Student recruitment is a subject that seems to be forgotten in the theory of event communication. Yet the area has some specific reoccurring features. Our purpose was to examine these specific features and how to work with these in the best way, and also see how to get the most out of the event communication to the young at event and fairs. Special features we have looked at are the student ambassadors ands their impact, the meaning of a give-away and also if there are any essential factors to get in contact with the young at fairs and events, and if new technology had an important role to play in the area. Our research has been inductive, and therefore, we have created our own theory and reflected it to the larger topic of event communication and its theories. Our research method has been triangular, both quantitative and qualitative; interviews with those who work with student recruitment, and surveys to young people in upper secondary school. Our study showed the importance of student ambassadors and their specific task to be nice, friendly and outgoing. In comparison, the give-away isn't as important. It mainly has a remembering function and can also make interaction easier. We also found that different events are needed to fill different requirements, meanings and purposes. Information is also important; both to create awareness about the events and fairs, but also information at the event and fairs. This information should first and foremost be through a course catalogue, but also information about the school and the life as a student is important. Regarding to new technology it has a secondary meaning, and shouldn't be over-emphasized.

Τα ομομεταλικά σύμπλοκα που περιέχουν αποκλειστικά 3d μεταλλοϊόντα, καθώς και τα ετερομεταλλικά σύμπλοκα 3d/4f μεταλλοϊόντων αποτελούν σήμερα πόλο έλξης για τους ανόργανους χημικούς, λόγω των σημαντικών μαγνητικών, οπτικών και καταλυτικών τους ιδιοτήτων. Η χημεία των πολυπυρηνικών συμπλόκων (πλειάδων) των μετάλλων μετάπτωσης της 1ης Σειράς αποτελεί σήμερα ερευνητικό πεδίο αιχμής, καθώς προκύπτει από την αλληλοεπικάλυψη των επιστημών της Χημείας, της Βιολογίας και της Φυσικής, βρίσκοντας εφαρμογές σε τομείς όπως η Βιοανόργανη Χημεία, η Χημεία των Μοριακών Υλικών και η Νανοτεχνολογία. Ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον παρουσιάζουν οι μαγνητικές ιδιότητες των μοριακών πλειάδων μετά την ανακάλυψη του φαινομένου του Μονομοριακού Μαγνητισμού. Μαγνήτες Μοναδικού Μορίου, ΜΜΜ (Single Molecule Magnets, SMMs) είναι μοριακές πλειάδες οι οποίες μπορούν να διατηρούν το μαγνητικό προσανατολισμό τους, απουσία ενός μαγνητικού πεδίου, κάτω από μια συγκεκριμένη θερμοκρασία. Οι ΜΜΜ αντιπροσωπεύουν τη μικρότερη συσκευή αποθήκευσης πληροφοριών με ποικιλία δυνητικών εφαρμογών. Πολλοί ΜΜΜ των 3d μετάλλων έχουν υψηλό ολικό σπιν στη θεμελιώδη κατάσταση, αλλά υστερούν σημαντικά στο θέμα της μαγνητικής ανισοτροπίας, όπως αυτή αντικατοπτρίζεται στη μικρή τιμή της παραμέτρου σχάσης μηδενικού πεδίου D. Τα λανθανίδια διαδραματίζουν έναν ιδιαίτερο ρόλο στο Μαγνητισμό, εξαιτίας της μεγάλης μαγνητικής ροπής τους, και στις περισσότερες των περιπτώσεων, λόγω της τεράστιας μαγνητικής τους ανισοτροπίας. Στην τρισθενή τους όμως οξειδωτική κατάσταση, που είναι και η πιο σταθερή, παρουσιάζουν το μειονέκτημα της πολύ ασθενούς αλληλεπίδρασης ανταλλαγής μεταξύ των μεταλλοϊόντων, ως αποτέλεσμα της αποτελεσματικής προάσπισης των ασυζεύκτων ηλεκτρονίων των 4f τροχιακών. Το γεγονός αυτό οδήγησε στη διερεύνηση συστημάτων που συνδυάζουν 4f ιόντα με άλλα παραμαγνητικά είδη, όπως οργανικές ρίζες ή 3d ιόντα. Έτσι, η ταυτόχρονη ύπαρξη των τρισθενών λανθανιδίων (LnIII) και 3d μεταλλοϊόντων μπορεί να βελτιώσει το Μονομοριακό Μαγνητισμό των πλειάδων ένταξης οδηγώντας σε μαγνητικές ιδιότητες διαφορετικές από αυτές των 3d πλειάδων. Η Διπλωματική Εργασία μας στα πλαίσια του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης «Αναλυτική Χημεία και Νανοτεχνολογία» αφορά τη χημεία των πλειάδων των 3d/4f- μεταλλοϊόντων. Στις προσπάθειές μας να συνθέσουμε ετερομεταλλικές πλειάδες Co ή Cu/LnΙΙΙ με υποκαταστάτες οξίμες (2-πυρίδυλο οξίμες, 2,4-πεντανιοδιόνη διοξίμη) και τη δι-2-πυρίδυλο κετόνη και τα παράγωγά της, απομονώσαμε και χαρακτηρίσαμε οικογένειες συμπλόκων μεταβάλλοντας κάθε φορά παραμέτρους της αντίδρασης, όπως τη φύση του οργανικού υποκαταστάτη, τον διαλύτη της αντίδρασης, την πηγή των μεταλλοϊόντων, τη θερμοκρασία, την πίεση, κ.