (STSP - controle); 2- com tela a 0,05m de altura da telha, sem pintura (CT5SP); 3- com tela a 0,05m de altura da telha, com pintura (CT5CP); 4- com tela a 0,08m de altura da telha, sem pintura (CT8SP) e 5- com tela a 0,08m de altura da telha, com pintura (CT8CP). Foram determinados o Índice de Temperatura de Globo Negro e Umidade (ITGU), a Carga Térmica de Radiação (CTR) e a Entalpia Específica (H). As colheitas das variáveis meteorológicas (temperaturas de globo negro, de bulbo seco, de bulbo úmido e velocidade do vento) foram realizadas durante 12 dias experimentais (04 a 15 de nov. de 2009) às 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 e 16:00 horas. O tipo de cobertura CT5SP foi o que apresentou os melhores valores para ITGUcorr (79,81) e H (78,84 KJ.Kg-1 de ar seco). O melhor resultado para CTRcorr foi apresentado pelo tratamento CT5CP (480,12 W.m-2). O Experimento 2 foi realizado na Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), câmpus de Jaboticabal, onde foram testados os mesmos tipos de coberturas do Experimento 1. As colheitas e registro das variáveis meteorológicas foram realizadas por 40 dias (13 de fev. a 24 de mar. de 2010), nos mesmos horários do Experimento 1. O tipo cobertura que proporcionou menor resultado para o ITGU (83,86) e H (86,41 KJ.Kg-1 de ar seco) foi o CT8CP. A menor CTR (549,52 W.m-2) foi verificada na cobertura CT5CP. O Experimento 3 objetivou verificar o efeito de dois tipos de telas... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Four experiments were conducted to assess the effect of shading and painting of roofs improving thermal comfort in reduced models of poultry houses. In all the experiments were used with roofing cement tile, new, no asbestos cement, with 4.0 mm thick. The first experiment was conducted at the Universidade Estadual do Maranhão (UEMA), campus of São Luís, where were tested five types of coverage: 1 - no shading, no paint (STSP - control), 2 - with shading 0.05 m in height tile, unpainted (CT5SP) 3 - with shading 0.05 m in height tile with painting (CT5CP) 4 - with shading 0.08 m in height tile, unpainted (CT8SP) and 5 - with shading 0.08 m height of the tile with painting (CT8CP). Were evaluated the index of black globe temperature and humidity (BGTHI), the Heat Load (HL) and the specific enthalpy (H). The readings of meteorological variables (black globe temperature, dry bulb, wet bulb temperatures and wind speed) were measured during 12 experimental days (from nov. 4th to 15th, 2009) at 10:00, 12:00, 14: 00 and 16:00 hours. The type of coverage CT5SP had the lowest values for BGTHI (79,81) and H (78,84 KJ.Kg-1 dry air). The best result for CTRcorr (480,12 W.m-2) was presented by treatment CT5CP. The second experiment was conducted at Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), campus of Jaboticabal, where were tested the same types of coverages of Experiment 1. The collection and recording of meteorological variables were performed for 40 days (from feb. 13th to 24th, 2010), at the same times of Experiment 1. The type coverage that provided smaller results for the BGTHI (83,86) and H (86,41 KJ.Kg-1 dry air) was CT8CP. The lower HL (549,52 W.m-2) was verified with the coverage CT5CP. The third experiment aimed at assessing the effect of two types of shading screens (50 and 80%) on the thermal comfort... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Orientador: Renato Luís Furlan / Coorientador: Adhemar Pitelli Milani / Banca: Euclides Braga Malheiros / Banca: José Eduardo Pitelli Turco / Banca: Iran José Oliveira da Silva / Banca: Francisca Neide Costa / Doutor

Submitted by Leonardo Cavalcante (leo.ocavalcante@gmail.com) on 2018-06-08T09:59:33Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Arquivototal.pdf: 3643438 bytes, checksum: 6fd84d23d2fc6cbabb0990fff76832f1 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-06-08T09:59:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Arquivototal.pdf: 3643438 bytes, checksum: 6fd84d23d2fc6cbabb0990fff76832f1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-02-16 / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / Introduction: The planet's climate change may raise the average temperature in all regions of Brazil. As there has been an increase in the insertion of technological innovations of communication and information (news ICT) in educational institutions, which can contribute to the increase in thermal radiation, it is therefore important to investigate how this increase in these environments may interfere with the comfort and performance of students. In the equation formulated by Fanger (1970), the thermal radiation factor is represented by the mean radiant temperature (Trm), but its