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1. 1. Low-Power Global Time Synchronization for the Contiki-NG Operating System

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Arnis Gustins; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Time synchronization is a well-known problem in low-power embedded wireless networks. While many synchronization protocols exist, usually they are not standard-compliant or do not provide synchronization of a global calendar time which is required by many applications, such as event correlation and certificate validation. READ MORE

3. 2. Young parenthood in Sweden : The influence on fertility of education among young adults, 1980-2014

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Marina Kullbrandt; [2021]
   Keywords : Young adults; Young parents; Fertility; Transition to first birth; Sweden; Education;

   Abstract : There are indications that young adults, and especially young parents, are inincreasingly economically challenging positions. Educational attainment is commonly used in research evaluating fertility behaviour, while less is known how the relationship between education and fertility has changed over time. READ MORE

4. 3. Plant phenology and climate change : possible effect on the onset of various wild plant species first flowering day in the UK

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Nigel Fox; [2019]
   Keywords : geography; GIS; plants; phenology; climate change; global warming; FFD; IPCC; Bluebell; Garlic mustard; Coltsfoot; Cuckooflower; United Kingdom; Woodland Trust; UK; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The IPCC states that the planet is significantly warming due to effects of climate change. This warming effect has consequences for phenological events. Many species cannot track rapid climate change, resulting in phenological mismatches. This study looks at an extreme weather event and the longer-term effects of climate change. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of user experience on a mobile application : A study conducted on the mobile application provided by Shownight

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

   Author : Fanny Chan; Sofia Johansson; [2016]
   Keywords : User experience; Usability; Evaluation method; Mobile application; Design improvement; Användbarhet; Användarupplevelse; Utvärderingsmetod; Mobilapplikation; Design;

   Abstract : As the use of Smartphones has increased, the number of mobile applications has grown at an exponential rate. The increasingly higher number of mobile applications has led to a higher demand of studying human-computer interaction within mobile applications. READ MORE

6. 5. Market reaction to goodwill impairment losses - A study examining the immediate and long-term stock price reactions surrounding and following the announcements of goodwill impairment losses

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Mattias Lundkvist; Anton Wahlberg; [2016]
   Keywords : Goodwill; Impairment; IFRS; IAS36; Calendar-Time Portfolio;

   Abstract : Since 2005 goodwill does not disappear from the balance sheet as time passes since it's no longer amortized; instead IFRS require annual impairment tests of goodwill. This paper examines the empirical relation between stock price reactions and reported goodwill impairment losses since the introduction of the new regulatory framework. READ MORE