Dissertations / Theses: 'STEP'

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Sonstegard, M., and James Bitter. "Adlerian Group Counseling: Step-By-Step." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 1998. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/6043.

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Sand, Caroline. "Step by step, stepchildren and support obligations." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp01/MQ58898.pdf.

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Milzow, Christian. "The step-pool morphology of a steep mountain stream /." ETH, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Institut für Hydrologie und Wasserwirtschaft, 2004. http://e-collection.ethbib.ethz.ch/show?type=dipl&nr=137.

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Alshehri, Salimah. "Step by Step Water Splitting: Heterogeneous Photocatalysis Studies." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/37541.

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Due to the environmental problems caused by the steadily increasing usage of fossil fuels, the interest for renewable sources of energy has amplified significantly. Among the several possibilities, hydrogen gas is considered to be one of the most promising fuels forof the future. IfOnce formed from water via photocatalysis it is a desirable, convenient and green improvement in the field of energy. During this work, we have tried to contribute to this important field. 4wt.% Au/TiO2 synthesized by deposition-precipitation with urea was the main photocatalysts used in this project. Other noble metal-loaded (Pt and Ag) titanium dioxide materials were synthesized by deposition precipitation with urea and other methods such as sol gel and sol immobilization. These catalytic systems were studied and their activity compared for hydrogen production from water/methanol mixtures. Sets of monometallic Au, Ag, Pt and bimetallic Au-Pt and Au-Ag supported titanium dioxide were synthesized and tested. Au/TiO2 photocatalysts synthesized by deposition precipitation with urea was were the best in terms of hydrogen production compared to other photocatalysts. In the evaluation of possible sacrificial molecules, isopropanol was less efficient than methanol. Through the formation of bi-metallic Ag-Au/TiO2 and Pt-Au/TiO2 catalysts, the hydrogen production could be further improved. Finally, Ir supported Al2O3 was investigated for the first time as a heterogeneous catalyst for hydrogen production by photocatalytic dehydrogenation of aqueous p-formaldehyde and photoreduction of carbon dioxide.

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Bitter, James. "Adlerian Group Counseling and Therapy: Step-by-Step." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2008. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/6106.

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Adlerian Training Institute, Bratislava, Slovakia, October, 2008, March, 2007; Florida Atlantic University, Port St. Lucie, Florida, July, 2008, June, 2006; Group Process Training (Don Yoo, Director), Seoul, South Korea, October, 2005; 38th Annual International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes (ICASSI), Marsascala, Malta, July, 2005; Florida Atlantic University, Port St. Lucie, Florida, June, 2005; Individual Psychology Association of Idaho (IPAI), Boise, Idaho, May, 2005; West Texas Institute of Adlerian Studies, Odessa, Texas, May, 2005; Adlerian Society of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, February, 2005; Adlerian Summer School, Waiheke Island, New Zealand, January, 2005; North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Pre-convention workshop, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, June, 2004; Florida Atlantic University, Port St. Lucie, Florida, June, 2004; (with Manford Sonstegard), Greek Adlerian Society/Florida Atlantic University, Athens, Greece, June, 2001.

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Berry, Matthew M. "A Variable-Step Double-Integration Multi-Step Integrator." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/11155.

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A new method of numerical integration is presented here, the variable-step Stormer-Cowell method. The method uses error control to regulate the step size, so larger step sizes can be taken when possible, and is double-integration, so only one evaluation per step is necessary when integrating second-order differential equations. The method is not variable-order, because variable-order algorithms require a second evaluation. The variable-step Stormer-Cowell method is designed for space surveillance applications,which require numerical integration methods to track orbiting objects accurately. Because of the large number of objects being processed, methods that can integrate the equations of motion as fast as possible while maintaining accuracy requirements are desired. The force model used for earth-orbiting objects is quite complex and computationally expensive, so methods that minimize the force model evaluations are needed. The new method is compared to the fixed-step Gauss-Jackson method, as well as a method of analytic step regulation (s-integration), and the variable-step variable-order Shampine-Gordon integrator. Speed and accuracy tests of these methods indicate that the new method is comparable in speed and accuracy to s-integration in most cases, though the variable-step Stormer-Cowell method has an advantage over s-integration when drag is a significant factor. The new method is faster than the Shampine-Gordon integrator, because the Shampine-Gordon integrator uses two evaluations per step, and is biased toward keeping the step size constant. Tests indicate that both the new variable-step Stormer-Cowell method and s-integration have an advantage over the fixed-step Gauss-Jackson method for orbits with eccentricities greater than 0.15.
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Hongu, Nobuko, and Jamie M. Wise. "Reading the Nutrition Facts Label: Step-by-Step Approach." College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/324538.

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Revised; Originally published: 12/2008
Food labels are designed to help consumers to make healthy food choices. Yet the Nutrition Facts label is not always easy to understand, due to a lot of technical information. The step-by-step approach in this publication is easy to follow, and may help consumers to build skills how to read and use the information on a Nutrition Facts label more easily and effectively for their needs. This two page information sheet is useful, especially when a nutrition educator teaches a lay person those tricky foods labeling terms and recommends healthy alternative in his/her diet.

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Hongu, Nobuko, and Jamie M. Wise. "Reading the Nutrition Facts Label: Step-by-Step Approach." College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/146670.

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Food labels are designed to help consumers to make healthy food choices. Yet Nutrition Facts label is not always easy to understand due to a lot of technical information. The step-by-step approach in this publication is easy to follow, and may help consumers to build skills how to read and use the information on a Nutrition Facts label more easily and effectively for their needs. The 2-pages information sheet is useful, especially when a nutrition educator teaches a lay person those tricky foods labeling terms and recommends healthy alternative in his/her diet.

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Ek, Charlotta, and Elin Storm. "Step by step vs. Culture : A strategy for managing change." Thesis, Linköping University, Project management, Innovations and Entrepreneurship, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-16591.

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Even though companies are facing a continuously changing environment, far from all businesses manage to succeed with their organizational changes. (Olson, 2008) If wanting to meet market demands and avoid unnecessary costs it is important to ask the question if we can, in some way, predict, understand or influence the process of change. (Ahrenfelt, 2001) The purpose of this thesis is to determine if life-cycle theories can be used exclusively when planning and managing a process of change. To answer the purpose, the thesis is based upon a qualitative case study at Consafe Logistics group. Theobjective with the empirical studies, executed through nine interviews with various managers, was to determine whether or not life-cycle models and organizational culture can be of assistance when managing change. The studies showed that the opinions differ between the respondents and that the topics internal communication and documentation were frequently brought up during the interviews.

