Taiwan is an island surrounded by vast open sea. The impacts of typhoon on fish farms located near shore are usually tremendously severe and cause a variety of difficulty in developing a profitable cage aquaculture industry. Thus it is often regarded as one of highly risky ventures for fishermen. While Tai Ping Island is located at the tropic zone, the south most territory of the Republic of China, rendering a superior farming site for cage culture due to its clean water quality and nonexistence of typhoon. This study evaluates the possibility of establishing a series of cage culture in Tai Ping Island and estimates its economic feasibility according to the information obtained from Penghu cage farmers. Since Tai Ping Island is a military base, it is still prohibited for public visit at the present moment. Once the operation of offshore cage aquaculture at the Tai Ping Island is established, it may inspire other cooperates associated with the fishery industry to cluster on the Island. The researcher has served at the coastal guard office in Tai Ping Island for a year and thus quite familiar with land-based facilities, surrounding marina, and ecosystem etc. Through past experience in protecting cage farmers knowing that good farming site is relatively important for cage culture to success, this study intend to offer a good farming site to fish farmers in Taiwan. It is anticipated that a prosperous fish farming industry will develop in the near future.

Abstract The purpose of this research is to understand problems faced by immigrant entrepreneurs while establishing their business in Sweden and their interactions with the Swedish support system and how that support system engages with and support immigrant entrepreneurs. It is important for the state and society that immigrant entrepreneurs could integrate into the society and add their positive input for themselves and for society. This is a qualitative research study that entails an engaged scholarship method and data will be collected through semi structured interviews from immigrant entrepreneurs and representatives from organizations that support entrepreneurs on a local level in the town of Växjö, in the south of Sweden. The framework developed in the article include problems of immigrant entrepreneurs  and developing suggestions to figure out these problems by improving support with effective practices of government actions, incubation, mentoring, coaching, collaborations and networking.

Magistro darbe yra suformuluoti darbo užmokesčio bei jo diferenciacijos sąvokų apibrėžimai, išanalizuoti ir susisteminti Lietuvos bei užsienio autorių teoriniai darbo užmokesčio funkcijų, sistemų ir modelių aspektai. Pateikiama minimalaus darbo užmokesčio įtaka pajamų diferenciacijai. Aptarti pagrindiniai darbo užmokesčio diferenciaciją lemiantys ekonominiai veiksniai. Atlikta išsami darbo užmokesčio pasiskirstymo šalyje pagal įvairius veiksnius analizė bei nustatyti tų veiksnių koreliaciniai ryšiai. Įvertintos darbo užmokesčio diferenciacijos mažinimo galimybės. Patvirtinama suformuluota mokslinio tyrimo hipotezė, jog ekonomikos pakilimo metu darbo užmokesčio diferenciacija turi tendencija didėti, o esant ekonomikos nuosmukiui – mažėti. / In this master’s work are formulated the definitions of wage and it‘s differentiation, analyzed and organized theoretical wage functions, systems and models presented by Lithuanian and foreign authors. Also shown the minimum-wage influence to income differentiation. Discussed main economical factors that influence wage differentiation. Made a detailed analysis of wage distribution in the country depending on various factors and determinated the correlation bonds between them, also assessed the potential reduction of wage differentiation. The research hypothesis that during the economic upturn wage differentiation has a tendency to go up and during the economic downturn to go down is confirmed.