impact on thermal comfort is often ignored. The globe temperature (Tg) is one of the variables of the equations for the calculation of the mean radiant temperature. It corresponds to the temperature that allows evaluating the level of thermal radiation of the existing surfaces in an environment where a significant difference between the globe temperature and the temperature of the air can demonstrate some increase of thermal radiation in the work environment. Objective: To investigate if the behavior of the globe temperature in relation to the air temperature (Tg-Ta), observing the variation of the mean radiant temperature, could have repercussion in the performance of students in intelligent teaching environments in areas of the Brazil's regions. Methods: The methodological procedures adopted in this work consisted of the following steps: analysis of thermal variables: Trm and (Tg-Ta); analysis of students' performance, analysis of architectural elements and construction of the mathematical model. The study was carried out in computerized laboratories with News ICT in the following institutions: UFPI, Teresina-Piauí (A); UFSC, Florianópolis-Santa Catarina (B); UnB, Brasília-Federal District (C); UNIVASF, Petrolina-Pernambuco (D); ICMC, São Carlos-SP (E); UFAM, Manaus-Amazonas (F); CE of the PM, João Pessoa, Paraíba (G). The students answered a questionnaire adapted from the Bateria de Provas de Raciocínio (BPR-5) on three consecutive days at different temperatures, while the thermal conditions were measured and the design and architectural elements were analyzed. Results: It was verified that in the three consecutive days, there was no heat exchange by radiation between the student and his environment in the laboratories of institutions C and F, demonstrating that in the other laboratories of institutions A, B, E and G there was heat exchange by radiation. It is noteworthy that in the laboratory of institution G this heat exchange was more pronounced, such that the mean radiant temperature at any given time exceeded the globe temperature at 2.25°Chcg/ 𝜀𝑔𝜎. However, their architectural analysis signaled that the design was adequate. So probably, the heat sources inside the laboratory should have provided increased thermal radiation, given that the number of students and laptops were representative. Thus, in the sense of confirming these findings, it was verified through the mathematical modeling that with each increase of one degree in the difference between the globe temperature and the air temperature (Tg-Ta), the students' performance in the computer laboratory of the Institution G decreased by around 29%. Therefore, the higher the mean radiant temperature, the higher the thermal radiation in this laboratory, and this increase may compromise student performance. Conclusion: Productivity may change due to changes in air temperature in air-conditioned teaching environments, as has already been demonstrated by international publications. In this specific case, if Tg >> Ta, the thermal radiation may possibly interfere with the performance of people present in environments equipped with technological innovations in communication and information (News ICT). / Introdução: As alterações climáticas do planeta poderão elevar ainda mais a temperatura média em todas as regiões do Brasil, e como tem havido um crescimento da inserção de inovações tecnológicas de comunicação e informação (news ICT) em ambientes de ensino, o que pode colaborar para o aumento da radiação térmica, torna-se assim importante investigar como esse aumento nesses ambientes poderá interferir no conforto e desempenho de estudantes. Na equação formulada por Fanger (1970), o fator de radiação térmica é representado pela temperatura radiante média (Trm), mas seu impacto sobre o conforto térmico é muitas vezes ignorado. A temperatura de globo (Tg) é uma das variáveis das equações para o cálculo da temperatura radiante média e a mesma corresponde a temperatura que permite avaliar o nível de radiação térmica das superfícies existentes em um ambiente donde uma diferença significativa entre a temperatura de globo e a temperatura do ar pode demonstrar certo aumento da radiação térmica no ambiente de trabalho. Objetivo: Investigar se a relação entre a temperatura de globo e a temperatura do ar (Tg-Ta), observando a variação da temperatura radiante média, poderá ter repercussão no desempenho de estudantes em ambientes inteligentes de ensino (News ICT) em áreas das regiões brasileiras. Métodos: Os procedimentos metodológicos adotados neste trabalho consistiram nas etapas: análise das variáveis térmicas: trm e (tg-ta); análise do desempenho dos estudantes, análise dos elementos arquitetônicos e