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    Applications of hydrodynamic and water quality models to the Sau and Boadella Reservoirs 

    Takkouk, Saddek (Date of defense: 2011-05-06)

    Applicaciò d'un model de hydrodinàmica i de qualitat de l'aigua als embassaments de Sau i Boadella

    Applications of L-band missions for environmental research 

    Chaparro Danon, David (Date of defense: 2018-10-15)

    Human activity leads to environmental changes which threaten the vegetation. Global warm ing trends, deforestation and land cover, or modified Earth's surface albedo, are sorne examples of these environmental changes. ...

    Applications of machine learning in molecular simulations : Transcending barriers 

    Doerr, Stefan (Date of defense: 2016-09-16)

    Molecular dynamics has established itself over the last years as a strong tool for structure-based molecular investigation in biology. Stefan Doerr's thesis concerns the application of machine learning methods to molecular ...

    Applications of molecular dynamics in drug discovery and technology transfer via a web-based platform 

    Martínez Rosell, Gerard (Date of defense: 2017-12-20)

    In this thesis we apply molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and other in silico techniques in drug discovery. Specifically, (a) we developed an algorithm to detect cryptic pockets based on MD simulations of the protein ...

    Applications of network theory to human population genetics : from pathways to genotype networks 

    Dall'Olio, Giovanni Marco (Date of defense: 2013-10-28)

    In this thesis we developed two approaches to study positive selection and genetic adaptation in the human genome. Both approaches are based on applications of network theory. In the first approach, we studied how the ...

    Applications of next-generation sequencing in conservation genomics: kinship analysis and dispersal patterns 

    Escoda Assens, Lídia (Date of defense: 2018-05-11)

    Knowledge of the genealogical relationships among individuals of a population and their dispersal patterns are essential to many studies of endangered species, especially those with small and fragmented populations. The ...

    Applications of simheuristics and horizontal cooperation concepts in rich vehicle routing problems 

    Quintero Araújo, Carlos Leonardo (Date of defense: 2017-09-29)

    En una economia globalitzada, les companyies s’enfronten a nombrosos reptes associats a les complexes tasques de logística i distribució. Gràcies al desenvolupament de les tecnologies de la informació i la comunicació, els ...

    Applications of Stochastic calculus in economy and statistics: Extensions of the Kyle-Back model. Ambit processes and power variation. 

    Farkas, Gergely (Date of defense: 2014-06-12)

    This thesis deals with three possible applications of stochastic calculus: modelling prices by supply and demand in a financial market where there is an informed trader, turbulence and financial models using ambit processes ...

    Applications of Supersymmetry: Exact Results, Gauge/Gravity Duality and Condensed Matter 

    Barranco López, Alejandro (Date of defense: 2014-10-03)

    The study of supersymmetry has led us to a better understanding of field theories, specially in the strong coupling regime. In this thesis we have tried to show this through several examples. These are: - The first of ...

    Applications of the Hofmann-Löffler reaction for C-H functionalization in Total Synthesis 

    Del Castillo Fernández, Estefanía (Date of defense: 2020-12-10)

    Aquesta tesi doctoral representa alguns avenços en el camp de la funcionalització d’enllaç C-H alifàtics. És necessari el desenvolupament de nous mètodes per a la funcionalització selectiva en molècules orgàniques. Per ...

    Applications of the Internet of Things and optimization to inventory and distribution management 

    Raba Sánchez, David (Date of defense: 2021-09-17)

    This thesis is part of the IoFEED (EU funded) project, which aims to monitor approximately 325 farm bins and investigates business processes carried out between farmers and animal feed producers. We propose a computer-aided ...

    Applications of turbulence modeling in civil engineering 

    Cotela Dalmau, Jordi (Date of defense: 2016-01-15)

    This thesis explores the use of stabilized finite element formulations for the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations to simulate turbulent flow problems. Turbulence is a challenging problem due to its complex and dynamic ...

    Applied biotechnology to improve Mediterranean rice varieties = Biotecnologia aplicada a la millora de varietats d’arròs mediterrànies 

    Serrat Gurrera, Xavier (Date of defense: 2016-09-30)

    The current world population is over 7.4 billion and expected to exceed 9 billion in 2040, causing a 70% increase in food demand. Global environmental degradation, in the form of salinization, pollution and global warming, ...

    Applied Gauge/Gravity Duality from Supergravity to Superconductivity 

    Aprile, Francesco (Date of defense: 2013-09-27)

    The sequence of chapters can be divided into three blocks. - The first block contains the introductory chapters. In chapter 1 we illustrate the problem of the high-Tc superconductors making a parallelism between the ...

    Applying a sequential approach in order to detect and interpret a possible increased rate of myeloid malignancies in the Girona province 

    Bitchatchi, Enrique Y. (Date of defense: 2021-04-15)

    This thesis is aimed at demonstrating a sequential-based approach in detecting an epidemic of chronic diseases in small populations. Especially if commences at some unobserved point. Analyses encompassed registered cases ...

    Applying correlative ecological niche models to global change studies 

    Serra Díaz, Josep M. (Date of defense: 2012-10-05)

    La distribució de les espècies ha estat objecte d’estudi per part de diverses disciplines donada la seva naturalesa multifactorial. Així, entendre veritablement la distribució de les espècies implica necessàriament un ...

    Applying Environmental Justice Approach to Sustainable Development Debate in South Korea 

    Hong, Eun Ah (Date of defense: 2021-06-09)

    The world has been burdened with numerous unprecedented environmental challenges since the emergence of industrial society. Concerns over the environmental issue have accelerated worldwide and sustainability has appeared ...

    Applying geographical information technologies and multi criteria spatial planning in the sustainable management of forest ecosystem services 

    Krsnik, Goran (Date of defense: 2023-09-29)

    La creixent complexitat de la realitat geoespacial i els ràpids canvis espacials, causats per la incertesa dels processos naturals i el ràpid desenvolupament social, han augmentat la necessitat d'una planificació espacial ...

    Applying Mobile and Geospatial Technologies to Ecological Momentary Interventions 

    González Pérez, Alberto (Date of defense: 2023-09-07)

    Today a large percentage of the population suffers from anxiety-related problems. This anxiety can appear in day-to-day situations. An effective therapy for these problems is exposure. In it, the person is gradually exposed ...

    Applying safe flooring in housing environments related to the independent elderly : evaluating suitability flooring technology to absorb impact in the event of a fall 

    Mashhouri, Leila (Date of defense: 2021-11-18)

    This research has been developed with the intention of investigating a different generation of pavements. Most of the current pavements have the same basic standard characteristics and this ensures that living conditions ...