α. Ως συνθετική πορεία χρησιμοποιήσαμε την “bottom-up” προσέγγιση. Η στρατηγική “bottom-up” χρησιμοποιεί τις χημικές ιδιότητες των διακριτών μορίων για να προκαλέσει: Α) Αυτο-οργάνωση ή αυτο-συναρμολόγηση σε μια χρήσιμη διαμόρφωση. Β) Οργάνωση σε συγκεκριμένη θέση. Η στρατηγική αυτή χρησιμοποιείται για τις έννοιες της μοριακής αυτο-οργάνωσης ή/και της μοριακής αναγνώρισης. Σε ευρύτερο επίπεδο, δηλαδή η “bottom-up” τεχνική δυνητικά μπορεί να παράγει παράλληλες συσκευές με πολύ φθηνότερους τρόπους σε σχέση με την “top-down” μέθοδο που χρησιμοποιείται ευρέως στη σύνθεση τεχνολογικού ενδιαφέροντος συσκευών. Η μοριακή αυτή προσέγγιση ξεκινά με χρήση πηγών ανεξάρτητων ατόμων ή μικρών μορίων για τη σύνθεση μεγάλων μοριακών νανοδομών με επιθυμητές και στοχευμένες ιδιότητες, με αποτέλεσμα να αναπτύσσεται το πεδίο της Ναντεχνολογίας. Δύο γενικές προσεγγίσεις για τη σύνθεση συμπλόκων Co ή Cu/LnIII είναι: η στρατηγική που βασίζεται στη χρησιμοποίηση «μεταλλικών συμπλόκων ως υποκαταστατών» και η στρατηγική που βασίζεται στην «απλή ανάμιξη των συστατικών». Στην παρούσα Διπλωματική Εργασία εφαρμόζεται η δεύτερη κατά σειρά προσέγγιση για την παρασκευή των παρακάτω συμπλόκων ενώσεων: [CoIII {(py)C(Η)NO}2{(py)C(Η)NOH}](ClO4) [CoIII2DyIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(DMF)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2GdIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(DMF)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2DyIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(MeOH)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2GdIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(MeOH)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2SmIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(MeOH)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2TbIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(MeOH)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIIIDyIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3] [CoIIIEuIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3] [CoIIISmIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3].0.3MeOH [CoIIITbIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3].0.3MeOH [CoIIIGdIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3].0.3MeOH [CoIII2Na{(py)C(Η)NO}6].(OMe) [CoIII2DyIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [CoIII2GdIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [CoIII2TbIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [CoIII2PrIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [CoIII2YIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [Cu2(diba)4(κινοξαλίνη)]n [Cu3Dy2{(py)2CO2}{(py)2CO(OMe)}3{(py)2CO(OEt)}(NO3)4(H2O)2](ClO4)(OH) [Cu6{(py)2CO(OMe)}6(NO3)2](ClO4)4 [Cu3{(py)2C(OMe)(OH)}2{(py)2C(OMe)O}2(ClO4)2] (ClO4)2 .2MeOH [Cu{(py)2C(OH){CH2COCH3)}2](NO3)2.2H2O Οι δομές των συμπλόκων προσδιορίσθηκαν με Κρυσταλλογραφία Ακτίνων Χ Μονοκρυστάλλου. Σε επιλεγμένα σύμπλοκα από αυτά που συνθέσαμε μελετώνται οι μαγνητικές τους ιδιότητες. Τα σύμπλοκα χαρακτηρίστηκαν με φυσικές και φασματοσκοπικές τεχνικές. Τα δεδομένα μελετήθηκαν σε σχέση με τις γνωστές δομές των συμπλόκων και των τρόπων ένταξης των υποκαταστατών. / Homometallic complexes which contain exclusively 3d metal ions and heterometallic complexes with 3d/4f metal ions attract, nowdays, the intense interest of inorganic chemists, due to their important magnetic, optical and catalytical properties. The chemistry of polynuclear complexes (clusters) of the 1st row transition metals is a cutting-edge research area, since combines the sciences of Chemistry, Biology and Physics with applications in the fields of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Chemistry of Molecular Materials and Nanotechnology. After the discovery of the phenomenon of Single Molecule Magntesism, the magnetic properties of molecular clusters are a growning research field. Single Molecule Magnets (SMMs) are molecular clusters which can retain their magnetic orientation, in the absence of a magnetic field, below a certain temperature. SMMs represent the smallest information storage devices with multiple potential applications. Many SMMs of 3d metals exhibit high total spin in the ground state, but their disadvantage is the low value of Zero