APHLIS, the African Postharvest Losses Information System, highlights the significant postharvest losses in Africa, occurring at various points in the value chain from harvesting to market storage. These losses, ranging from 30-50% of crop production, have detrimental consequences such as food insec

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The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in education systems worldwide, causing severe learning losses, especially in the Foundation Phase. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) implemented the Back on Track intervention in 2022 to address these challenges by increasing time allo

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Explore the fundamentals of electricity, circuits, and energy in Course 5. Learn about electric charge, system power, losses, energy efficiency, and more. Discover the relevance of understanding electricity and promoting an engineering mindset. Delve into static electricity, properties of electric c

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Market risk arises from adverse price movements in the market that can lead to financial losses for organizations. Techniques such as standard deviation, Value at Risk (VAR), and Stress Testing are used to measure and manage market risk effectively. VAR helps quantify potential losses and their like

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The process of heating crude oil in petroleum refineries involves various types of furnaces and heat distribution methods. The furnaces can be categorized into box, cylindrical, and radiant wall types, each with separate radiation and convection sections. Design considerations include heat transfer

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Partnership is the relationship between two or more individuals who agree to share profits and losses in a business venture. Essential features include having two or more partners, a mutual agreement, conducting business activities, mutual agency among partners, sharing of profits and losses, and jo

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Explore the latest updates on investment portfolios, including a reflection on past performance, current market trends, and the impact of exponential companies. The data showcases gains and losses in both USD and Rand values, emphasizing the importance of staying informed and calm in volatile market

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Maximizing sucrose recovery in sugar production is crucial for optimizing operational efficiency and profitability. This study focuses on identifying and managing operational losses within the sugar production process in Pakistan, categorizing losses as determined (easily measurable) and undetermine

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This exercise set explores various scenarios related to water pipeline systems, including connecting reservoirs, parallel and series connections, flow rate calculations, friction losses, power requirements for pumping, and more. The exercises cover topics like pipe diameter, length, friction factors

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This paper introduces a novel three-phase dry-type voltage measurement transformer utilizing triangular cores for enhanced efficiency and reduced losses. By optimizing core design, the transformer aims to save space, decrease harmonic content, and increase energy efficiency. The study includes model

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The provided content discusses the power relations and efficiency calculations for two examples of three-phase induction motors. It covers topics such as air gap power, power converted, output power, stator copper losses, rotor copper losses, core losses, stray losses, and efficiency calculations. D

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In this detailed information, concepts related to transformer models and tests in power systems are covered. Topics include turns ratio, open circuit test, short circuit test, X/R ratios for three-phase transformers, and more. Additionally, it discusses standard percentage values for a 125kVA transf

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Businesses may face losses due to various reasons such as fire, theft, or flood, leading them to file insurance claims for compensation. This guide by Prof. Rupa Chandrashekhar More explores the meaning of insurance claims, types of claims (including asset and stock losses), and procedures for calcu

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Water balance calculations involve assessing commercial and physical losses in a water distribution system. The process includes basic calculations, evaluation of commercial losses such as metering inaccuracies and non-revenue water, as well as physical losses like leakage in transmission lines. Add

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Nutrient pollution, characterized by the excess input of nitrogen and phosphorus into water and air, is a significant environmental issue with far-reaching consequences. It can lead to toxic algae blooms, dead zones, economic losses, and adverse effects on human health. The causes of nutrient pollut

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Liquids such as water and petrol flow more easily than oil due to viscosity differences. Energy losses occur in valves and fittings, and the selection of fittings is crucial to minimize losses. The chapter delves into in-depth circuit analysis, laminar and turbulent flows, and the concept of Reynold

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Process costing is a crucial aspect of advanced cost management accounting, involving the allocation of costs in manufacturing. This process collects and processes costs incurred in different stages of production, distinguishing between normal and abnormal losses. It addresses wastage, cost allocati

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Losses in irrigation systems, including seepage and evaporation, are major concerns impacting water conservation. This article discusses historical estimates of losses, types of losses (seepage and evaporation), methods used to measure losses (direct and indirect), and detailed information on seepag

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Belgrade Metropolitan University (BMU) utilizes the Learning Activity Management System (LAMS) to enhance the learning process by integrating learning objects with various activities. This system allows for complex learning processes, mixing learning objects with LAMS activities effectively. The pro

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The Chesterfield Police Department investigated 45 reports of scams and frauds in 2020, resulting in over $1.5 million in losses. One prevalent scam discussed in the slides is Romance Scams, where suspects build fraudulent online relationships to exploit victims emotionally and financially. The susp