Orientador: Miguel Cezar Sanchez / Banca: Jurandyr Luciano Sanches Ross / Banca: Maria Isabel Castreghini de Freitas / Banca: Iandara Alves Mendes / Banca: Cenira Maria Lupinacci da Cunha / Resumo: Pautada por uma abordagem sistêmica, esta pesquisa tem, como objetivo, a execução e análise de duas propostas metodológicas de análise ambiental para se averiguar a contribuição de cada uma na elaboração de um zoneamento ambiental para o município de Corumbataí/SP. Para tanto serão consideradas as abordagens metodológicas propostas por ROSS (1990), para quem a análise geossistêmica da paisagem é alicerçada na análise empírica da fragilidade dos ambientes naturais face à intervenção antrópica, com definição das Unidades Taxonômicas da Paisagem. A outra metodologia a ser levada em conta é a proposta por MATEO RODRIGUEZ (1994), que considera a interação dos componentes antrópicos e naturais ao estabelecer as Unidades Geoambientais da Paisagem. Ambas as metodologias constituem-se instrumento importante para a organização ou reorganização do espaço em face de uma política de planejamento ambiental. O Município de Corumbataí, inserido na "Área de Proteção Ambiental da Bacia do Rio Corumbataí", tem a economia vinculada à regional, sobretudo no desenvolvimento das atividades rurais e de mineração. O desenvolvimento, especialmente da área rural do município, faz-se sem perspectivas imediatas de ordenamento territorial, resultando na ocupação desordenada de áreas naturalmente suscetíveis à ocorrência de processos naturais que, aliados a ações antrópicas, podem determinar quadros catastróficos. A ausência de uma documentação cartográfica que apresente a espacialização das áreas de maior fragilidade da paisagem, sujeitas a ocorrência de fenômenos naturais, dificulta em muito a tomada de decisão quanto ao uso a ser atribuído a um determinado espaço de forma a minimizar os impactos oriundos da intervenção antrópica, que se refletem no desenvolvimento das atividades sócio-econômicas da região...(Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Anchored on the systemic approach, this research aims at the development and assessment of two distinct methodological proposals of environmental analysis, as they are applied to the elaboration of an environmental zoning plan for the municipality of Corumbataí, State of São Paulo, Brazil. Hence, in order to accomplish this aim, the methodological approaches put forward by ROSS (1990) were discussed. According to this author, the geosystemic analysis of the landscape is founded on the empirical analysis of natural environment susceptibility to human induced changes, which generates Landscape Taxonomic Units. Another methodological approach to this issue was proposed by MATEO RODRIGUEZ (1994). In this case, the interaction between human induced and natural components is taken in account in order to stablish Landscape Geoenvironmental Units. Both methodologies are important tools for understanding of spatial (re) organization as a consequence of a certain environmental planning policy. The Municiplaity of Corumbataí lies within the "Corumbataí River Catchment Environmental Protection Area". Its economy is closely linked to the region's, mainly through the development of rural and mining activities. The development of the Municipality, specially at its rural areas, is not ruled by any immediate spatial ordering plan, which results in the disorganized occupation of environmentaly fragile areas, prone to the attack of natural hazards, aggravated by human induced processes, which may lead to catastrophic scenarios. The absence of an accurate cartographic documentation, which emphasizes the spatial occurrence of landscape sensitive areas, inhibits the decision making processes and the regulation of landuse in the Municipality, which could help minimizing the effects of human induced hazards upon the region's socio-economical activities...(Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

Thesis (MTech (Interior Design))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017. / This research is about the spaces between places in urban settings, also referred to as "Interiorscapes", a term coined by Paul Cooper (2003). These spaces are often overlooked by developers and urban planners in their vision of the bigger scheme yet they function as extensions of the habitable spaces in buildings and contribute to the overall structure and understanding of a place. If disregarded these spaces can potentially become neglected and derelict inadvertently sanctioning opportunities for crime. In Cape Town, the proposed developments at the Two Rivers Urban Park in partnership with the Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town, offer an opportunity to explore the inclusion of Interiorscapes in adaptive reuse projects aimed at creating sustainable commercial urban spaces in Cape Town. This interpretive qualitative research was conducted by exploring proposals made for two of the districts within the Two Rivers Urban Park area; (1) Oude Molen Ecovillage, currently a mixed-use sustainable neighborhood, and (2) the River Club where planning is currently underway to develop a commercialised recreational hub and tourist attraction. These sites were identified as study areas as they offer the potential for the implementation of Interiorscapes in adaptive reuse projects. Using a Grounded Theory approach, data was collected by interviewing the stakeholders, reviewing the proposals drawn up for these developments and through observations made when visiting the sites. Using the principles of New Urbanism, data has been analysed and the findings are presented as a narrative. The findings of this research indicate that ultimately the inclusion of Interiorscapes and all they represent is tied up in politics and economic processes monopolised by developers. The construct of Interiorscapes becomes a metaphor for the wellconsidered, well planned, user centered, ‘bottom-up’ design solutions which in the current context may present as a challenging problem which has no apparent solution. Recommendations are made for sustainable design alternatives to the current building and planning practices in Cape Town for adaptive reuse projects through the introduction of Interiorscapes.

