Essays about: "lowering barriers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words lowering barriers.

  1. 1. 3D geospatial data requirements for simulating noise using the Nord2000 model: Case study of the impact of building façade types and roof configurations on simulated traffic noise levels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Soraya Hosseinvash Azari; [2023]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; noise simulation; traffic; Nord2000 model; building façade types; roof configurations; geospatial data; 3CIM; SoundPLAN; acoustic properties; urban areas; 3D city model; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The European Union implements the Environmental Noise Directive (END), which offers a framework for evaluating and assessing environmental noise. All EU members are required to create strategic noise maps to inform the public about noise pollution and its effects. READ MORE

  3. 2. Navigating Organizational Resistance Towards a Sustainable Shift : A case of bio-inspired innovation in the transportation and heavy construction industries

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Per-Emil Svensson; Louise Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Bio-inspired innovation; biomimicry; organizational resistance; sustainable product development; Bio-inspirerad innovation; biomimicry; organisatorisk tröghet;

    Abstract : Background: The world is facing environmental issues such as pollution, natural disasters, and climate change. A main cause of this is human activities such as urbanization and mining of materials. READ MORE

  4. 3. From rags to riches - An explorative study of the technological influence within modern retail investor behavior

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nima Karlsson; Eric Svensson; [2022-08-16]
    Keywords : Retail investing; Investor; Digitalization; Gamification; Persuasive technology; Social media; Information asymmetries CSR; Firm responsibility; Stakeholders;

    Abstract : Swedish citizens have a long background of passively investing in stocks and mutual funds. With the rise of new technologies, an ongoing surge of retail investors actively participating in the financial markets have been identified. READ MORE

  5. 4. From Major to Minor: How Digitalization and Business Models Support the Democratization of the Music Industry

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Johannes Ahlse; Emil Östblom; [2022]
    Keywords : Democratization; Business Model; Music Supply Chain; Digitalization; Power-Dependence;

    Abstract : With a long history of oligopolistic practices within the music industry, the major labels have upheld their traditional business model and benefitted from the high barriers of entry of working as an artist. Digital technologies have disrupted the supply chain of music by lowering entry barriers, which has allowed for the new forms of business models to gain a footing within the industry. READ MORE

  6. 5. Emphasizing engagement: adapting to the hybrid environment through new interaction technologies : Evaluating Audience Engagement Platforms impact on engagement in hybrid meetings and presentations

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

    Author : Valentin Goodbrand Skagerlind; Ebba Sundström; [2022]
    Keywords : Engagement; Interaction; Meetings; Presentations; Hybrid; Remote; Co-located participants; Audience Engagement; Engagemang; Interaktion; Möten; Presentationer; Hybrida möten; Remote; Samlokaliserade deltagare; Publikengagemang;

    Abstract : An increase in distributed workspaces are influencing the way people work and thereby how meetings and presentations are conducted, making hybrid settings the standard for many organizations. Previous research has shown that hybrid settings decrease engagement due to technical issues, lack of inclusiveness, changing social dynamics and difficulties in evaluating participant engagement. READ MORE