This paper will argue that there are similarities between “The Raven”, “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “Ligeia” and “Berenice” in their treatment of the common motifs of isolation and melancholy, and, furthermore, that their protagonists are similar due to their relation to these two motifs. The paper will also argue that the usage of the motif of isolation is a strategic way for the author to emphasise the Gothic horror. In order to support my argument, I will, firstly, provide an outline of how melancholy, isolation and the Gothic were understood in the nineteenth century. Secondly, I will demonstrate ways in which the works are similar. By comparing the characters’ personalities and behaviour to each other, I will illustrate how melancholy and isolation are represented in similar ways in the works of this study. Thirdly, I will show how the motif of isolation reinforces the Gothic.

<p>This paper will argue that there are similarities between “The Raven”, “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “Ligeia” and “Berenice” in their treatment of the common motifs of isolation and melancholy, and, furthermore, that their protagonists are similar due to their relation to these two motifs. The paper will also argue that the usage of the motif of isolation is a strategic way for the author to emphasise the Gothic horror. In order to support my argument, I will, firstly, provide an outline of how melancholy, isolation and the Gothic were understood in the nineteenth century. Secondly, I will demonstrate ways in which the works are similar. By comparing the characters’ personalities and behaviour to each other, I will illustrate how melancholy and isolation are represented in similar ways in the works of this study. Thirdly, I will show how the motif of isolation reinforces the Gothic.</p>

This diploma thesis is focused on the topic of Ch. Baudelaire?s translations of E. A. Poe?s work. The main aim is to show the similarities of these translations and differences between them. It was achieved by using the methods of comparative analysis of the original and the target texts. The motives which led Baudelaire to choose Poe and his work represent the significant role. Last but not least the author reflects the question of Poe?s influence on the work of Baudelaire. The results of the research were achieved with the help of specialised literature, original English texts and their French translations which constitute the basis of the comparative analysis.

This thesis deals with the feasibility collecting data from web servers running on the nodes in sensor networks. It focuses on sensor network based on IEEE 802.15.4 and 6LoWPAN. The work itself is divided to the node side and server side.REST web services on the node‘s Web server provides sensor data. These data are collected with Java application running on the sensor network server. This servers stores collected data in a database.

<div>This dissertation develops an exclusive workflow driven by data analytics algorithms, to support the optimization of the economic performance of an Integrated Energy System (IES). The objective of this research is to determine the optimum mix of capacities from a set of different energy producers (e.g., nuclear, coal, gas, wind, and solar). The main contribution of this dissertation addresses several major challenges in current optimization methods of the energy portfolios in IES. First, the feasibility of generating the synthetic time series of the periodic peak data. </div><div>Second, the computational burden of conventional stochastic optimization of the energy portfolio, associated with the need for repeated executions of system models.</div><div>Third, the inadequacies of previous studies about the comparisons of the impact of the economic parameters.</div><div><br></div><div>Several algorithmic developments are proposed to tackle these challenges. A stochastic-based optimizer, which employs Gaussian Process modeling, is developed. The optimizer requires a large number of samples for its training, with each sample consisting of a time series describing the electricity demand or other operational and economic profiles for multiple types of energy producers. These samples are synthetically generated using a reduced order modeling algorithm that reads limited set of historical data, such as demand and weather data from past years. To construct the Reduced Order Models (ROMs), several data analysis methods are used, such as the Auto Regressive Moving Average (ARMA), the Fourier series decomposition, the peak detection algorithm, etc. The purpose of using these algorithms is to detrend the data and extract features that can be used to produce synthetic time histories that maintain the statistical characteristics of the original limited historical data. The optimization cost function is based on an economic model that assesses the effective cost of energy based on two figures of merit (FOM), the specific cash flow stream for each energy producer and the total Net Present Value (NPV). The Screening Curve Method (SCM) is employed to get the initial estimate of the optimal capacity. Results obtained from a model-based optimization of the Gaussian Process are evaluated using an exhaustive Monte Carlo search. </div><div><br></div><div>The workflow has been implemented inside the Idaho National Laboratory’s Risk Analysis and Virtual Environment (RAVEN) framework. The proposed workflow can provide a comprehensive, efficient, and scientifically dependable strategy to support the decision-making in the electricity market and to help energy distributors develop a better understanding of the performance of IES.</div><div><br></div>

