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    Les altes pressions i la bioconservació com a estratègies de control de Listeria monocytogenes en productes carnis llestos per al consum. Assajos d’inoculació i modelització matemàtica 

    Hereu Soms, Anna (Date of defense: 2014-09-19)

    The present doctoral dissertation deals with the study of the effect of food preservation technologies, such as high pressure (HP) treatments and biopreservation with nisin, on the behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes during ...

    An approach to coded structured light to obtain three dimensional information 

    Salvi, Joaquim (Date of defense: 1998-02-16)

    The human visual ability to perceive depth looks like a puzzle. We perceive three-dimensional spatial information quickly and efficiently by using the binocular stereopsis of our eyes and, what is mote important the learning ...

    An empirical analysis of integrated management systems 

    Simon i Villar, Alexandra (Date of defense: 2012-07-27)

    The main objective of the present dissertation is to empirically study the integration of management systems (MSs). Specifically, we aim to investigate how organizations carry out the integration process, which benefits ...

    "Ana" y "Mia" en las redes sociales. Una investigación sobre la anorexia basada en las artes 

    Nevado Álamo, Ana Maria (Date of defense: 2014-11-21)

    El objetivo del estudio era explorar y comprender los modelos de mujer con los que sintonizan dos grupos: "Estándar" (población general; estudiado mediante cuestionarios administrados a jóvenes en institutos y universidad), ...

    Analysis and development of experimental characterization methodologies of mode II fracture toughness on CFRP bonded joints 

    Pérez Galmés, Magdalena (Date of defense: 2018-07-27)

    Adhesives have been shown to be an excellent solution for joining fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) components thanks to their capacity to redistribute loads, reduces stress concentrations and contribute to overall weight ...

    Analysis and impact of antibiotics in marine organisms. Laboratory experiments and field studies 

    Serra Compte, Albert (Date of defense: 2021-03-26)

    Antibiotic residues in the environment are amongst the most concerning micropollutants due to their potential impact on the natural ecosystems and human health. In this thesis, laboratory and field studies were conducted ...

    Analysis and modeling spatiotemporal events on complex spatial regions 

    Chaudhuri, Somnath (Date of defense: 2023-06-09)

    Spatial statistics is traditionally based on stationary models like Matérn fields. However, applying stationary models to complex spatial regions having physical barriers like islands or coastal areas can result in ...

    Analysis and optimization of composite stringers 

    Badalló i Cañellas, Pere (Date of defense: 2015-07-17)

    The use of the stiffened panels in the aircraft/aeronautical industry has been growing in the last decades. On the other hand, the exponential growth in the use of composite materials in the last years has had a ...

    Analysis and Simulation of Transverse Random Fracture of Long Fibre Reinforced Composites 

    Trias Mansilla, Daniel (Date of defense: 2005-04-18)

    La present tesi proposa una metodología per a la simulació probabilística de la fallada de la matriu en materials compòsits reforçats amb fibres de carboni, basant-se en l'anàlisi de la distribució aleatòria de les fibres. ...

    Analysis of chemical bonding and aromaticity from electronic delocalization descriptors 

    Feixas Geronès, Ferran (Date of defense: 2011-02-04)

    Interactions between electrons determine the structure and properties of matter from molecules to solids. Therefore, the understanding of the electronic structure of molecules will enable us to extract relevant chemical ...

    Analysis of chemotherapy drugs and related compounds in aquatic environment: removal, transformation and risk evaluation in eco-friendly and advanced technologies 

    Ferrando Climent, Laura (Date of defense: 2016-11-28)

    In order to evaluate the increasing environmental and human risk of anticancer drugs in the environment, more information needs to be gathered about their presence, their toxicity, bioaccumulation and persistence. In ...

    Analysis of cooperation and electron delocalization in intermolecular hydrogen bonds 

    Guillaumes Domènech, Laia (Date of defense: 2015-06-15)

    This thesis presents different studies on hydrogen bonds that occur between two molecules. It is because of the biological importance of DNA that the base pairs, and other compounds with similar hydrogen bonds as these ...

    Analysis of creep crack growth in adhesively bonded joints under mode I loading 

    Meulman, Edwin (Date of defense: 2023-10-06)

    Adhesive bonds could replace more traditional mechanical joints, making structures lighter and smoother. Stresses are distributed over a larger area, and dissimilar materials can be bonded, accommodating differences in ...

    Analysis of process-induced defects on steered-fiber panels for aeronautical applications 

    Falcó Salcines, Olben (Date of defense: 2014-04-10)

    Currently, the use of Automated Fiber Placement technology allows, large composite aircraft components to be manufactured with high quality materials and introduce new laminate concepts. Among such concepts are the tow-steered ...

    Analysis of the interactivity in a teaching and learning sequence with novice rugby players: the transfer of learning responsibility and control 

    Llobet Martí, Bernat (Date of defense: 2016-09-19)

    This thesis is a compilation of 3 articles, and the main focus of attention is the learning transfer mechanism. The first article explains the Rugby Attack Assessment instrument, a tool that assesses game performance of ...

    Analysis of time-dependent flexural behaviour of concrete members reinforced with fibre reinforced polymer bar 

    Miàs Oller, Cristina (Date of defense: 2012-12-03)

    In this work, long-term behaviour of FRP RC beams has been investigated both analytically and experimentally to further extend the knowledge in this particular research domain. In this respect, a new methodology to determine ...

    Analysis, occurrence, fate and behaviour of emerging micropollutants in wastewater and the receiving environment 

    Gusmaroli, Lucia (Date of defense: 2020-05-25)

    The presence of xenobiotics - such as pharmaceutically active compounds, endocrine disrupting compounds and pesticides - in the aquatic environment has risen great environmental concern due to their high toxicity even at ...

    Analytical methodologies based on X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF) and Inductively Couple Plasma Spectroscopy (ICP) for the assessment of metal dispersal around mining environments 

    Marguí Grabulosa, Eva (Date of defense: 2006-05-19)

    La investigació que es presenta en aquesta tesi es centra en l'aplicació i millora de metodologies analítiques existents i el desenvolupament de nous procediments que poden ser utilitzats per a l'estudi dels efectes ...

    Analytical methodology based on a silicone rod (SR) micro extraction combined with HPLC-DAD method for the determination of pharmaceuticals and antibacterial products in effluent wastewaters: characterization of the sorption removal processes by cork 

    Mallek, Maryam (Date of defense: 2018-10-25)

    Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) allow the achievement of high enrichment levels by using small volumes of solvents, enabling the low detection limits required for the determination of ketoprofen, naproxen, carbamazepine, ...

    Analytical strategies based on inductively coupled plasma sprectroscopy (ICP) and diffusive gradients in thin fims (DGT) techniques for the assessment of environmental pollution indicators 

    Colon i Bosch, Mireia (Date of defense: 2011-02-11)

    In this thesis, simple methods to determine sulfide at low levels (µg L-1) in aqueous samples and sediments by water free hydrogen sulfide vapor generation using a commercially available vapor generation accessory have ...