Lap lambert academic publishing dez 2013 (Oltre 2500 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This project on consumer perception towards various bikes is analyzed. It clearly indicates that all majority of people use the bikes and very less number of people do not use the bikes. Further, people mostly use Pulsor, Karizma and prefer to use these products. Bikes are the effective mode of transportation and people are more satisfied with the bikes as well as the performance of products. They also wants improvements in information on label of quality, price of the bikes etc. Demand for the bikes will also increase in the coming time. For the companies of organization of bikes is considered as beneficial segment for all aspects provided that the companies provide better quality products and competitive price. Last but not the least important point is that the coming time, people will save time, money and resources used for prescription making from dealer. So, it may be possible in the coming time that the companies modify the bikes.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book represtents a work which evaluates the treatment effects and implementation of Parent Management Training ¿ the Oregon model (PMTO¿) to treat children¿s behavior problems in Iceland. The intervention is an Empirically Supported Treatment (EST), and originally developed by Gerald Patterson and his colleagues in the United States. Its main goal is to improve parents¿ child-rearing methods by breaking coercive patterns between parents and children. The book is built on four papers. The first two papers explored the influences of the implementation and the second two papers evaluated the effects of PMTO in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in community settings nationwide in Iceland. The main findings of the book are that PMTO led to greater reductions in child adjustment problems relative to the comparison group, which indicates that PMTO is an effective method to treat children¿s behavior problems in Iceland and supply evidence for the method¿s successful implementation in community settings in the country. Findings also indicate a further need to adapt observational measures to Icelandic cultures.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Social Studies, as a subject in the SHS curricula in Ghana, is taught mostly by graduate teachers from the country's two teacher preparation universities (i.e. UCC and UEW) and graduates from other universities. Available information indicates that it is only these teacher universities that have courses (B. Ed. and B. A.) in Social Studies. An out-and-out analysis of the programmes of these universities however reveals differences in how the subject is conceived, structured and organised to prepare teachers to go and teach it at the Senior High School (SHS) level. Thus the aim of the study was to find out the differences and its influence. A sequential mixed method design was used for the study. Data from questionnaire was triangulated with interviews and classroom observation of pedagogues who are products of UCC and UEW. Non-probability sampling method was used to select the sample of districts, schools and respondents for the study. The Pearson Chi-Square was used in finding significant differences. The p-value is the probability for showing differences and a critical value of alpha=.05 was adopted for significant differences in the statistical analysis. 220 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The present investigation was undertaken to study the bioecology and development of preventive and self sustaining methods of pest control by various cultural manipulations against two major insect pests of mango, mango leaf hopper Amritodus atkinsoni (Homoptera : Cicadellidae) and shoot gall psylla Apsylla cistellata (Buckton) (Homoptera : Psyllidae). Experiments were conducted at the Horticultural Research Centre, Patharchatta with a view to find out the effect of orientation and light intensity on floral biology, pollinators and hoppers, population dynamics of hoppers in relation to weather parameters, loss assessment by hoppers, effect of plant density and impact of different agronomic practices on hoppers, role of pest, diseases and flower hormones on fruit harvest, and lastly, effect of insecticides and biopesticides on shoot gall psylla.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Social Studies, as a subject in the SHS curricula in Ghana, is taught mostly by graduate teachers from the country's two teacher preparation universities (i.e. UCC and UEW) and graduates from other universities. Available information indicates that it is only these teacher universities that have courses (B. Ed. and B. A.) in Social Studies. An out-and-out analysis of the programmes of these universities however reveals differences in how the subject is conceived, structured and organised to prepare teachers to go and teach it at the Senior High School (SHS) level. Thus the aim of the study was to find out the differences and its influence. A sequential mixed method design was used for the study. Data from questionnaire was triangulated with interviews and classroom observation of pedagogues who are products of UCC and UEW. Non-probability sampling method was used to select the sample of districts, schools and respondents for the study. The Pearson Chi-Square was used in finding significant differences. The p-value is the probability for showing differences and a critical value of alpha=.05 was adopted for significant differences in the statistical analysis.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The present investigation was undertaken to study the bioecology and development of preventive and self sustaining methods of pest control by various cultural manipulations against two major insect pests of mango, mango leaf hopper Amritodus atkinsoni (Homoptera : Cicadellidae) and shoot gall psylla Apsylla cistellata (Buckton) (Homoptera : Psyllidae). Experiments were conducted at the Horticultural Research Centre, Patharchatta with a view to find out the effect of orientation and light intensity on floral biology, pollinators and hoppers, population dynamics of hoppers in relation to weather parameters, loss assessment by hoppers, effect of plant density and impact of different agronomic practices on hoppers, role of pest, diseases and flower hormones on fruit harvest, and lastly, effect of insecticides and biopesticides on shoot gall psylla.