Collaboration between small municipalities has become a necessity in order to cope with municipal difficulties such as emergency services. Collaboration has also been mentioned as a possible solution to the challenges facing the public sector in light of economic and demographic developments that will continuously increase the demands on these municipalities. Inter-municipal collaboration is therefore something that is sought after and strived for. This essay will analyse the process surrounding the formation of this inter-municipal association, and to help understand and explain this process I will use the following theories: framing theory and public choice theory. The results show that the primary motivation for establishing Räddningstjänsten Väst was to create a robust and efficient emergency service, not just an economical one. A significant factor in its success was the tradition of trust and cooperation between these two municipalities. Another factor was the hiring of an experienced and objective consultant. The analysis indicates that those responsible for the process acted rationally based on the set goals, with shared ideas and values serving as a framework for their collaboration. Thus the focus of the essay is on municipal collaboration structures, particularly inter-municipal associations, highlighting the process and ideas behind the formation of these associations, as well as who has taken the initiative for their establishment.  In 2011 the municipalities Falkenberg and Varberg began planning their municipality association, Räddningstjänsten Väst, and in 2013 it began its operations.

The text describes the main progress in depicting the LGBTI topic in the Inter-American area. It begins with the analysis of some conceptual issues that are crossed to the topic and discuss the importance of including political commitments and statements in the resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of OAS (Organization of American States) related to the LGTBI community protection. Even though, a few cases have gone to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, some landmark cases have deserved the Inter-American Court of Human Rights opinion. This produces an interesting case law on the matter. Finally, the text covers the latest Inter-American Convention on human rights adopted by the General Assembly of OAS in 2013, which includes the LGBTI community. That Conventionconstitutes the first regional treaty in force on the matter. / El artículo describe los principales avances que han contribuidoa visibilizar la temática de las Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales, Travestis e Intersexuales (LGBTI) a nivel interamericano. Para ello, comienza con el análisis de algunas cuestiones conceptuales que son transversales al tema y discute la importancia que tiene la inclusión de varios compromisos políticos y declaraciones en las resoluciones de la Asamblea General de la OEA referentes a la protección de la comunidad LGBTI. Si bien aún pocos casos han llegado a la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, algunos casos emblemáticos han merecido el pronunciamiento de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, lo que ya genera una jurisprudencia interesante sobre el tema. Finalmente, el texto aborda el contenido de la más reciente Convención Interamericana sobre derechos humanos adoptada por la Asamblea General de la OEA en 2013, la cual incluye dentro de su ámbito de aplicación al colectivo LGBTI. Así, dicha Convención constituye el primer tratado regional en vigor referido a la materia.

Analisa a figura jurídica da Responsabilidade Internacional Estatal por violações aos direitos humanos, na teoria e na prática, com ênfase no Sistema Interamericano de Direitos Humanos. Para tanto, relata a evolução histórica do conceito de responsabilidade internacional e sua interação atual com os direitos humanos, assim como os elementos característicos, natureza jurídica e exceções destas possíveis violações por parte dos órgãos ou funcionários do Estado ao qual pertence à suposta vítima, seja nacional ou estrangeiro. Alega que no sistema Interamericano, existe uma desigualdade de legislações e falta de conscientização por parte dos Estados da importância que tem o respeito ao sistema regional de proteção dos direitos humanos ao qual voluntariamente se têm submetido. / It analyses the legal figure of the State International Responsibility for violations to the human rights, in the theory and in practice, with emphasis in the Inter-American System of Human Rights. In such a way, it tells the historical evolution of the concept of international responsibility and its current interaction with the human rights. Also, the characteristic elements, legal nature and exceptions for possible violations of the institutions or employees of the State witch belongs the supposed victim, either national or foreign. It claims that in Inter-American system an inequality of legislations exist, also, and awareness of the States about the importance that must be the respect to the regional system of protection of the human rights, witch voluntarily has been submitted.

