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Evaluation of the current data anonymization practice at Swisscom
Swisscom has been offering services based on mobility data of mobile customers for some time now. From a legal point of view, these services are not a problem as long as the mobility data is anonymized in the first step and then only processed in an anonymous state. For regulatory reasons, services are ...
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Evaluation of benefits and risk of assisted migration in Fagus species
Risk and benefits of assisted introduction of drought-resistant Fagus species in Europe European beech (Fagus sylvatica) is one of the economically most important broadleaved trees in Europe. Its natural geographical diffusion area is however expected to experience a major shift as a consequence of global ...
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Baden Energy Hero
The ZHAW Institute of Sustainable Development created the Virtual Reality (VR) game "Virtual Energy Hero" in 2018. This is successfully used to give both young and old a new perspective on complex topics such as energy efficiency and renewable energies at public events. The aim of this project is to develop the ...
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ChitinOMix – A multidisciplinary project to understand the effect of chitin soil amendment on the plant response, natural microbial community and the fate of human pathogenic bacteria
The consumption of fruit and vegetables are considered as important for a healthy and balanced diet and recognized as a significant source of vitamins and fibre. Authorities encourage the consumption of fresh plant produce, but food safety of fresh fruits and vegetables continues to be a major concern. By now it is ...
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From Energy Efficiency to True Sustainability
Swiss energy efficiency programs as well as numerous energy efficiency engineering and consultation companies propose an increase of energy efficiency to companies through measures and pathways that reduce the energy consumption. Such measures include modifying processes, changing products or tuning existing ...
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Job-Stress-Index Monitoring
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KEF Strip - Preliminary Study on development of an "AgriStrip" for the Spotted Wing Drosophila, SWD
In cooperation with Bioreba AG, it is to be clarified whether it is possible to develop an "AgriStrip" (lateral flow device, such as pregnancy test) for the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. This requires literature research and preliminary laboratory tests.
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SFOE mandate for the "Energy from biogas" working group of the International Energy Agency (2019-2021)
Urs Baier is the SFOE's mandate holder for the triennium 2019 - 2021 in the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Task 37 working group "Energy from Biogas". The aim of Task 37 is to exchange information and disseminate knowledge on the production of biogas and its use in energy production. The mandate represents ...
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TAILOR – Foundations of Trustworthy AI - Integrating Reasoning, Learning and Optimization
The main ambition of TAILOR is to build the capacity of providing the scientific foundations for Trustworthy AI in Europe by developing a network of research excellence centers with a technical focus on combining research excellence in the areas of learning, optimisation and reasoning . The current ...
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WWF Standards Evaluations
In 2015, the NGOs PUSCH, WWF and others published a comparison of food standards on the Swiss market in order to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. This comparison is based on a multi-dimensional evaluation through indicators in environmental, social and governance aspects (Herrmann et al., 2015). ...
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Development of injection components with integrated functionality for optimizing the combustion process in 2-stroke large marine gas engines
By means of additive manufacturing processes in combination with numerical methods, injection components are to be developed with regard to service life, increased engine performance and reduction of greenhouse gases. Specifications regarding test and material requirements will be developed. ...
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Modelling for the search for new active materials for redox flow batteries
SONAR will develop a framework for the simulation-based screening of electroactive materials for aqueous and nonaqueous organic redox flow batteries (RFBs). It will adopt a multiscale modelling paradigm, in which simulation methods at different physical scales will be further advanced and linked by ...
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(Y)our City
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ACACIA – Advancing the Science for Aviation and Climate
The EU-H2020 project ACACIA runs for 3.5 years from January 2020 to June 2023.Non-CO2 emissions of aviation may impact climate as much as aviation's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions do. However, the impact of the non-CO2 effects (e.g. ozone and methane from NOx emissions, contrails, indirect aerosol effects) is ...
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Accessible Video Portal ETH
ETH Zurich is planning to make its online video portal (website, video player) accessible for everyone, including persons with disabilities. ETH Zurich is currently collaborating with international academic partners to develop the software needed for its OpenCast project. Within the context of this project, ...
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Analysis of the temporal development of the spatial accessibility of regional centres by public transport for the region of Västra Götaland (Sweden)
For public transport companies, it is important that their transport services are not only attractive in terms of price, but also available at the right places (stops, stations) and to the right extent (frequency, transport capacities). Or in other words: that the money they invest provides the maximum benefit for ...
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Applicability of the GripAble Therapy Robot to Patients After Hand Injuries
Hand injuries account for a significant number of injury-related treatments in the emergency room and cause high costs through medical care (medical treatment and therapy) and absenteeism. Since the recovery of hand function has an influence on the quality of life, and the duration of illness and incapacity to work ...
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Automated Staff Scheduling 2020
Development of high-performance optimization software for automated airport staff rostering.
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Bioprinting of biofilms
Biofilm formation by microorganisms on surfaces is a natural phenomenon, but can also cause major problems in various fields of application. To evaluate measures for or against biofilm development, specifically developed test systems are often used. The reproducible production of biofilms is essential. By means ...
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Campus Challenge Sustainability Exchange
It is undisputed that every human being must make his or her contribution if global warming is to be limited to less than 1.5 degrees. However, neither research nor practice is clear about which behavioral patterns are best for each individual. It is also unclear how people are ultimately to get involved. The ...