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Utilising student profiles in mathematics course arrangements
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-12-15)
This thesis develops a method for identifying students struggling in their mathematical
studies at an early stage. It helps in directing support to students needing and benefiting
from it the most. Thus, frustration felt ...
Bayesian analysis of SEIR epidemic models
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-12-18)
This thesis concerns the analysis of epidemic models. We adopt the Bayesian paradigm and develop
suitable Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms. This is done by considering an Ebola
outbreak in the Democratic Republic ...
Variational Ensemble Kalman Filtering in Hydrology
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-08-26)
The current thesis manuscript studies the suitability of a recent data assimilation method, the Variational Ensemble Kalman Filter (VEnKF), to real-life fluid dynamic problems in hydrology. VEnKF combines a variational ...
Impact of Word-of-Mouth on consumer decision-making: An information processing perspective in the context of a high-involvement service
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-11-04)
This doctoral study conducts an empirical analysis of the impact of Word-of-Mouth
(WOM) on marketing-relevant outcomes such as attitudes and consumer choice, during
a high-involvement and complex service decision. Due ...
Power Electronic Converters in Low-Voltage Direct Current Distribution – Analysis and Implementation
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-12-18)
Over the recent years, smart grids have received great public attention. Many proposed
functionalities rely on power electronics, which play a key role in the smart grid, together
with the communication network. However, ...
Yliopiston yrittäjämäisyyden sosiaalinen rakentuminen: case Aalto-yliopisto
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-10-02)
Keskustelu yrittäjyyden sijoittumisesta yliopistojen tehtäväkenttään on muodostunut
2000-luvun aikana osaksi yhteiskunnallista ja maailmanlaajuista korkeakoulutuksen
muutosta. Tämän tutkimuksen tarkoituksena on lisätä ...
Households’ willingness to engage in demand response in the Finnish retail electricity market: an empirical study
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-10-02)
If electricity users adjusted their consumption patterns according to time-variable electricity
prices or other signals about the state of the power system, generation and network assets could
be used more efficiently, ...
Risk Assessment of Modern Landfill Structures in Finland
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-09-18)
The purpose of this thesis was to investigate environmental permits of landfills
with respect to the appropriateness of risk assessments focusing on contaminant
migration, structures capable to protect the environment, ...
Capillary electrophoresis: Applicability and method validation for biorefinery analytics
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-09-18)
Wood-based bioprocesses present one of the fields of interest with the most potential in
the circular economy. Expanding the use of wood raw material in sustainable industrial
processes is acknowledged on both a global ...
Thick Section Laser Beam Welding of Structural Steels: Methods for Improving Welding Efficiency
(Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2015-08-28)
Laser beam welding (LBW) is applicable for a wide range of industrial sectors and has
a history of fifty years. However, it is considered an unusual method with
applications typically limited to welding of thin sheet ...