Theoretically, this thesis addresses different life-cycle change theories and an alternative model for implementing change through organizational culture. Furthermore the theoretic section considers the areas Project organization, Leadership in processes of change, Knowledge, competence & education, Internal communication and Documentation. The thesis showed that applying life-cycle theories to a change can be of limited use since there are big difficulties in placing the different activities throughout the change in achronological order. The theories can be used however to highlight the relationship between activities which can be useful for making time savings. Irrespective of the order activities are managed in a process of change, measurable goals, feedback and support throughout the process are central for the change’s outcome. This thesis has resulted in a general life-cycle model for managing organizational change based upon existing theoriesand empirical studies. Finally, culture and inertia are described as two factors that either facilitate or inhibit the success of the change depending on how they are managed.

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Hollman, Jorge. "Step by step eigenvalue analysis with EMTP discrete time solutions." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/67.

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The present work introduces a methodology to obtain a discrete time state space representation of an electrical network using the nodal [G] matrix of the Electromagnetic Transients Program (EMTP) solution. This is the first time the connection between the EMTP nodal analysis solution and a corresponding state-space formulation is presented. Compared to conventional state space solutions, the nodal EMTP solution is computationally much more efficient. Compared to the phasor solutions used in transient stability analysis, the proposed approach captures a much wider range of eigenvalues and system operating states. A fundamental advantage of extracting the system eigenvalues directly from the EMTP solution is the ability of the EMTP to follow the characteristics of nonlinearities. The system's trajectory can be accurately traced and the calculated eigenvalues and eigenvectors correctly represent the system's instantaneous dynamics. In addition, the algorithm can be used as a tool to identify network partitioning subsystems suitable for real-time hybrid power system simulator environments, including the implementation of multi-time scale solutions. The proposed technique can be implemented as an extension to any EMTP-based simulator. Within our UBC research group, it is aimed at extending the capabilities of our real-time PC-cluster Object Virtual Network Integrator (OVNI) simulator.

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Rautenberg, Tamlyn Anne. "Developing a step by step guide to cost effectiveness modelling." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2013. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.634533.

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Aim: To develop a process guide to support the novice modeller in developing a methodologically sound decision analytic cost effectiveness model from start to finish. Methods: An outline of the guide was constructed based on a systematic review of health economic guidelines. The content of the guide was developed according to a review of best practice methods. The draft guide was subject to two rounds of the nominal group technique method of consensus agreement. After revision, the usability of the final guide was tested by the researcher, and validated by two independent novice modellers. Results: Thirty-two health economic guidelines met the selection criteria and were data extracted, synthesized, critically evaluated and formed the outline of the guide. The guide was structured according to the model building process, and the content was developed based on review of best practice methods. Agreement was reached on the key content of the draft guide. The final guide consists of 142 components divided over five modules aligned to the process of model building. Conclusion: A step by step process guide to decision analytic cost effectiveness modelling has been constructed. The content has been agreed upon using concensus methods and has been independantly validated. The guide aims to explicitly capture each step required in the process of model development. In contrast to guidelines and best practice recommendations already available, the guide is uniquely arranged according to the process of model building and consists of five modules composed of multiple components, each representing the tasks which constitute the model building process. The guide is designed to facilitate the novice modeller in the process of model development with the aim of improving model quality and transparency, thereby improving the decision making process for which modelling is an increasingly important source of evidence.

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Campbell, Robert Todd. "The Ninth Step." ScholarWorks@UNO, 2009. http://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/936.

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In this paper, I will analyze the production process of my thesis film, The Ninth Step. I will examine all of the various elements of the project, from development, through post-production to determine how effective it is in depicting human drama and conflict. I will employ the notes of unbiased audience members as a key criterion in the measure of this study.

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Miranda, James M. "Step Right Up." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1427883199.

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dos, Anjos Afonso Fernando. "A step towards identifying the true adult murine Mesenchymal Stem Cell." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2005. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1444628/.

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Research spanning over a few decades has contributed to the discovery and understanding of a population of cells that are precursors of connective tissue cell-types. These cells currently referred as Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), have also been shown by some researchers to have the capacity to give rise to neuron- and muscle-like cells in vitro, making them very attractive as cellular source for clinical application in regenerative medicine. Despite the intense focus on therapeutic research on going in the MSC field, the biology of these cells remains elusive, especially at its hierarchical organisation. Although some data suggest that MSCs are composed of different sub-populations of progenitors or cells that are prompted to differentiate preferentially into one or few different cell-types in vitro, there is no defined hierarchy proposed yet, especially at the most primitive level. The initial aim of this project was to characterise the adult murine MSC (muMSCs) compartment since most of the studies performed to date were conducted with human cells. During the process of such, a new cell type was found. Under a conventional isolation/culture system a minor sub-population of muMSCs was identified and then characterised (based on the expression of SSEA-1 antigen Stage Specific Embryonic Antigen-1). The data presented strongly suggest that this new sub-population is not only the founder of the MSC compartment but also they are multipotent both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, this new cell-type can be directly identified from fresh bone marrow thus confirming its true existence in vivo. Detailed study on SSEA-1 pos-MSCs revealed that these cells present several common features with Embryonic Stem Cells (ES) and therefore suggests that a group of cells with embryonic features might persist throughout adult life. The identification/characterisation of these adult murine SSEA-1pos cells should facilitate the identification of a similar cell-type in the human MSC compartment. Furthermore, this study opens new questions on the developmental origin and importance of adult tissue-specific stem cells in the maintenance of tissue homeostasis.

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Sajjadi, Sajdeh [Verfasser]. "Step by step in fast protein-protein docking algorithms / Sajdeh Sajjadi." Lübeck : Zentrale Hochschulbibliothek Lübeck, 2014. http://d-nb.info/1060276887/34.

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Cluff, Tyler. "Kinetic analysis of forwards, step-by-step and backwards stair descent." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/27672.