construção do modelo matemático. O estudo foi realizado em laboratórios de informática climatizados com News ICT nas seguintes instituições: UFPI, Teresina-Piauí (A); UFSC, Florianópolis-Santa Catarina (B); UnB, Brasília-Distrito Federal (C); UNIVASF, Petrolina-Pernambuco (D); ICMC, São Carlos-SP (E); UFAM, Manaus-Amazonas (F); CE da PM, João Pessoa, Paraíba (G). Os estudantes responderam a um questionário adaptado da Bateria de Provas de Raciocínio (BPR-5) em três dias consecutivos a diferentes temperaturas, enquanto as condições térmicas eram medidas e o projeto e elementos arquitetônicos eram analisados. Resultados: Constatou-se que nos três dias consecutivos só não houve troca de calor por radiação entre o estudante e seu ambiente nos laboratórios das instituições C e F, demonstrando que nos outros laboratórios das instituições A, B, D, E e G houve troca de calor por radiação. Ressalta-se que no laboratório da instituição G essa troca de calor foi mais acentuada, tal que a temperatura radiante média em dado instante superou a temperatura de globo em 2,25 °C hcg/ 𝜀𝑔𝜎. Entretanto, sua análise arquitetônica sinalizou que o projeto tinha mais aspectos positivos.Logo, provavelmente as fontes de calor no interior do laboratório devem ter proporcionado aumento da radiação térmica, haja vista que o número de estudantes e laptops eram representativos. Assim, no sentido de confirmar esses achados, constatou-se através da modelagem matemática que a cada aumento de um grau na diferença entre a temperatura de globo e a temperatura do ar (Tg-Ta), o desempenho dos estudantes no laboratório de informática da instituição G diminuía em torno de 29%, constatando que, quanto maior a temperatura radiante média, maior será a radiação térmica nesse laboratório, e esse aumento poderá comprometer o desempenho dos estudantes. Conclusão: Como a produtividade pode sofrer alterações devido às mudanças de temperatura do ar em ambientes de ensino climatizados, conforme já comprovado por publicações internacionais, neste caso específico, se Tg>>Ta, possivelmente a radiação térmica poderá interferir no desempenho das pessoas presentes em ambiente providos de inovações tecnológicas de comunicação e informação (News ICT).

Submitted by (lucia.rodrigues@ufrpe.br) on 2017-03-29T14:39:03Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Tetsuo Usui.pdf: 2577747 bytes, checksum: 9114b8620e50bf459a5b0f41ed172e08 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-03-29T14:39:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Tetsuo Usui.pdf: 2577747 bytes, checksum: 9114b8620e50bf459a5b0f41ed172e08 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-08-25 / This work aims to establish a connection among Mathematics with Geography and Astronomy. In this perspective it aims to encompass an interdisciplinary approach in understanding the geographical concepts of the globe, as well as the concepts inherent in the celestial sphere underlying the theoretical foundations of Euclidean Geometry, in order to present a logical and deductive structure of Geometry and Trigonometry in that sphere. This work complements the existing gap between the subjects of Geography and Mathematics in High School because it gives Mathematical supports to the lines (parallels and meridians) and geographic coordinates. Being therefore useful for undergraduate Mathematics students, the same way that teachers of Mathematics and Geography from High School and Elementary Education. Moreover, it also contemplates the sky watchers who wish to have a look at Astronomy from a point of view of Greek antiquity, since the study of Spherical Trigonometry was totally linked to the celestial study. / O presente trabalho tem como objetivo principal estabelecer uma conexão da Matemática com a Geografia e a Astronomia. Nesta perspectiva visa contemplar uma abordagem interdisciplinar na compreensão dos conceitos geográficos do globo terrestre, assim como, dos conceitos inerentes à esfera celeste acoplados na fundamentação teórica de Geometria Euclidiana, a fim de apresentar uma estrutura lógica e dedutiva da geometria e da trigonometria na esfera. O trabalho complementa a lacuna existente entre as disciplinas de Geografia e Matemática do Ensino Médio, pois fundamenta matematicamente, as linhas (paralelos e meridianos) e coordenadas geográficas. Sendo, portanto, útil para alunos de Graduação de Licenciatura em Matemática, da mesma forma que aos professores de Matemática e Geografia do Ensino Médio e Fundamental. Além disso, também contempla aos observadores do céu que queiram olhar a astronomia de um ponto de vista da antiguidade grega, pois o estudo da trigonometria esférica estava totalmente vinculado ao estudo celestial.