Orientador: Waldir Antônio Bizzo / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-16T11:49:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Benedetti_TulioMoraes_M.pdf: 4422761 bytes, checksum: 031e0ea87f5638a6ffc654bbee4adb3d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010 / Resumo: Este trabalho apresenta uma análise técnica e econômica da substituição parcial de um sistema de refrigeração por compressão de vapor por um sistema de absorção água-amônia e sua integração energética com um abatedouro de aves. Na primeira parte do trabalho, é desenvolvido um quadro geral para a modelagem termodinâmica de um sistema de refrigeração por ciclo de absorção utilizando a mistura água-amônia, a fim de se avaliar condições operacionais e parâmetros de projeto. Desenvolve-se também modelos para pré-dimensionamento dos principais equipamentos presentes no sistema, como trocadores de calor e coluna de recheio. A influência das temperaturas de operação, eficiência e disposição dos trocadores de calor e diferentes configurações do ciclo (GAX - "Generator-Absorber heat eXchange" e simples estágio) são analisadas e comparadas no intuito de se verificar o efeito no desempenho do sistema. Na segunda parte, são analisadas práticas viáveis para recuperação material e energética dos subprodutos do abate de aves, com o intuito de se obter energia térmica com baixo custo e integração com o sistema de refrigeração por absorção. Na terceira e última parte do trabalho, um estudo de viabilidade econômica é realizado, com o intuito de se obter o retorno do investimento, considerado pela substituição da energia elétrica por energia térmica. Os resultados da investigação mostram que os trocadores de calor aumentam o desempenho do ciclo significativamente (mais de 40 %), sendo o pré-aquecedor de solução rica indispensável. O sistema GAX mostrou-se uma alternativa potencial para obtenção de maiores valores para o coeficiente de desempenho, entretanto sua vantagem energética sofre significativas limitações de alguns parâmetros, como o desnível térmico entre gerador e absorvedor. Considerando, assim, a validade das técnicas de recuperação energética a partir dos subprodutos do abate de aves e a utilização do sistema de absorção, o abatedouro tem enorme potencial de recuperação energética em pequena e grande escala, possibilitando maior sustentabilidade ambiental e econômica / Abstract: This work presents a technical and economic analysis of partial replacement of a vapor compression refrigeration system for an ammonia-water absorption system and its energetic integration with a poultry slaughterhouse. In the first part of this work, is developed a general framework for the thermodynamic modeling of a system of absorption refrigeration cycle using ammonia-water mixture in order to evaluate operating conditions and design parameters. It is also developed models for pre-sizing of major equipment in the system, such as heat exchangers and packed column. The influence of operation temperatures, efficiency and arrangement of heat exchangers and different configurations of the cycle (GAX - "Generator-Absorber heat eXchange and single stage) are analyzed and compared in order to verify the effect on system performance. In the second part, is discussed practical feasible to recover material and energy by-products from slaughtered poultry, in order to obtain thermal energy with low costs and integration with the absorption refrigeration system. In the third and final section, an economic feasibility study is conducted in order to obtain the return on investment, considered by the substitution of electricity by thermal power. Research results show that the heat exchangers increase the cycle performance significantly (more than 40 %), and the rich solution preheater is indispensable. The GAX system proved to be a potential alternative to obtain higher values for the coefficient of performance, however, its energy advantage suffers significant limitations of some parameters, such as the thermal gradient between the generator and absorber. Considering, therefore, the validity of the techniques of energy recovery from by-products from slaughtered poultry and the use of absorption system, the slaughterhouse has enormous potential for energy recovery in small and large scale, allowing for greater environmental and economic sustainability / Mestrado / Termica e Fluidos / Mestre em Engenharia Mecânica