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The purpose of this research was to evaluate biomechanical differences in alternate stair descent strategies to determine the mechanisms by which these strategies modulate task mechanics Seventeen healthy subjects (9 males, 8 females) performed ten trials in four experimental conditions; forwards (FD), backwards (BD), step-by-step lead (SBSL) and trail (SBST) limbs. Results showed that peak ankle plantiflexor powers and work in BD and SBSL were similar in magnitude (p>0.05) and reduced relative to FD at initial contact (p<0.001) Similarly, the midstance peak plantiflexor moments, powers and work in FD and SBST were greater than both BD and SBSL (p<0.001). The plantiflexor moment and work in BD were larger than those at the SBSL limb (p<0.01), whereas power magnitudes were not significantly different (p>0.05). Lastly, peak moments, powers and work at push-off were greater in FD compared to all other conditions (p<0.001) and further, were larger in SBST relative to BD and SBSL (p<0.001). Peak moments, powers and work were similar in BD and SBSL conditions (p>0.05). Peak knee moments, powers and work were reduced during the eccentric midstance burst. Knee moments, powers and work were similar in FD and SBST (p>0.05), but were greater than BD and SBSL (p<0.001). Peak moments, powers and work were greater in BD compared to the SBSL limb (p<0.001). Thus, the step-by-step descent strategy is more appropriate for individuals with unilateral knee problems, whereas backwards descent is more suitable for bilateral quadriceps weakness. Peak hip powers and work were larger in BD relative to FD (p <0.001) during initial contact. Similarly, the extensor moment in BD was significantly larger than the flexor moment demonstrated in FD. No consistent stair or condition effects were observed for the concentric hip flexor burst at push-off in FD, SBSL and SBST conditions. Finally, this study considered foot clearance in stair descent. Clearance was greater in BD relative to FD, SBSL and SBST in the mid staircase region, but was similar at step 1, which represented the transition from standing to stair descent. No foot contacts, trips or stumbles were recorded, demonstrating the likelihood of contacting a stair edge in all patterns was nonexistent for these healthy participants. The present results have implications to improve functionality in stair descent for individuals that find the task difficult or painful. Future studies will likely consider the strategies employed during the initiation of stair descent by elderly and clinical populations to gain insight on the strategies used to minimize mechanical burden on both the joints and overlying musculature. Lastly, research should consider the effects of handrail use on alternate stair descent strategy mechanics, such as backwards and step-by-step descent.

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Gibbons, Brian J. Jr. "Electromigration induced step instabilities on silicon surfaces." The Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1143235175.

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Lioubartsev, Dmitrij. "Constructing a Computer Algebra System Capable of Generating Pedagogical Step-by-Step Solutions." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC), 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-189287.

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For the problem of producing pedagogical step-by-step solutions to mathematical problems in education, standard methods and algorithms used in construction of computer algebra systems are often not suitable. A method of using rules to manipulate mathematical expressions in small steps is suggested and implemented. The problem of creating a step-by-step solution by choosing which rule to apply and when to do it is redefined as a graph search problem and variations of the A* algorithm are used to solve it. It is all put together into one prototype solver that was evaluated in a study. The study was a questionnaire distributed among high school students. The results showed that while the solutions were not as good as human-made ones, they were competent. Further improvements of the method are suggested that would probably lead to better solutions.
För problemet att producera pedagogiska steg-för-steg-lösningar till matematiska problem inom utbildning, är vanliga metoder och algoritmer som används i konstruktion av datoralgebrasystem ofta inte lämpliga. En metod som använder regler för att manipulera matematiska uttryck i små steg föreslås och implementeras. Problemet att välja vilka regler som ska appliceras och när de ska göra det för att skapa en steg-för-steg-lösning omdefineras som ett grafsökningsproblem och varianter av algoritmen A* används för att lösa det. Allt sätts ihop till en prototyp av en lösare vilken utvärderas i en studie. Studien var ett frågeformulär som delades ut till gymnasiestudenter. Resultaten visade att även fast lösningar skapade av programmet inte var lika bra som lösningar skapade av människor, så var de anständiga. Fortsatta föbättringar av metoden föreslås, vilka troligtvis skulle leda till bättre lösningar.

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Du, Toit Carl. "Modelling market risk with SAS Risk Dimensions : a step by step implementation." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/1015.

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Tontoh, Anthony, and Gyamfi Yaw Opoku. "Business Planning Process in a New Venture Development : Step-by-Step Approach." Thesis, Jönköping University, JIBS, Business Administration, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-1040.

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Problem: The development of new ventures has been an issue of keen interest to the society. This is due to the fact that it enhances the socio-economic development of the society by creating jobs and also filling the gaps in the market. However, it is of interest to note that most people do not follow a business planning process when they are starting up a new venture. This may be due to the fact that they do not have any knowledge in a business planning process at the period of business initiation.

Purpose: The aim of this thesis is to give an individual or an organization a clear direction of a business planning process in a new venture development.

Method: A qualitative research method with a deductive approach was used to conduct this research. A primary and secondary data was collected from 4 organizations and were used to find out the possible steps of business planning process.

Frame of Reference: The theoretical spheres that were utilized in this thesis consisted of business planning process from authors that had a sequential approach to business planning for a new venture development.

Conclusion: The authors derived a model for business planning process in a new venture development that can be a recommendation to individuals or organizations starting up a new business because it provides a step by step direction in business planning to stay competitive in the market.

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Gyamfi, Opoku Yaw, and Anthony Tontoh. "Business Planning Process in a New Venture Development (Step-by-Step Approach)." Thesis, Jönköping University, JIBS, Business Administration, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-1501.

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Problem: The development of new ventures has been an issue of keen interest to the society. This is due to the fact that it enhances the socio-economic development of the society by creating jobs and also filling the gaps in the market. However, it is of interest to note that most people do not follow a business planning process when

they are starting up a new venture. This may be due to the fact that they do not have any knowledge in a business planning process at the period of business initiation.

Purpose: The aim of this thesis is to give an individual or an organization a clear direction of a business planning process in a new venture development.

Method: A qualitative research method with a deductive approach was used to conduct this research. A primary and secondary data was collected from 4 organizations and were used to find out the possible steps of business planning process.

Frame of Reference: The theoretical spheres that were utilized in this thesis consisted of business planning process from authors that had a sequential approach to business planning for a new venture development.

Conclusion: The authors derived a model for business planning process in a new venture development that can be a recommendation to individuals or organizations starting up a new business because it provides a step by step direction in business planning to stay competitive in the market.

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Haraguchi, Tomoyuki. "Step-by-Step Fabrication of Crystalline Oriented Metal-Organic Framework Thin Films." 京都大学 (Kyoto University), 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/216170.