Field Splitting (ZFS) parameter, D. Lanthanides play an important role in Magnetism, due to their large spin and in most cases huge magnetic anisotropy. In their trivalent oxidation state, which is the most stable, they have the disadvantage of the very weak exchange interactions between the metal ions, as a result of the efficient shielding of unpaired 4f electrons. This fact has led to the investigation of systems combining 4f-metal ions with other paramagnetic species, such as organic radicals or 3d-metal ions. Thus, the simultaneous presence of trivalent lanthanides (LnIII) and 3d metal ions can improve the Single Molecule Magnetism behavior of coordination clusters leading to magnetic properties different from those of 3d clusters. Our Diploma Work in the context of the M.Sc. in “Analytical Chemistry and Nanotechnology” concerns the chemistry of 3d/4f clusters. In our efforts to synthesize heterometallic clusters of Co or Cu/LnIII with oximes (2-pyridyl oximes, 2,4-pentanedione dioxime) and di-2-pyridyl ketone as ligands, we have isolated and characterized new families of complexes, studying various reaction parameters, such as the nature of the organic ligand, the solvent of the reaction, the source of the metal ions, the temperature, the pressure etc. As synthetic route, we have used the “bottom-up” approach. The “bottom-up” approach uses the chemical properties of discrete molecules in order to cause: a) Self-organization or Self-assembly in an interesting configuration. b) Assembly with a specific stereochemistry. This strategy is used for the concepts of molecular self-organization and/or molecular recognition. Hence in a broader sense, the “bottom-up” approach can produce potential applications in devices with cheaper ways in relation to the “top-down” approach which is used widely for the synthesis of devices with technological interest. This molecular approach begins with the use of independent sources of atoms or small molecules for the synthesis of large molecular nanostructures with preferential and targeted properties, developing though the field of Nanotechnology. Two general synthetic approaches for the synthesis of Co or Cu/LnIII complexes are: the strategy which is based on the use of “metal complexes as ligands” and the strategy based on the “simple mixing of components”. In this Diploma Work we have used the second approach for the synthesis of the below mentioned complexes: [CoIII {(py)C(Η)NO}2{(py)C(Η)NOH}](ClO4) [CoIII2DyIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(DMF)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2GdIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(DMF)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2DyIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(MeOH)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2GdIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(MeOH)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2SmIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(MeOH)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIII2TbIII{(py)C(Η)NO}6(H2O)(MeOH)](ClO4)3.3.2H2O [CoIIIDyIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3] [CoIIIEuIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3] [CoIIISmIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3].0.3MeOH [CoIIITbIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3].0.3MeOH [CoIIIGdIII{(py)C(Ph)NO}3(NO3)3].0.3MeOH [CoIII2Na{(py)C(Η)NO}6].(OMe) [CoIII2DyIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [CoIII2GdIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [CoIII2TbIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [CoIII2PrIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [CoIII2YIII2{(py)C(Η)NO}4(piv)4(NO3)4].2MeCN [Cu2(diba)4(quinoxaline)]n [Cu3Dy2{(py)2CO2}{(py)2CO(OMe)}3{(py)2CO(OEt)}(NO3)4(H2O)2](ClO4)(OH) [Cu6{(py)2CO(OMe)}6(NO3)2](ClO4)4 [Cu3{(py)2C(OMe)(OH)}2{(py)2C(OMe)O}2(ClO4)2] (ClO4)2 .2MeOH [Cu{(py)2C(OH){(CH2COCH3)}2](NO3)2.2H2O The structures of the complexes have been solved with Single Crystal X-ray Crystallography. The magnetic properties of selected compounds are investigated. The complexes have been characterized by several physical and spectroscopic techniques. The data are discussed in terms of the known structures of the complexes and the coordination modes of the ligands.

