The recent worldwide economic crisis, climate change and global warming have emphasized that the need for low carbon emissions while also ensuring the economic feasibility. In this paper, wind power potential of ETD in KTH was investigated. The technical and economical feasibility of tower mounted small scale standalone wind turbine installation is conducted. The potential of wind power production was statistically analysed. The average wind speed data of four-season interval of one year period (2011) which its measurement was taken on the roof top of the ETDB, and this was adopted and analysed in order to find out the potential of wind power generation. The Rayleigh distribution probability was applied to calculate the wind speed distribution at KTH, by doing so the annual wind power potential at the area and annual energy production of the chosen wind turbine was estimated, after the selection of a proper wind turbine have been made upon the site conditions. Therefore, the study result shows that installation of the wind turbine at 24 meters hub height for this particular area will have a better performance of annual energy production, capacity factor, carbon savings and better economical value than the current turbine installed at 17 meters height at the ETD. The economic evaluation shows that the turbine can save an electricity bill of US$3661.05 per year and cover 1.84% of the electricity consumption of the ETD by reducing its respective CO2 emission from the electricity use at the department. Moreover, the payback period of the turbine installation with the inclusion of the green certificate is approximately 14 years which is more feasible if it is considered for small wind turbines too, which is already in practice for renewables including wind power in Sweden.

Determining auditory functioning in difficult-to-test populations such as cerebral palsy (CP) remains a challenge in paediatric audiology. The auditory brainstem response (ABR) is favoured as the procedure to assess auditory functioning in difficult-to-test populations such as CP. The CP population, however, offers unique challenges for the ABR procedure due to the presence of involuntary muscular movements that may compromise the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the ABR. Conventional ABR technology attempts to improve the SNR by the modification of acquisition parameters e.g. adjusting the low cut filter or implementing stricter artifact rejection criteria. However, such modifications may compromise the waveform morphology of the ABR. Furthermore, sedation or general anesthesia can also be used to improve the SNR by reducing excessive muscular movements. The CP population, however, displays a high risk for developing upper airway obstruction when being sedated or anesthetized. Thus, the feasibility and reliability of the conventional ABR may be compromised when being employed in the CP population. In recent years a novel ABR system, the Vivosonic Integrity (VS) ABR has become clinically available. The device incorporates features such as pre-amplification of the ABR signal, Kalman filtering and wireless recording. These features promise to address the limitations of conventional ABR technology to obtain a reliable recording in the midst of excessive myogenic artifact. The aim of this study was therefore to evaluate the clinical utility of the VS system when assessing a sample of children with CP without the use of sedation. The clinical utility of the VS ABR system was determined by comparing its success rates, the threshold correspondence to behavioural pure tone (PT) thresholds and recording time to a conventional ABR system when using click and 0.5 kHz TB stimuli. A cross-sectional within-subject comparison research design was selected in order to compare thresholds obtained with different procedures. The experimental part of this study was represented by the within-subject control condition where the VS ABR system and the conventional ABR system were simultaneously conducted in each subject. This unique setup was important in the research as equivalent test conditions in terms of EEG and environmental conditions had to be ensured for both ABR systems. 15 CP subjects between the ages of 12 and 18 years were included in the project. A diagnostic audiological test battery including immittance, distortion product otoacoustic emissions and behavioural audiometry was conducted on each subject prior the administration of the ABR procedures. The variability of the audiological test battery results – between the subjects and when compared to previous research – emphasized the heterogeneity of the CP population. Furthermore, more than half of the research sample (53%; n=15) responded inconsistently to behavioural pure tone (PT) stimuli. It was suggested that the severity of physical impairments as well as additional impairments such as mental retardation might have influenced the consistency of the subjects’ responses during behavioural PT audiometry. The ABR results indicated that there were no significant differences with regards to threshold correspondence and recording time between the two ABR systems when using click and 0.5 kHz TB stimuli (p>0.05). With regards to the success rates, the VS system was successful in more cases than the conventional ABR system using click and 0.5 kHz TB stimuli. Although results also showed no statistically significant value for click p=.1121) and 0.5 kHz TB stimuli p=.1648), there was a tendency towards the 95% confidence level in both cases suggesting that the VS ABR system may produce a statistically significant success rate for click as well as for 0.5 kHz TB stimuli, provided a larger sample is tested. The research indicated that, since the VS ABR system was more successful across a wider range of subjects during click-evoked and 0.5 kHz TB recordings, it may increase the clinical usefulness of the ABR especially in terms of hearing screening in the CP population. The research suggested that excessive muscular movements during the recordings influenced not only the VS ABR’s, but also the conventional ABR’s threshold correspondences to PT thresholds as well as the recording time of the measurements. Therefore it may still be necessary to use a light sedative in some CP patients to reduce excessive myogenic interference despite the possible advantages of the VS ABR system. / Dissertation (MCommunication Pathology)--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology / unrestricted