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Machado, Maria de Lourdes Rovisco Curado Correia. "Basic step vs. power step-análise dos efeitos de carga no apoio." Master's thesis, Instituições portuguesas -- UTL-Universidade Técnica de Lisboa -- -Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, 1998. http://dited.bn.pt:80/30266.

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Baaj, AliA, Kamran Sattarov, Jesse Skoch, Salman Abbasifard, AparS Patel, MauricioJ Avila, and ChristinaM Walter. "Posterior atlantoaxial fixation: A cadaveric and fluoroscopic step-by-step technical guide." MedKnow, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/621332.

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Background: Atlantoaxial surgical fixation is widely employed treatment strategy for a myriad of pathologies affecting the stability of the atlantoaxial joint. The most common technique used in adults, and in certain cases in children, involves a posterior construct with C1 lateral mass screws, and C2 pars or pedicle screws. This technical note aims to provide a step‑by‑step guide to this procedure using cadaveric and fluoroscopic images. Methods: An embalmed, human, cadaveric, specimen was used for this study. The subject did not have obvious occipital‑cervical pathology. Dissections and techniques were performed to mimic actual surgical technique. Photographs were taken during each step, and the critical aspects of each step were highlighted. Fluoroscopic images from a real patient undergoing C1/C2 fixation were also utilized to further highlight the anatomic‑radiographic relationships. This study was performed without external or industry funding. Results: Photographic and radiographic pictures and drawings are presented to illustrate the pertinent anatomy and technical aspects of this technique. The nuances of each step, including complication avoidance strategies are also highlighted. Conclusions: Given the widespread utilization of this technique, described step‑by‑step guide is timely for surgeons and trainees alike.

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Gwyn, Lydia C., and Jonathan Wilson. "Developing Your Own Library Ambassador Program: Step-by-Step Peer Mentoring Implementation." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2019. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/6136.

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Regan, Edward V. "Team Step Up Program /." Full text available online, 2004. http://www.lib.rowan.edu/find/theses.

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Zolfagharian, Ahmad. "Step in twice : report." Thesis, Kungl. Konsthögskolan, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kkh:diva-48.

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|| ‘Na-koja-Abad’ does not occur in any Persian dictionary, and it was coined, as far as Iknow, by Sohravardi2 himself. [---] It signifies the city, the country or land (abad) of Nowhere(Na-koja).[---] That is, the transition of the physical cosmos to what constitutes the first level of thespiritual universe. [---] Sohravardi states precisely that this region begins ‘on the convexsurface’ of the Ninth Sphere, the Sphere of Spheres, or the Sphere that includes the whole of thecosmos. This means that it begins at the exact moment when one leaves the supreme Sphere,which defines all possible orientation in our world (or on this side of the world), the ‘Sphere’to which the celestial cardinal points refer. It is evident that once this boundary is crossed, thequestion ‘where?’ (koja) loses its meaning, at least the meaning in which it is asked in thespace of our sensory experience. Thus the name Na-koja-Abad: a place outside of place, a‘place’ that is not contained in a place [...].It surely cannot relate to a change of local position, a physical transfer from one place toanother place, as though it involved places contained in a single homogeneous space […] it is amatter of entering, passing into the interior and, in passing into the interior, of finding oneself,paradoxically outside, or, in the language of our authors, ‘on the convex surface’ of the NinthSphere in other words. [---] This step is made in order for the Stranger, the gnostic, to returnhome or at least to lead to that return.But an odd happens: once this transition is accomplished, it turns out that henceforth thisreality, previously internal and hidden, is revealed to be enveloping, surrounding, containingwhat was first of all external and visible, since by means of interiorization, one has departedfrom that external reality. Henceforth, it is spiritual reality that envelops, surrounds, containsthe reality called material. That is why spiritual reality is not “in the where.” It is the ‘where’that is in it. Or, rather, it is itself the “where” of all things; it is, therefore, not itself in a place,it does not fall under the question ‘where?’ || Corbin, Henri . “Mundus Imaginalis,or the Imaginary and the Imaginal.”
[I examensarbetet ingår utställningen "Step in twice":] The whole project is about one piece, Step in Twice, which by itself contains\r\nfour main levels that in collaboration with each other create an interactive\r\njourney within the context of Mysticism.\r\n\r\n|| ‘Na-koja-Abad’ does not occur in any Persian dictionary, and it was coined, as far as I\r\nknow, by Sohravardi himself. [---] It signifies the city, the country or land (abad) of Nowhere\r\n(Na-koja).\r\n[---] That is, the transition of the physical cosmos to what constitutes the first level of the\r\nspiritual universe. [---] Sohravardi states precisely that this region begins ‘on the convex\r\nsurface’ of the Ninth Sphere, the Sphere of Spheres, or the Sphere that includes the whole of the\r\ncosmos. This means that it begins at the exact moment when one leaves the supreme Sphere,\r\nwhich defines all possible orientation in our world (or on this side of the world), the ‘Sphere’\r\nto which the celestial cardinal points refer. It is evident that once this boundary is crossed, the\r\nquestion ‘where?’ (koja) loses its meaning, at least the meaning in which it is asked in the\r\nspace of our sensory experience. Thus the name Na-koja-Abad: a place outside of place, a\r\n‘place’ that is not contained in a place [...].\r\nIt surely cannot relate to a change of local position, a physical transfer from one place to\r\nanother place, as though it involved places contained in a single homogeneous space […] it is a\r\nmatter of entering, passing into the interior and, in passing into the interior, of finding oneself,\r\nparadoxically outside, or, in the language of our authors, ‘on the convex surface’ of the Ninth\r\nSphere in other words. [---] This step is made in order for the Stranger, the gnostic, to return\r\nhome or at least to lead to that return.\r\nBut an odd happens: once this transition is accomplished, it turns out that henceforth this\r\nreality, previously internal and hidden, is revealed to be enveloping, surrounding, containing\r\nwhat was first of all external and visible, since by means of interiorization, one has departed\r\nfrom that external reality. Henceforth, it is spiritual reality that envelops, surrounds, contains\r\nthe reality called material. That is why spiritual reality is not “in the where.” It is the ‘where’\r\nthat is in it. Or, rather, it is itself the “where” of all things; it is, therefore, not itself in a place,\r\nit does not fall under the question ‘where?’ || Corbin, Henri . “Mundus Imaginalis,\r\nor the Imaginary and the Imaginal.”

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Edwards, Jennifer. "The moral step back." Thesis, Aberystwyth University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2160/ed714732-03f4-44ad-879a-4f43dd724025.

