Essays about: "Concluded Abroad"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words Concluded Abroad.

  1. 1. How are European Tourism Firms Complying with Sustainable Development Goal 8.5? A comparable study of abroad and local workers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Elin Thorsson; Linn Romskaug; [2022-06-22]
    Keywords : Tourism; SDG 8; SDG Target 8.5; Sustainable Tourism; Local Workers; Abroad Workers; Tourism Employers; Decent Work; European Tourism;

    Abstract : The tourism industry is an important employer providing millions of job opportunities globally. Their compliance to United Nations’ sustainable development goal 8 is therefore highly relevant. Accordingly, the purpose of this thesis was to investigate how European tourism firms active in the Swedish market comply with SDG target 8. READ MORE

  3. 2. Material Supply Risks for the Energy Transition: A Quantitative Analysis of Resources, Production Concentration and Geopolitical Risks

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ria Pozybill; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Critical minerals; Geopolitical risks; Cobalt; Rare earths; Lithium;

    Abstract : The Paris Agreement aims to limit the global temperature to below 2°C above the pre-industrial level. In order to achieve this target, almost 200 countries committed to Nationally Determined Contributions to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Diverse strategies are applied to achieve the necessary emissions reductions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the Life Science Industry in the Gothenburg Region

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jasmen Abd-El-Samie; Maria Svensson; [2021-06-28]
    Keywords : Life Science; FDI; Medical technology; Biotechnology; Pharmaceuticals; Motives; Gothenburg region; West Sweden;

    Abstract : This study aimed to identify why foreign-owned life science companies decide to locate abroad and also to identify the challenges that the companies experience. The Gothenburg region was chosen to investigate as a practical case. The study was performed through a qualitative study conducted through primary data (interviews) and secondary data. READ MORE

  5. 4. Influencers - a non-essential profession in society? : A discourse analysis of BBC News and The Guardian comment fields on Facebook

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikation (from 2013)

    Author : Jennifer Frisell; Chanapha Intichan; [2021]
    Keywords : Facebook discourse; online news commenting; discourse analysis;

    Abstract : In today's media landscape, the boundaries between traditional media and digital media are intertwined. Thus, many news outlets can use social media platforms such as Facebook to share their articles to reach a larger audience. At the same time, it creates an opportunity for readers to interact with the articles by leaving a comment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Digitalization in the rail industry: Localizing damaged cargo wagons using spatial operations and big data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Julia Hellner; [2021]
    Keywords : physical geography and ecosystem analysis; big data; clustering; digitization; geofence; geomatics; GNSS; maintenance; rail; spatial analysis; Technology and Engineering; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change and the sustainability challenges of the 21st century require the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in all sectors. Accordingly, political objectives urge for a shift from road to rail in logistics. This drives innovation, increased efficiency, and customer friendliness in the rail industry. READ MORE