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1. 1. Linking for Peace. An affordance perspective of LinkedIn as an instrument for peace professionals to advance constructive conflict resolution and transformative efforts

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Jasmine Traore; [2023-11-22]
   Keywords : Affordances; Human Computer Interaction HCI ; Peace and Conflict Research;

   Abstract : Has LinkedIn become the platform for a global community of practice for peace professionals? Does it have the potential to be? An inductive approach to Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA) following Braun and Clarke’s six-phase methodology was used as an analytic instrument on empirical data from 13 semi-structured interviews with professionals in peace mediation, using the theoretical lens of affordances. The participants in the study were found to use LinkedIn to create and sustain meaningful connections globally and across sectors, learn from empirical knowledge, stories and insights from others and explore economic opportunities. READ MORE

3. 2. TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE? Narrative policy analyses of the EU’s Circular Economy policy framework

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Beatrice Engman; [2023-09-13]
   Keywords : European Union; environmental policy; circular economy; sustainability; sustainable development; efficiency; dependency; competitiveness; economic growth;

   Abstract : The thesis uses narrative policy analysis to explore how the EU’s circular economy action plan and its related strategies incorporate and use the concepts of sustainable development and sustainability. This exploration enables consideration if the EU’s circular economy policy framework is made fit for the sustainable future the EU is projecting. READ MORE

4. 3. Optimization of an energy system in rural Thailand

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Axel Lund; Mattias Malmberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Rural energy; Thailand; Microgrid; Biomass; Solar PV; Sustainable development goals; Minor field study; stand-alone; HOMER pro; Landsbyggdens energi; Thailand; Microgrid; Biomassa; Solceller; Hållbara utvecklingsmål; Minor field study; fristående energi system; HOMER pro;

   Abstract : By 2020, Thailand ensured 100% electricity access to its 72 million inhabitants. This was partly done by promoting off-grid energy systems in rural areas instead of using costly grid extensions. READ MORE

5. 4. The Role of Transport Purchasing Companies in the Reduction of Freight Transport Emissions : The Opportunities and Barriers of Environmentally Friendly Freight Transport

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Alva Lundgren; Ellen Haavikko; [2023]
   Keywords : Freight transport; green logistics; environmentally friendly logistics; sustainable freight transport; voluntary environmental targets; corporate carbon strategies; transport purchasing companies; PESTEL-analysis; Godstransporter; grön logistik; miljövänlig logistik; hållbara godstransporter; frivilliga miljömål; företags koldioxidstrategier; transportinköpande företag; PESTEL-analys;

   Abstract : The freight transport industry accounts for a large and, moreover, an increasing share of the global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this, previous studies point to the fact that freight transport purchasing companies (TPCs) do not take sufficient action to reduce emissions from the freight transports they buy. READ MORE

6. 5. Realising advanced Enterprise system Affordances: A single-case study of a CRM-system implementation at a technology consultancy company

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   Author : Oscar Antonsson; Sebastian Olsson; [2022-06-22T09:13:07Z 2022-06-22T09:13:07Z 2022 2020]
   Keywords : Affordance theory; affordance actualisation; Customer relationship management; ; CRM-system; Enterprise system implementation; Technology adoption;

   Abstract : Enterprise systems offer organisations great action potentials (Affordances), however, getting employees to use the systems to their full potential is a lengthy process which is challenging for organisations. While previous studies have focused on strategic success factors from implementers point of view, less emphasis has been put on the perspective of users and how the envisioned affordances of the enterprise systems are actualised in practice. READ MORE