Essays about: "International Comparisons"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 62 essays containing the words International Comparisons.

1. 1. Investigating successful performance measures for spare part providers operating as cost centers – based on the case study in an international organization

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Emil Strand; Shikhar Agnihotri; [2023-06-29]
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   Abstract : The research finds a solution to the problem of measuring performance for a cost center that is in the aftermarket supply business. It is based on a case study at Volvo Group’s Service Market Logistics division responsible for supplying spare parts to its dealers. READ MORE

3. 2. Are you fitting in? A study on the effects of fitness influencers on male body image

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Marketing and Logistics

   Author : Anne Heinicke; Zoe Vagic; [2023]
   Keywords : body image; fitness influencer; body dissatisfaction; social comparison theory;

   Abstract : Background: The ideals of beauty standards had been under constant change throughout history, and quite often would remain out of reach to the determent of many. The application of an idealized image of oneself remains a powerful tool when it comes to persuasion in social media and marketing. READ MORE

4. 3. The effect of age and different speech tasks on the Acoustic Voice Quality Index

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Logopedi

   Author : Rosanna Rehn; [2023]
   Keywords : AVQI; acoustic voice quality index - acoustic evaluation - overall voice quality - multiparametric voice assessment - sustained vowel - continuous speech;

   Abstract : Background Previous research has emphasized the importance of objectivity in voice quality evaluation. Acoustic voice quality index (AVQI) is a multiparametric objective index, that quantifies overall voice quality. Over the past decade, international studies have demonstrated strong diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity of AVQI to voice disorders. READ MORE

5. 4. “ - Cause I like working when I’m happy” : A case study of students in linguistic vulnerability and verbal interactions with peers in the social studies classroom

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för skolutveckling och ledarskap (SOL)

   Author : Lina Knudsen; [2023]
   Keywords : classroom discussions; Developmental Language Disorder; group work; Individuals and Societies; International Baccalaureate; linguistic vulnerability; middle school; social studies; verbal interaction;

   Abstract : Syfte Syftet med denna studie är att bidra med insikt i hur Mellanårsprogrammets (MYP) elever i språklig sårbarhet och deras lärare upplever verbala interaktioner i klassen med elevernas kamrater i Individer och samhällen (I&S), ett samhällskunskapsämne inom International Baccalaureate läroplan.  Forskningsfrågor · Hur ser MYP-lärare på den effekt kamrater har på elever i språklig sårbarhet under verbala interaktioner i klassen och hur stödjer dessa lärare elever i språklig sårbarhet under dessa interaktioner i I&S?   · How do MYP students in linguistic vulnerability experience and understand verbal in-class interactions with peers in the I&S classroom and how do they experience the support given to them by their teachers during these interactions?  Theoretical Framework The theoretical framework of this case study is based on the sociocultural perspective as seen in Vygotsky’s work (1987), which have been developed further by Säljö (2000) and Kozulin (2003). READ MORE

6. 5. Convection in a spherical shell under rapid rotation: numerical simulations

   University essay from KTH/Teknisk mekanik

   Author : Camille Rambert; [2022]
   Keywords : convection; rapid rotation; spectral methods; spherical geometry;

   Abstract : A numerical method for solving the buoyancy-driven magneto-convection equations in a rapidly rotating spherical shell is presented. The method is implemented through a FORTRAN 90 program, based on a FORTRAN 66 code written by Hollerbach [International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 32 (2000)] and partially translated in FORTRAN 90 by Riquier. READ MORE