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    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      A deep learning approach for 3D building exterior analysis 

      Igarievna Maslioukova, Maria (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Θετικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Επιστημών / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2021)
      Advances in the fields of Machine Learning (ML), especially in deep learning, computer vision and computer graphics boosted research in many areas. To this end, and in the best of our knowledge, there has not been any work ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      The democratic accountability of the European Central Bank’s supervisory activities in the context of the European Banking Union 

      Georgiou, Rafailia (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών και Επιστημών Αγωγής / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, 2021-12-08)
      The European Central Bank emerged from the financial crisis not only as the institutional ‘winner’ but also as the most central and powerful supranational institution of our times. Besides being the Eurozone’s chief monetary ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      DepGraphRL: A Deep Reinforcement Learning-Driven, Energy-Aware, Dependency Graph-Based Pruning Framework for Edge-IoT Devices 

      Jamil, Asfa (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2024-01-08)
      Recent technological advancements have revolutionized the role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in various commercial and industrial sectors, including applications in smart city, agriculture, healthcare, e-commerce, and ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Design and implementation of a Dual-Resistor String Digital to Analogue Converter 

      Karousios, Petros N. (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2021-01-29)
      Analogue to Digital and Digital to Analogue converters have been around for many years, enabling engineers to manipulate electrical signals. These devices are in almost all electronic devices from washing machines to audio ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Design implementation and experimental testing of a Robotic mechanism for applications in the adaptive Architecture 

      Georgiou, Loukas (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2022-06-10)
      A modern form in Adaptive Architecture is the buildings that have the ability to adapt their shape according to certain conditions, in order to achieve better use and better energy efficiency. In the present dissertation ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Design of thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery from marine internal combustion engines 

      Konstantinou, Georgios (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-06-12)
      Large amounts of energy are released into the environment by modern ships. More precisely, the exhaust gases from internal combustion engines (ICE) on commercial and passenger ships discharge enormous amounts of thermal ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Design, motion planning and control of a modular reconfigurable building structure 

      Petrou, Konstantinos P. (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2021-05-28)
      The overall aim of the project is the design and control of a reconfigurable structure, achieving symmetrical and non-symmetrical forms with minimum actuation requirements. The structure is also required to provide flexibility ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Designing for Wellness. A Healing Center for Social Anxiety 

      Petrou, Foteini (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2022-05)
      The last few years, daily life has changed profoundly, due to the Covid pandemic. The everyday pace has been adjusted to new and slower “Covid“ rhythms. The “pandemic circumstances” forced changes to every life sector. One ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Detecting and countering Cyber-Attacks in CAVs 

      Zukhraf, Syeda Zillay Nain (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-06)
      Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to make driving safer and more efficient. However, these vehicles rely heavily on GPS systems to determine their location and ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Detection of different degradation mechanisms for photovoltaic systems using data-driven algorithms 

      Goumenos, Panagiotis (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2021)
      A main requirement for the photovoltaic (PV) uptake is the assurance of the lifetime energy yield and formulation of strict warranties to reduce investment risk. This requires reliable detection of PV underperformance ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Detection of human action and ergonomic risk assessment ατ construction sites by use of machine vision and deep learning 

      Lambrides, Evagoras (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2022-12)
      Η διατριβή αφορά στην ερευνητική μελέτη χρήσης της μηχανικής όρασης και της σε βάθος μάθησης για τον εντοπισμό και την παρακολούθηση της ανθρώπινης δραστηριότητας σε εργοτάξια, και για την αξιολόγηση της εργονομίας των ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Samples Using Mismatch-Tolerant Molecular Beacons and Real-Time RT-PCR 

      Stathi, Georgia (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Θετικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Επιστημών / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2021-12-14)
      Infectious diseases that arise from pathogens are considered as a major threat towards global public health. Most recently, the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      The determinant factors of debt and their impact on the debt-to-gdp ratio for high&upper-middle income countries and for lower-middle&low-income countries 

      Pratzioti, Maria (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Οικονομικών Επιστημών και Διοίκησης / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Economics and Management, 2020-12-27)
      In this study, an attempt is made to investigate the possible determinants of the debt-to-GDP ratio for two groups of countries? high-income countries and low-income countries. To be more specific, it is examined the ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Determinants of Non-Performing Loans: evidence from Cyprus Banking System 

      Mitsigiorgi, Anna A. (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Οικονομικών Επιστημών και Διοίκησης / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Economics and Management, 2021-05-28)
      The present study tries to detect the factors that increase the likelihood of non-performing loans for a sample of 878 loans in Cyprus for the period of 2004-2020. The variables used are specific variables to the loan and ...
    • Master Thesis  

      Development of a de novo Molecular Beacon-Based Real-Time RT-PCR Assay for the Detection and Discrimination of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern 

      Aristokleous, Antonia (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Θετικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Επιστημών / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2022-12-16)
      The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in late 2019 and is the causative agent of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since its emergence it has led to a global pandemic with devastating ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Developmental changes in directing attention within visual short-term memory: The role of long-term representations 

      Marti, Dionysia (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών και Επιστημών Αγωγής / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, 2022)
      Visual Short-term memory (VSTM) is one of the most crucial processes involved in many cognitive tasks. It is well-established that VSTM in adults can support a limited amount of information. However, this amount can be ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      A digital approach to micro-stratigraphy: the case of Mazotos Shipwreck 

      Katsouri, Irene M. (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Φιλοσοφική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Letters, 2021-06-10)
      Understanding and reconstructing the wreck site formation processes (WSFP) and events that have transformed a ship into an archaeological site is an established area of research in shipwreck archaeology and an essential ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Digital twin of Nicosia 

      Eftychiou, Achilleas (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Θετικών και Εφαρμοσμένων Επιστημών / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2023-05-29)
      As large cities around the world grapple with numerous challenges such as traffic congestion, resource management, environmental concerns, and infrastructure maintenance, innovative solutions are needed to ensure sustainable ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      The Directive 2004/25/EC: Are the optional principles of “Board Neutrality” and “Break Through” leading towards Takeover Efficacy in the European Market? 

      Zodiatou, Nicoletta (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών και Επιστημών Αγωγής / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, 2021-12-08)
      This paper will examine the two core optional provisions of the Directive 2004/25/EC1 on Takeover Bids as implemented in 2004 after years of negotiations. The Board Neutrality Rule under Article 9 of the Directive, aims ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Diversity and inclusion: the case of Swissport Cyprus 

      Efstratiou, Angela (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Σχολή Οικονομικών Επιστημών και Διοίκησης / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Economics and Management, 2022-12)
      The current study attempts to quantify and identify the elements that affect employees’ sense of inclusion, particularly at Swissport Cyprus, a company that provides ground handling services. Research’s primary objectives ...