The goal of the thesis is to evaluate the degree of efficiency of the particular markets and to apply the methods of fundamental and technical analysis on them in order to assess their efficiency in terms of profitablity. The thesis analyses the degree of long-term memory of the particular commodities and stock indices via Hurst coefficient. Afterwards fundamental and technical methods are applied to the market with the highest degree of long-term memory, which is the feeder cattle market. Indidivual methods from both disciplines are being applied at first, after wich a combnation of both is appleid as well. The result is the discovery, whether combining the two approaches leads to a higher profitability of the trading strategy. At the end the effect of transacton costs is also evalauted and a final conclusion is made regarding the profit potential of both methods for the case of individual Czech investor.

Due to rising costs of healthcare, clinicians are responsible for decreasing costs by providing care that moves the patient from injury, to recovery, to discharge within a matter of just a few days. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition assessment and nutrition diagnosis, nutrition prescription and plan, and for monitoring the patient to achieve nutritional repletion within this short time frame. Concerns for patients who require nursing staff and caregivers for feeding are evident, especially when increased demands are being placed on the nursing staff. This study aims to determine whether or not “feeder patients” are at a higher risk for malnutrition, which could potentially result in delayed discharge, poor rate of wound healing, and increased costs to the institution.

Um aspecto importante relacionado à operação de sistemas de distribuição é o referente à segurança nas ações de restabelecimento pós-perturbações, em manobras emergenciais e programadas, onde necessite de transferência de cargas entre alimentadores aéreos primários de uma mesma subestação ou para uma subestação adjacente, de forma segura e confiável. Devem-se observar os requisitos de carregamento, tensão a nível sistêmico, proteção, entre outros. Atualmente as decisões e tomadas de ações referentes às manobras necessárias para os remanejamentos de cargas são de competência dos operadores que atuam nas salas de controle de operações e, em muitos casos, respaldadas somente na experiência de cada operador, acumulada ao longo do tempo. Este trabalho visa o estudo dos fenômenos físicos envolvidos em situações que coloquem alimentadores aéreos primários de distribuição em paralelo ou mesmo quando se forme uma configuração em anel fechado. Estas manobras podem ser executadas através de alimentadores e transformadores distintos, de mesma potência ou de potências diferentes, estabelecendo diretrizes e respaldando os operadores das salas de controle em situações de emergência, urgência ou programadas no sistema aéreo de distribuição. O objetivo principal é oferecer informações técnicas, possibilitando as tomadas de decisões mais adequadas na coordenação de manobras no sistema aéreo de distribuição, em tempo real. Cada uma delas tem condições que se pode considerar como a mais adequada para a execução dos procedimentos estabelecidos, porém sem os principais subsídios técnicos. Desta forma, algumas variáveis como tensão mínima, limites de carregamento de equipamentos, ângulo de fase dos transformadores, restrições operativas do sistema e de consumidores, devem ser aplicadas em tempo real para a tomada de decisão por parte dos operadores do sistema elétrico. / An important aspect related to the distribution systems operation concerns the safety required in the post-disturbances restorement actions or in the emergency and scheduled maneuvers, which involve the need for load transfer between primary overhead feeders of a same sub-station or for an adjacent sub-station, in a safe and reliable way, complying with the loading requirements, voltage at systemic level and protection, among others. Currently the decisions and taking actions related to the necessary maneuvers to carry out the load transfers are responsibility of the operators who work in the operations control rooms, and in many cases, only endorsed by each operator´s own experience, gathered along the time. This paper aims at the study of the involved physical phenomena in situations that place distribution primary overhead feeders in parallel or even when a configuration in closed ring is formed, via distinct transformers and feeders of same or different powers, establishing guidelines and endorsing the control rooms operators in emergency, urgency or scheduled situations in the distribution overhead system. The main objective is to provide technical information, enabling more adequate taking decisions in the distribution overhead system maneuvers coordination, in real time. Each of them has conditions that can be considered the most adequate to carry out the established procedures, however without the main technical information. Thus, some variables such as minimum voltage, equipment loading limits, transformers´ phase angle, the operational restrictions of the system and customers must be applied in real time for the taking decision by the electrical system operators.

