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Memoria (licenciado en ciencias jurídicas y sociales) / En este trabajo se efectúa un análisis comparativo de la normativa jurídica relativa a la protección a los datos personales existente en diecinueve ordenamientos jurídicos de Latinoamérica. Los sistemas jurídicos abarcados en este estudio son los siguientes: Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, República Dominicana, Uruguay y Venezuela. No se han considerado para este efecto algunos sistemas jurídicos, en especial, aquéllos pertenecientes al Caribe. La razón de ello ha sido la falta de información jurídica relativa a esos sistemas. En el caso de Puerto Rico, su exclusión obedece a otras causas; la particularidad de este ordenamiento jurídico como consecuencia de su calidad de Estado Libre Asociado de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica, lo cual implicaría detenerse tanto en el estudio de la legislación norteamericana -de carácter predominantemente sectorial y ajena al sistema europeo de protección de datos- como la puertorriqueña, tarea que estimamos sería propia de un estudio particular, dada su envergadura

Thesis (M.B.A.)--Boston University / PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you. / 2031-01-01

Student Number : 9808961X - MSc research report - School of Electrical and Information Engineering - Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment / The Medical field is vast and dynamic. To be effective in their professions, doctors are required to keep track of the constant growth in knowledge that is taking place, although it is unrealistic to expect them to do so fully. The knowledge in this field is inherently descriptive and thus an unlikely candidate for storage in traditional databases, but instead are found in textbases. In spite of the limitations of databases, they are still used in the medical profession as they remain the standard means of storing information. The aim of this study was to demonstrate that it is possible to provide a single interface to medical knowledge in its more natural form, a textbase. This was achieved by investigating the relevant areas, creating models for the various elements of the system, and subsequently constructing such a system for demonstration. Through the use of data interaction models, this work shows that the doctor’s knowledge can be adequately supplemented, as validated by testing, enabling them to make correct decisions using the information provided. Thus the opportunity exists to implement the methodology in other areas where descriptive knowledge exists.

A project report submitted to the Faculty of Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Engineering. Johannesburg, April 1994. / This project report describes the development of a high speed data acquisition and processing system (DAPS) for an experimental monopulse tracking radar at the Division of Manufacturing and Aeronautical Systems Technology (Aerotek), of CSIR. The system development involved replacement of existing data acquisition hardware and software with an enhanced, PC based, integrated high speed data acquisition system. The system is used for radar acceptance testing, radar monitoring during trials and capture of large volumes of data for off-line processing to pursue research into the phenomenology of radar cross section. The work performed during the execution of this project represents an effort in three technology areas. These are Digital hardware design of custom interface hardware for the ISA bus as implemented on most PC's. This was not a major aim of the project, but was required in the absence of suitable hardware. Formal software specification and design using the real time extensions of Hatley and Pirbhai to the Yourdon and de Marco data flow analysis methodology. The existing software had not been designed using any formal method, and suffered a lack of documentation throughout all phases of the development. The way this project was undertaken has served as an exercise in following the approach, which resulted in a product which is better documented and more maintainable. There are elements of total quality management that are still missing though. • Quality management during software development. At the time of commencement of the project there was no formal commitment to software quality management at Aerotek. Commitment to IS09000 accreditation in future has required that a solid quality ethic and management system be instituted. Current software development follows this approach. A discussion of the topic appears in the conclusion. The DAPS has been in use for approximately two years now. With continued minor modification to meet new user requirements, it has successfully enhanced the usability of the radar system during trials and measurements with the SAAF. / MT2017

Slovenia became an independent republic with its own constitution passed on December 23, 1991. The important step that led to the independence of Slovenia was the December 1990 plebiscite. It was at this plebiscite that the citizens of Slovenia voted for a sovereign and independent state. A public survey called Slovenian Public Opinion (SPO) survey was taken by the government of Slovenia for the plebiscite. The plebiscite counted `YES voters' only those voters who attended and who voted for independence. Non-voters were counted as `NO voters' and `Don't Know' survey responses that could be thought of as missing data that was treated as `YES' or `NO'. Analysis of survey data is done using non-parametric fitting procedure, Bayesian ignorable nonresponse model and Bayesian nonignorable nonresponse model. Finally, a sensitivity analysis is conducted with respect to the different values of a prior parameter. The amazing estimates of the eventual plebiscite outcome show the validity our underlying models.

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A Research Report submitted to the Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. Johannesburg, 2016. / Countries around the world are recognising the importance of geospatial data in answering questions related to spatially varying industries such as mining activities (ongoing and discontinued). This is becoming increasingly evident with countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom working towards establishing Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) inventories. However, the increasing need for data on mining activities is not paralleled by an increase in the availability of such data. The aim of this research therefore is to design a database for accessing historical and current geospatial data that can be used to support research, environmental management efforts as well as support decision making at all levels. A user needs survey was conducted. Two sampling methods were employed, convenient sampling and snowball sampling method. The convenient sampling method was used mostly with all the WDMP group members and the latter was employed with the respondents from institutions and organisations outside of the university respectively. The data were then categorised so as to make analysis easier and data could be evaluated on the same basis. An evaluation of the data collected showed that although the WDMP required different types of data (spatial and non- spatial) the data feed into each other and as such it is important that there is a central repository in which to store them. Furthermore investigation also shows that there is a wealth of data on current mining activities, but not so much on historical mining activities. Although data on mining activities exists, accessibility to these data is hindered by various factors such as copyright infringements, data costs, discrepancies in the data request process. The outcome of this research has been that of a physical database PostgreSQL database (PostGIS) and one mounted on an online platform (GeoServer). The databases can be visualised on PostgreSQL using select statements or visualisation through establishing a connection with QGIS, alternatively the database may be accessed on GeoServer. The database is expected to be of use to at least all members of the Wits Digital Mine Project (WDMP) and stakeholders involved in the project. The database can be used for baseline studies and also as a basis for the framework used to analyse, remedy as well as predict future challenges in the mining industry. Moreover, the database can act as a central repository for all data produced from the WDMP. / LG2017

A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in fulfilment of requirements for the degree of Master of Science. Johannesburg, 2016. / Wind sensors provide very accurate measurements, however it is not feasible to have a network of wind sensors large enough to provide these accurate readings everywhere. A “virtual” wind sensor uses existing weather forecasts, as well as historical weather station data to predict what readings a regular wind sensor would provide. This study attempts to develop a method using Big Data Analytics to predict wind readings for use in “virtual” wind sensors. The study uses Random Forests and linear regression to estimate wind direction and magnitude using various transformations of a Digital Elevation Model, as well as data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. The model is evaluated based on its accuracy when compared to existing high resolution weather station data, to show a slight improvement in the estimation of wind direction and magnitude over the forecast data. / LG2017

Two aspects of the computer simulation of minerals processing systems were investigated in order to facilitate more effective use of simulation technology. A user-interface was designed and combined with an existing simulator executive, resulting in the implementation of a user-friendly microcomputer based minerals processing simulator, MicroSim. Ease of use was achieved by consideration of the needs of the user of such a program. This resulted in the use of graphical methods for information input and output. Efficient form-filling techniques were developed for numerical data entry and editing. Models for the carbon-in-pulp adsorption process and for continuous gold leaching were derived. The CIP models were derived using a population balance approach. The method of characteristics and the method of moments were found to be particularly useful in solving the resulting equations. Besides being important processes in themselves, the integration of these models into MicroSim provided valuable experience regarding the use of such models in a simulator. / AC 2016