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La reconnaissance d’objets est une tâche complexe au cours de laquelle le cerveau doit assembler de manière cohérente tous les éléments d’un objet accessible à l’œil afin de le reconnaître. La construction d’une représentation corticale de l’objet se fait selon un processus appelé « bottom-up », impliquant notamment les régions occipitales et temporales. Un mécanisme « top-down » au niveau des régions pariétales et frontales, facilite la reconnaissance en suggérant des identités potentielles de l’objet à reconnaître. Cependant, le mode de fonctionnement de ces mécanismes est peu connu. Plusieurs études ont démontré une activité gamma induite au moment de la perception cohérente de stimuli, lui conférant ainsi un rôle important dans la reconnaissance d’objets. Cependant, ces études ont utilisé des techniques d’enregistrement peu précises ainsi que des stimuli répétitifs. La première étude de cette thèse vise à décrire la dynamique spatio-temporelle de l’activité gamma induite à l’aide de l’électroencéphalographie intracrânienne, une technique qui possède des résolutions spatiales et temporelles des plus précises. Une tâche d’images fragmentées a été conçue dans le but de décrire l’activité gamma induite selon différents niveaux de reconnaissance, tout en évitant la répétition de stimuli déjà reconnus. Afin de mieux circonscrire les mécanismes « top-down », la tâche a été répétée après un délai de 24 heures. Les résultats démontrent une puissante activité gamma induite au moment de la reconnaissance dans les régions « bottom-up ». Quant aux mécanismes « top-down », l’activité était plus importante aux régions occipitopariétales. Après 24 heures, l’activité était davantage puissante aux régions frontales, suggérant une adaptation des procédés « top-down » selon les demandes de la tâche. Très peu d’études se sont intéressées au rythme alpha dans la reconnaissance d’objets, malgré qu’il soit bien reconnu pour son rôle dans l’attention, la mémoire et la communication des régions neuronales distantes. La seconde étude de cette thèse vise donc à décrire plus précisément l’implication du rythme alpha dans la reconnaissance d’objets en utilisant les techniques et tâches identiques à la première étude. Les analyses révèlent une puissante activité alpha se propageant des régions postérieures aux régions antérieures, non spécifique à la reconnaissance. Une synchronisation de la phase de l’alpha était, quant à elle, observable qu’au moment de la reconnaissance. Après 24 heures, un patron similaire était observable, mais l’amplitude de l’activité augmentait au niveau frontal et les synchronies de la phase étaient davantage distribuées. Le rythme alpha semble donc refléter des processus attentionnels et communicationnels dans la reconnaissance d’objets. En conclusion, cette thèse a permis de décrire avec précision la dynamique spatio-temporelle de l’activité gamma induite et du rythme alpha ainsi que d’en apprendre davantage sur les rôles potentiels que ces deux rythmes occupent dans la reconnaissance d’objets. / Recognizing objects is a complex task requiring the brain to assemble visual information in such a way that coherent perception can happen. Building a visual cerebral representation is done through a bottom-up process, involving mainly occipital and temporal areas. A top-down mechanism from parietal and frontal areas, is thought to facilitate recognition by taking into account expectations and generating possible candidates. However, the precise mechanisms by which all these processes are done are still unclear. Studies investigating induced gamma response were able to link this activity to coherent perception of objects, suggesting a significant role of this activity in object recognition. However, these studies used imprecise recording techniques and stimuli repetition. The first study of this thesis aimed at describing with more precision the induced gamma activity using intracranial encephalography and a fragmented images paradigm in which only new stimuli are presented. Moreover, the task was presented again 24 hours later to circumscribe top-down mechanisms. Results show that the induced gamma activity is highest at recognition in regions involved in bottom-up processes. Top-down mechanism involved occipito-parietal areas when images were presented for the first time. When images were presented again 24 hours later, frontal areas mediated top-down facilitation, suggesting that top-down mechanisms vary according to task demand. Alpha rhythm has been less clearly related to visual perception, but is nevertheless well known to be involved in attention, memory and long-distance brain communication. The second study of this thesis investigated the role of alpha rhythm in object recognition, using the same technique and task as in the first study. Time-frequency analysis revealed a strong alpha activity unspecific to recognition, which was propagating from posterior to anterior regions. Phase coherence analysis, however, showed significant phase synchronisation specific to recognition. A similar pattern of alpha activity was found 24 hours later. However, the activity was stronger in frontal regions and the phase synchronisation was more distributed. Alpha rhythm is thus thought to be involved in attentional and communicational mechanisms of object recognition. In conclusion, this thesis was able to describe the precise spatio-temporal dynamics of induced gamma and alpha activity and suggest potential roles of these rhythms in response to object recognition.

