Typescript. / Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1989. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [330]-337) / Microfiche. / xxiv, 337 leaves, bound ill., maps 29 cm

Thesis (M.A.)--Indiana University, 2008. / Department of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Advisor(s): Dwight F. Burlingame, Leslie Lenkowsky, Martha I. Pallante. Includes vitae. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 66-69).

Mémoire (M.E.S.R.)-- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 1994. / Résumé disponible sur Internet. CaQCU Document électronique également accessible en format PDF. CaQCU

Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2004. / Bibliography: leaves 100-104.

This article provides an overview of Internet shutdowns in Pakistan, which have become an increasingly common phenomenon, with 41 occurring between 2012 and 2017. It argues that to understand how shutdowns became normalized in Pakistan, it is necessary to look at the specific dynamics of how the shutdowns take place. In doing so, the concept of communicative ruptures develops to better understand intentional government shutdowns of communications. The article argues that strategic prevention of mobilization is key for short-term shutdowns, whereas long-term shutdowns can be better explained by looking at disciplinary mechanisms and denying the existence of "others". The article then discusses Internet shutdowns in the wider context of authoritarian practices before concluding with the urgent need for further research on this topic, both in Pakistan and beyond.

Shutdown projects are known as strategic components used for maximizing production throughput and increasing the reliability of the plant. Research has shown that project managers are faced with a number of challenges when implementing shutdown projects. This research examined how shutdown project success is perceived based on the views of those engaged in these projects in South Africa, studied the factors that can contribute towards improving the project outcome, and developed a conceptual model for examining the significance of these factors on project success. An extensive evaluation of existing literature was conducted, from which this study extracted a set of success criteria used to assess the outcome of shutdown projects and success variables in shutdown projects. A conceptual model was developed, which examines the association between the critical success factors and project success. The research design of this study was guided by the positivist research philosophy. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken to collect data from participants involved in shutdown projects in South Africa. The sample was selected using purposive sampling. The investigation resulted in a sample of 246 valid responses being received. The hypothesised association between project success and the critical success factors was analysed using structural equation modelling. In this research study, success is regarded as a multi-dimensional construct characterised by project efficiency and organisational success. The study established that success in shutdown projects is accomplished when the project is concluded according to the project costs, time, commissioning incidences,health safety and environmental (SHE) specifications; according to the needs of stakeholders and the profitability of the business. Further, the following categories of success factors critical for shutdown project success were established: project management actions, competence of the project manager, organisational success, competence of the project team and project characteristics. Of these critical success factors, the overall success of shutdown projects was significantly affected by organisational factors. Although project characteristics were found to be significant for the project efficiency dimension of project success, project management actions and competence of the project team were found to be significant for the organisational success dimension of project success. The findings of this research therefore provide a holistic view of the measures used to evaluate the outcome of shutdown projects and guide project managers to the critical success factors that can be considered when improving the success of their shutdown projects. / School of Computing / D. Phil.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, Santa Cruz, 1988. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 283-301).

Today, there is a growing number of buildings in a neighborhood and business parks that are utilizing renewable energy generation, to reduce their electric bill and carbon footprint. The most current way of implementing a renewable energy generation is to use solar panels or a windmill to generate power; then use a charge controller connected to a battery bank to store power. Once stored, the user can then access a clean source of power from these batteries instead of the main power grid. This type of power structure is utilizing a single module system in respect of one building. As the industry of renewable power generation continues to increase, we start to see a new way of implementing the infrastructure of the power system. Instead of having just individual buildings generating power, storing power, using power, and selling power there is a fifth step that can be added, sharing power. The idea of multiple buildings connected to each other to share power has been named a microgrid by the power community. With this ability to share power in a microgrid system, a catastrophic event which cause shutdowns of power production can be better managed. This paper then discusses the data from simulations and a built physical model of a resilient microgrid utilizing these principles.