Essays about: "small islands"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 88 essays containing the words small islands.

  1. 1. BOMI View Types: A Design Science Research Study

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Victoria Vu; [2023-02-22]
    Keywords : boundary objects; methodological islands; views;

    Abstract : Large-scale systems engineering companies often have many teams working in distinct ways, whether it be agile, waterfall, or a method falling somewhere in between. Challenges appear when one team’s way of working differs from those around them, leading the overall organization to struggle with inter-team coordination. READ MORE

  3. 2. Children’s sense of place : What places and aspects are important to children in the process of generating a sense of place?

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Tinde Strand; [2023]
    Keywords : Sense of place; Urban planning; Child-friendly city;

    Abstract : A city user that is often neglected in these fast urban transitions is the children. Even if Swedish planning offices aim to increase the focus on children, they are hindered by a lack of knowledge, leading to adult-created places not rooted in children's actual needs. READ MORE

  4. 3. Policing in a small society : The 'closely-knit' and underresearched Faroe Islands

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Ingmar Berg Mikkelsen; [2023]
    Keywords : closely-knit; Faroese; Faroe Islands; Føroyar; Nils Christie; policing; small societies; Faroese; Faroe Islands; Føroyar; løgregla; Nils Christie; oyggjasamfelag; police; sambond; samfelag; smá samfeløg; smátjóðir; tætt knýtt;

    Abstract : The Faroes are a rural, ’closely-knit’ (Nils Christie 1982), and unexplored society. Hardly anyone is a stranger. Neither are police officers and offenders. How does this affect policing? Based on 6 interviews with Faroese police officers and 3interviews with Faroese offenders, the ’living law’ (i. READ MORE

  5. 4. Freshwater Security in Small Island Developing States: A case study of Anguilla

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Julia Korten; [2023]
    Keywords : Anguilla; Desalination; Freshwater import; Freshwater security; Small Island Developing State; Sustainable Devel-opment; Wastewater treatment;

    Abstract : Freshwater scarcity leads to serious effects on the socioeconomic and commercial development of a country. The management of freshwater resources will be one of the most pressing issues of this millennium making it a catalyst for war and peace. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysis of Microgrid Electrification on Phaluai Island : A Minor Field Study in Thailand

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

    Author : Leontina Walldén; Caroline Wahlberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Microgrid; Rural electrification; Rural islands; Thailand; Renewable energy; Microgrid; Elektrifiering av landsbygd; Isolerade öar; Thailand; Förnybar energi;

    Abstract : Similar to numerous other nations, Thailand aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing the amount of renewable energy sources in electricity generation. The objective of the Thai Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is to ensure electricity access for all Thai households and villages. READ MORE