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Social Studies, as a subject in the SHS curricula in Ghana, is taught mostly by graduate teachers from the country's two teacher preparation universities (i.e. UCC and UEW) and graduates from other universities. Available information indicates that it is only these teacher universities that have courses (B. Ed. and B. A.) in Social Studies. An out-and-out analysis of the programmes of these universities however reveals differences in how the subject is conceived, structured and organised to prepare teachers to go and teach it at the Senior High School (SHS) level. Thus the aim of the study was to find out the differences and its influence. A sequential mixed method design was used for the study. Data from questionnaire was triangulated with interviews and classroom observation of pedagogues who are products of UCC and UEW. Non-probability sampling method was used to select the sample of districts, schools and respondents for the study. The Pearson Chi-Square was used in finding significant differences. The p-value is the probability for showing differences and a critical value of alpha=.05 was adopted for significant differences in the statistical analysis.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This project on consumer perception towards various bikes is analyzed. It clearly indicates that all majority of people use the bikes and very less number of people do not use the bikes. Further, people mostly use Pulsor, Karizma and prefer to use these products. Bikes are the effective mode of transportation and people are more satisfied with the bikes as well as the performance of products. They also wants improvements in information on label of quality, price of the bikes etc. Demand for the bikes will also increase in the coming time. For the companies of organization of bikes is considered as beneficial segment for all aspects provided that the companies provide better quality products and competitive price. Last but not the least important point is that the coming time, people will save time, money and resources used for prescription making from dealer. So, it may be possible in the coming time that the companies modify the bikes. 52 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book represtents a work which evaluates the treatment effects and implementation of Parent Management Training - the Oregon model (PMTO(TM)) to treat children¿s behavior problems in Iceland. The intervention is an Empirically Supported Treatment (EST), and originally developed by Gerald Patterson and his colleagues in the United States. Its main goal is to improve parents¿ child-rearing methods by breaking coercive patterns between parents and children. The book is built on four papers. The first two papers explored the influences of the implementation and the second two papers evaluated the effects of PMTO in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in community settings nationwide in Iceland. The main findings of the book are that PMTO led to greater reductions in child adjustment problems relative to the comparison group, which indicates that PMTO is an effective method to treat children¿s behavior problems in Iceland and supply evidence for the method¿s successful implementation in community settings in the country. Findings also indicate a further need to adapt observational measures to Icelandic cultures. 152 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Social Studies, as a subject in the SHS curricula in Ghana, is taught mostly by graduate teachers from the country's two teacher preparation universities (i.e. UCC and UEW) and graduates from other universities. Available information indicates that it is only these teacher universities that have courses (B. Ed. and B. A.) in Social Studies. An out-and-out analysis of the programmes of these universities however reveals differences in how the subject is conceived, structured and organised to prepare teachers to go and teach it at the Senior High School (SHS) level. Thus the aim of the study was to find out the differences and its influence. A sequential mixed method design was used for the study. Data from questionnaire was triangulated with interviews and classroom observation of pedagogues who are products of UCC and UEW. Non-probability sampling method was used to select the sample of districts, schools and respondents for the study. The Pearson Chi-Square was used in finding significant differences. The p-value is the probability for showing differences and a critical value of alpha=.05 was adopted for significant differences in the statistical analysis. 220 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The purpose of this book is to present research methods, suitable for qualitative phenomena, with the examples of their applications. This book presents: simple methods of measurement of the quality features based on the weak Stevens scales; common errors in the application of the statistical methods for the analysis of the results of the measurement in ordinal scale which were not presented in any book before; indicates the risk of application of the well-known Spearman s correlation coefficient; new coefficient of association of quality features created and proven by the author s book which is equivalent to Pearson s correlation coefficient (this coefficient of association presented in the book can be tested for instance by a simple t-Student test); the possibilities of the application of the association coefficient which can be used to management decision in the enterprise; the possibilities of application of the linear probability function in the enterprise with advantages of its application; the econometric models of limited dependent variables with general formula of logit transformation and possibilities of their use in undertaking management decisions in enterprise. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Increasingly evidence can be found for physiotherapy in the treatment of patients with a scoliosis. Bracing, once controversial, is now regarded as having a scientific basis. In contrast, evidence is lacking for the surgical treatment of scoliosis and recent studies on long-term results raise serious question. The future, therefore, belongs to the conservative, non-surgical treatment of scoliosis. The good news is that the latest developments in specific physiotherapy and bracing, aimed at helping the patients according to their individual curve pattern, now offer improved chances of stopping curvature progression and even the potential to reduce a significant proportion of curvatures. Therapy specific to scoliosis aims for results acceptable for everyday living and to minimize its effects on the afflicted. After a short time and without major theoretical training, patients can learn a sense of postural awareness and help themselves by learning to avoid curvature-stimulating behavior. 