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This work aims to make the case for reform to the law on euthanasia being necessary. There are certain constructs within the criminal law, passive euthanasia and the doctrine of double effect, that allow the courts to re-define physicians’ actus reus (in the case of passive euthanasia) or mens rea (in the case of double effect), and make it possible for them to do acts that would otherwise be seen as murder without the threat of legal sanctions. While it is not disputed that the majority of physicians who perform passive euthanasia or rely on the doctrine of double effect do so in good faith and therefore deserve legal protection, it will be argued these constructs they rely are logically not fit for purpose and that the courts allow, through their use, the very acts they purport to condemn. It is concluded that active euthanasia and intentional killing are, through ‘passive’ euthanasia and the doctrine of double effect, both practiced and unregulated, and it is this lack of regulation that this work cites as the most important reason why the law at present needs to be reformed. With the need for reform as its basis, the discussion moves on to explore a number of possible avenues through which reform could be effected, and settles upon the promulgation of legislation as the most prudent. In response to this finding, a draft Bill was written and is evaluated in the last chapter of this work.

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Singh, Mahim. "SOFTVIZ, a step forward." Link to electronic thesis, 2004. http://www.wpi.edu/Pubs/ETD/Available/etd-0430104-135703/.

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Thesis (M.S.)--Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Keywords: Eclipse plug-in; tracer; timeline; software visualization; sunburst; SoftViz; ParaVis; error categorization framework; debugging; program understanding. Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-89).

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Möller, Fredrik. "Step Into My Office!" Thesis, Högskolan i Borås, Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-21995.

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People go to work and people go home. Playing out their roles and their lives, going in and out of character. We create our own characters depending on where we are and with who we are. In this project a set of characters having a “casual Friday” at work has been interpreted. Working with the office dress codes and breaking them down. The intention is to explore the relation between 2D-3D in garment and print, using distortion to create new silhouettes and characters. Inspiration is taken from 80´s movies set in the office space and 90´s casual wear. Working without restrictions when combining transferprinted characters/garments and real garments where the “Casual Friday” theme is always present. Photos of real people were taken to keep an essence of reality throughout the line-up. The silhouettes, characters and garments created in Photoshop is based on how the de-signer would usually draw them with paper and pen. What could be defined as missing today is the interpretation of 2D prints working it´s way towards 3D in a more direct way, as well as going from 2D to 3D in the line-up. To actually be able to put a nice silhouette together in the computer and then keep on working on that same silhouette on body. By working with transparent monofilament fabrics there is also great ways of what to show underneath. The results show that the relationship between 2D prints and 3D garments is striking and a good source for new design solutions in garments. To cover one part of the body in 2D and then work on the rest in 3D has been restricting in a good way. New ways of altering the body has been found as well as new ways of constructing simple garments. By creating something strong in the stage of digital sketching made it possible to work in the same way practically. Keeping the flat 2D feeling even though you´re working with something in 3D.

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Stasevich, Timothy John. "Modeling the anisotropy of step fluctuations on surfaces theoretical step stiffness confronts experiment /." College Park, Md. : University of Maryland, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1903/4071.

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Thesis (Ph. D.) -- University of Maryland, College Park, 2006.
Thesis research directed by: Physics. Title from t.p. of PDF. Includes bibliographical references. Published by UMI Dissertation Services, Ann Arbor, Mich. Also available in paper.

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Baillargeon, Tara Jean. "Planning, creating, and evaluating eMuseums : a step by step handbook for museum professionals." Diss., Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/699.

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Ketchum, Devin Kyle. "The Use of the CAfFEINE Framework in a Step-by-Step Assembly Guide." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/96609.

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Today's technology is becoming more interactive with voice assistants like Siri. However, interactive systems such as Siri make mistakes. The purpose of this thesis is to explore using affect as an implicit feedback channel so that such mistakes would be easily corrected in real time. The CAfFEINE Framework, which was created by Dr. Saha, is a context-aware affective feedback loop in an intelligent environment. For the research described in this thesis, the focus will be on analyzing a user's physiological response to the service provided by an intelligent environment. To test this feedback loop, an experiment was constructed using an on-screen, step-by-step assembly guide for a Tangram puzzle. To categorize the user's response to the experiment, baseline readings were gathered for a user's stressed and non-stressed state. The Paced Stroop Test and two other baseline tests were conducted to gather these two states. The data gathered in the baseline tests was then used to train a support vector machine to predict the user's response to the Tangram experiment. During the data analysis phase of the research, the results for the predictions on the Tangram experiment were not as expected. Multiple trials of training data for the support vector machine were explored, but the data gathered throughout this research was not enough to draw proper conclusions. More focus was then given to analyzing the pre-processed data of the baseline tests in an attempt to find a factor or group of factors to determine if the user's physiological responses would be useful to train the Support Vector Machine. There were trends found when comparing the area under the curves of the Paced Stroop Test phasic driver plots. It was found that these comparison factors might be a useful approach for differentiating users based upon their physiological responses during the Paced Stroop Test.
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The purpose of this thesis was to use the CAfFEINE Framework, proposed by Dr. Saha, in a real-world environment. Dr. Saha's Framework utilizes a user's physical responses, i.e. heart rate, in a smart environment to give information to the smart devices. For example, if Siri were to give a user directions to someone's home and told that user to turn right when the user knew they needed to turn left. That user would have a physical reaction as in their heart rate would increase. If the user were wearing a smart watch, Siri would be able to see the heart rate increase and realize, from past experiences with that user, that the information she gave to the user was incorrect. Then she would be able to correct herself. My research focused on measuring user reaction to a smart service provided in a real-world situation using a Tangram puzzle as a mock version of an industrial assembly situation. The users were asked to follow on-screen instructions to assemble the Tangram puzzle. Their reactions were recorded through a smart watch and analyzed post-experiment. Based on the results of a Paced Stroop Test they took before the experiment, a computer algorithm would predict their stress levels for each service provided by the step-by-step instruction guide. However, the results did not turn out as expected. Therefore, the rest of the research focused more on why the results did not support Dr. Saha's previous Framework results.

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Vincenzi, Enrica, and Viola Bartolucc. "Step-by-step: Riqualificare per fasi l'edilizia sociale. Intervento a Bologna, quartiere pilastro." Master's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2015. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/8680/.