The original and still a major purpose of ontologies in computer and information sciences is to serve for the semantic integration of represented content, facilitating information system interoperability. Content can be data, information, and knowledge, and it can be distributed within or across these categories. A myriad of languages is available for representation. Ontologies themselves are artifacts which are expressed in various languages. Different such languages are utilized today, including, as well-known representatives, predicate logic, subsuming first-order (predicate) logic (FOL), in particular, and higher-order (predicate) logic (HOL); the Web Ontology Language (OWL) on the basis of description logics (DL); and the Unified Modeling Language (UML). We focus primarily on languages with formally defined syntax and semantics. This overall picture immediately suggests questions of the following kinds: What is the relationship between an ontology and the language in which it is formalized? Especially, what is the impact of the formal semantics of the language on the formalized ontology? How well understood is the role of ontologies in semantic integration? Can the same ontology be represented in multiple languages and/or in distinct ways within one language? Is there an adequate understanding of whether two expressions are intensionally/conceptually equivalent and whether two ontologies furnish the same ontological commitments? One may assume that these questions are resolved. Indeed, the development and adoption of ontologies is widespread today. Ontologies are authored in a broad range of different languages, including offering equally named ontologies in distinct languages. Much research is devoted to techniques and technologies that orbit ontologies, for example, ontology matching, modularization, learning, and evolution, to name a few. Ontologies have found numerous beneficial applications, and hundreds of ontologies have been created, considering solely the context of biomedical research. For us, these observations increase the relevance of the stated questions and close relatives thereof, and raise the desire for solid theoretical underpinnings. In the literature of computer and information sciences, we have found only few approaches that tackle the foundations of ontologies and their representation to allow for answering such questions or that actually answer them. We elaborate an analysis of the subject as the first item of central contributions within this thesis. It mainly results in the identification of a vicious circularity in (i) the intended use of ontologies to mediate between formal representations and (ii) solely exploiting formal semantic notions in representing ontologies and defining ontology-based equivalence as a form of intensional/conceptual equivalence. On this basis and in order to overcome its identified limitations, we contribute a general model-theoretic semantic account, named \\\"ontological semantics\\\". This kind of semantics takes the approach of assigning arbitrary entities as referents of atomic symbols and to link syntactic constructions with corresponding ontological claims and commitments. In particular, ontological semantics targets the avoidance of encoding effects in its definition. Therefore we argue that this semantic account is well suited for interpreting formalized ontologies and for defining languages for the representation of ontologies. It is further proposed as a fundament for envisioned novel definitions of the intensional equivalence of expressions, in potential deviation from only being formally equivalent under set-theoretic semantics. The thesis is defended that a particular usage of a formalism and its respective vocabulary should be accompanied by establishing an ontological semantics that is tailored to that use of the formalism, in parallel to the formal semantics of the language, in order to capture the ontological content of the formal representation for adequate reuse in other formalisms. Accordingly, we advocate ontological semantics as a useful framework for justifying translations on an intensional basis. Despite all deviations of ontological semantics from its set-theoretic blueprint, close relationships between the two can be shown, which allow for using established FOL and DL reasoners while assuming ontological semantics.

This work focusses on the development of top-emitting white organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), which can be fabricated on metal substrates. Bottom-emitting OLEDs have been studied intensively over the years and show promising perspectives for future commercial applications in general lighting. The development of top-emitting devices has fallen behind despite the opportunities to produce these devices also on low-cost opaque substrates. This is due to the challenges of top-light-emission concerning the achievement of a broad and well-balanced white emission spectrum in presence of a strong microcavity. The following work is a further step towards the detailed understanding and optimization of white top-emitting OLEDs. First, the available metal substrates and the deposited silver electrodes are examined microscopically to determine their surface characteristics and morphology in order to assess their applicability for thin-film organic stacks of OLEDs. The examination shows the suitability for untreated Alanod metal substrates, which display low surface roughness and almost no surface defects. For the deposited silver anodes, investigations via AFM show a strong influence of the deposition rate on the surface roughness. In the main part of the work top-emissive devices with both hybrid and all-phosphorescent architecture are investigated, in which three or four emitter materials are utilized to achieve maximum performance. The feasibility for top-emitting white OLEDs in first and second order devices is investigated via optical simulations, using