156 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -We consider the existence of an juxtaposition area between seemingly distinct concepts labeled datacenter, respectively process centric because in databases we are able to store persistent operations expressions describing the organization's activities through the procedures, functions, and stored procedures. Information System of a multinational organization is not static, intermediate stages can be distinguished in different physical and logical platforms, migrating from a physical platform, namely the subject of our scientific approach. The implementation of an Integrated Information System is a touchstone for cybernetician, moving from the current information system to a future information system analysis, configuration, data migration based, implementation, testing and maintenance of the system is a difficult road and require special knowledge given the different versions of the database server, ie the difference between 'flavors' of stored procedures (functions, procedures, triggers). 68 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Innovation is a strategic demand for firms in the current competition vigorous ICT industry. To achieve a competitive advantage, firms need to accelerate their innovation process. This need requires creating a clear innovation model and strategy that can be divided into elementary factors, to be separately analyzed further. This book emphasizes the importance of adapting an open innovation model by firms, enabling them to accelerate the innovation process. To address this topic, the book proposed approaching open innovation as a dynamic process. To analyze open innovation, Literature review was undertaken in various topics related to innovation. In addition, interviews were conducted to grasp an overall understanding of the current innovation ecosystem, and define the various elements in innovation process. Consequently, a model was proposed in the analysis section representing open innovation as a dynamic process. This book includes guidance and knowledge for Intrapreneurs, Innovation Managers and Decision makers in organizational strategy. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty are main topics each every business operates now days. In order to survive and further advance in a fast technological and dynamic environment special attention should be paid to the customer as well as to human resources. Currently in Albania, the banking branch of the financial system is one of the most accomplished sectors with regard to the adaption of contemporary marketing practices. This branch grew at a fast dynamic pace from the initial efforts days to establish the Central Bank until the later days, when a well-defined program of further developing this system exists. The most dynamic period, offering a wide variety of developments and opportunities started in 1992, and it coincides with the first and most important financial and monetary reforms, Albania s memberships in International Monetary Fund and World Bank, the 1997 pyramidal schemes turmoil, and the denationalization of banks. The main objective of this book is measuring customer loyalty in Albanian commercial banks. It should be noticed that the research is focused on Elbasan alone (a city located in central Albania)in order to identify factors that impact loyalty. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Using the Bakassi dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon, the Badme Conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea; this book elucidates how variations in state formation processes and sources of legitimacy account for why the international community is successful in preventing or resolving conflicts in some territorial disputes but fails to do so in others. How these variations in the African state formation process affect their dependence upon the international political system for legitimacy and response to international pressure in conflict resolution. The case-study method and process tracing data analysis technique are employed to acquire empirical data and analyze the variables investigated. This book is recommended for academics in African politics and international security actors. 60 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the modern NHS the rationing of health care resources has become inevitable. However, patients who have been refused treatment seem to be more and more eager to use litigation to access healthcare. The book analyses the legal paths, which can be followed by patients in order to challenge rationing decisions. These legal paths include English law, Human Rights and European law. After an initial analysis of the related English legislation and case law, the impact of EU law and the Directive 2011/24/EU are examined. In addition, the book tries to answer the question of the appropriateness of the judiciary to decide on such issues, analyses what its proper role could be and assesses how do the Courts perceive their role. Finally, the author proposes the creation of a special tribunal, which could handle such cases and whose structure could fix problems of objectivity, representation of all interests and waste of time and money. The book s target groups: health lawyers, undergraduate and postgraduate students of Medical Law, health professionals, health managers; healthcare commissioners and generally any citizen interested in Health Law. 72 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Down s syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities in the UK. The availability of different screening and diagnostic options along with difficulties for couples in understanding the concept of risk and interpreting test results can complicate the decision-making process for women. The aim of our study was to examine the main concerns of women in deciding about the screening and diagnostic tests for Down s that they would undergo during the antenatal period. Knowledge of women s concerns informed the development of a Decision support system that aims to help women choose the option that most respects their personal values. 