The conventional tube-and-wing aircraft has been around since the 1950s, with little to no innovative progress being made towards redesigning the conventional aircraft. The blended wing body (BWB) shape fuses the wing of the aircraft with the fuselage increasing structural strength while also increasing potential surface area to create lift, making it more efficient than conventional wing shapes. Today aviation has a 2 % CO2 contribution to global emissions. Aircraft manufacturers are predicting a steady rise for the aviation industry. The contribution of green-house gases is set to increase exponentially. Hydrogen fuel cells could deem a good fit between traditional combustion engine aircraft and electrical aircraft having a high efficiency but also being fuel-based. This report investigates the possibility of a prototype model of the Project ''Green Raven'' from KTH of creating a hybrid fuel cell BWB UAV with a 4 m wingspan. The analytical data is from literature and available benchmark data. First, an electrically driven subscale prototype is made and tested, and then the full-scale model is made. The prototype is pro-posed to be driven by a single two-bladed propeller with 10 x 4.7-inch dimensions running at 10000-13000 rpm with a takeoff weight of 4 kg, where 0.75 kg of the weight was from 5 Li-Po batteries. Performance parameters were calculated by given data with a given cruise speed of 30 m/s and a cruise endurance of 1 hour. The prototype will fly for close to maximum load at climb with an angle of 6°. With the Li-Po batteries with a total of 11 Ah, the aircraft has more than 10 % to spare for safety reasons.

<p>The role of realism in the depiction of animals in Greaco-Roman fable is investigated. The crow and the raven have been chosen as the prism through which the investigation is carried out. Fable will be shown to be a genre founded on a contextually realistic depiction of animals, and this may especially be seen in the corvid fables. Realism must, however, be understood contextually, as what constitutes a realistic depiction of crows and ravens in Graeco-Roman times is quite different than what one would encounter at present. As a result of which the crow and raven are marked by attributes ranging from cleverness, parenting ability, resistance to weather, vocal mimicry, longevity, and augural significance, amongst a host of other characteristics which sometimes coincide with modern views but often do not. Thus Graeco-Roman fables dealing with crows and ravens can be broadly divided into two categories: fables dealing in various ways with their intelligence, and fables dealing with their augural significance.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

The evolution and diversification of Young Adult literature (YA) in the last two decades have brought about significant changes, particularly in the representation of LGBT characters. Tropes have always been a staple in literature, but their use in YA has taken on a unique significance when it comes to LGBT representation. These tropes have developed in parallel with the political landscape of the USA and the rise of LGBT rights. In this context, the analysis of three popular YA series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, The Mortal Instruments, and The Raven Cycle, and their respective sequels and spin-offs, becomes crucial. By examining the use of tropes and the treatment of LGBT characters in these series, we can better understand the changes that have occurred over time and the commonalities and differences among them. Moreover, this analysis will also shed light on aspects outside the novels that have contributed to these developments. While similar patterns emerge in all three series, each one handles LGBT topics differently, depending on the time of publication. Finally, we will also explore the current state of publishing and the role that communities play in shaping these popular series. By examining these issues, we can gain a better understanding of the role that literature plays in shaping our perceptions of LGBT individuals and the broader social context in which these works are produced.

This text investigates the notion of dissociative feminism in the novel Luster by Raven Leilani. The protagonist of the novel, Edie, can be understood as a dissociative feminist using Xine Yao’s understanding of the unfeeling and Leslie Jamison's understanding of wounds. Edie as a dissociative feminist experiences detachment from her feelings and her life. She deals with this through art. Both looking to great works of art and creating her own. The text investigates how Edie understands herself through several great works of art including The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai, Judith Slaying Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi, and Christina’s World by Andrew Wyeth. The text also explores how these artworks are connected to Edie’s own art. As well as the aim of her artistic pursuit. This is done through looking at John Dewey’s notion of Art as Experience as Edie is participating in it. The aim of her artistic pursuit ultimately is to find a way to reconnect to her emotions and to create a channel for healing from a traumatic past and present. Healing is approached through communion with other characters in the novel, most significantly with Rebecca. This is looked at through Bell Hook’s notion of healing.

Québec Université Laval, Bibliothèque 2014