The retail banking services sector, a key driver for global economic growth, faces drastic challenges, such as globalised competition and continuously changing customer expectations that call for an in-depth understanding of customer switching, particularly in Asia’s emerging markets. Research shows that minor reductions in switching can notably enhance profitability. Yet only insufficient or fragmented research to explain switching exists. For this study titled “A Cross-Cultural Study of Consumer Switching in the Retail Banking Services Sector” at The University of Manchester, completed in September 2014, Frank Siegfried identified the theory of planned behaviour as the most suitable framework, while Singapore served as a test bed in view of its diverse population. A qualitative pilot study was conducted (February to April 2010), consisting of 22 semi-structured interviews, in which a suitable definition of switching and a better understanding about the cross-cultural context of this study were developed. These insights were instrumental in the design of a new theoretical model, built on constructs that had not been combined in a single framework before, applying constructs of the theory of planned behaviour as the foundational framework, and subsequently integrating the concept of past behaviour, selected cultural dimensions from the GLOBE model and four distinct predisposing and precipitating factors. Next, a quantitative study was conducted (January to May 2013) and, after data cleaning, a quasi-representative sample of 1,431 cases was subjected to analysis. For comparability with other studies, both regression analysis (RA) and structural equation modelling (SEM) were performed. Notable results that were consistent in RA and SEM include: Attitude towards switching (attitude) successfully explained switching intention. Subjective norms had a positive effect on attitude, which implied a mediated effect of subjective norms on switching intention. Contradicting the initial hypothesis, a significant effect of perceived behavioural control on switching intention was negative. Past behaviour had a significant, but weak positive effect on attitude and switching intention, as well as an indirect positive effect on switching intention, mediated by attitude. Lack of trust positively affected switching intention. Service failure had a strong positive effect on switching intention, with perceived behavioural control moderating this effect. Performance orientation had a moderately strong effect on perceived behavioural control. High in-group collectivism negatively affected service failure. These results constitute the new Comprehensive Banking Service Switching Model (CBSSM). Interestingly, a large number of constructs and construct paths that played an important role in the literature could not be confirmed as significant contributors to the model. Overall, tests of model fit still showed a significant contribution of the proposed extensions to the foundational model. Weighting the importance of various constructs in a single framework enhances the understanding of switching of retail banking services in Singapore and offers new insights for strategic planning, particularly in the areas of branding, marketing, service operations and human capital management. Theoretical, methodological and managerial implications are discussed in detail.

