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    Improving In-Service Teacher Training across Europe
    Carbon Emissions in Domestic Energy Use
    Prospects for Microgeneration
    Technology Mediated Learning for Teacher''s Professional Development
    Social Networking Technologies and Their Implications for Commerce
    The Blue Pipe
    • 2021

      Wie gesund ist Ihre Beleuchtung?

      Eine Untersuchung über die möglichen Gesundheitsrisiken durch künstliche Beleuchtung am Arbeitsplatz

      • 76 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Aufgrund neuer Forschungsergebnisse und des gestiegenen öffentlichen Bewusstseins für die Auswirkungen der Beleuchtung am Arbeitsplatz wurde eine Untersuchung durchgeführt, um herauszufinden, ob Photobiologen oder Lichtdesign-Ingenieure mit ihrer Auffassung von notwendigem Licht für die Gesundheit von Büroangestellten richtig lagen. Die Ergebnisse der objektiven und subjektiven Untersuchungen erwiesen sich als nicht schlüssig, da sie zeigten, dass Elemente des Denkens beider Parteien einen gewissen Wahrheitsgehalt hatten. Dies bedeutete, dass es derzeit keine einzige Methode gibt, die zur Beurteilung der vollständigen Gesundheitsverträglichkeit der Beleuchtung verwendet werden kann, und dass daher ein Kompromiss aus objektiven und subjektiven Methoden beider Denkrichtungen verwendet werden muss. Dies ist natürlich keine ideale Situation, da sie keine gleichbleibende Qualität und Gesundheitsverträglichkeit garantieren kann. Dies wird jedoch so lange der Fall sein, bis die Photobiologen zweifelsfrei nachweisen können, dass die Art des Lichts, z. B. die Art der künstlichen Beleuchtung, einen Einfluss auf die menschliche Gesundheit hat, und eine lang erwartete Reform der Beleuchtungsvorschriften am Arbeitsplatz erzwingen.

      Wie gesund ist Ihre Beleuchtung?
    • 2021

      Die Untersuchung beleuchtet die Faszination der Beleuchtungsindustrie für Leuchtdioden (LEDs), trotz ihrer Herausforderungen wie mangelhafter Farbwiedergabe und höherer Kosten im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Lichtquellen. Durch die Analyse aktueller Daten von Herstellern und Energieeffizienzreglern sowie Expertenmeinungen wird erörtert, inwiefern LEDs die Branche revolutioniert haben und ob die Verbraucher diese Begeisterung teilen. Der Autor kombiniert statistische Vergleiche mit fachlichen Einschätzungen, um ein umfassendes Bild der LED-Technologie und ihrer Auswirkungen auf den Markt zu zeichnen.

      Ein Wachstumsmodell für den Einsatz von LEDs im kommerziellen Beleuchtungsdesign
    • 2012

      Intellectual Property and Business Competitiveness

      Patents and Competition

      • 52 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book explores the challenges companies face when rivals imitate their product designs, potentially harming their brand reputation and sales. It delves into the impact of intellectual property (IP) laws in the UK and Europe, particularly regarding design rights, and examines how companies can protect their innovations. Through case studies from the smartphone and tablet industries, it highlights ongoing litigations and the complexities of maintaining a competitive edge in a market where imitation can thrive.

      Intellectual Property and Business Competitiveness
    • 2012

      Chronological Age of Cars

      The Importance of Developing Sustainable Automotive Systems

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The book explores the impact of the End of Life Vehicle Legislation by the European Union on future car design, emphasizing sustainability. It delves into critical topics such as eco-design, life cycle assessment, and producer responsibility, highlighting the importance of vehicle manufacturers in both disposal and recovery. Additionally, it examines concepts like closed-loop systems, design for disassembly, and modularity, as well as alternative ownership methodologies, providing a comprehensive analysis of how these factors will shape the automotive industry moving forward.

      Chronological Age of Cars
    • 2012

      Light Emitting Diode (LED) Technology in Industrial Lighting Design

      A Study of Lighting Design

      • 68 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The exploration of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) highlights their energy efficiency and diverse applications, despite challenges like poor color rendering and higher costs compared to traditional lighting. This research project delves into the excitement within the lighting industry over this nearly century-old technology, examining consumer perceptions and the potential for LEDs to revolutionize lighting. It presents a critical analysis of how overcoming current limitations could significantly impact lighting practices and contribute to global warming mitigation efforts.

      Light Emitting Diode (LED) Technology in Industrial Lighting Design
    • 2012

      The Future of Car Making

      Improving Automotive Systems for the Future

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Focusing on sustainability, this book explores the implications of the End of Life Vehicle Legislation introduced by the European Union, which mandates vehicle manufacturers to manage the disposal and recovery of their products. It investigates how this legislation will influence future car design, delving into eco-design, life cycle assessment, closed-loop systems, and design for disassembly. Additionally, it discusses producer responsibility and alternative ownership methodologies, providing a comprehensive analysis of the automotive industry's shift towards more sustainable practices.

      The Future of Car Making
    • 2012

      This research was undertaken to investigate how and why sports products have evolved; the main reasons for their evolutionary change and the effects of these changes within the world of sport. A central difficulty will be in ensuring that every aspect of this subject is investigated to ensure that the correct areas of influence are discovered. This investigation will enable an understanding of the reasons and influences of product change within the sports industry; the direct influences and indirect issues surrounding the design of sports product development.

      Electronic Product Design of Sports Equipment
    • 2011

      Social Networking Technologies and Their Implications for Commerce

      The growing phenomenon of social media is affecting the way by which marketing and advertising are carried out

      • 60 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The emergence of Social Commerce is reshaping consumer behavior, driven by the rapid growth of social networking sites like Facebook, which boasts over 600 million active members. This report explores how these platforms influence communication and purchasing decisions, with consumers forming social tribes to secure the best deals. The reliance on peer recommendations is transforming marketing strategies, compelling professionals to adapt their approaches to engage effectively with this new consumer landscape.

      Social Networking Technologies and Their Implications for Commerce
    • 2011

      The Evolution of Rowing Technology

      The Future Innovation of Rowing

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The evolution of rowing highlights significant innovations over the past 40 years, transforming traditional wooden boats into advanced racing shells. Key to performance are the principles of stiffness and lightness, which enhance speed on the water. Despite the decline of wooden boat building, technological advancements continue to shape the sport, with material scientists playing a crucial role in future developments. The ongoing progress promises a bright and enduring future for rowing, blending tradition with cutting-edge techniques.

      The Evolution of Rowing Technology
    • 2011

      Brand Identity in Consumer-driven Product markets

      How Branding secures market share for Consumer Electronic Products

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Exploring brand elements and their consumer impact, this monograph utilizes Aaker's personality dimensions and Fournier's brand typology to analyze consumer perceptions. Through questionnaires completed by 100 individuals, it reveals a correlation between brand descriptiveness and desirability. The research highlights distinct personality traits associated with four brands and delves into the significance of logos, symbols, and names. Notably, it examines the influence of celebrity branding and how consumers adapt brand personalities to express their own identities.

      Brand Identity in Consumer-driven Product markets