the example of a three-color hybrid OLED. Here, the concept of a dielectric capping layer on top of the cathode is an essential criterion for broadband and nearly angle independent light emission. The main focus concerning the investigation of fabricated devices is the optimization of the organic stacks to achieve high efficiencies as well as excellent color quality of warm white emission. The optimization of the hybrid layer structure based on three emitter materials using a combined aluminum-silver anode mirror resulted in luminous efficacies up to 13.3 lm/W and 5.3 % external quantum efficiency. Optical analysis by means of simulation revealed a superior position concerning internal quantum efficiency compared to bottom-emitting devices with similar layer structure. The devices show an enhanced emission in forward direction compared to an ideal Lambertian emitter, which is highly preferred for lighting applications. The color quality - especially for devices based on a pure Al anode - is showing excellent color coordinates near the Planckian locus and color rending indices up to 77. The introduction of an additional yellow emitter material improves the luminous efficacy up to values of 16.1 lm/W and external quantum efficiencies of 5.9 %. With the choice of a all-phosphorescent approach, using orange-red, light blue and green emitter materials, luminous efficacies of 21.7 lm/W are realized with external quantum efficiencies of 8.5 %. Thereby, color coordinates of (x, y) = (0.41, 0.45) are achieved. Moreover, the application of different crystalline capping layers and alternative cathode materials aim at a scattering of light that further reduces the angular dependence of emission. Experiments with the crystallizing material BPhen and thin carbon nanotube films (CNT) are performed. Heated BPhen capping layer with a thickness of 250 nm show a lower color shift compared to the NPB reference capping layer. Using CNT films as cathode leads to a broadband white emission at a cavity thickness of 160 nm. However, due to very high driving voltages needed, the device shows low luminous efficacy. Finally, white top-emitting organic LEDs are successfully processed on metal substrates. A comparison of three and four color based hybrid devices reveal similar performance for the devices on glass and metal substrate. Only the devices on metal substrate show slightly higher leakaged currents. During repeated mechanical bending experiments with white devices deposited on 0.3 mm thin flexible Alanod substrates, bending radii up to 1.0 cm can be realized without device failure. / Diese Arbeit richtet ihren Schwerpunkt auf die Entwicklung von top-emittierenden weißen organischen Leuchtdioden (OLEDs), welche auch auf Metallsubstraten gefertigt werden können. Im Laufe der letzten Jahre wurden bottom-emittierende OLEDs sehr intensiv studiert, da sie vielversprechende Perspektiven für zukünftige kommerzielle Anwendungen in der Allgemeinbeleuchtung bieten. Trotz der Möglichkeit, OLEDs auch auf kostengünstigen lichtundurchlässigen Substraten fertigen zu können, blieb die Entwicklung von top-emittierenden Bauteilen dabei allerdings zurück. Dies läßt sich auf die enormen Herausforderungen von top-emittierenden OLEDs zurückführen, ein breites und ausgeglichenes weißes Abstrahlungsspektrum in Gegenwart einer Mikrokavität zu generieren. Die folgende Arbeit liefert einen Beitrag zum detaillierten Verständnis und der Optimierung von weißen top-emittierenden OLEDs. Zunächst werden die verfügbaren Metallsubstrate und abgeschiedenen Silberelektroden auf ihre Oberflächeneigenschaften und Morphologie mikroskopisch untersucht, um damit ihre Verwendbarkeit für organische Dünnfilmstrukturen in OLEDs einzuschätzen. Die Untersuchung zeigt eine Eignung von unbehandelten Alanod Metallsubstraten auf, welche eine niedrige Oberflächenrauigkeit und fast keine Oberflächendefekte besitzen. Bei den abgeschiedenen Silberelektroden zeigen Untersuchungen mit dem Rasterkraftmikroskop eine starke Beeinflussung der Oberflächenrauigkeit durch die Aufdampfrate. Im Hauptteil der Arbeit werden top-emittierende Dioden mit hybrid und voll-phosphoreszenter Architektur untersucht, in welcher drei oder vier Emittermaterialien verwendet werden, um eine optimale Leistungscharakteristik zu erreichen. Die Realisierbarkeit von top-emittierenden weißen OLEDs in Dioden erster und zweiter Ordnung wird durch optische Simulation am Beispiel einer dreifarb-OLED mit Hybridstruktur ermittelt. Dabei ist das Konzept der dielektrischen Deckschicht - aufgebracht auf die Kathode - ein essenzielles Kriterium für breitbandige und annähernd winkelunabhängige Lichtemission. Der Schwerpunkt im Hinblick auf die Untersuchung von hergestellten Dioden liegt in der Optimierung der organischen Schichtstrukturen, um hohe Effizienzen sowie exzellente warmweiße Farbqualität zu erreichen. Im Rahmen der Optimierung von hybriden Schichtstrukturen basierend auf drei Emittermaterialien resultiert die Verwendung eines kombinierten Aluminium-Silber Anodenspiegels in einer Lichtausbeute von 13.3 lm/W und einer externen Quanteneffizienz von 5.3 %.Eine optische Analyse mit Hilfe von Simulationen zeigt eine überlegene Stellung hinsichtlich der internen Quanteneffizient verglichen mit bottom-emittierenden Dioden ähnlicher Schichtstruktur. Die Dioden zeigen eine verstärkte vorwärts gerichtete Emission im Vergleich zu einem idealen Lambertschen Emitter, welche in hohem Maße für Beleuchtungsanwendungen erwünscht ist. Es kann eine ausgezeichnete Farbqualität erreicht werden - insbesondere für Dioden basierend auf einer reinen Aluminiumanode - mit Farbkoordinaten nahe der Planckschen Strahlungskurve und Farbwiedergabeindizes bis zu 77. Die weitere Einführung eines zusätzlichen gelben Emittermaterials verbessert die Lichtausbeute auf Werte von 16.1 lm/W und die externe Quanteneffizient auf 5.9 %. Mit der Wahl eines voll-phosphoreszenten Ansatzes unter der Verwendung eines