Essays about: "Joan"

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  1. 21. Study of industrial environment using Zigbee protocol and modeling industrial noise

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för elektronik, matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Joan Pallares; [2018]
    Keywords : wireless communciations; sensors; industrial environment; industrial noise;

    Abstract : This thesis is focused on the industrial environment. This study aims to understand the difficulties wireless communications have when performing in these types of environment with a specific standard (and protocol) Zigbee. READ MORE

  3. 22. Rejecting Fate : The challenge of a subaltern community to the creation of a sacrifice zone in Can Sant Joan, Catalonia

    University essay from KTH/Historiska studier av teknik, vetenskap och miljö

    Author : Sergio Ruiz Cayuela; [2018]
    Keywords : political ecology; environmental justice; environmental humanities; subaltern environmentalism; slow violence; sacrifice zones; environmental humanities;

    Abstract : It was my first visit ever to the neighborhood association – in February 2017 – and the phone rang again in the contiguous room. “I’m sorry” apologized José Luis “but our colleagues are not here yet and I need to answer the phone”. READ MORE

  4. 23. Parameterized and Adaptive Modelling of Mechanical Connections in Timber Frame Structures

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Joan Gikonyo; Pierre Modig; [2018]
    Keywords : Timber frame structure; Parameterized modelling; Python script; Adaptive connection; ABAQUS.;

    Abstract : This study investigates the global stiffness of a timer frame structure under wind loading using the finite element method by creating parameterized script files. Of key interest was the accuracy of the global stiffness determined from an adaptive 3D beam model in comparison to a 2D beam model and, the stiffness of a 3D beam model when subjected to different types of bracing in the presence of internal bracing provided by a lift shaft structure. READ MORE

  5. 24. A Precarious Solidarity : Between Christian Democratic and Social Democratic Understandings of Solidarity Concerning Reallocation of Refugees

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Joan Pauli Dahl Jakobsen; [2018]
    Keywords : solidarity; Christian Democrats; Social Democrats; EU; discourse analysis; refugees; asylum seekers; migration;

    Abstract : The challenge of immigration has divided EU member states, political parties, media and academia as well as the electorate of EU countries, leaving political decision makers under tremendous pressure on both national and EU level. To alleviate the situation for highly burdened member states, the Commission has suggested a permanent relocation mechanism for refugees, but so far, many member states have been reluctant to accept higher shares of refugees. READ MORE

  6. 25. The impact of stakeholders’ influence on transparency of sustainability report in Sweden within the GRI framework : A quantitative study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Joan Genoud; Céline Vignau; [2017]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Global Reporting Initiative; Organisation Stakeholders pressure; Sustainability Report; Transparency; ;

    Abstract : For the last two decades, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained more and more attention since organisations have realised that their long-term success is increasingly depending on social and environmental contributions. In reaction to pressure expressed by stakeholders, entities are trying to meet the interest of internal and external stakeholders by issuing a large proportion of sustainability information in documents called sustainability reports. READ MORE