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Il progetto di tesi è focalizzato sulla riqualificazione di un edificio di edilizia sociale situato nel quartiere Pilastro di Bologna. La tesi intende operare su due fronti, gli spazi chiusi e - Migliorare l’efficienza energetica dell’edificio, gli spazi aperti: considerando che la proprietà frazionata che caratterizza il contesto richiede soluzioni non unitarie ma “a pezzi” nel corso del tempo e in base alla volontà dei proprietari; - Riqualificare gli spazi esterni mettendo in relazione due registri: quello qualitativo/percettivo e quello del comfort esterno come mezzo per limitare le ricadute sugli ambienti interni agli edifici.

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Stansberry, Kathleen, and Kathleen Stansberry. "One-Step, Two-Step, or Multi-Step Flow: The Role of Influencers in Information Processing and Dissemination in Online, Interest-Based Publics." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12416.

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This research examines information flow in online, interest-based networks to determine if existing models of information dissemination are adequate to describe the communication processes that occur in online publics. This study finds that a small number of primary influencers from within online communities are central to information collection, collation, and distribution in online, interest-based networks. This finding is inconsistent with one-step, two-step, and multi-step flow models, which privilege mass media as the central source of information. To more accurately depict online information flow in interest-based networks, this study introduces the radial model of information flow. Furthermore, the results of this study show that communication processes in online publics are best explained using a combination of the transmissive paradigm of communication, on which information flow models are based, and a ritual view of communication. This research also contributes to the ongoing development of the situational theory of publics by identifying organized publics as a key subgroup of active publics. Organized publics are networks of individuals within active publics who frequently and consistently communicate on a shared interest or concern. Organized publics form active online communication networks and prepare for advocacy related to a shared interest, making them of particular interest to public relations professionals. Using a case study approach, this dissertation uses online network analysis and qualitative cluster analysis to study the role of community influencers in information flow and cultural development within the online young adult cancer community. Instead of focusing exclusively on social media as channel for message dissemination, the results of this study indicate that successful relationship building can best by achieved by public relations practitioners who work to develop authentic presences in online communities. This research shows that embracing a participatory model of public relations that actively engages primary influencers in the planning and campaign implementation processes can promote authentic online presences.

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Godhe, Anna-Lena. "Ett första steg mot elevplanerat arbete A first step towards self-directed learning." Thesis, Malmö högskola, Lärarutbildningen (LUT), 2004. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-35109.

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Syftet med denna undersökning var att pröva och utvärdera ett arbetssätt där eleverna gavs större ansvar för planeringen av den tid de lade ner på skolarbetet, i skolan och hemma. Med det ändrade arbetssättet undersöktes dels om eleverna tog ett större ansvar, hur de klarade av det och hur de upplevde det. Dels undersöktes om arbetssättet gav större möjligheter till en mer individualiserad undervisning. För att kunna se om syftet uppnåtts samlades data in genom intervjuer med elever, genom att utvärdera elevernas arbete samt genom lärarens iakttagelser.

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Ekelius, Oskar. "Forecasting in contact centers : A step by step method to get an accurate forecast." Thesis, KTH, Optimeringslära och systemteori, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-170343.

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Teleopti WFM Forecasts is a tool that can be used in order to predict future contact volumes in contact centers and staffing requirements, both in the short and the long term. This tool uses historical data of incoming contact volumes to perform a forecast on a given forecasting period. Today this tool uses a very simple algorithm which is not always very accurate. It also requires inputs from the customer in some of the steps, in order to generate the forecast. The task of this thesis is to improve this algorithm to get a more accurate forecast that can be generated automatically, without any input from the customer. Since Teleopti has more than 730 customers in more than 70 countries worldwide [3] the most challenging part of this project has been to find an algorithm that works for a lot of different historical data. Since different data contains different patterns there is not a single method that works best for all types of data. To investigate what method that is best to use for some specific data, and to perform a forecast according to this method, a step by step method was produced. A shortened version of this method is presented below. Remove irrelevant data that differs too much from the latest data. Use the autocorrelation function to find out what seasonal variations that are present in the data. Estimate and remove the trend. Split the data, with the estimated trend removed, into two parts. Use the first part of the data to _t different models. Compare the different models with the other part of the data. The one that fits the second part best in least square sense is the one that is going to be used. Estimate the chosen model again, using all the data, and remove it from the full sample of data. Forecast the trend with Holts method. Combine the estimated trend with the estimated seasonal variations to perform the forecast. There are a lot of factors that affect the accuracy of the forecast generated by using this step by step method. By analysing a lot of data and the corresponding forecasts, the following three factors seem to have most impact on the forecasting result. First of all, if the data contains a lot of randomness it is difficult to forecast it, no matter how good the forecasting methods are. Also, if there are small volumes of historical data it will affect the forecasting result in a bad way, since estimating each seasonal variation requires a certain volume of data. And finally, if the trend tends to often change direction considerably in the data it is quite difficult to forecast it, since this means that it could probably change a lot in the future as well. This step by step method has been tested on plenty of data from a lot of different contact centers in order to get it as good as possible for as many customers as possible. However, even though it has exhibited a good forecast of these data there is no guarantee that it will perform a good forecast for all possible data amongst Teleopti's customers. Hence, in the future, if this step by step method will be used by Teleopti, it will probably be updated continuously in order to satisfy as many customers as possible.
Teleopti WFM Forecast är ett verktyg som kan användas för att förutsäga framtida kontaktvolymer och personalbehov, både på kort och lång sikt. Detta görs genom att använda historisk data för inkommande kontaktvolymer för att utföra en prognos av en given prognostiseringsperiod. Idag använder sig detta program av en ganska enkel algoritm som ibland kan ge en ganska dålig prognos. Den kräver också inputs från kunden i vissa steg för att prognosen ska kunna genomföras. Huvudmålet med detta examensarbete har varit att förbättra den nuvarande algoritmen för att få mer noggranna prognoser som kan fås fram automatiskt, utan några inputs från kunden. Eftersom Teleopti har fler än 730 kunder i fler än 70 länder [3], utspridda över hela världen, så har en av de mest utmanande delarna med det här projektet varit att hitta en algoritm som fungerar för många olika sorters data. För att undersöka vilken metod som är bäst lämpad för en specifik datamängd, och för att utföra en prognos med denna metod, togs en steg-för-steg-metod fram. En förkortad variant av denna visas här nedan. Ta bort icke relevant data som skiljer sig för mycket från övrig data. Använd autokorrelationsfunktionen för att identifiera vilka säsongsvariationer som finns. Beräkna trenden och ta bort den. Dela upp historisk data med borttagen trend i två delar. Använd den första delen till att bestämma parametrarna för olika modeller. Jämför sedan de olika modellerna, med de uppmätta parametrarna, med den andra delen. Den model som skiljer sig minst från den andra delen av data är den modellen som kommer att användas. Beräkna parametrarna till den valda modellen igen, men använd nu all data. Prognostisera hur trenden kommer att fortsätta genom att använda Holts metod. Kombinera den beräknade trenden med de beräknade säsongsvariationerna för att få fram de prognostiserade värdena. Det finns många faktorer som avgör hur exakt prognosen blir genom att använda denna steg-försteg-metod. Genom att analysera mycket data och motsvarande prognos, har följande tre faktorer tagits fram som de som verkar ha mest påverkan på prognostiseringsresultatet. Till att börja med, om data innehåller en hög slumpfaktor är det svårt att utföra en bra prognos, oavsett vilka metoder som används. Om volymen data är väldigt begränsad påverkar det också prognostiseringsresultatet på ett negativt sätt, i och med att beräkningarna för de olika säsongsvariationerna kräver en viss mängd data. Och till sist, om trenden ofta ändrar riktning kraftigt i data är det ganska svårt att prognostisera trenden, i och med att detta betyder att den förmodligen kommer att ändra riktning ofta i framtiden också. Den här steg-för-steg-metoden har testats på mycket olika data, tillhörande många olika kontaktcenter, för att få den så bra som möjligt för så många kunder som möjligt. Men, även om den har uppvisat ett bra resultat på de flesta av dessa data så finns det inga garantier för att den kommer att uppvisa bra prognostiseringar hos alla Teleoptis kunder. Därför, om Teleopti väljer att använda denna steg-för-steg-metod i framtiden, så kommer den förmodligen att uppdateras kontinuerligt för att tillfredsställa så många av kunderna som möjligt.