Submitted by biblioteca unifenas (biblioteca@unifenas.br) on 2018-03-05T22:12:22Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Sávio Carneiro Martins Dissertacao.pdf: 1917056 bytes, checksum: 1e6b06de6f8c419963c162ad0230fffa (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-03-05T22:12:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Sávio Carneiro Martins Dissertacao.pdf: 1917056 bytes, checksum: 1e6b06de6f8c419963c162ad0230fffa (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-30 / Due to the importance of in vitro embryo production (IVEP) to accelerate genetic improvement is important the search for technological innovation that can enhance the in vitro embryo development. Mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) have been widely used as a feeder layer to support embryonic stem cells due to their release of growth factors. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from different sources were also found to release bioactive factors that can support cell growth. This study aims to investigate the effect of co-culture of MSC from rat bone marrow or MEF as a feeder source for in vitro production of bovine embryos. Cumulus oophorus complexes were matured into three groups: control (CTRL), co-culture with monolayer of mesenchymal cells of rats (MSC) or co-cultured with monolayer of embryonic fibroblasts of mice (MEF). Fertilization was performed in control condition for all groups, and in vitro fertilized embryos were cultured from fourth day on in CTRL, co-culture with MSC or co-cultured with MEF, so that the following groups were performed: (CTRL / CTRL) - maturation and embryo development in CTRL conditions; (CTRL / MSC) - maturation in CTRL and embryo development with MSC from the fourth day on after the beginning of the in vitro embryo culture; (CTRL / MEF) - maturation CTRL and embryo development with MEF from the fourth day on after the beginning of the in vitro embryo culture; (MSC / CTRL) - MSC during maturation and embryo development in CTRL; (MSC / MSC) - maturation and embryo development in MSC from the fourth day on after the beginning of the in vitro embryo culture; (MEF / CTRL) - maturation and embryo development in MEF and CTRL (MEF / MEF) - maturation and embryo development in MEF from the fourth day on after the beginning of embryo development in vitro. No significant difference was found among the oocytes matured in CTRL, MSC and MEF conditions for metaphase II and apoptosis rates and for cleavage rate in embryos at 4th day after the beginning of the in vitro culture. The number of cells in the inner cell mass, trophoblast cells, apoptotic cells and total cells were similar (P> 0.05) in the embryos from all experimental groups. The rates of blastocyst formation, expanded, hatched and the total of blastocysts did not differ among experimental groups (P> 0.05) at 7th day of embryo development. At eighth day of embryo culture we observed a difference (P <0.05) in hatched blastocyst rate which was higher in the CTRL /CTRL group when compared to MSC/MSC group, however, the proportion of blastocyst, expanded and total blastocysts was not different (P> 0.05). We conclude that there was no significant improvement in bovine embryo development using co-cultures of MSC from rats or MEF when compared to control culture system. However more studies investigating the use of stem cells from other sources or their conditioned medium are needed to better understand the effect of these cells on embryonic development. / Diante da importância da produção in vitro de embriões (PIVE) na expansão do melhoramento genético, é importante a busca de inovações tecnológicas que possam potencializar o desenvolvimento embrionário in vitro. Fibroblastos embrionários de camundongo (MEFs) têm sido amplamente utilizados como camada alimentadora para suportar as células-tronco embrionárias, devido à sua liberação de fatores de crescimento. As células-tronco mesenquimais (MSCs) identificadas a partir de diferentes fontes, também liberam fatores bioativos que possam suportar o crescimento celular. Este estudo tem como objetivo investigar o efeito da co-cultura de MSC de medula óssea de rato ou MEF como fonte alimentadora na produção in vitro de embriões bovinos. Complexo cumulus oophorus foram maturados em três grupos distintos: Controle (CTRL), co-cultura com monocamada de células mesenquimais de ratos (MSC) ou co-cultura com monocamada de fibroblastos embrionários de camundongos (MEF). A fecundação foi realizada em condição controle para todos os grupos e os embriões fecundados in vitro foram também cultivados a partir do quarto dia em CTRL, co-cultura com MSC ou co-cultura com MEF, formando os seguintes grupos experimentais: (CTRL/CTRL) – maturação e cultivo embrionário em condições CTRL; (CTRL/MSC) – maturação em CTRL e cultivo embrionário em MSC a partir do quarto dia após o início do cultivo embrionário in vitro; (CTRL/MEF) – maturação em CTRL e cultivo embrionário em MEF a partir do quarto dia após o início do cultivo embrionário in vitro; (MSC/CTRL) – maturação em MSC e cultivo embrionário em CTRL; (MSC/MSC) – maturação e cultivo embrionário em MSC a partir do quarto dia após o início do cultivo embrionário in vitro; (MEF/CTRL) – maturação em MEF e cultivo embrionário em CTRL e (MEF/MEF) – maturação e cultivo embrionário em MEF a partir do quarto dia após o início do cultivo embrionário in vitro. Nenhuma diferença significativa foi encontrada entre os oócitos dos grupos CTRL, MSC e MEF, na taxa de estruturas em metáfase II, apoptose e clivagem nos embriões de 4 dias após o início do cultivo in vitro. O número de células da massa celular interna, células do trofoblasto, células em apoptose e células totais foram iguais (P>0,05) entre os embriões dos diferentes grupos experimentais. As taxas de embriões em estágio de blastocisto, blastocisto expandido, blastocisto eclodido e blastocistos totais dos grupos experimentais não se diferiram (P>0,05) no sétimo dia de cultivo embrionário. No oitavo dia de cultivo embrionário houve diferença (P<0,05) da taxa de blastocisto eclodido, sendo maior no grupo CTRL/CTRL quando comparado ao grupo MSC/MSC; no entanto, a proporção de blastocisto, blastocisto expandido e blastocistos totais não foram diferentes (P>0,05) entre os grupos experimentais. Concluímos que não houve melhora significativa no desenvolvimento embrionário bovino utilizando co-culturas com MSC de ratos ou MEF de camundongos, quando comparado com sistema de cultura controle. Entretanto, mais estudos investigando o uso de células-tronco de outras fontes ou seu meio condicionado são necessários para se entender melhor o efeito destas células no desenvolvimento embrionário.

