Essays about: "twin cities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words twin cities.

  1. 1. Why do people use public Wi-Fi? : An investigation of risk-taking behaviour and factors lead to decisions

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Mohamad Abdulkader; [2023]
    Keywords : Public Wi-Fi; hotspots; wireless networks; privacy; security; awareness; attitude; knowledge; risks; factor;

    Abstract : The usage of public Wi-Fi and hotspots has witnessed a substantial increase in recent times, providing convenient connectivity in various public areas. Public wireless networks are now widely accessible, especially in smart cities. However, utilising public Wi-Fi exposes individuals to potential threats to their privacy and security. READ MORE

  3. 2. Street Smarts: An examination of the nature of local media coverage of recent street conversion programs in New York City and Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Regan Maureen Kassing; [2023]
    Keywords : streets; public participation; Covid-19; tactical urbanism; New York City; Stockholm; journalism; gator; allmänhetens deltagande; Covid-19; tactisk urbanism; New York City; Stockholm; journalistik;

    Abstract : The twin crises of the Covid pandemic and the climate emergency have led to a need to reconsider the way we use our cities. Many cities have implemented street conversion programs, aimed at shifting away from prioritization of cars in street usage. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigating the Use of Digital Twins to Optimize Waste Collection Routes : A holistic approach towards unlocking the potential of IoT and AI in waste management

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Aarati Medehal; [2023]
    Keywords : Internet of Things; Industry 4.0; Smart Cities; Artificial Intelligence; Travelling Salesman problem; Vehicle Routing Problems; Digital Twins; Waste collection; Optimization; Metaheuristics algorithms; Ant Colony Optimization; Simulated Annealing; Particle Swarm; Tabu Search; Genetic Algorithm; Ontology; Digital Twin Definition Language; Internet of Things; Industri 4.0; Smarta städer; Artificiell intelligens; Travelling Salesman problem; Vehicle Routing Problems; Digitala tvillingar; Sophämtning; Optimering; Metaheuristika algoritmer; Ant Colony optimering; Simulerad glödgning; Partikelsvärm; Tabu-sökning; Genetisk algoritm; Ontologi; Digitala tvillingar defintitionsspråk;

    Abstract : Solid waste management is a global issue that affects everyone. The management of waste collection routes is a critical challenge in urban environments, primarily due to inefficient routing. This thesis investigates the use of real-time virtual replicas, namely Digital Twins to optimize waste collection routes. READ MORE

  5. 4. Playgrounds in a New Light : An Exploration of Sustainable Lighting Design for Children’s Outdoor Play Spaces - A case study at Ringmuren preschool

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Rikard Hultman; [2023]
    Keywords : Preschool children; lighting design; digital twin; sustainability attitudes; sustainability consciousness; nature connectedness;

    Abstract : Two phenomena form the basis for this thesis; bad lighting for children and our connection to nature. The former has somehow largely stayed unchanged through the years, the second one is rapidly changing for the worse. READ MORE

  6. 5. One City in Two Countries : regional identity and cultural heritage on the HaparandaTornio border during the COVID-19 pandemic

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Moa Landstedt; Carin Ollinen; [2022]
    Keywords : COVID-19 pandemic; cross-border region; identity; participation; tangible and intangible cultural heritage; transnational integration;

    Abstract : The collaborative cross-border region HaparandaTornio has been recognised as the most peaceful border in the world due to its shared history, which can be examined through the common tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The tangible cultural heritage can be investigated through four phases of HaparandaTornio's institutionalisation; (1) the motion of single projects, (2) joint local policy agreements, (3) creating a joint body and (4) continued responsibility of being defined as a Twin City. READ MORE