56 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -One of the most important key factors of increasing compatibility in textile is being able to reduce the costs to global averages. The compatibility of apparel manufacturers depends on product standardization; technology; how advanced they are and whether they have the mental work-power to deal with the technology. The technologic development is not limited only with automation of the machinery on the production line but also includes processes before and after the production. In the study, the effects of different model characteristics of garments on fabric usage amount and cutting and sewing times have been investigated. Following the investigations of all factors and their degrees of effect, it was observed that a characteristic of a model is one of the important factors that affect the productivity and time in apparel company. The study provides that different model characteristics of garments is very important for fabric usage amount, cutting and sewing times. In apparel companies, after the model is formed, this method will be useful in; estimating cutting and sewing times; calculating the productivity; production planning and estimating delivery date. 60 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -However cryptic it may initially sound, by reading this book you will learn how a simple LRC series resonant circuit can be used in combination with a field-effect transistor to generate sufficiently high voltages for ignite an electric discharge in ambient space. Whether you are a researcher, a student or simply a fan of atmospheric pressure electric discharges, this book will not only help you build your own device but also to understand its working principle, how to find the characteristics of the discharge and what practical applications could your plasma be used at. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Pursuing a PhD degree is a challenging process. PhD students can sometimes feel overwhelmed with the process. Professor Alex Duffy, currently the Head of Department of Design Manufacture and Engineering Management, who has successfully supervised more than 16 PhD graduates, clearly understand this situation. This paper is written with the aim to provide a guideline for his students, in order to assist them accomplish their journey successfully, by collecting the main concept he normally educates his learners when pursuing the degree. This paper represents Professor Alex Duffy's supervision style in the context of Engineering Design Research. It starts by giving an explanation about the PhD process. Professor Duffy uses a specific analogy to make new students understand the process and the experience easily. He believes that it takes more than intelligence to survive. Hence his supervision style is directed to develop his student's character apart from intelligence. The paper continues with an overview of some of the tools that he utilises; such as a Progress Record Sheet and a Knowledge Map. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This study looks to expand research on perceptual adaptation to and generalization of L2 accented speech by testing whether generalization can extend to speakers of different language backgrounds who share similarities with the first speaker. Listeners were exposed to English speech recorded by several Gujarati speakers and then post-tested on speech from either a Kannada or a Russian speaker. Exposure to a Kannada speaker was designed to test how categorical dialect representation could help with the adaptation/generalization process. The Russian speaker shared a salient feature with the Gujarati speakers, which tested whether listeners could adapt to features across unrelated accents. Post-test reaction times and accuracy scores were measured and compared between the Gujarati listeners and a control group. The Gujarati-trained listeners were significantly more accurate in both post-tests, and more accurate in the Kannada post-test than in the Russian post-test. The findings in this study suggest that listeners start adapting to feature alternations and can generalize this to other speakers of similar language backgrounds or to speakers that have common L2 features. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Feedback is proposed to be a critical element of formative assessment (FA) but evidence reflects its sparse and incongruous implementation . Current study on feedback sessions post formative assessment was undertaken to establish the extent to which it can make significant contribution in improving learning outcomes. An Experimental, Randomized, Controlled study with sample population being 1st MBBS 2011 students , were randomized into cases (n= 37) and matched controls ( n= 38) . The cases underwent feedback sessions after FA. Difference in scores between cases and controls in Summative (SA) was statistically significant (p 0.002). Scores in FA and SA was statistically non-significant (p = 0.30) within controls (n=37) and statistically significant (p= 0.006) within cases ( n= 38). Qualitative analysis was done for comparing the utility and efficacy of written comments on answer sheets compared to feedback sessions. Study concludes that feedback sessions post - FA, irrespective of success, may determine greater involvement of students in learning process and improve learning outcome. 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Resale price maintenance ('RPM') has traditionally been frowned upon by competition authorities, for the reason that it directly impedes price competition, and over concerns that it may also facilitate collusion. However, there has been a gradual shift in the attitude taken towards RPM in the US and EU. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the imposition of RPM, there is the possibility for it to also bring about beneficial (in addition to adverse) effects on competition. Competition authorities have recognised this and, as a result, have moved away from imposing an outright prohibition against RPM. In particular, one jurisdiction that has taken a significant step in that direction is Singapore, where RPM (absent significant market power) benefits from an outright exclusion from the prohibition against anti-competitive agreements under the Competition Act. We will now review the arguments raised for and against the imposition of RPM, before assessing the justifications for the outright exclusion that RPM enjoys in Singapore. Thereafter, we will proceed to consider the continued validity of this exclusion. