Essays about: "PFM"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the word PFM.

  1. 1. Effect of Cement Type on Zirconia and Metal-Ceramic Tooth-Supported Crowns – A Retrospective Journal Survey

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

    Author : Jennifer Nilsson; Mikael Wedin; [2022]
    Keywords : dentistry; prosthodontics; crown; cement; zirconia; porcelain-fused-to-metal;

    Abstract : Background: The golden standard for single unit crowns has for long been porcelain fused to metal (PFM). However, demands for improved esthetic materials has driven the development of zirconia which has increased in popularity due to its eminent mechanical and esthetic properties. READ MORE

  3. 2. The influence of post-buckling damage on the tensile properties of single wood pulp fibers

    University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära

    Author : Raphael Andreolli; [2021]
    Keywords : Solid Mechanics; single fiber testing; wood pulp fibers; post-buckling damage; experiments; development of testing methods; tensile properties; tensile stiffness; tensile strength; Hållfasthetslära; enskild fiber testning; pappersmassa fiber; skada efter knäckning; experiment; utveckling av testutrustning; dragegenskaper; dragstyvhet; draghållfasthet;

    Abstract : The rapid growth of plastic waste from food packaging around the world demands renewable substitutes, such as natural fibers and biocomposites. Wood fibers are natural fibers extracted from trees and are commonly used in packaging. READ MORE

  4. 3. Forest Management Decentralisation in a REDD+ World : A Case Study of a REDD+ Pilot Project in the Kolo Hills Forests, Kondoa District, Tanzania

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Liesa Nieskens; [2018]
    Keywords : REDD ; Participatory Forest Management; Political Ecology; Access Qualifications; Carbon Offset;

    Abstract : Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradatin (REDD+) is a market-based approachto address tropical deforestation as a key driver of anthropogenic climate change. In Tanzania, participatory forest management (PFM) was used as a vehicle for the institutionalisation of REDD+and implementation of pilot initiatives. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ultra-low power circuits for power management

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Giuseppe Forestiere; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Recent developments in energy harvesting techniques allowed implementation of completely autonomous biosensor nodes. However, an energy harvesting device generally demands a customized power management unit (PMU) in order to provide the adequate voltage supply for the biosensor. One of the key blocks within this PMU is a regulation DC-DC converter. READ MORE

  6. 5. Efficiency of Pro-Poor Public Spending: Does the Quality of the Public Financial Management (PFM) System Matter? A Cross-Section Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Malin Grundström; [2013]
    Keywords : Public financial management; Public spending; Child mortality; Education attainment; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Pro-poor public spending is an important tool used for promoting development and poverty reduction. Yet, it has been hard to find evidence that public spending actually translates into desired outcomes. READ MORE