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1. 21. ON THE ACQUISITION OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG ECO-INNOVATION FIRMS : THE INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL SOURCES

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL)

   Author : Niklas Andersson; Jason Kimström; [2014]
   Keywords : ECO-INNOVATION; EXTERNAL SOURCES; INNOVATION; ACQUISITION; SUPPLIER INVOLVEMENT; CUSTOMER INVOLVEMENT;

   Abstract : This study was conducted to explore the external sources of knowledge that are present around the eco-innovation firms. Our study has focused on eco-innovations with the aim  to find sustainable solutions, leading the reduction in greenhouse gases, on the extraction of renewable energy sources, since studies have indicated a link between the industrialization and the impact on the climate. READ MORE

3. 22. The Effects of a New ACL-Injury Prevention Device on Knee Kinematics and Hamstring and Quadriceps Co-Contraction : A Pilot Study

   University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

   Author : Niklas Andersson; [2013]
   Keywords : Hamstring-quadriceps co-contraction; dynamic valgus; knee abduction; anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury; injury prevention; gender differences;

   Abstract : Background: The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) –injury is 3-5 times greater in female athletes compared to male athletes. This may be partially attributed to lower levels of hamstring-quadriceps co-contraction in females with subsequent knee kinematics that increases risk of ACL-injury. READ MORE

4. 23. A New Training Device To Optimize Muscle Activation Of The Gluteus Medius During Progressive Hip Flexion

   University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

   Author : Johan Herö; Niklas Andersson; [2011]
   Keywords : New training device; Gluteus Medius; Progressive Hip Flexion; Knee stability;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: The Gluteus Medius (GM) muscle has an important role in stabilizing the pelvis and controlling the knees during athletic activities. Weakness in the GM can affect performance negatively and increase the risk of lower extremity (LE) injuries. READ MORE

5. 24. Stereotypes of English in Hollywood Movies : A Case Study of the Use of Different Varieties of English in Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings and Transformers.

   University essay from Engelska institutionen

   Author : Niklas Andersson; [2010]
   Keywords : Linguistic stereotypes; attitudes towards dialects and accents; linguistic identity; perceptual dialectology; dialects and accents in movies; standard and nonstandard speech;

   Abstract : This essay deals with the use of linguistic stereotypes in Hollywood movies. It investigates whether attitudes towards English dialects found in studies on perceptual dialectology are reflected in the selected movies and discusses the notion of linguistic identity and how standard and nonstandard speech, respectively, are used symbolically to emphasize features of characters in eleven movies from three different movie series, namely The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Transformers, with a main focus on syntactic and phonological dimensions. READ MORE

6. 25. Multi-factor Stochastic Volatility Models: A practical approach

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Filip Andersson; Niklas Westermark; [2009]
   Keywords : option pricing; stochastic volatility; multi-factor;

   Abstract : Since the legendary Black-Scholes (1973) model was presented, both academics and practitioners have made efforts to relax its assumptions and generate option pricing models that allow for non-normal return distributions and non-constant volatility. In this thesis, we examine the performance of four structural models ranging from the single-factor stochastic volatility model of Heston (1993) to a two-factor stochastic volatility model allowing for log-normally distributed jumps in the stock return process. READ MORE