Triticum aestivum (wheat) is the second most produced crop in the world and is even the most produced crop in Europe. However, in Europe there are many laws controlling the herbicide use and approvals. An important directive that appeared in 1991 led to a significant reduction in the number of herbicides …

Objective: The most common methods to calculate energy costs are based on measured oxygen uptake during walking a standardized distance or time. Unfortunately, it is unclear which method is most reliable to determine energy cost of walking in stroke survivors. The objective of this study was to evaluate …

In this essay Supply Chain Finance (SCF) is introduced based on definitions from Steeman, Hofmann and the European Banking Association. The base of the analysis is from the capital cost model of Pfohl (Volume of Working Capital * Duration * Cost of Capital) and its impact on the Economic Value Added …

Objectives To provide a comprehensive overview of economic evaluations of falls prevention programs and to evaluate the methodology and quality of these studies. Design Systematic review of economic evaluations on falls prevention programs. Setting Studies (N=31) of community‐dwelling older adults …

The Perimeter Security industry is experiencing rapid growth as the need for security measures is growing which is a result of the rising threat of terrorist attacks and shift in governmental regulations in regard to security. Sensurity is a new player in the perimeter security market where it tries …

This thesis report is a product of a study undertaken to evaluate the benefits of rearing dairy calves using calf milk replacer among the Kenyan smallholder dairy farmers. The scope of the report focused on the main question which was to determine what were the economic benefits accruing from rearing …

NICE, Network for InterCultural Experiences, is a German – Argentine corporation which promotes educational and cultural exchange by organizing internships, volunteering, and Spanish courses for everyone who wishes to discover, live and learn in Argentina. As NICE sees a profitable opportunity in offering …

This final report for acquiring the bachelor of Civil Engineering focuses on the structural and geotechnical design of the foundation of a data centre, to be built on contaminated soil. In order to determine the most suitable design in accordance to the Client’s requirements, the research into the structural …

Research statement Our study analyses the factors that drive decision-making on distribution structures, including the layout of distribution channels and the locations of distribution centres. Distribution is a primary firm activity, which strongly influences logistics costs and logistics performance. …

This study is commissioned by OCLC to research the interest of customers of OCLC in hosted services. OCLC is a worldwide organisation that provides software and services to libraries in 170 countries. Libraries use these management systems to optimize their workflow. OCLC endeavours to satisfy the needs …