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Direct mail, as one of the most internationally utilized marketing tools, has been brought into our daily life for years, no matter where you live. And with the development of printing technologies, especially digital printing, different levels of variable data now can be embedded into print media to greatly increase marketing Return on Investment (ROI), which has been proved by many research papers and reports. Since China enters World Trade Organization (WTO), there are tremendous amount of business and economic activities are taking place in this influential, as well as mysterious country and the number is still dramatically increasing. So how is the current state of direct mail in China What kind of direct mail exists, who is the frequent user and how direct mails are produced This book combines research data, interview details conducted with worldwide advertising agency and printing service provides, and thorough data analysis and comparisons to help you get a wide spectrum of insights into Chinese direct mail market, or anyone who may be considering utilizing direct mail for marketing endeavors in China. 76 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is an investigation of the relation between central bank s independence (CBI) with regard to influencing inflation. Considering proxies of CBI together with other macroeconomic variables (42 countries for the period 1960-2009), the study identifies determinants of inflation with particular focus on the CBI-inflation nexus. Employing Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and Maximum Likelihood (ML) estimations, it was found that CBI affects inflation only when both the developed and the developing countries are considered together, but not when the sub-samples are considered independently. Results are interpreted with a degree of caution because a measure of CBI is an indistinct demonstration. In particular, the extent of an economy s openness has been found to be especially significant in influencing inflation (at both aggregate and disaggregate levels). GDP, historical inflationary trend, lack of political stability and high debt-GDP ratio have been additionally identified as significant factors influencing inflation (for the whole sample only and not when the developed and developing countries are considered in a mutually exclusive manner). 60 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Iran has attained the 1st rank in production and export of Pistachio around the world, with Iranian Pistachios exported to more than 70 countries. In 2012, Iran produced 200,000 tons of Pistachios, 121,000 tons of which, were exported and the value was estimated over 1bilion dollars . Hence, Pistachio is one of the most important non-oil export commodities in Iran making up around 11% of non-oil export of this country. Moreover, nearly 2000 companies are operating inside the industry and over 7000 people are working inside or outside the industry; whose jobs, are directly or indirectly relevant to this industry. Iran is the only country that can grow six types of Pistachios: Badami, Fandoughi, Kaleghouchi, Akbari, Ahmad Aghaie and Kernel. However, the industry is suffering from lack of modern technology, lack of innovation. 72 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the humanitarian space, the agency and discourse of actors on the ground remain largely absent from mainstream analysis and implementation of humanitarian action. By drawing on a wide range of International Relations theories, geography and critical studies, as well as practitioners' accounts, this book sheds light on the roots, characteristics and consequences of the discrepancy between humanitarian theory, reality and politics that contribute to a distortion of humanitarian assistance. The international system is currently ill-equipped to deal with the violence situated within the humanitarian space, leading to an increased silencing of affected civilians. In this sense, the humanitarian space presents yet another battlefield of the global power struggle between governments, corporations, civil society actors and terrorist groups. 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The focus of my project is on my mother, Selamije Ahmeti. I have used her life experiences to further understand creative women and to help me understand where my creativity stemmed from. I have accomplished this through several methods such as a questionnaire I made up where I asked her to write down her answers, casual conversations I later transcribed, deliberate conversations I later transcribed and my personal observation. This project also involves the process of self-discovery. I believe there is nothing greater than knowing who you are and what you have to offer to the world. I have found that knowing where you come from plays a big role in the development of creative personalities. My goal is to share with women around the world from my experience that every aspect of creativity is important and should be celebrated. Often, we focus on creative achievement through the means of awards and what we think of as unreachable creativity. However, everyone has creative potential and when we use it, we have a great impact, in so many diverse ways that need to be appreciated. 52 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Traditional semiconductor device characterization techniques based on capacitance measurements using a small test signal, the different modifications of deep level transient spectroscopy etc. are limited if devices contain a large density of deep traps, exhibiting enhanced generation currents. In this book, a pulsed capacitance technique for barrier evaluation by linearly increasing voltage (BELIV) is presented. The basics of analysis of the current transients for reverse and forward biased junctions are described. The measurement schemes and regimes for profiling of dopant distribution, for thermo-emission and photo-ionization spectroscopy of traps, for the in situ control of radiation damage of particle detectors are discussed. Applications of this BELIV technique for characterization of multi-layered structures of homo- and hetero- junctions formed in fabrication of diode, particle detector, thyristor and solar-cell devices are demonstrated. The BELIV technique is shown to be a powerful tool for fast and comprehensive evaluation of the parameters of barrier structures. 84 pp. Englisch.…