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  1. 1. An Evaluation of GeneticAlgorithm Approaches for theUnit Commitment Problem inPower Generation Scheduling

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Nandini Mattathil Suresh; [2023]
    Keywords : Unit Commitment Problem; Genetic Algorithm; Meta-heuristics; Economic Dispatch; Constrained Optimization; Encoding; Crossover; Mutation; Selection;

    Abstract : The Unit Commitment Problem (UCP) poses a significant challenge in optimizing powergeneration schedules within complex and dynamic energy systems. This study explores theapplication of Genetic Algorithms (GAs) as a promising approach to address UCP, their ability tonavigate complex solution spaces and adapt to changing operational conditions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Future management of Laisriver Brown trout : what life history and enhancement strategy should be prioritized?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Isak Landström; [2021]
    Keywords : salmo trutta; acoustic telemetry; spawning migration; hatchery-reared; genetic assignment; sea-run; resident; laisälven;

    Abstract : The life history and coexistence of subpopulations of brown trout in the same drainage area are relatively well known. The three forms of trout; sea-run, lake-run and resident, can all be present in the same location at some period of their life cycle, e.g. during the parr stage or at spawning. READ MORE

  4. 3. Too Late for Snowman : Transhumanist Ideals in Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur

    Author : Sofia Åsman; [2016]
    Keywords : Transhumanism; Margaret Atwood; Posthuman; Oryx and Crake;

    Abstract : This essay attempts to study transhumanism and its role in the anthropogenic pandemic at the center of the novel, in order to show that transhumanist thought was a driving factor behind it. By looking at transhumanist concerns in the portrayed society, and the beliefs of Crake, one uncovers that Crake was able to exploit the desire for enhancement of humanity as a whole in order to achieve the ultimate transhumanist goal: the near-perfect and immortal posthuman Crakers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Using Ensemble Learning to Improve Classification Accuracy in Medical Data

    University essay from Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Behzad Oskooi; [2012]
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    Abstract : Currently, electronic medical instruments are widely used in hospitals, medical polyclinics and doctors' offices to gather vital information about patients' bodies. Experts interpret medical data to distinguish the causes of illnesses. EEG is an example of a form of medical information that has many features. READ MORE

  6. 5. Application of image segmentation in inspection of welding : Practical research in MATLAB

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Handels- och IT-högskolan

    Author : Jiannan Shen; [2012]
    Keywords : image segmentation; threshold; clustering;

    Abstract : As one of main methods in modern steel production, welding plays a very important role in our national economy, which has been widely applied in many fields such as aviation, petroleum, chemicals, electricity, railways and so on. The craft of welding can be improved in terms of welding tools, welding technology and welding inspection. READ MORE