The international protection of human rights is a theme that since the second half of the twentieth century has gained ground in Law studies. Starting on the ideological shift operated after the Second World War, the issue was initially founded in the existence of legal norms that are situated above states, in addition to rescue ethical bases long forgotten by the international law. In this context, it had been developed the so-called International Protection Systems as symbols of these new concern of international society, among which stands out in Brazil the Inter-American System of Human Rights. Its structure has a jurisdictional organ, the Inter-American Court, which acts in the resolution of human rights violations committed by one of the States submitted to it, appearing as ultimate guarantor of human rights in the Americas. The contributions of international protection and specifically of the Inter-American System to Brazil has been positives. It happens that the judgments of the Inter-American Court, although the legal technique gives them binding force and mandatory power, have suffered of a deficit of effectiveness in Brazil, which is revealed in cases that the country has already been convicted. This deficit is linked to lack of awareness Brazilian State regarding the paramount importance of human rights and the absence of coercive ways available to the Court to impose its decisions. / Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Alagoas / A proteção internacional dos direitos humanos é temática que desde a segunda metade do século XX vem ganhando espaço nos meios jurídicos. Tendo como marco a guinada ideológica operada após a Segunda Guerra Mundial, a questão assenta-se inicialmente na existência de normas jurídicas que estão acima dos Estados, além de resgatar bases éticas há muito tempo esquecidas pelo direito internacional. Nesse contexto se desenvolvem os chamados Sistemas Internacionais de Proteção como símbolos dessa nova preocupação da sociedade internacional, dentre os quais se destaca na realidade brasileira o Sistema Interamericano de Direitos Humanos. Sua estrutura conta com um órgão jurisdicional, a Corte Interamericana, que atua na resolução de violações de direitos humanos cometidas por algum dos Estados a ela submetidos, figurando como última instância garantidora dos direitos humanos no continente americano. As contribuições da proteção internacional e especificamente do Sistema Interamericano ao Brasil têm sido positivas. Ocorre que as sentenças proferidas pela Corte Interamericana, apesar de a técnica jurídica lhes conferir obrigatoriedade e força vinculante, têm sofrido com um déficit de efetividade no Brasil, revelado nos casos em que o país já foi condenado e que se encontra ligado à falta de conscientização do Estado brasileiro quanto à importância superior dos direitos humanos e à ausência de meios coercitivos a dispor da Corte para impor suas decisões.

L'évolution de l'électronique de puissance depuis ces dernières années est le résultat des enjeux énergétiques actuels qui exigent, entre autres, des architectures de conversion d'énergie capables de traiter des puissances de plus en plus importantes. Parmi les éléments les plus caractéristiques de cette évolution, l'avancement technologique des composants semi-conducteurs (nouveaux composants SiC ou GaN) ainsi que la conception de nouvelles architectures de convertisseurs statiques jouent un rôle important. Parmi ces architectures, différentes associations basées sur la connexion en série et en parallèle de cellules de commutation classiques ont été proposées. Ces associations permettent d'augmenter la puissance traitée par les convertisseurs sans accroitre les contraintes au niveau des interrupteurs. Elles permettent également l'obtention de signaux de sortie d'une meilleure qualité avec des fréquences apparentes de découpage plus importantes. Ces architectures utilisent des éléments de stockage d'énergie qui diminuent les contraintes au niveau des interrupteurs mais qui exigent, en revanche, une régulation précise des grandeurs de tension ou de courant propres à ces éléments. Pour l'association en série, les tensions des condensateurs doivent rester autour d'une fraction de la tension du bus d'entrée. Pour l'association en parallèle, le courant de sortie doit être réparti équitablement entre les différents bras afin d'éviter les phénomènes non linéaires propres aux éléments magnétiques utilisés dans les inductances (séparées ou magnétiquement couplées). Dans la première partie de cette thèse, nous présentons les généralités de l'association en série et parallèle des cellules de commutation. La modélisation des éléments magnétiques utilisés pour la mise en parallèle est également détaillée dans le but d'identifier de possibles sources de déséquilibre sur la répartition du courant de sortie. Une modélisation matricielle est appliquée pour simplifier la relation entre les variables propres à chaque association et les ordres de commande de toutes les cellules. Cette modélisation matricielle sera la base des stratégies de commande que nous avons développées dans la suite de nos travaux. Dans la deuxième partie de cette thèse, nous présentons les différentes stratégies de commande pouvant être appliquées sur ces convertisseurs. Les premières stratégies sont basées sur une approche