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  1. 1. Improving the thermal climate of schools in semi-desert climate : A case study of solutions in La Guajira, Colombia

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Michael Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar chimney; Thermal comfort; Classrooms; School; La Guajira; Colombia;

    Abstract : As the climate changes, hot regions like La Guajira's semi-desert will become even hotter. It is projected that the average temperature in this region will increase by 2.4 ℃ over the course of this century, with a 20 % reduction in precipitation. READ MORE

  3. 2. An Empirical Investigation of The Effect of Proxy Response and The Merits of Its Remedial Measures

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Charles Edward Okon; Randi Kalanika Assalaarachchi; [2023]
    Keywords : missing data; proxy response; missingness mechanism; error-in-variable; logistic regression; Monte-Carlo simulation; missing at random; complete case analysis; proxy substitution; multiple imputation; inverse probability treatment weighting;

    Abstract : In the event of missing data, substitution of data from proxy sources are usually considered a very useful alternative when available to avoid the problem of missingness. Nonetheless, research has also shown that this approach often induces “response bias”. READ MORE

  4. 3. Quantifying household food waste : a comparison between methods

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Sophie Jakobsson; Amanda Sjölund; [2023]
    Keywords : Smart bins; questionnaire; waste composition analysis; sustainable food systems;

    Abstract : Having significant impacts on the environment, societies, and economies all over the world, the global food system is linked to many challenges related to sustainable development. Food waste constitutes one problem area within the food system where approximately one-third of all food produced gets lost or wasted along the supply chain. READ MORE

  5. 4. Modeling and Interpreting CTG Curves from Labor Using Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Sandra Kandefelt; Sara Perklev; [2022]
    Keywords : machine learning; CTG; pattern recognition; labor; TOCO; FHR; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The main monitoring method during labor is cardiotocography, CTG, which measures the fetal heartbeat, FHR, as well as the uterine contractions, TOCO. The CTG is a valuable tool in assessing the fetal status and it is evaluated intermittently by clinicians during the progress of the labor. READ MORE

  6. 5. Energy-Efficient Private Forecasting on Health Data using SNNs

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Davide Di Matteo; [2022]
    Keywords : Spiking neural networks; differential privacy; synthetic data generation; smart health care; fitness trackers.; Spikande neurala nätverk; differentiell integritet; syntetisk datagenerering; smart hälsovård; träningsspårare.;

    Abstract : Health monitoring devices, such as Fitbit, are gaining popularity both as wellness tools and as a source of information for healthcare decisions. Predicting such wellness goals accurately is critical for the users to make informed lifestyle choices. READ MORE