Essays about: "Behavioural Science"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 59 essays containing the words Behavioural Science.

  1. 16. Monitoring Human Activity Patterns in Linnaean Botanical Gardens using Machine Learning

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Reuben Sajith Rajkumar; [2021]
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    Abstract : Urbanisation in this fast-paced world although possessing some lucrative advantages causes some serious problems to its inhabitants. Green spaces are important in highly urbanised societies for adequate restoration of mental health and physical well being. This study focuses on understanding people’s behaviour in green spaces. READ MORE

  3. 17. Assessment of Waste Management Practices in Cyprus : The case of Nudging at Cyprus University of Technology

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Donald John; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; PMD; Paper; Recycling; European Union; Cyprus; Nudging;

    Abstract : Waste management issues are prevalent in many parts of the world. Member states of the European Union (EU) are expected to follow the guidelines of the Waste Framework Directive set by the EU. The directive includes targets intended to facilitate waste management practices such as recycling and landfilling. READ MORE

  4. 18. Learning from nature? : a framework to assess the sustainability of biomimicry product design applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Megan Connolly; [2020]
    Keywords : Biomimicry; sustainable design; evaluation; consumption; technology; sustainability science; Technology and Engineering; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Products and systems form the bridge between production and consumption, helping to shape our society and lifestyles. Biomimicry uses design principles based on those seen in nature, aiming to emulate the natural sustainability seen from the 3.8 billion years of life on earth. READ MORE

  5. 19. Impact of Overconfidence Bias on Entrepreneurs Financing Decisions : The Case of Growth-oriented Startups in Sweden and Germany

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    Author : Suci Ariyanti; Hayk Mnatsakanyan; [2020]
    Keywords : Startups; cognitive bias; overconfidence; entrepreneurial cognition; capital financing; institutional comparison; entrepreneurship;

    Abstract : Background: Both Authors have many years of finance background and as well as studying entrepreneurship motivated to tackle the less researched area in entrepreneurship: entrepreneurs’ behavioural impact on their financial decisions. Such decisions in initial stages of startup formation have a critical impact on company’s future development which raises the importance of understanding the behavioural motives of the entrepreneurs. READ MORE

  6. 20. Catalysts for transformation : a systematic literature review exploring the interlinkages and potential role of classic psychedelics to social-ecological sustainability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Marion Nilsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Classic Psychedelics; Transformation; Connectedness; Spirituality; Worldview; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Most of classic psychedelic literature indicate its potential benefit to society and the environment during a time of rapid environmental degradation and climate change– hinting its potential role to sustainability and socio-ecological transformation. There is virtually no study drawing the explicit interlinkages of classic psychedelic research to sustainability science but it is observed that there are overlapping themes to the psychedelic experience and inner-sustainability concepts. READ MORE