classique utilisant un modulateur, un générateur d'ordres de commande et des régulateurs de type linéaire pour la régulation des variables internes et externes de chaque association. En termes de modulateurs, nous présentons principalement un modulateur de type PS (Phase Shifted), tandis que quelques applications et résultats sont présentés pour un modulateur de type PD (Phase Disposition). D'autres stratégies basées sur la commande prédictive sont également présentées. La première est la stratégie MPC qui utilise une fonction de coût pour choisir l'état optimal du convertisseur pour chaque période d'échantillonnage. Cette stratégie a été introduite récemment dans le domaine des convertisseurs statiques et présente des avantages liées à la facilité de sa mise en place ainsi qu'aux réponses du système lors des régimes transitoires. La deuxième stratégie, basée sur la commande prédictive, utilise des instants de commutation variables, une fonction de coût simplifiée et une machine d'état. Cette dernière permet de gérer les ordres de commande de toutes les cellules de commutation en fonction des variables à réguler. En plus des avantages liés à la stratégie MPC, sa mise en place est bien plus simple car elle fonctionne à une fréquence de découpage fixe et s'adapte facilement à différents points de fonctionnement. Dans la dernière partie de cette thèse, nous présentons l'implantation expérimentale de ces stratégies afin de valider leur performance sur les convertisseurs multicellulaires. / In the last years, the development in the power electronics field is the result of the current energy challenges. These challenges require power converters able to work with increasingly important powers. Among the most characteristic elements of this development, we can find the technological advancements of the semiconductor devices (based principally in SiC and GaN) and the conception of new power converters topologies. These new power converter topologies are principally based on the serial and parallel association of classical commutation cells. With these associations, the energy treated by the converter can be increased using the current semiconductor technology. The quality of the output signals can also be improved with higher apparent switching frequencies. These associations use elements for storing energy, such as inductors or capacitors. They equally allow the reduction of the constraints on the switches given the higher voltages and currents. However, the use of these elements requires a good control of the capacitors' voltage for the serial connection and a good distribution of the output current among the different phases for the parallel connection. In the parallel connection, when we use Inter Cells Transformers (ICT) instead of classical inductors, all the phase currents reduce their ripples while their frequency is reduced. Nevertheless, some differences between all the phases' currents can entail non-linear phenomena, producing perturbations and instabilities in the system. In the serial connection, the capacitor voltages must stay around a fraction of the input voltage in order to get an optimal multilevel output voltage. In the first part of this thesis, we present the generalities of the serial and parallel association of classical commutation cells. Different models of magnetic elements are used for getting a better representation of an ICT; these models are used for finding possible sources of currents imbalances. A matrix model is used to simplify the relationship between the control variables with the control of each commutation cell. In the second part of this thesis, some control strategies that can be applied with these converters are presented. The first strategy is based on a conventional approach that uses a modulator, a state machine for generating the commands of each cell and linear regulators for controlling the internal and external variables (output voltage and currents, capacitors in the serial association and the distribution of the current for the parallel connection). In terms of modulators, we present primarily a PS (Phase Shifted) modulator while some applications and results are presented for a PD (Phase Disposition) modulator. Other strategies based on predictive control are also presented. The first of these strategies is the classical MPC (model predictive control) strategy that uses a cost function to select the optimal state of the converter for each sampling period. This strategy has recently been introduced in the field of static converters and it has several advantages related to the facility of its implementation and the optimal transient responses. The second strategy uses variable switching instants, a simplified cost function and a state machine. The state machine is used to manage the capacitors' voltages and the differential currents (differences between the phase currents) while the cost function is used for controlling the output voltage and current. This strategy is simpler to be implemented, presents fast transient responses and works with a fixed switching frequency in different operating points. In the last part of this thesis, we present the experimental implementation of these strategies in order to validate their performance in the power converters based in the serial and parallel association of classical commutation cells.