A preocupação com os problemas ambientais aparece como um elemento importante a respeito do crescimento material econômico e da qualidade de vida. Com a ameça da escassez dos recursos naturais, vêm-se buscando alternativas para que o desenvolvimento sócio-econômico seja sustentável. Como o impacto do setor agroindustrial na deterioração ambiental é significativo, é fundamental que sejam consideradas as externalidades negativas provocadas pelo processo produtivo no meio ambiente e a necessidade de internalização econômica desses efeitos. A introdução do capital natural na análise econômica faz-se necessárias já que os custos da degradação ambiental e do consumo de recursos naturais não têm sido adicionados aos processos produtivos, avaliando-se os fluxos de estoques naturais e contribuindo para a definição de uma escala sustentável da economia. Quando estas organizações industriais abrangem uma grande área produtiva do país, como é o caso do complexo sucroalcooleiro, os problemas ocasionados pela queima do canavial se tornam fundamentais. Dessa forma, foi realizado um estudo do setor sucroalcooleiro usando a cana cortada crua, analisando e quantificando as diversas utilizações da palha e do bagaço e os efeitos ambientais, evitando-se os impactos provocados pela queima de cana-de-açúcar no meio ambiente e uma possível viabilidade econômica utilizando o método de valoração econômica. / Concern about environmental problems turns up as an important element regarding material and economical growth and life quality. Due natural resources shortage, alternatives have been quested for socioeconomic development is sustainable. Impact by agro-industrial sector in environmental hazarding is significant, so it is fundamental negative externalities caused by productive process in environment are considered, as well as need of economical internalization of those effects. Natural capital introduction in economical analysis is necessary once environmental degradation costs and natural resources consumption have not been added in to productive processes, being evaluated natural stocks flows and contributing for a sustainable scale deftnition of economy. When these industrial organizations comprise a great productive area of country, for example alcohol industry assemblage case, problems caused by sugar-cane plantation burning become fundamental. Therefore, a study of alcohol industry sector was accomplished using raw cane, analyzing and quantifying straw and pulp several uses, and environmental effects, being avoided impacts caused by sugar-cane burning at environment and a possible economical viability using economical valuation method.

This diploma thesis is about design and realization of neural network MIA GMDH for ekonomical modelling by inductive method. Models are compared with statistical methods by quallity and usebility degree. An application was developed for verification of functionality on experiments. The same experiments were run in econometrical software. The results were compared. The MIA GMDH is suitable for economic modelling.

The submitted diploma thesis deals with calculation of capital requirement according to New Basel Capital Accord and calculation of economical capital according to credit model CreditMetrics. The goal of the thesis is to submit hypothesis that level of capital requirement will be higher than economical capital. Analyses were undertaken on the bank loan portfolio made out of 5 corporate and another portfolio, which was gradually extended up to 1000 loans. 5 corporate loans were also examined by effects of correlation of assets and effects of recovery of assets.

The mail goal of my diploma thesis is to analyze economical situation of the football club SK Sigma Olomouc playing in the Czech football league. For providing deep analysis there have been used detailed procedures and methods, which aimed to fulfill this goal. One part of this analysis is a comparison of the football club SK Sigma Olomouc with other clubs playing in the Czech football league. I can see the biggest contribution of my work in giving unique facts, which have not been worked up yet.