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  1. 1. Evaluation of Epistemic Uncertainties in Probabilistic Risk Assessments : Philosophical Review of Epistemic Uncertainties in Probabilistic Risk Assessment Models Applied to Nuclear Power Plants - Fukushima Daiichi Accident as a Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Filosofi

    Author : Omed A. Rawandi; [2020]
    Keywords : Probabilistic Risk Assessment; PRA; Probabilistic Safety Assessment; PSA; Uncertainty; Epistemic Uncertainty;

    Abstract : Safety and risk assessment are key priorities for nuclear power plants. Probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) is a method for quantitative evaluation of accident risk, in particular severe nuclear core damage and the associated release of radioactive materials into the environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. How Complete is the Swespine Register?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Daniela Capsa; [2015]
    Keywords : External Completeness; Internal Completeness; Logistic Regression; Medical Register;

    Abstract : In this paper we seek to answer the following question: How complete is the Swespineregister? In order to answer this question we believe that in a register that has the ambitionto follow-up patients throughout a specified period of time, two types of completeness haveto be defined: external and internal completeness. In our opinion, the correct assessment ofa register’s level of completeness, results in an increase in its credibility, revealing whetherthe register has met its desired level of quality. READ MORE

  4. 3. GRI Reporting -A study of Listed Companies' GRI Reporting on Corruption

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fanny Bengtsson; Olivia Dagerud; [2014-08-04]
    Keywords : Global Reporting Initiative; GRI; CSR; Corruption; Bribery; G3.1 Guidelines; Management;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: Earlier studies have indicated discrepancies regarding companies’ ability to report in line with the GRI guidelines. Also, corruption has become a prominent managerial issue to handle, thus it is of interest to investigate whether a company’s context regarding media exposure, company’s locations of operations, and business industry, is reflected in the corruption disclosures. READ MORE

  5. 4. Internal organisational factors influencing voluntary CSR disclosure -The case of three Swedish state-owned companies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Cecilia Wallén; Maria Wasserfaller; [2008-08-14T09:41:27Z]
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    Abstract : Background and research issue: Due to an increased stakeholder awareness about sustainability issues, companies face tougher demands from various groups within society to take corporate social responsibility (CSR) for how their actions impact society. To legitimate company actions, there has been an increase in voluntary CSR disclosures made by companies. READ MORE