Analisa a figura jurídica da Responsabilidade Internacional Estatal por violações aos direitos humanos, na teoria e na prática, com ênfase no Sistema Interamericano de Direitos Humanos. Para tanto, relata a evolução histórica do conceito de responsabilidade internacional e sua interação atual com os direitos humanos, assim como os elementos característicos, natureza jurídica e exceções destas possíveis violações por parte dos órgãos ou funcionários do Estado ao qual pertence à suposta vítima, seja nacional ou estrangeiro. Alega que no sistema Interamericano, existe uma desigualdade de legislações e falta de conscientização por parte dos Estados da importância que tem o respeito ao sistema regional de proteção dos direitos humanos ao qual voluntariamente se têm submetido. / It analyses the legal figure of the State International Responsibility for violations to the human rights, in the theory and in practice, with emphasis in the Inter-American System of Human Rights. In such a way, it tells the historical evolution of the concept of international responsibility and its current interaction with the human rights. Also, the characteristic elements, legal nature and exceptions for possible violations of the institutions or employees of the State witch belongs the supposed victim, either national or foreign. It claims that in Inter-American system an inequality of legislations exist, also, and awareness of the States about the importance that must be the respect to the regional system of protection of the human rights, witch voluntarily has been submitted.

Analisa a figura jurídica da Responsabilidade Internacional Estatal por violações aos direitos humanos, na teoria e na prática, com ênfase no Sistema Interamericano de Direitos Humanos. Para tanto, relata a evolução histórica do conceito de responsabilidade internacional e sua interação atual com os direitos humanos, assim como os elementos característicos, natureza jurídica e exceções destas possíveis violações por parte dos órgãos ou funcionários do Estado ao qual pertence à suposta vítima, seja nacional ou estrangeiro. Alega que no sistema Interamericano, existe uma desigualdade de legislações e falta de conscientização por parte dos Estados da importância que tem o respeito ao sistema regional de proteção dos direitos humanos ao qual voluntariamente se têm submetido. / It analyses the legal figure of the State International Responsibility for violations to the human rights, in the theory and in practice, with emphasis in the Inter-American System of Human Rights. In such a way, it tells the historical evolution of the concept of international responsibility and its current interaction with the human rights. Also, the characteristic elements, legal nature and exceptions for possible violations of the institutions or employees of the State witch belongs the supposed victim, either national or foreign. It claims that in Inter-American system an inequality of legislations exist, also, and awareness of the States about the importance that must be the respect to the regional system of protection of the human rights, witch voluntarily has been submitted.

<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study is to investigate which elements constitute inter-organizational dependence and how inter-organizational dependence influences the relationship between GGP Sweden AB and Stoeryd AB.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The notion of arm's length relationships relying on market competition has been replaced with a new ideal consisting of closer, mutually beneficial relationships with extensive collaboration, cooperative actions, and long-term orientation. The benefits of more collaborative supply chains have also been questioned. Collaborative relationships can bring numerous positive outcomes but also conveys reliance on resources or competences of others. Intensified, collaborative relationship is connected to higher dependence, generating vulnerability when depending on others for survival. Several perspectives in social science lay grounds for the research on inter-organizational dependencies. Dependence is regarded to be an important concept for understanding buyer-supplier relationships.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This case study investigates the relationship and inter-organizational dependence of GGP Sweden AB and their supplier, Stoeryd AB. Various perspectives within business research have laid grounds for a framework by which to investigate dependence. Empirical material of the two case companies has been collected with aim to provide further insights and reflections about inter-firm dependence and the elements affecting it.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> A revised framework is presented in the shape of a model including the elements of dependence. The study recognizes the significance of regarding several elements for assessing dependence and that these must be seen in relation to other elements. Further, the behavioral factors of the relationship and intangible characteristics of the offering have been determined to significantly affect dependence. Finally, even if inter-organizational dependence is created within a relationship, elements must be seen in relation to alternative relationships. The connection between higher level of dependence and increased collaboration as apparent also in the case relationship. Trust, commitment and mutual interest are factors apparent in the relationship that may help to control the vulnerability striving from dependence.