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  1. 1. Transformer-Based Multi-scale Technical Reports Analyser for Science Projects Cost Prediction

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

    Author : Thomas Bouquet; [2023]
    Keywords : Natural Language Processing; Transformers; Deep Learning; Cost Prediction; Traitement Automatique du Langage; Transformers; Apprentissage Profond; Prédiction de coûts; Behandling av naturligt språk; Transformers; Djupinlärning; Kostnadsförutsägelser;

    Abstract : Intrinsic value prediction is a Natural Language Processing (NLP) problem consisting in determining a numerical value contained implicitly and non-trivially in a text. In this project, we introduce the SWORDSMAN model (Sentence and Word-level Oracle for Research Documents by Semantic Multi-scale ANalysis), a deep neural network architecture based on transformers whose goal is to predict the cost of research projects from the analysis of their abstract. READ MORE

  3. 2. RAISING A NEW COLLECTIVE VOICE THROUGH GREENFIELD UNION ORGANISING : The mobilisation and unionisation of workers and the establishment of a collective agreement at Foodora in Sweden

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Sophie Banasiak; [2021]
    Keywords : workforce fragmentation; food-delivery platforms; greenfield organising; unions; collective agreement; agency; structures; interactions; resources mobilisation; learning; strategy; institutional change; fragmentation du travail; plateformes de livraison de repas; implantation syndicale; syndicats; accord collectif; agence; structures; interactions; mobilisation des ressources; apprentissage; stratégie; changement institutionnel; fragmentering av arbetsstyrka; matleveransplattformar; greenfield-organisering; fackföreningar; kollektivavtal; mänskligt agentskap; strukturer; interaktioner; mobilisering av resurser; lärande; strategiskt handlande; institutionell förändring;

    Abstract : Following an actor-centred approach to institutional change, the aim of the study was to explore the process of ‘greenfield organising’ through which unions and collective bargaining structures are established in workplaces where there are none initially. A qualitative theory-oriented single case study, using some principles of the grounded theory, analysed the organising process and negotiations at Foodora in Sweden that resulted in a collective agreement. READ MORE

  4. 3. Hosting Tour De France Under Covid-19: Bargain Or Burden For New Stage Cities?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Cyril Herzet; [2021]
    Keywords : Tour De France; Sport Tourism; Cycling Events; Media Exposure; Place Reputation; Place Commodification; Community Development.; Tour De France; Tourisme Sportif; Courses Cyclistes; Exposition Médiatique; Réputation des Lieux; Marchandisation des Lieux; Développement des Communautés.;

    Abstract : The Tour De France (TDF) is the third largest sporting event in the world and the biggest cycling race in terms of popularity and prestige. The event generates global media exposure and attracts millions of short- and long-term visitors each year, thus, TDF is extremely appealing for communities in search of profits. READ MORE

  5. 4. People for green infrastructure : Exploring participatory initiatives in Paris

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Alberica Domitilla Bozzi; [2020]
    Keywords : green infrastructure; nature; citizens; Paris; participatory processes; trame verte et bleue; nature; citoyens; Paris; processus participatifs; grön infrastruktur; natur; medborgare; Paris; deltagande processer;

    Abstract : Since the early 2000s, the city of Paris has launched several greening initiatives with the scope of, among many, strengthening its green infrastructure (henceforth, GI). With the support of the municipality, citizens actively participate in this transformation, for instance by reactivating and managing former wasteland sites, making the streets blossom, covering walls and roofs with plants and creating new micro-ecosystems. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management on a Local Level in Burkina Faso

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ebba Holmström; [2019]
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    Abstract : This study seeks to investigate how Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) has been implemented on a local level in Burkina Faso, by focusing on 1) how the local context has been considered in the top-down implementation, and 2) what role formal and informal institutions play in the Local Water Committees (CLEs). Burkina Faso is facing issues of water scarcity, and in times of climate change management of water resources has become a topic of great concern. READ MORE