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Ma, Sin-fun Connie, and 馬先芬. "The step-parent's role, step-parent-child relationship and child discipline in remarried families." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1993. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31249528.

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Ma, Sin-fun Connie. "The step-parent's role, step-parent-child relationship and child discipline in remarried families /." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1993. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B13744896.

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Rahnejat, K. A. "Capturing complex reaction pathways step by step : organic molecules on the Si(001) surface." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2015. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1473368/.

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Experts expect that inherent limitations in semiconductor electronics will become apparent within the next couple of decades. Consequently, the construction of novel electronic-devices that surpass existing technologies in both miniaturisation and intrinsic functionality is becoming increasingly important. The assembly of nanoscale circuitries comprised of individual, synthetically-tailored molecules designed to substitute conventional electronic-components is a popular approach to tackling this challenge. The incorporation of functional molecules with existing silicon-based electronics is the most credible route towards realising this goal in the near-future. To this end, we present a scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) study of acetophenone—an archetypal, small, aromatic molecule—adsorbed onto the Si(001) surface. An elevated imaging bias is used to induce sequential structural-transitions in hundreds of adsorbates simultaneously. Specifically developed analytical-software was used to catalogue and analyse the transition sequences that were recorded. These transitions described long, complex surface-bound reaction-pathways in a step-by-step manner. Density functional theory (DFT) analysis reveals that acetophenone adsorbates adopt a remarkable 24 distinct adsorbate structures. Moreover, the captured reaction-pathways are up to six discreet steps in length and belong to one of three separate branches determined upon adsorption. These transitions are governed by predictable pivoting motions about a strong O–Si bond formed with the substrate. Our fundamental studies have informed the direct manipulation of individual adsorbates using precisely targeted voltage-pulses affording the control of specific transitions. In addition, we explore changes in the adsorption behaviour of these molecules after minor chemical modification through substitution of function groups. Finally, we construct and study 2D systems of overlapping wavefunctions by manufacturing dangling bonds (DB) on Si(001):H.

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Engdahl, Angelica, and Anna Sundin. "Step by step towardsquality preschoolsin Sri Lanka : A qualitative study based on preschoolteachers’ perceptions." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för tillämpad utbildningsvetenskap, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-155419.

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The aim of this study is to create a better understanding of how preschool teachers in ametropolitan region in Sri Lanka view their opportunities to create quality preschools and alsoidentify factors that affect quality enhancement. Three research questions were created focusingon the preschool teachers’ perceptions of the quality of their preschools, what actions theyimplement to enhance the quality of preschools and what they consider affects their preschools’quality. In order to achieve the aim of the study, interviews were conducted with six preschoolteachers, all from different preschools. The results show that preschool teachers have anapparent positive attitude towards the quality of their own preschools. The actions theyimplement in hope of improving quality are staff meetings, where they plan for the future andenvironmental improvements. Further the results also show that four out of six preschools carryout some part of the Systematic Quality Development Work (SQDW). The factors that theteachers believed influence the quality of preschools included the minimum standards in SriLanka, shortcomings in preschool teacher education and expectations.

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Paliwal, Gaurav. "Convergence : the next big step /." Online version of thesis, 2006. https://ritdml.rit.edu/dspace/handle/1850/1316.

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Baytekin, Mehmet. "Monoliths from Step-GrowthPolymerization Reactions." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Kemiska institutionen, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-58479.

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Hofmeijer, Erik, and Martin Nilsson. "Construction of a cooling step." Thesis, KTH, Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.), 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-100139.