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Barns förståelse för jordglob och karta har varit ett område som det forskats om i flera decennier. En stor del av forskningen berör barnens förmåga till abstrakt tänkande kring jordgloben som modell av jordklotet, samt vilken information barn kan utläsa av denna modell. Även hur barn tolkar andra typer av naturgeografiska kartor är ett centralt område inom denna forskning. Utgångspunkt tas vanligtvis antingen i Piagets stadieteori där barn utvecklas enligt stadier som är åldersbestämda, eller i Vygotskijs sociokulturella perspektiv, där fokus istället läggs på de sociala miljöer som barnet är en del av. Syftet med denna studie är att synliggöra vilken förmåga elever i årskurs 3 har för abstrakt tänkande när det gäller jordklotet. Vidare hur elever med hjälp av jordglob och världskarta förklarar geografiska begrepp samt hur elevernas geografiska kunskaper kan synliggöras vid samtal om jordklotet. Denna studie har genomförts genom kvalitativa intervjuer, där elva elever i årskurs 3 intervjuades. Intervjuerna ägde rum i ett grupprum där både jordglob och världskartan fanns representerad. Utgångspunkt för frågorna hämtades dels från det centrala innehållet i Lgr 11 och dels i frågor som forskare vid tidigare tillfällen frågat barn i motsvarande ålder som respondenterna i denna studie. Studiets resultat visar att det stora flertalet av de elever som intervjuades i denna studie visar element av abstrakt förståelse när det gäller jordklotet. Med hjälp av jordglob och karta kunde de förklara begrepp och även visa till geografiska och naturvetenskapliga kunskaper om jordklotet. En slutsats som kan dras av detta är att elever redan på lågstadiet kan ha grundläggande och i vissa fall även avancerad förståelse för jordklotet. Nyckelord: Jordglob, karta, jordklot, abstrakt, begrepp, geografi, sociokulturellt perspektiv, stadieteori. / Children’s understanding of globes and maps have been an area of research for decades. A large portion of this research looks at children’s ability to abstract thinking when it comes to the globe as a model of the Earth and what information children can read from this model. How children interpret other forms of maps is also a key area in this research. The starting point is usually either Piaget’s theory of stages of cognitive development, or Vygotsky's sociocultural theory where focus is put on the social environments the child is a part of. The purpose of this study is to highlight the ability students in the 3rd class has of abstract thinking when it comes to the Earth. Furthermore, how students, with the help of a globe and a world map, can explain geographical concepts and how their geographical knowledge can be highlighted through conversations about the Earth. This study has been conducted through qualitative interviews of eleven students in the 3rd class. The interviews were conducted in a small room where both a globe and a world map were present. The starting point for the questions were partly taken from the key content in “Lgr 11”, and partly from questions scientists have used in previous studies with children of corresponding age as the students in this study. The result of this study shows that a majority of the interviewed students have elements of abstract understanding when it comes to the Earth. With the help of a globe and map they could explain concepts and even prove knowledge in both geographical and natural science about the Earth. A conclusion that can be drawn about this is that students already in primary school can have basic, and in some cases advanced, understanding of the Earth. Keywords: Globe, map, Earth, abstract, concepts, geography, sociocultural theory, theory of stages.

Exposure to high heat and humidity can lead to serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and heat index have historically been used to predict heat stress events, but individualized factors are not included in the measurement. It has been shown that there is a relationship between cardiovascular measurements and heat stress, which could be used to measure heat stress risk on an individual level. Research has been done to find relationships between cardiovascular metrics in a workplace environment, however the study did not include the use of a controlled environment as a baseline. This study provides measurements of transepidermal water loss (TEWL), heart rate, body core temperature, and blood pressure in a controlled environment when human subjects are exposed to high heat and humidity. Thirty subjects (n=17 females, 13 males) were asked to self-express their activity level (active vs. sedentary), gender, and age. The subjects performed a 30-minute moderate exercise routine on a stationary stepper machine in a heated environmental chamber (average WBGT of 26ºC). TEWL, heart rate, tympanic temperature, and blood pressure were recorded at every 10-minute increment of the exercise protocol per subject. The data was analyzed using JMP® software to find significant (P

