The master’s thesis is focused on a functional suggestion of a data infrastructure in a company with more branches. It analyses the present condition of the data infrastructure and it is based on an analysis and there is an own solution implemented. The solution must be functional, and it must match the requirements discussed with the investor.

This thesis deals with determine location using very low power consumption device. The main target was to design and construct device using right platform and sensors for localization, sending data using IoT LoRa network and than processing data on server's side. To solve the problem, it was used community network TheThingsNetwork. In thesis I created power efficient device, which can find current location using GPS system and deliver it to user using LoRaWAN network.

The dissertation work deals with the issue of water treatment and possibilities of energy savings during the operation of sewage treatment plants. The aim of the work is to find the potential of alternative energy use, economical consumption, improvement of the facility system management and quality improvement of the wastewater treatment process. In the first part of the work, operating processes, energy flows and energy savings are discussed. To analyze the problematics, larger sewage treatment plants were chosen. Thanks to their size, it was easier to find critical points and test the usage of renewable sources in operation. After the energy audit, the individual processes were assessed and real operation pitfalls were determined. Further steps led to focusing on smaller facilities up to 2 000 PE. This step was carried out with the intention of preparing these plants for the planned legislative change and helping to create or modernize more energy-efficient solutions. Thanks to the establishment of consortium of Brno University of Technology, the Department of Electric Power Engineering and a company dealing with water treatment and automation control, a solution was created that modernize the electrical, automation and water treatment part of the plant operation. This innovative application was installed in the sewage treatment plant, where the issues were debugged, control algorithms were tested and the entire operation was launched in automatic mode. At the end of the wastewater treatment plant modernization, PV panels were installed on the roof, thus partially suppling the object with renewable energy.

I am dealing with implementation of auction system for internet presentation of art gallery in my dissertation. Advertising agency CCD Media Ltd had given an order for solution. In all sphere of business is trend of implementing of auctions, especially electronic in present. Sale of art cannot avoid this trend. Wi will find out advantages of this solution in use.

The subject of master’s thesis "The study of the operating production management” is to rationalize production and distribution of compressed air. The thesis deals with the description of the current state, the analysis of compressed air production and the proposal for rationalization. The basis of this work is to implement lean manufacturing method in the company DI Industrial. The proposed steps are primarily designed for implementation in this firm but their principles and methods could be used in any company that uses compressed air technology. The study includes theoretical knowledge in the range of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools and a pneumatics.

The subject of my master´s thesis “Multi-functional Building” is to make operating project documentation to a building in Boskovice that is drawn as an energy saving house. The concept of the house respects the territorial plan of the city and complements the existing buildings. The house has a basement and three floors with a hipped roof. In the basement there is a cellar and technical background for the object in the 1st floor are 2 establishments , hairdressing salon and a cafe and 2nd floor and 3rd floor are designed for housing.

Investments in energy saving of buildings is associated with a reduction in the operating costs, but it is also an effort to improve the quality of the environment. The main impulse are constantly rising energy prices and deteriorating air quality. The diploma thesis deals with the return on investment in thermal insulation of residential houses. The theoretical part describes the different definitions from the field of investments, pricing and energy modifications. In the practical part are considered two apartment buildings, the first insulated, non-insulated second. The next step is quantifying of the investment cost of such insulation designed with the calculation of payback period, net present value and internal rate of return. At the end of the work is the evaluation of the effectiveness of investments.

This work provides a detailed research on the present condition of the residential realty market and possibilities of housing financing. Explanation of basic terms on the major fields of housing financing is covered in the theoretical part. The practical part is focused on analysis of the present condition connected with the above mentioned topic. In addition, a model situation of housing financing is included in the thesis. Both the lease and the purchase of housing are compared.

The aim of thesis is the energy evaluation of building for public facilities - kindergarten. From the beginning work deals with the analysis of a given topic, standard and legal regulations associated with the topic. This knowledge is further applied to a specific building. It follows by evaluation of the current state of the building, its systems, internal environment and analysis of measures leading to energy savings and ensuring the quality of the indoor environment of building. Work also deals with experimental measurements of selected parameters of the internal environment.

PhD (Health Sciences) / Department of Advanced Nursing Science / STRACT Background: The implementation of the World Health Organisation maternal health care guidelines in African countries has resulted in the reduction of maternal deaths by half since 1990. As a result, between 1990-2013, maternal mortality ratio declined by only 2.6% per year and this is far from the annual decline of 5.5% required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ninety percent of women are dying from preventable maternal conditions and most of them are from the low and middle-income areas. The 2011-2013 Saving Mothers Report indicates that the Limpopo Province was ranked number three on the Maternal Mortality Rate in South Africa. Hence, this study sought to assess the implementation of maternal health care guidelines by professional nurses in Limpopo Province. Method: A convergent parallel mixed-methods design study was used. Phase 1 entailed parallel collection of qualitative and quantitative data. In this approach, self-administered questionnaires were used in the quantitative research method and an in-depth interview in qualitative research method. Data were collected from Maternal Health Care Managers, Professional Nurses and Operational Managers working in Primary Health Care Facilities of the Vhembe and Mopani Districts. Systematic methods to sample managers and midwives through the Slovan formula was used. Ethical clearance for the study was obtained from the University of Venda Research Ethics Committee and permission to conduct the study at the Primary Health Care facilities was obtained from the Limpopo Province Department of Health and Health District Offices. Data analyses were done separately using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences for quantitative data and Tesch’s open-coding methods for qualitative data. Validity, reliability and trustworthiness were ensured through a pilot study and by critical appraisal and peer review of the research instruments by experts in the field of maternal health. Results: The study revealed that midwives experienced difficulty when providing care to women presenting with postpartum haemorrhage and pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. Difficulty in the management was confirmed by 36% of respondents. Some participants lacked knowledge on the management of women with postpartum haemorrhage, Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia and this was also indicated by 30% of respondents. Shortage of staff led to work overload, especially if one midwife was left alone to provide care to patients in the facility. Furthermore, midwives experienced delayed ambulance services when in need of referring women who required urgent attention to the next level. Delayed ambulance was indicated also by 80,4% of respondents ad this contributed to the midwives’ frustrations hence poor maternal outcomes. High risk women failed to return to the hospital and others hide their previous history of complications and hence experienced abrupt postpartum haemorrhage leading to poor implementation of maternal health guidelines. Phase 2 dealt with the development of the strategy to facilitate implementation of maternal health guidelines in Limpopo Province using the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats analysis, identified from the collected data. Phase 3 comprised the validation of the strategy, which was conducted using a quantitative research design. Meetings were held with Maternal Health Care Managers, Midwives and Operational Managers working at Primary Health Care Facilities of Vhembe and Mopani districts. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed for respondents to complete and data were analysed using descriptive analysis. Almost all respondents (95%) agreed that the developed strategy was suitable and applicable for midwifery practice. Maternal Health Care Managers, Midwives and Operational Managers made suggestions that will enhance the developed strategy. Recommendations: Continuous education and in-service training must be done in order to capacitate midwives with knowledge of the management of women with postpartum haemorrhage, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. The curriculum for Midwifery training must be strengthened and must include enrolled nurses. Health education to women must be strengthened and they must be encouraged to give the correct history in order to reduce maternal mortality rate. / NRF