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Ett livsmedelsföretag har manuell kylning av pasta mellan deras kokningsmaskin och deras kylningsmaskin. Kylningen är viktig för att avbryta kokningen av pastan. Detta examensarbete behandlar konstruktionen av ett koncept vars uppgift är att automatisera kylningen av pasta inom detta livsmedelsföretag. Konceptets uppgift är att sköta transporten mellan kokdelen och kyldelen samt att kyla pastan från 100 till 40 °C. Uppgiften har åtagits av TB svets och rörmontage. Via detta företag har ett examensarbete skapats för att komma fram till ett koncept som löser uppgiften. Denna rapport är skapad för att förklara hur det valda konceptet tagits från ett embryo i konceptgenereringen, till att under processens gång utvecklas till ett detaljerat koncept. Den tekniska grunden lades i den tekniska referensramen. I samband med konceptgenereringen skapades ett antal delkoncept. Dessa slogs samman till hela koncept. Genom dimensionerande och prestanda relaterade beräkningar undersöktes deras realiserbarhet. Under arbetets gång minskades antalet koncept till att slutligen bli ett. Detta vidareutvecklades genom att bestämma konstruktionslösning och tekniska komponenter. Det valda konceptet kan delas upp i två delar. En del som kopplas till kokmaskinen och som består av ställdon, en knuffande stång och en tippande kant. Dess funktion är att "knuffa" korgar med färdigkokt pasta över till nästa del. Denna del består av ett transportband som är monterat i ett kar. Till denna del hör även ett vattenspolningssystem och galler. Korgarna landar "upp och ned" vända på gallret vilket innebär att pastan faller ned på transportbandet. I och med detta startar vattenspolningssystemet vars uppgift är att kyla ned pastan. När pastan nått rätt temperatur transporteras pastan till kylmaskinen. Om konceptet vidareutvecklas och implementeras innebär det att ett arbetsmoment som är hårt och slitsamt kan försvinna. Detta leder både till ökad hälsa och ekonomiska vinster. Kylningen kommer att ske med en högre jämnhet vilket kommer att öka kvalitén.
A food company has a manual cooling of cooked pasta between their cooking machine and their cooling machine. Cooling of the pasta is important to stop the cooking process. This final thesis deals with the design of a concept whose function is to automate the cooling of pasta in the food business. The concept is to handle the transportation between cooking part and refrigerator compartments and to cool the pasta from the 100 to 40 °C (212 °F to 104 °F). TB Rör och Svetsmontage has undertaken the task. Through this company this thesis was created to come up with a concept that solves the task. This report is intended to explain how the selected concept was taken from an embryo in the concept generation, which during the process became a developed detailed concept. The technical basis was given in the technical frame of reference. In connection with the concept generation a number of sub drafts were made. These were merged into the whole concepts. By design and performance-related calculations the realization of the concepts were examined. In the process, the numbers of concepts was reduced to eventually become one. That concept was further developed by determining the design solution and technical components. The chosen concept can be divided into two parts. One part is linked to the cooking machine and is consisting of actuators, a pushing rod and a tipping edge. Its function is to "push" baskets of cooked pasta to the next part of the concept. This part consists of a conveyor which is mounted in a vat. In This part also includes water flushing systems and grids. Baskets lands "upside down" on the grid so that the pasta can fall on the conveyor belt. This will start the water flushing system whose function is cooling the pasta. When the pasta has reached the right temperature the pasta will be transported to the cooling machine. If the concept will be further developed and implemented, it means that an operation which is hard and wear may disappear. This leads to increases in both health and economic benefits. Cooling will occur with a higher smoothness which will increase the quality.

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Swartz, Kristi L. "Corporatization a step towards privatization /." Thesis, Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 1998. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/HKUTO/record/B38627930.

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Panahi, Afsoun. "TEN STEP MANUFACTURING PROBLEM SOLVINGPROCESS." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2006. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/3605.

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The ten step problem solving is created to capture and resolve all issues that arise with designing, developing, manufacturing and delivering a new vehicle produce. These steps will provide a common process, which effectively defines and resolves concerns and prevents their recurrence. Step 1: Prepare for the process Step 2: Establish Team Step 3: Describe the Problem Step 4: Develop short term containment action Step 5: Define and verify root cause and escape point Step 6: Choose and verify permanent corrective actions Step 7: Implement and validate permanent corrective actions Step 8: Prevent recurrence Step 9: Recognize team and individual contributions Step 10: Benchmarking The ten step problem solving process is an enhancement to 6-sigma process that is currently used by many manufacturers. Consumer Driven 6-Sigma is a tool that significantly improves customer satisfaction and shareholder value by reducing variability in every aspect of the business. It builds on existing processes, provides additional tools, and offers a disciplined approach to focus on meeting customer expectations. 6-Sigma helps on finding out where the variability is in a process, and then provides the tools to reduce variability and make the process better.
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Wood, Michelle. "Dehiscence : reading, breath and step." Thesis, University of Kent, 2017. https://kar.kent.ac.uk/69687/.

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Stabin, Barbara D. (Barbara Donna). "Participatory design--the next step." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/70247.

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Mirabella, Michele. "Digitally Adjustable Step Up Converter." Master's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2021.

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DC-DC converters are electronic devices used to change DC electrical power efficiently from one voltage level to another. Complex systems like an industrial printer require accurate high voltage levels to let the print head nozzles spit out the ink in the proper way, according to the pattern to be printed. Creadigit, product of System S.p.a, is a high precision printing system used in decorations for ceramic products. It is actually powered by a couple of rack mounted AC-DC converters, which offer simple powering solution at low cost. Nevertheless, the total system efficiency can be sensibly increased with the introduction of a DC-DC Step UP converter in place of the AC-DC supply. This thesis is focused on the analysis, modeling, design and implementation of a Boost converter for such application. One project goal is to provide the converter the ability to digitally adjust the output voltage according to the requirements of each printing head, thus leading to a consistent power saving of the entire system. The work structure is so arranged: first of all, it is explained the architecture of the printing system and the inkjet printing mechanism so as to understand why high voltage supplies are required. Secondly, the power amplifier system is analyzed through simulation in LTSpice environment. During these simulations, there will be an analysis of potential power savings introduced by the adoption of the adjustable DC-DC converter. It follows the Boost converter theory, necessary to understand the operation of the key element of this project. Moreover, a detailed study of the complex world of capacitors is developed. In fact, the output capacitor selection is one of the trickiest part in the design of a switching DC-DC converter. In this thesis, a short theoretical study about EMC in SMPS converters is accompanied by simulations that could anticipate the results of in-field studies. In the end, some results of a first DC-DC converter prototype will be presented.

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Maryniaka, K. "Modern step into future: bioplastic." Thesis, Молодіжна наукова ліга, 2020. https://er.knutd.edu.ua/handle/123456789/16771.

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Modern chemistry has reached the level of molecular research, which made it possible to reveal the mechanisms of many processes in a living organism, synthesize substances that do not exist in nature, and decipher the genetic mechanisms of heredity. The development of the production of both biologically derived and biodegradable polymers cannot be stopped. Nowadays biopolymers in many areas represent a serious alternative to traditional polymeric materials. The notion that they are not competitive will not hold out for a long time. What is more, they certainly will not become a panacea for all environmental problems. The concept of biopolymers as 100% resource conserving agents is also premature. However, they open up new prospects in the post-oil era.

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