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  1. 1. Visitor perspectives and experiences on outdoor recreation impacts, planning and management : A case study of the Jämtland triangle, Sweden

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Carine Simon-Bellamy; [2022]
    Keywords : outdoor recreation visitor experience; landscape perspective; social carrying capacity; planning and management;

    Abstract : Outdoor recreation participation has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Jämtland mountains have felt the impacts like many other geographical areas. Increased pressure from outdoor recreation risks of decreasing visitor experience and the physical conditions of the recreational landscape. READ MORE

  3. 2. Monitoring of Vital Signs Parameters with ICTs : A Participatory Design Approach

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Ayesha Babar; Carine Kanani; [2020]
    Keywords : Healthcare; Participatory design; eHealth; Vital signs monitoring; Continuous vital signs monitoring; Smart health monitoring;

    Abstract : The development of internet-based technologies, the design and adoption of wireless wearable and smart devices have been a growing study spot in all domains. The healthcare sector as many others is making technological progress to improve healthcare services and patients wellbeing and avoid or minimize the use of manual and traditional practices such as the use of paper notes to record the vital signs parameters data. READ MORE

  4. 3. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Analyze Possible Relations between School Choice and Segregation

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Carine Hals; [2015]
    Keywords : GIS; school choice; segregation; social index; socioeconomic background;

    Abstract : In 1992, the Swedish education system was reformed and by that, school choice was introduced. The intention of the reform was that competition between schools would improve the level of education; however, the results among Swedish pupils have deteriorated and the differences between schools have increased since the introduction. READ MORE

  5. 4. Optimal Design of Bridges for High-Speed Trains : Single and double-span bridges

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad; KTH/Järnvägsgruppen, JVG

    Author : Carine Mellier; [2010]
    Keywords : Optimization; Vertical deck acceleration; Railway bridges; High-speed trains; Train Signature; Finite element analysis;

    Abstract : To deal with an increasing demand in transportation, trains are made longer and faster. Higher speeds imply higher impacts on bridges. Therefore, structures have to be designed to resist these new constraints. The Eurocode (2002) introduced additional checks for the design of high-speed railway bridges. READ MORE

  6. 5. The use of Information and Communication Technology in disaster management : The case of Cameroon

    University essay from IHH, Informatik; IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Carine Kuo Bong; Joseph Bayiah Ngang; [2010]
    Keywords : ICT; ICT use; humanitarian logistics; disaster management; disaster preparedness; disaster response;

    Abstract : Abstract The frequency of natural disasters and its negative consequences in terms of the number of people killed, property destroyed and negative environmental impacts caused in the affected communities constitute one of the basic foundations and motivations for the development and use of ICT and other means of preventing as well as responding to disasters in the world today. This is simply because disaster management constitutes an important part of any developmental framework. READ MORE