orange-roten, hellblauen und grünen Emittermaterials werden Lichtausbeuten von 21.7 lm/W und externe Quanteneffizienten von 8.5 % erzielt. Damit werden Farbkoordinaten von (x, y) = (0.41, 0.45) erreicht. Darüberhinaus zielt die Verwendung von verschiedenen kristallinen Deckschichten und alternativen Kathodenmaterialien auf eine Streuung des ausgekoppelten Lichts ab, was die Winkelabhängigkeit der Emission vermindern soll. Experimente mit dem kristallisierenden Material BPhen und dünnen Filmen aus Kohlenstoffnanoröhren werden dabei durchgeführt. Geheizte BPhen Deckschichten mit einer Schichtdicke von 250 nm zeigen eine geringere Farbverschiebung verglichen mit einer NPB Referenzdeckschicht. Die Verwendung von Kohlenstoffnanoröhren als Kathode führt zu einer breitbandigen weißen Emission bei einer Kavitätsschichtdicke von 160 nm. Schließlich werden weiße top-emittierende organische Leuchtdioden erfolgreich auf Metallsubstraten prozessiert. Ein Vergleich von drei- und vierfarb-basierten hybriden Bauteilen zeigt ähnliche Leistungsmerkmale für Dioden auf Glas- und Metallsubstraten. Während wiederholten mechanischen Biegeexperimenten mit weißen Dioden auf 0.3 mm dicken flexiblen Alanodsubstraten können Biegeradien bis zu 1.0 cm ohne Bauteilausfall realisiert werden.

Rail is a very expensive component of the railway track. Therefore, research methods extending rail life have great economic importance. During the past thirty years and, particularly during the past ten years there has been an increasing awareness throughout most rail networks in the world of the need to introduce improved design criteria, better construction techniques and higher standard track generally. This implies that quality control at all levels is mandatory if these objectives are to be achieved. With the improved understanding of degradation of track, a more complete comprehension of the costs associated with different operating and infrastructure conditions should also be developed, aiding in the determination of efficient maintenance costs and their contribution to access charges. Track and structures together account for 60% of maintenance costs, with 50% of the total being track. The UIC has done a lot of work on comparative performance indicators, and these show what potential savings much be out there for the taking, just by adopting current best practice. The old wisdom is that it's not enough o do things rights; we have to make sure that we do the right things. These developments have largely resulted from the demand for higher speeds particularly in passenger services and the demand to accept heavier axle loads of freight traffic. Whilst the conventional railway track structure is not likely to change significantly over the next ten years there will be a requirement over that period for better quality track infrastructure. This means less rail surface defects, less internal defects and less wheels irregularities. The presence of rail surface defects generally increases the roughness of the track leading to a poor passenger ride and increased safety risk with freight traffic. In addition, rail surface defects will generally increase the degradation rate of other track components; however, not all defects will produce visible track deterioration. Dynamic impacts produced by the rollingstock running over rail surface defects, such as poor welds, will, over time, create continuous rail defects, loosening of fastenings, abrasion and skewing of sleepers, crushing of ballast and loss of formation geometry. It is only in the recent years that the importance of poor welds in track has been identified. Dips and peaks must be recognised as a severe track irregularity that needs to be addressed and removed. Current maintenance activities have little effect on removing misaligned welds in track and the improvement obtained after the maintenance works is generally short lived. On the other hand, straightening operations have proven to solve the problem and maintain the results following 7 months of traffic. As part of this project, a six kilometre test section was selected on the Mt Isa Line and all welds located in this region were monitored for over 9 months to increase the understanding of the effect of individual maintenance activities on the track roughness. Three 2km Divisions were established; each Division had different maintenance activities and levels of intervention completed over the duration of the project. Over 15,000 readings were recorded and analysed. The following conclusions were drawn. The effect of cycle tamping was clearly identified when comparing the means of weld located in Division 1, 2 to the mean of welds in Division 3. Cycle tamping showed to have a significant positive effect on the dipped welds geometry and an increase in severity of peaked welds prior to their correction. Straightening operations completed in Division 1 and 2 reduced the overall mean of weld misalignments. These Divisions were subjected to different levels of straightening intervention however they produced similar results. Division 1 all dips were straightened and Division 2 only dips &gt0.3mm were straightened. This means that no additional benefit, in terms of overall misalignment of welds, can be gained when straightening operations target dips with a misalignment smaller than 0.3mm. Cycle grinding proved to have little effect on the removal of both dips and peaks. In fact, due to the configuration of the grinding machine, grinding operation produced a slight worsening of the dips misalignments and only a minor improvement of peaks. Although long term monitoring of the site may show minor variations in weld geometry performance, after approximately 3.9 Mgt of traffic the mean of dipped welds in Division 1 and 2 appeared to remain unaltered, as Division 3 showed a minor worsening. Furthermore, the mean of peaked welds in Division 1 and 2 appeared to remain unaltered, as Division 3 showed a minor worsening.

