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nvPM certification measurements for the PS-90 engines
Non-volatile particulate matter emission tests of the PS-90 turbofan engines for the purpose of emissions certification according to 'Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation; Environmental Protection, Volume II – Aircraft Engine Emissions, 4th Edition'
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Safe Hiking 2040 - Strategies for hiking trails in a changing climate
The project "Safe Hiking 2040. Strategies for the hiking trail system in a changing climate" as part of the federal government's pilot programme "Adaptation to Climate Change" from 2019 to 2021 will prepare the hiking trail system for the changed challenges posed by climate change. The Swiss climate scenarios show ...
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Silent pathway awakening to discover novel antibacterial compounds from actinomycetes
There is a tremendous need for novel antibiotics due to the global resistance crisis. Actinomycetes are the most important sources of secondary metabolites. They provide an enormous potential to discover novel antibiotics. Actinobacteria remain an underexploited reservoir of interesting products, ...
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Stocktake of current situation of public financial management in Argentina
Stocktake and Analysis of the current state of the Public Financial Managements (PFM) at the national level of the Argentinian Government. Based on these results, a plan for the enhancement and convergence with international standards will be developed.
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EuSARF 2021: International Conference of the European Scientific Association on Residential and Family Care for Children and Adolescents
Acknowledging and understanding the child's perspective have become core issues for the professional development of social work. The challenges and opportunities that arise from this fundamental task are the main theme of this renowned international online conference, highlighted by its programmatic title "The ...
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Digital simulation for the tailored production of 3D nanofiber filters and their integration in a full protective suit for pandemic cases
We intend the tailored fabrication of 3D nanofiber aerogel (NFA) particle filters and their integration in a full protective suite with blower device for the health market. Digital simulation of the particle nanofiber interaction is used to predict the best microscopic filter geometry.
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Development of a unicondylar knee joint prosthesis with physiological kinematics
This project has two objectives: 1. to optimise the surface geometry of an existing unicondylar knee prosthesis in order to enable natural knee kinematic 2. to model and validate a generally valid parameter model of the knee ligaments in FEA. In the development process, both experimental robot-supported tests on ...
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Development of the New Language Component of the FEAST Test
The FEAST test suite was designed by EUROCONTROL to be used in the recruitment process for ab initio air traffic controllers. The test suite comprises of several sub-tests, and it is up to the users of the test to decide which components they want to use as part of their internal recruitment process. The aim of this ...
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Digital Solution for Infection Prevention
Digital Solution for Infection Prevention
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Eco-faunistic and vegetation assessment and optimisation of green roof areas
Within the framework of the action plan for the implementation of the Swiss Biodiversity Strategy, scientific principles and findings on the ecological compensation potential of greening buildings are to be developed. On this basis, existing instruments for the implementation and promotion of biodiversity in urban ...
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Engineered bacteriophages for the control of E. coli O157
Bacteriophages (phages) represent a very promising alternative to antibiotics to combat infections caused by Shiga Toxin producing E. coli O157. In this research project, two different O157-specific bacteriophages will be genetically engineered to effectively control E. coli O157. In addition, a scalable setup for ...
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Fighting bites with bytes: Promoting public health with crowdsourced tick prevention
Ticks are on the rise and transmit several infectious diseases, leading to serious illness or even death. The smartphone App “Zecke–Tick Prevention helps people, to remember the tick bite location and to check it for potential Lyme disease symptoms. In an interdisciplinary approach, ZHAW-scientists want to find out ...
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FWA: Visual Food Waste Analysis for Sustainable Kitchens
A novel approach for a fully automated food waste management solution for commercial kitchens is investigated. Food waste is automatically detected using a new camera device, preprocessed in real-time and classified using machine learning algorithms.
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Hard and firmware development of a fail-safe system for drones
Hard and firmware development of a fail-safe system for drones.
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Integration in the neighbourhood through sustainability projects (IQN)
The project focuses on the promotion of integration in neighbourhoods/settlements through participative initiatives on the topic of sustainability. The question arises whether and, if so, how social integration can be supported by sustainability-oriented community projects in neighbourhoods. In addition, it will ...
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NQuest – Natural Language Query Exploration System
There is a huge amount of valuable information hidden in a company's database which is not easily accessible to business people. To query these databases, end users need to know the technical query language SQL as well as the database structure. However, typical end users do not have enough SQL skills to formulate ...
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Product Requirements for Electric Trucks for Economical and Ecological Logistics
Product Requirements for Electric Trucks for Economical and Ecological Logistics
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Requirements for Digital Value-added Services in the Context of Mobility-as-a-Service
Requirements for Digital Value-added Services in the Context of Mobility-as-a-Service
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Stocktake of current Multilateral development bank and bilateral donor support for IPSAS Accrual Accounting Implementation
Following the paradigm of good governance strengthening and public administration modernization several Multilateral development bank’s (MDB’s) and bilateral donors are engaged in supporting countries in transitioning to accrual accounting and the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting ...
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Success monitoring 2019 of the St.Moritz Ski World Championship
As part of the 2017 Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz, various options for high altitude greening were applied to temporary and permanent buildings above 2000 metres above sea level. In a first comprehensive success control, these measures are now to be examined with regard to the success of the ...