Essays about: "Diffusion"

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1. 16. HR Analytics for Competitive Advantage: Bringing organisational value while empowering the HR profession

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Elin Engsfelt; Louise Rosén Fång; [2023]
   Keywords : HR Analytics; Artificial Intelligence AI ; Human Resources HR ; Legitimacy; HR Profession; HR Processes; Organisational Processes; Diffusion of Innovation Theory DOI ; Four Stages of Analytics; Isomorphism; Functions; Challenges; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: HR Analytics for Competitive Advantage: Bringing organisational value while empowering the HR profession Authors: Elin Engsfelt & Louise Rosén Fång Supervisor: Rikard Larsson Problem definition: The HR profession has throughout history, and still has, a legitimacy problem, where the HR department typically becomes administrative support, rather than a strategic business partner. Purpose: Explore HR professionals' perceptions and opinions on the use of HR Analytics in their work and identify the functions and challenges that HR Analytics brings to the organisation, the HR department, and the HR profession. READ MORE

3. 17. Are AI-Photographers Ready for Hire? : Investigating the possibilities of AI generated images in journalism

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

   Author : Andrea Breuer; Isac Jonsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Stable Diffusion; text-to-image generating models; ordinal logistic regression; journalism; machine learning; AI;

   Abstract : In today’s information era, many news outlets are competing for attention. One way to cut through the noise is to use images. Obtaining images can be both time-consuming and expen- sive for smaller news agencies. READ MORE

4. 18. Centering farmer perspectives on a dry-fertiliser made from human urine: a case study on Gotland, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Nicola Parfitt; [2023]
   Keywords : circular nutrient economy; human urine fertiliser; ecological sanitation; eutrophication; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : To reduce eutrophication and close the nutrient loop between sanitation and agriculture, innovations to recycle human waste are being further developed. As there is little research on Swedish farmer perspectives towards human urine fertilisers, this study investigates Gotlandic farmer perspectives on a dry-fertiliser derived from human urine, developed by Sanitation360. READ MORE

5. 19. The Slow Spread of Environmentally Friendly Action : An agent-based model simulation of social networks

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Till Kolligs; [2023]
   Keywords : network analysis; agent based model; tipping point; climate action; complex contagion; vegetarianism;

   Abstract : The adoptation of environmentally friendly behaviour is rather slow, although the climate crisis is pressing. This thesis aims to understand the slow adoption of environmentally friendly behaviour, specifically focusing on vegetarianism and veganism, by employing social network analysis. READ MORE

6. 20. Blended Finance and the Diffusion of Renewable Energy Innovation : An exploratory study on bridging the commercialization fundinggap of renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Alma Berggren Ek; [2023]
   Keywords : Blended finance; climate finance; renewable energy investments; diffusion of innovation; Southeast Asia; Blandfinansiering; klimatfinansiering; förnyelsebar energi; Sydostasien;

   Abstract : Blended finance has the past decade become an increasingly popular way for development banks in Southeast Asia to invest in renewable energy projects with the aim of mobilizing additional private investments. Although definitions of the method differ among stakeholders, blended finance is a way of blending development loans with below-market-rate funds to lower risks experienced by private investors. READ MORE