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The lecture delves into the factors controlling electrical transmission losses, highlighting how using superconductors could lead to zero transmission loss. However, the challenge lies in the low critical temperature (Tc) of most materials. Despite the discovery of superconductivity in 1911, practic

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This guideline outlines the development of a three-year recovery plan to address learning losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on managing teaching, assessment, and learning within a reduced timeframe. It includes strategies, amendments to teaching plans and assessments, and a vision for

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Issues surrounding power overhead in RF engineering, optimizing design power budget, understanding losses and disturbances, simulations, meaningful measurements, and future plans for the ILC. Topics covered include power requirements, cost optimization, accelerator section costs, static losses, and

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This extensive content delves into the profound implications of cyber risks on the reinsurance industry, covering topics such as the magnitude of the threat, large loss examples, coverage issues, aggregation of cyber losses, events and causes, the Hours Clause, and more. It provides in-depth insight

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Commodity hedging involves mitigating risk associated with price fluctuations in raw materials by taking opposite positions in futures and physical markets. This strategy helps individuals and businesses safeguard against potential losses and ensure revenue certainty. An example with a wheat farmer

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Different types of fruits and vegetables are grown in India due to varied agro-climatic conditions. India, being the second largest producer globally, faces significant post-harvest losses. Improper management practices such as careless harvesting, inadequate storage facilities, and processing metho

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The Energy Research Centre at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore Campus, highlights major challenges in Pakistan's energy sector, including demand-supply gaps, high fuel costs, investment declines, and distribution losses. The table comparison of distribution losses in different cou

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The US economy has shown signs of strength with significant GDP growth, job creation, and income improvements. However, challenges exist in long-term trends such as stagnant real median family income and rising income inequality. The decline in manufacturing jobs raises concerns about sectoral job l

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The Property/Casualty (P/C) insurance industry has seen three consecutive years of growth from 2013-2015, with a potential continuation in 2016. Net premium growth rates, catastrophic losses, and combined ratio points associated with catastrophe losses are key indicators examined in this overview. D

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Supermarkets have a detrimental impact on local economic activity, the environment, and social well-being. Various statistics show the negative effects of supermarkets, such as job losses in independent stores, net job losses upon new supermarket openings, and annual waste generation. The proposed s

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Example system configuration in ERCOT involving a wholesale storage load metering system to track losses in a distributed interconnected generation battery facility. The system includes electrical storage systems, generation resources, and distribution generation components. Challenges arise in dete

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This paper presents the design and implementation of a new dry-type voltage measurement transformer using triangular cores. The innovative core design aims to save weight and space, reduce volume, minimize harmonic content and magnetic stray losses, and enhance energy efficiency. The proposed transf

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Soil formation involves several processes such as additions, losses, translocations, and transformations. Additions like rainwater and organic matter, losses from evaporation and leaching, translocations by gravity and organisms, and transformations of components all contribute to the development an

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Explore APHLIS website to access science-based estimates of postharvest losses for cereals and crops using an interactive calculator tool in Excel. Discover how to input location-specific data, select crop and climate zones, and obtain quality estimates for different harvest seasons. The APHLIS Calc

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Intravenous fluid resuscitation and blood transfusion are crucial components of patient care, involving the direct administration of fluids and electrolytes to maintain proper fluid balance. When calculating the volume of fluid to be replaced, various factors must be considered, including maintenanc

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Explore the complexities of manure management by delving into manure compositions, nutrient losses, and the various factors influencing the quality and quantity of manure. Learn about the impact of animal species, diets, and management practices on manure characteristics, as well as strategies to mi

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This content discusses the Mu2e project at Fermilab, focusing on slow extraction techniques for beam delivery. It covers beam facilities, characteristics of Muon Campus, design requirements, beam losses, new MARS simulations, and losses in the extraction beam line. Details include beam kinetics, spi

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Set-off of losses in income tax allows taxpayers to reduce their taxable income by offsetting losses from one source against income from another source. This process helps in minimizing tax liability and optimizing tax planning strategies. There are specific rules and exceptions regarding the set-of

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Energy losses in pipe flow are primarily due to boundary friction, with additional losses such as sudden enlargements and contractions. Complex network pipe connections involve series and parallel arrangements, analogous to current flow through resistors. Open channel flow is also a critical aspect

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This collection of charts depicts the losses incurred by banks during crises in various sectors such as households, building, construction, and non-financial enterprises in different countries like Norway, the United Kingdom, and Iceland over different time periods. The data includes write-downs and

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