Für die effiziente Blechtafelbearbeitung mit hoher Prozesssicherheit und Teilequalität ist die positions- und winkelgenaue Ausrichtung der Rohblechtafeln vor dem Bearbeitungsprozess erforderlich. Dieser Beitrag untersucht vibrationsbasierte Ausrichtkonzepte mittels Mehrkörpersystem-Simulation. Die entwickelten Simulationsmodelle ermöglichen die Charakterisierung und den Vergleich der Konzepte hinsichtlich der Bewegungs- und Ausrichteigenschaften sowie der erforderlichen Antriebskraft. / Efficient, reliable, and qualitative sheet metal processing requires both positional and angular alignment of the raw metal sheets prior to the manufacturing process. This paper investigates different vibration-based alignment concepts using a multi-body system simulation. The simulation model is then used to characterize and compare, with respect to the motion and alignment properties as well as the required driving force, the diverse vibration-based alignment concepts.

Horses are herbivores and can graze for up to 20 hours per day. It is well known that animals are motivated to perform natural behaviours and horses have, except from a physiological need to graze, a strong motivation to perform their natural feeding behaviour. This review aimed to give insight into how horses are kept, how the way they are kept affects their behaviour and welfare, if there are reasons why some horses cannot be kept on pasture, and if alternative feeding strategies can improve horse welfare by allowing horsesto perform their natural feeding behaviour. Most horses are kept in stables and are put on feeding regimes that do not resemble their natural feeding behaviour. This can lead to development of stereotypies, and when prevented from carrying out their feeding behaviour, oral stereotypies such as crib-biting can result. Horses kept free range display very few, if any, stereotypies and is therefore the best way to keep horses from a welfare approach. However, obesity and grass-related illnesses can restrict horses from being kept on pasture, thus, alternative feeding methods for stabled horses is imperative. Use of edible bedding, presenting several types of forage, providing ad libitumforage, or using slow feeders are alternative methods that could be implemented by horseowners and caretakers to improve horse welfare. Horses can however respond differently to these methods and a method that suits one horse might not be appropriate for another.

Effizienz, Prozesssicherheit und Teilequalität in der Blechtafelbearbeitung erfordern die exakte Positionierung der Rohblechtafel zur Bearbeitungsmaschine. Dieser Beitrag beschreibt die experimentelle Erprobung vibrationsbasierter Ausrichtkonzepte an einer eigens entwickelten Versuchsanlage. Die Versuchsergebnisse führen zur Identifikation einer Vorzugslösung sowie möglicher Stellgrößen des Ausrichtprozesses. / Efficiency, process reliability and part quality in sheet metal processing require the precise positioning of the raw sheet metal to the processing machine. This paper presents the experimental investigation of vibration-based alignment concepts in a dedicated test facility. The test results enable identification of a preferential solution as well as possible control parameters of the alignment process.

This degree work deals with the design and implementation of an automatic antenna tuner for short-wave transmitters. The device works within the short-wave range in (1.5 MHz - 30 MHz) band according to the selection of the given frequency. Its principle is that the tuner has a small range of adapted impedances, but it is usually sufficient for fine tuning of most deviations in the system of antenna 50 - feeder 50 - transceiver outlet 50 . It is also equipped with memories which the settings for the individual bands or frequency segments are stored into. Then the transition from one band to another is quick, easy and, first of all, safe, which is a great advantage. In automatic mode, a SWR limit from which the tuner should start to tune can be set. Interconnection with a TRX is not necessary in a fully automatic mode, the device tunes automatically after keying if the set limit of SWR has been exceeded. The automatic tuning is very quick with this device, if the antenna being tuned is not stored in the memory the tuning lasts ca 0.5 - 6 s, if the tuner uses the memory. It could be said that the work with the tuner is without problems, it is possible to learn to control it in a short time. The tuner is small and light. The result of the whole project is a compact device controlled by the user by means of push buttons.

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the value of systematic thoracic ultrasonography (TUS) for detecting bovine respiratory disease (BRD) related lung damage in Holstein x Angus crossbred calves. Because the dairy industry is known to operate on small profit margins, it is important to assess the potential of this technology to help prevent the main source of financial loss related to calf production that dairy producers face. Studies have shown that BRD may impact nearly a fourth of all dairy calves before weaning. In an industry that is currently growing and evolving, it is important that producers have all the necessary resources to operate efficiently. TUS is known to be a quick and accurate predictor of BRD related lung damage, but this study focuses on the financial implications of BRD related lung damage on calf growth and efficiency—average daily gain (ADG) and milk-to-gain (M:G)—and the value of implementing TUS information to make sound management decisions. TUS along with BRD diagnosis information give producers a unique perspective on future growth and development of calves and could be part of the solution to promote larger profit margins for dairy producers. We find that the value associated with TUS and BRD diagnosis information is between $0.88/head and $13.44/head and depends on BRD incidence rate, feed price, and feeder price. Depending on the cost to the farm, it may be beneficial to implement this as a way to manage BRD damage, which we know to influence calf growth and efficiency.