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1. Epidemiological survey of moderators moderators for railway noise annoyance
University essay from KTH/Teknisk akustikAbstract : The disturbance caused by railway noise has been investigated in this paper. A total of 127residents living near the Västra Stambanan were interviewed, and the noise levels from NordiskaBeräkningsmodellen were compared with the perceived disturbance. The results of the studyindicate a correlation between indoor noise levels and disturbance. READ MORE
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2. Hållbara dagvattenlösningars bidrag till multifunktionella ytor : en studie på kvartersmark i form av bostadsgårdar i Uppsala
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Utgångspunkten för denna uppsats har varit att få en inblick i hur hållbara dagvattenlösningar kan appliceras på kvartersmark för att skapa multifunktionella ytor. Uppsatsen bearbetar och analyserar multifunktionalitet och ekosystemtjänster för att förstå deras funktion och hur de samexisterar. READ MORE
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3. Interactive infographics for communicating sustainability : Use of an interactive infographic in explaining a complex sustainability framework for companies
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : The natural world is under immense and increasing pressure caused by human activity. The adjustment from a state of declining nature to a more sustainable world requires changes of social and economic activities by individuals, societies, and the private sector. READ MORE
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4. Barriers and Enablers for Repurposing Vehicle Components in Cross-Sector Collaborations : A Case Study of a Swedish Vehicle Manufacturer
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Sweden's economy is currently heavily dependent on a linear economy model, where raw material ultimately is discarded as waste. The linear approach is unsustainable for manufacturing companies in the long term. READ MORE
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5. Comparison of muscle oxygen kinetics between occluded and non-occluded dynamic low-intensity exercise performed till failure : A quantitative study
University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapiAbstract : Aim: To examine local muscle oxygen kinetics when performing wrist extensions till failure in an occluded versus non-occluded state, to compare the perceived ratings of pain and local muscle exertion, and analysing presence of gender differences. Methods: Twenty-one healthy individuals (mean age 25,6±3. READ MORE