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2. 1. Hörby kommun i förändring - utveckling för framtiden

   University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture

   Author : Amanda Nilsson; [2010]
   Keywords : Hörby kommun; Region Skåne; globalisering; vision; förändring; planering; landsbygd; hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : We live in an exciting society, characterized by continuous changes and challenges. The effects of the globalization are widespread. The continuous flow of people, capital and goods follows in the wake of advances in communications, transport and information technology, resulting in a changed situation for different stakeholders in the society. READ MORE

4. 2. Usability Evaluation of Web-based GIS Applications - A Comparative study of Google Maps and MapQuest

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/COM

   Author : Zulfiqar Khan; Muhammad Adnan; [2010]
   Keywords : datavetenskap; computer science - effects on society; computer science - computersystems; usability; usability evaluation; gis; web-based gis; google maps; mapquest.;

   Abstract : The use of geographical data is increasing in real world applications and due to this, Geographic information systems (GIS) are a growing interest area for research nowadays. Today, GIS is combined with the World Wide Web (WWW) to provide information to a lot of people. READ MORE

5. 3. Mobile Communication Technologies and Their Effects on Elderly, A Case Study of Diabetes type 2 Elderly

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/COM

   Author : Syed Raza; Sundas Naveed; [2010]
   Keywords : datavetenskap; computer science - general; computer science - effects on society; information and communication technologies icts ; elderly; diabetes type 2; elder persons; mobile phone.;

   Abstract : Ageing population’s increasing ratio is alarming and the needs of elder persons are increasing day by day. Fast increase in ageing population means the growing of chronic diseases as well. Diabetes type 2 is a chronic disease which commonly found in elder persons. READ MORE

6. 4. A Smart-Dashboard: Augmenting safe & smooth driving

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/COM

   Author : Muhammad Akhlaq; [2010]
   Keywords : datavetenskap; computer science - computersystems; computer science - effects on society; computer science - artificial intelligence; video-based advanced driver assistance system; ubiquitous computing; smart systems; context-awareness; ethnography; advanced driver assistance system adas ; middleware; driver-centered design; image sensors; video-based analysis; bird’s-eye view;

   Abstract : Annually, road accidents cause more than 1.2 million deaths, 50 million injuries, and US$ 518 billion of economic cost globally. About 90% of the accidents occur due to human errors such as bad awareness, distraction, drowsiness, low training, fatigue etc. READ MORE

7. 5. A Study of Building Procedure in the Dominican Republic : -How to develop a sustainable building process.-Are there applicable models and techniques from Sweden?

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Byggnadsteknik; Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Byggnadsteknik

   Author : Kristina Myrberg; Caroline Knutsson; [2009]
   Keywords : Building techniques; Building materials; Working environment; Building ecology; Housing; Developing country; The Dominican Republic; Santo Domingo; Environmental objectives; Byggnadsteknik; Byggnadsmaterial; Arbetsmiljö; Byggekologi; Husbyggnad; U-land; Dominikanska Republiken; Santo Domingo; Miljömål;

   Abstract : This report is the final thesis and the conclusion of the final project that was done during the spring semester of 2009, in the city of Santo Domingo, The Dominican Republic, West Indies by Caroline Knutsson and Kristina Myrberg. The project is based on the field studies that are done in the investigation together with the information from interviews from the construction sites and the collected information from the research. READ MORE