</p> / <p><strong>Syfte: </strong>Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka vilka element som utgör beroende mellan företag samt hur beroende influerar relationen mellan GGP Sweden AB och Stoeryd AB.</p><p><strong>Bakgrund: </strong>Det finns en utveckling som tyder på att affärsrelationer inte längre bygger på rena transaktioner där företag låter marknadskrafterna styra. Istället visar trenden på att långvariga, djupare relationer som är gynnsamma för båda parterna till högre utsträckning prioriteras. Dessa affärsrelationer karaktäriseras av omfattande samarbete med en strävan mot gemensamma mål. Forskare har även ifrågasatt fördelarna med denna typ av relation i leverantörskedjan. Relationer med hög grad av samarbete bidrar till en rad positiva följder, men bidrar även till ökat beroende av kompetens och resurser från utomstående parter. Detta i sin tur leder till en större sårbarhet då verksamhetens överlevnad beror på en annan aktör. Flertalet perspektiv inom den samhällsvetenskapliga litteraturen ligger till grund för studier om beroendeförhållanden. Beroende ses som ett viktigt koncept för att förstå förhållanden i leverantörskedjan.</p><p><strong>Metod: </strong>Denna fallstudie syftar till att undersöka förhållandet och beroendet mellan företagen GGP Sweden AB och Stoeryd AB. Flertalet perspektiv inom företagsekonomisk forskning har tagits i beaktning och grundat det teoretiska ramverk studien baseras på. Det empiriska material som samlats in syftar till att ge större insikt om beroendeförhållande mellan aktörer i leverantörskedjan och faktorer som påverkar detta förhållande.</p><p><strong>Slutsats: </strong>Ett reviderat ramverk presenteras i from av en modell, innehållande de element som påverkar beroende mellan företag. Studien påvisar att dessa element måste ses i förhållande till varandra för att ge en helhetsbild av beroendet. Det upptäcktes också att det fanns en länk mellan beroendet och beteendet i relationen. Även om det inter-organisatoriska beroendet skapas inom förhållandet, så visar studien att elementen ska ses i relation till alternativa förhållanden. Det påvisades också att en högre grad av beroende kan kopplas ett mer omfattande samarbete. Förtroende, engagemang och gemensamma intressen är faktorer som kan minska sårbarheten och öka kontrollen av beroendet.</p>

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L'apparition de convertisseurs multicellulaires parallèles entrelacés et magnétiquement couplés a conduit ces dernières années à améliorer les performances des convertisseurs (en termes de densité de puissance, d'efficacité, de dynamique,...). Le pendant de ces améliorations successives résulte en une nécessité d'équilibrage précis des courants de phase, ce qui entraîne une complexification de la commande des ces convertisseurs. Une première étape de détermination de la fonction de transfert d'une boucle d'équilibrage des courants nous permet de déterminer la nature des correcteurs d'équilibrage de ces courants. Cette étude nous permet d'appréhender des systèmes plus complexes avec différentes topologies de couplage magnétique entre les bras du convertisseur parallèle. Suite à une étude bibliographique mettant en avant le manque de précision des techniques actuelles de mesure des courants de bras, nous proposons une technique d'émulation analogique précise de ces courants ne nécessitant qu'un seul capteur. Deux prototypes ont été réalisés et permettent de valider cette technique. Enfin, face à l'intérêt grandissant que portent les industriels pour des architectures modulaires, deux innovations permettant de s'affranchir d'un circuit spécifique de supervision sont proposées. Dans un premier temps, une technique modulaire d'équilibrage des courants est proposée et validée expérimentalement : elle permet, entre autres, une mesure différentielle précise des courants de bras. Ensuite, une méthode de génération modulaire de porteuses triangulaires auto-alignées est proposée et validée grâce à la réalisation d'une maquette de test. L'association de ces deux techniques nous permet de proposer une architecture entièrement modulaire ne nécessitant plus de circuit de commande superviseur. / Development of interleaved power converters with coupled inductors has enhanced converters performances (better power density, eciency, transient response. . .). Such improvements lead to the necessity of a precise current-sharing in the converter legs, and consequently to much more complex control strategy for those converters. First step is to determine current sharing loop transfer function in order to choose the kind of sharing corrector and calculate its parameters. State-space representation is used to consider any coupling topology. Because ux induced in coupled inductors must be controlled with accuracy, a bibliography study emphasizes the lack of precision in present current-sensing techniques. Then, a precise analogical emulation of currents in every leg, based on only one current sensor, is proposed. Two prototypes have been developed and validate this approach. Finally, because of growing interest of industrial in modular architectures, two innovations which avoid the use of central specic circuit are presented. First, a masterless and modular current sharing technique is proposed and tested : it allows a very precise dierential current measurement and regulation. Then a modular generation of self-aligned triangular carrier for interleaved converters is proposed and conrmed by test. The association of both techniques leads to a full masterless and modular approach for the control circuit of parallel converter with coupled inductors.