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  1. 1. Value Sensitive Future of Persuasive Technology in Retail : Multi-Stakeholder Approach

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Dominika Grossova; [2023]
    Keywords : persuasive technology; value sensitive design; ethics in HCI; multi-stakeholder appraoch; artificial intelligence; retail; övertygande teknologi; värdekänslig design; etik i HCI; flerpartsperspektiv; artificiell intelligens; detaljhandel;

    Abstract : Persuasive technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the retail industry, often to influence customer behaviours and increase sales. This study explores multi-stakeholder perspectives on the values, ethical considerations, and possible risks associated with the implementation of such persuasive technologies. READ MORE

  3. 2. An analysis of the understanding of maintenance of nature-based solutions for urban stormwater management

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emma Knapik; [2022]
    Keywords : Flood adaptation; resilience; sustainability; green infrastructure; uncertainty; Översvämnings anpassning; spänstighet; hållbarhet; osäkerhet;

    Abstract : Urban stormwater management is necessary to protect human life and society from the dangers and damages associated with flooding from extreme weather events. Conventional measures of stormwater management utilise grey infrastructure to convey runoff away from urban areas, but due to increasing urbanization, aging of urban infrastructure, climatic variability, and flooding due to extreme weather events, these measures are often no longer sufficient. READ MORE

  4. 3. Stuck in the tar? The implications of Canadian mainstream news media representations of a just [energy] transition from Alberta's bitumen sands

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Alicia Gowan; [2021]
    Keywords : Alberta Oil Sands; climate communication; Just Transition; fossil fuel hegemony; sustainability science; Canada; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Alberta’s Tar Sands are one of the most environmentally and socially destructive fossil fuel projects on Earth. Socio-political resistance or acceptance will determine the Tar Sands’ future: whether production continues or whether it is phased out to ensure meaningful climate action in Canada. READ MORE

  5. 4. TEACHING PHOTOSYNTHESIS: IMPLICATIONS ON SUSTAINABILITY

    University essay from

    Author : Vasugi V Ribbarp; [2020-10-27]
    Keywords : Photosynthesis; Education for Sustainable Development; Constructivism; Science education; Constructivism; and Science education;

    Abstract : Aim: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is about empowering and motivating learners to become active sustainability citizens who are capable of critical thinking and able to participate in shaping a sustainable future, (UNESCO, 2017). This study centres on how the teaching of photosynthesis in Science can help students understand sustainability issues. READ MORE

  6. 5. System Justification, Environmental Perceptions and Sustainable Behaviour in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Therese Andersson; [2015]
    Keywords : System justification; Sustainable consumption; Environmental concern; Brundtland report; Misconceptions of sustainability; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Consumers’ knowledge that unsustainable consumption has a negative effect on the environment does not hinder their engagement in unsustainable consumption patterns. Applying system justification theory, it was of interest to investigate its impact on Swedish citizens’ attitudes and behaviours related to sustainable consumption. READ MORE