La FSH est une des hormones clés qui régule la reproduction chez les mammifères. Chez le mâle, elle cible les cellules de Sertoli, qui expriment le RFSH. La cellule de Sertoli a un rôle trophique important pour le bon développement de la spermatogenèse. Dans cette thèse, nous avons établi le premier traductome, c’est-à-dire l’ensemble des ARNm en cours de traduction, dépendant du RFSH. La traduction de certains ARNm significativement modulés par la FSH exercerait un rétrocontrôle sur la signalisation FSH-dépendante. L’analyse du protéome nous a permis de valider ce traductome au niveau systémique. Nous avons également démontré l’implication des β-arrestines dans la traduction d’ARNm dépendante de la FSH. Les β-arrestines forment un assemblage moléculaire avec le module de traduction p70S6K/rpS6. Cet assemblage est impliqué dans la traduction des ARNm 5’TOP, qui encodent la machinerie traductionnelle. C’est l’activation FSHdépendante des protéines G qui promeut l’activation de p70S6K au sein du module β-arrestines/ p70S6K/ rpS6. Ce travail constitue une nouvelle avancée sur les mécanismes grâce auxquels la FSH exerce sa fonction biologique de dans ses cellules-cibles naturelles de la gonade mâle. / FSH is one of the key hormones that regulate the reproductive function in mammals. In the male, FSH targets Sertoli cells, which express the FSHR. Sertoli cells play an important trophic role in the development of spermatogenesis. Here, we have provided the first FSHR-induced translatome, that encompasses all the mRNA being actively translated. The translation of some mRNAs significantly modulated by FSH may exert a feedback control on FSH-dependent signaling. The analysis of the proteome has validated the FSHR translatome at the systems level. We also demonstrated the involvement of β-arrestins in the FSH-stimulated translation of mRNA. β-arrestins form a molecular assembly with the p70S6K / rpS6 translation module. This molecular assembly is involved in the translation of 5'TOP mRNA, which encode proteins of the translational machinery. FSH-activated G proteins leads to p70S6K activation within the β-arrestins/ p70S6K/ rpS6 module. This work provides new advance on the mechanisms whereby FSH exerts its biological function in its natural target cells of the male gonad.

[pt] O comportamento do consumo de energia elétrica do setor industrial tem sido amplamente investigado ao longo dos últimos anos, devido a sua importância econômica, social e ambiental. Mais especificamente, o consumo de eletricidade dos subsetores da indústria brasileira exerce grande importância para o sistema energético brasileiro. Neste contexto, as projeções de longo prazo do seu consumo de energia elétrica para um país ou uma região são informações de grande relevância na tomada de decisão de órgãos e entidades que atuam no setor energético. A abordagem bottom-up determinística tem sido utilizada para obter a previsão de longo prazo em diversas áreas de pesquisa. Neste trabalho, propõe-se uma metodologia que combina a abordagem bottom-up com os modelos lineares hierárquicos para a previsão de longo prazo considerando os cenários de eficiência energética. Além disso, foi utilizada a inferência bayesiana para a estimação dos parâmetros do modelo, permitindo a incorporação de incerteza nessas previsões. Os resultados utilizando os dados de consumo de eletricidade de subsetores da indústria brasileira mostraram que a metodologia proposta consegue capturar a tajetória do consumo de eletricidade, em particular, dos subsetores de papel e celulose, e de metais não-ferrosos e outros de metalurgia. Por exemplo, os intervalos de credibilidade de 95 por cento construídos a partir do modelo estocástico contemplam os valores reais observados nos anos de 2015 e 2016. / [en] The electricity consumption behaviour in the Brazilian industry has been extensively investigated over the past years due to its economic, social and environmental importance. Specifically, the electricity consumption of the subsectors of Brazilian industry have great importance for the Brazilian energy system. In this context, the long-term projections of energy consumption of a country or region are highly relevant information to decision-making of organs and entities operating in the energy sector. The deterministic bottom-up approach has been used for the long-term forecast in several areas of research. In this paper, we propose a methodology that combines the bottom-up approach with hierarchical linear models for long-term forecasting considering energy efficiency scenarios. In addition, Bayesian inference was used to estimate the parameters of the model, allowing the uncertainty incorporation in these forecasts. The results using the electricity consumption data from subsectors of the Brazilian industry showed that the proposed methodology is able to capture the trajectory of their electricity consumption, in particular of the pulp and paper, and of non-ferrous metals and other metallurgical subsectors. For example, the 95 percent credibility intervals constructed from the stochastic model contemplate the actual values observed in the years 2015 and 2016.