On superlinear multipler update methods for partial augmented Lagrangian techniques

The minimization of a nonlinear function with linear and nonlinear constraints and simple bounds can be performed by minimizing an augmented Lagrangian function, including only the nonlinear constraints. This procedure is particularly interesting in case that the linear constraints are flow conservation equations, as there exist efficient techniques to solve nonlinear network problems. It is then necessary to estimate their multipliers, and variable reduction techniques can be used to carry out the successive minimizations. This work analyzes the possibility of estimating these multipliers using Newton-like methods. Several procedures are put forward which combine first and second-order estimation, and are compared with each other and with the Hestenes-Powell multiplier estimation by means of computational tests

Viability assessment of the biogas development in Jæren

The main purpose of this thesis is to explore the existing will to accelerate biogas production in South Jæren (Sør-Jæren), more precisely in the communities of Vigrestad, Varhaug, and Nærbø. It centers on analyzing the agricultural industry and incentives from government entities to promote biogas development in the area. It has also analyzed the current factors in the region that prevent the transition from taking place, such as expenses generated by transport, agricultural regulations, and, most importantly, the participation of farmers in such decision-making. The Norwegian authorities have envisioned biogas as a potential catalyst for the region's economy, as well as being an agent in Norway's greener transition, helping farmers manage waste, creating green energy, and reducing local pollution. There exist two impactful alliances from well-known companies, Felleskjøpet, Lyse, and Ivar being one, and Tine, Nortura, Ivar, Air Liquide, and Greve Biogas being the second. They have shown interest in investing in the development of biogas plants in South Jæren. In this sense, the study aims to examine the changes. Implementing the Multi-level Perspective theory has helped identify the actors and the interplay of such within the transition. This thesis evaluates the current transition management, which aims to promote biogas as a key factor in mitigating methane emissions caused by livestock manure, as well as a possible route of additional economic development for farmers. The investigation was implemented as a research strategy of interviews with an inductive and abductive approach conducted with local farmers to examine the current landscape in the area. Based on this data collection, this paper concludes that in order to obtain satisfactory development, it is crucial to address every actor and aspect in the chain by implementing a competent transition management process. Furthermore, it is necessary for the interplay of every actor not to repress the development of the technology. Det lukter penger!2021-09-23T16:26:14

Integrated assessment of the presence of emerging compounds and their toxicological effects in estuaries of Biscay

306 p.The concern about the widespread presence of ECs in the marine environment and their possible toxic effects is gaining attention. In this PhD we get a close insight about the impact of ECs in estuarine waters and the contribution of wastewater treatment plant by focusing on the development of multiresidue methods for environmental aqueous samples and marine organism as well as passive sampling. After a year of monitoring, we were able to identify the main hot spots and the distribution of emerging compounds in the estuaries of Bilbao, Plentzia and Urdaibai using the procedures developed. Besides, by implementing in the effect directed analysis a bioassay designed for coastal waters as the way to drive the non-targeted analysis, we identify the anthelmintic mebendazole and amitriptyline as the main toxic emerging contaminants in Galindo WWTP effluent.IBEA: Ikerkuntza eta Berrikuntza Analitiko

Teaching English through Shakespeare

El presente trabajo pretende introducir una unidad didáctica basada en el uso de una obra de Shakespeare como medio para enseñar inglés. Basado en la tesis didáctica realizada por Vince Máté y la teoría de sobre la censura en la literatura infantil de Perry Nodelman, esta unidad pretende explotar al máximo las posibilidades que permite la literatura “para adultos” en el contexto de la educación primaria. Mediante una serie de actividades que contextualizan la obra, el alumnado se verá inmerso en la historia. Se enfoca desde una perspectiva constructivista, de modo que sea el propio alumnado el que construya su conocimiento a partir de los conocimientos previos y mediante el proceso de asimilación y acomodación. Asimismo, la realización de inferencias está presente a lo largo de la unidad, bebido a que deducir el vocabulario desconocido en lugar de acceder a él de manera directa tiene resultados a largo plazoThis work is intended to introduce a teaching plan based on Shakespeare’s work as a means of teaching English. Based on Vince Máté’s dissertation and Perry Nodelman’s theory about censure in children’s literature, this plan intends to exploit all the possibilities that literature “for adults” enables us to do in the primary school. Through some activities to provide enough background information, students will found themselves immerse in the story and will internalize the language at the same time that they enjoy good literature. The constructivist approach that this plan has will enable student to build their own learning from previous knowledge and through the processes of assimilation and accommodation. Moreover, this plan has several examples of inference making, since inferring the mean of a word through the context instead of accessing it directly, has a last longing effectGraduado o Graduada en Maestro en Educación Primaria por la Universidad Pública de NavarraLehen Hezkuntzako Irakasletzan Graduatua Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa

Integrated assessment of the presence of emerging compounds and their toxicological effects in estuaries of Biscay

306 p.The concern about the widespread presence of ECs in the marine environment and their possible toxic effects is gaining attention. In this PhD we get a close insight about the impact of ECs in estuarine waters and the contribution of wastewater treatment plant by focusing on the development of multiresidue methods for environmental aqueous samples and marine organism as well as passive sampling. After a year of monitoring, we were able to identify the main hot spots and the distribution of emerging compounds in the estuaries of Bilbao, Plentzia and Urdaibai using the procedures developed. Besides, by implementing in the effect directed analysis a bioassay designed for coastal waters as the way to drive the non-targeted analysis, we identify the anthelmintic mebendazole and amitriptyline as the main toxic emerging contaminants in Galindo WWTP effluent.IBEA: Ikerkuntza eta Berrikuntza Analitiko