This thesis is a collaboration with Stockholm Globe Arena Fastigher AB (SGAF) and focuses on a case study involving the multi-functional arenas Avicii Arena and Annexet in Stockholm, Sweden. The objective of this study is to investigate Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that can sufficiently measure and evaluate monthly and yearly electricity, heating and cooling consumption while considering events and visitors. Data regarding visitor and event, electricity, heating and cooling were provided by companies in agreement with SGAF, which is handled in a Data Reduction. This study identified four different KPIs to evaluate energy consumption dynamics; KPI 1: Energy consumption per event day, KPI 2: Energy consumption per visitor, KPI 3: Load Factor and KPI 4: Occupancy rate. The results showed that the monthly KPI 1 and 2 values exhibited unpredictable fluctuations hindering its ability to assess energy consumption patterns. In contrast, the annual KPI 1 and 2 were able to effectively evaluate the energy consumption which uncovered that the electricity consumption in the venues is on a downward trend. However, the heating and cooling consumption remained stagnant during the same timeframe. KPI 3 and 4 displayed efficient operation of the energy systems. Moreover, all four KPIs revealed that the energy consumption is influenced by other factor beyond visitors and events. A subsequent Correlation Analysis unveiled two additional factors, outdoor temperature and event types, affects the energy consumption which suggests potential areas for future research. / Detta examensarbete ar ett samarbete med Stockholm Globe Arena Fastigheter AB (SGAF) och fokuserar på en fallstudie som involverar de multi-funktionella arenorna Avicii Arena och Annexet i Stockholm, Sverige. Målet med denna studie är att undersöka Nyckeltal som kan mäta och utvärdera månatlig och årlig elektricitetsförbrukning, värmeförbrukning och kylförbrukning med hänsyn till evenemang och besökare. Data avseende besökare och evenemang, elförbrukning, värmeförbrukning och kylförbrukning tillhandahölls av företag i samförstånd med SGAF som hanterades i en Data Reduktion. Denna studie identifierade fyra olika nyckeltal för utvärdering av energiförbrukningen; Nyckeltal 1: Energiförbrukning per evenemangsdag, Nyckeltal 2: Energiförbrukning per besökare, Nyckeltal 3: Belastningsfaktor och Nyckeltal 4: Beläggningsgrad. Resultaten visar att de månatliga nyckeltalen 1 och 2 uppvisade förutsägbara fluktuationer som hindrade dess förmåga att bedöma energiförbrukningsmönster. Den årliga nyckeltalen 1 och 2 kunde effektivt utvärdera energiförbrukningen vilket avslöjade att elförbrukningen i anläggningarna minskar. Dock, påvisade värmeförbrukningen och kylförbrukningen oförändrade under samma tidsperiod. Nyckeltal 3 och 4 uppvisade att energisystemen i anläggningarna körs på ett effektivt sätt. Vidare, visade samtliga fyra nyckeltal att energiförbrukningen påverkas av andra faktorer utöver besökare och evenemang. En efterföljande korrelationsanalys påvisar att två ytterligare faktorer, utomhus temperatur och evenemangstyper, påverkar energiförbrukningen vilket antyder nya potentiella forskningsområden.

The culture demonstrates itself in the shared values, attitudes, beliefs, norms and behaviours of people and it is distinguished from each other by differences in those shared meanings of people interacting. As culture is varied across countries, leadership styles are also varied across countries and are not exercised in the same way across different cultures. They are imported in accordance with the cultural environment in which they are perceived. Therefore, understanding the culture is significant in order to explain preferences of leaders concerning leadership styles. The main purpose of the present dissertation is to provide an overview of the relationship between Turkish culture and the way in which leadership is exercised by Turkish female leaders. The present study is completed in three steps in order to demonstrate that the existing relationship between the Turkish culture and leadership styles of female leaders in Turkey. In the first step, the study examined what culture is, what dimensions of the national culture are, what leadership is and how leadership styles are culturally-linked. In the second step, the paper investigated how female leaders perceive and exercise different leadership styles across different cultures. In the third step, the study researched what cornerstones of Turkish culture and how anticipated leadership styles of Turkish female leaders are shaped by Turkish culture.     The study followed a qualitative research approach based on the grounded theory. Ten female leaders coming from different backgrounds were interviewed in order to draw a holistic picture of the relationship between Turkish cultural values and leadership styles of Turkish female leaders. The findings of the study indicate that the Turkish culture has an influence on leadership styles of Turkish female leaders. According to the results, while Islamic values have no significant impact on leadership behaviours of female leaders, such cultural attributes as collectivism, high power distance, uncertainty avoidance and paternalism have a huge impact on leadership styles of Turkish female leaders.       The research examined only leadership styles of Turkish female leaders. Therefore, this study recommends a future research which will investigate leadership styles of Turkish males in order to understand whether gender has also an effect on leadership styles of Turkish leaders.