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1. 1. Study of Mobile Payment Services in India : Distribution of the roles, responsibilities and attitudes amongst actors of the payment systems

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

   Author : Gurpreet Singh Sambhy; [2014]
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   Abstract : Information technology and payment systems have witnessed the introduction, acceptance and wide scale deployment of electronic payment systems. The payment system ecosystem has now witnessed the introduction of mobile payment systems and their associated services. READ MORE

3. 2. Thousands of plant breeders: women conserving in situ crop genetic resources : a case study in the Medak District of Telangana, Southern India

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Christopher Bradburn; [2014]
   Keywords : landrace; seeds; conservation; in situ; traditional; genetic resources; plant breeding; peasants; women; systems thinking; climate change;

   Abstract : This study focuses on in situ conservation of landrace crop varieties in the Medak district of the southern Indian state, Telangana. The objective of this work was to investigate two main questions: 1) Under what unique conditions are smallholder peasant farmers willing and able to continuously grow local, landrace crops? 2) What characterises the women farmers who grow local landrace crops in this district of landrace crop origins? A Systems Thinking methodology was used to develop and analyse the data. READ MORE

4. 3. Implementing sustainable electricity production systems on Mahé in the Seychelles

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Paula Johnsson; Nina Haskovec; [2014]
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   Abstract : This bachelor thesis project in Renewable Energy Technology conducted as a literature study along with a field study on the main island Mahé in the Seychelles. The study aims to investigate the feasibility to add renewable energy to the grid on the densely populated  island  Mahé,  in  regards  of  an  economic  and  environmental  point  of  view. READ MORE

5. 4. An Approach for Optimal Placement of SVC to Minimize Load Curtailment

   University essay from KTH/Elektriska energisystem

   Author : Priyanko Guha Thakurta; [2009]
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   Abstract : Modern electric power system is very complex and undergoes unforeseen rapid changes in terms of demand/generation patterns and trading activities that hinder the system security. For example, a steep rise in load or a certain critical line/equipment outage can cause line overload or undesirable voltage profile and such events can push the system towards instability and possibly even a black out. READ MORE

6. 5. Barriers and opportunities to implement energy efficiency in urban water systems through CDM. Case of State of Karnataka, India

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Srinivasa Gandepalli; [2005]
   Keywords : energy efficiency; water efficiency; energy management; Clean Development Mechanism; urban water systems; municipal sector; barriers; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : In this report, an urban water sector CDM project in Karnataka, India, is profiled as a case-study to analyse causes, effects and impacts of various barriers and to identify opportunities to overcome these barriers. The study attempts to identify key elements of a strategy for application to municipal sector CDM/EE projects both in Karnataka and in other parts of India. READ MORE