Este trabajo de investigación identifica el interés del consumidor peruano por la carne de cuy. Se encontró en estudios de mercados, entrevistas, landing page y fan page, que los consumidores consideran el alto valor nutricional y el sabor exquisito del Cuy. Existe una demanda potencial del mercado por la carne de cuy, pero una poca demanda real ya que la oferta actual tiene una presentación inadecuada, la cual expone la cabeza, uñas y patas de este animal. Así es como nace MICKUY, con una oferta de Filete de Cuy empanizado en cereales andinos y empacado al vacío, que será vendido de manera online, a través de deliverys, en su primera etapa, y posteriormente en canales de distribución directos e indirectos. La materia prima de este proyecto es accesible y a un costo competitivo, su obtención está garantizada todo el año. Según las estimaciones el costo unitario de producto terminado es de S/.12.25 y el precio sugerido al público se fijó en S/. 30.00, lo que nos da un margen atractivo. Para la puesta en marcha del proyecto en su primera etapa se necesitará S/. 75,106 los socios fundadores aportaran el 40% y el 60% restante será cubierto por inversionistas externos y un préstamo bancario. Este proyecto es viable debido a que su TIR es de 25% y VPN de S/. 542,274. El negocio es rentable, factible y atractivo para posibles inversionistas externos. / This research paper identifies the interest of the Peruvian consumer in cuy meat. It was found in market studies, interviews, landing page and fan page, that consumers consider the high nutritional value and exquisite flavor of Cuy. There is a potential market demand for the cuy meat, but a little real demand since the current supply has an inadequate presentation, which exposes the head, nails and legs of this animal. This is how MICKUY was born, with an offer of Cuy Fillet breaded in Andean cereals and vacuum packed, which will be sold online, through deliverys, in its first stage, and then in direct and indirect distribution channels. The raw material of this project is accessible and at a competitive cost, obtaining it is guaranteed throughout the year. According to estimates, the unit cost of the finished product is S / .12.25 and the suggested retail price was set at S /. 30.00, which gives us an attractive margin. For the start-up of the project in its first stage, S /. 75,106 the founding partners will contribute 40% and the remaining 60% will be covered by external investors and a bank loan. This project is viable because the TIR is 25% and VPN of S /. 542,274. The business is profitable, feasible and attractive to potential external investors. / Trabajo de investigación

Survivors of complex childhood trauma (CCT) tend to develop distinctive mental health challenges later on in adulthood, which may be exacerbated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. CCT survivors often struggle with self-regulation, making it difficult to tolerate the distress associated with “gold-standard” trauma-processing therapies for survivors of single-incident and adult-onset trauma. Yoga can enhance self-regulation, through physical movements, breathing techniques, meditative focus, and ethical guidelines of behaviour. This dissertation encompasses the creation of a new approach for teaching yoga to trauma survivors, called TIME yoga. This approach is based on a neuropsychological understanding of the bio-psycho-social alterations that CCT survivors undergo. Chapter 1 details the methods employed in this series of dissertation studies. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 26 adult survivors of CCT. Mental health, emotional functioning, resilience, and cognitive functioning were assessed via subjective and objective measures at two time points (i.e., pre- and post- participation in the online yoga program or waitlist). Chapter 2 is a retrospective and cross-sectional study describing survivors’ pre-intervention psychological and cognitive functioning during the pandemic, and evaluating the impact of trauma at particular developmental stages. Regression analyses revealed particular implications of adolescent and young-childhood trauma. Chapter 3 presents a manual of TIME yoga and feasibility data from the initial RCT, supporting both feasibility and safety of the program. Chapter 4 underscores yoga-related improvements in depressive symptoms, interoceptive awareness, and executive functioning. Using both repeated-measures ANOVAs and clinically meaningful indicators of change, this study illustrates how TIME yoga effectively improved survivors’ self-regulation during the global health crisis. Future directions for program development and evaluation are discussed. / Graduate / 2023-04-11

This diploma thesis deals with the evaluation of the economic efficiency of a development project. The theoretical part of the thesis explains the basic concepts in the field of development activities, defines the phases of the project life cycle and the feasibility study. It describes the creation of cash flows, indicators of economic efficiency and possible ways of financing development projects. Furthermore, an analysis of the current economic situation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on development companies is performed in this section. The practical part is devoted to the development project, especially the creation of cash flows and the resulting evaluation of the economic efficiency of the project. This is the construction of three apartment buildings in Pardubice.

A feasibility study is a technical-economic study, an essential tool for investment decisions. The study aims to provide technical, economic, financial and management information qualified for investment decisions. The theoretical section summarizes the purpose, process and structure of individual chapters of the feasibility study including cost-benefit analysis. In the practical part of the feasibility study is designed public project model and its alternative financing option by the grant program of the European Union.

Main goal of this thesis is to theoretically describe and analyze evaluation of economic efficiency of business plan. Business plan is reconstruction old farm building to 5 apartments. In variant of using govermant plan for supporting social house building. And compare efficiency while using datas from pre-investment phase and datas after realization.

The aim of this work is the explanation of the issue of passive houses and renovation of existing buildings to passive energy standard. Another task of the work is a feasibility study of building renovation of the "Tuzex" for the needs of Center of sustainable construction in Brno. Part of this study is to create a marketing analysis, design of organizational project management, a description of technical solution, impact assessment project on the environment and in particular evaluating the economic efficiency of investment. The result of this work is to evaluate the feasibility of the project under current conditions.

Dissertation titled Optimization of the process from the perspektive of the public project sponsor indicates the procurement process both through public procurement, and primarily through PPP (Public Private Partnership). The main objective is to optimize the procurement process by PPP from the perspective of the owner. Therefore, under the general statutes of the Ministry of Finance is processed general process and design methodology for assessing the project within municipalities. This model is then verified in the context of case study in a specific project.

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