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  1. 1. Bridging the Knowledge Gap for New Market Entrants in the Swedish Electric Power System : Market development modeling for the FCR-D Up balancing market

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Lukas Lindroos; David Odenlind; [2023]
    Keywords : Ancillary Services; Balancing Markets; FCR-D Up; Market Development; Regulative Market Change; Price Formation; System Modeling; Stödtjänster; Balansmarknader; FCR-D Upp; Marknadsutveckling; Regulatorisk Markandsförändring; Prisbildning; Systemmodellering.;

    Abstract : The need for ancillary services is on the rise due to the increasing share of weather-dependent power sources in the electric power system. This master thesis focuses on the Swedish FCR-D Up market. READ MORE

  3. 2. Learning for Crisis: Improving food security in Uppsala County through participative localized food production

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Juan José Ortiz Cuadra; [2023]
    Keywords : Food security; Local food systems; Local food; Soft systems methodology; Uppsala County; Sweden;

    Abstract : An unprecedented situation composed by worldwide land degradation, the post pandemic era, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is unfolding, reminding us of the impendent risks that phenomena such as these have for food security. Considering that this context presents new unforeseen challenges, and that there is a lack of knowledge production connecting food security to countries of the global north, such as is the case of Sweden, this thesis seeks to foster discussions on food security through the lens of Uppsala County, integrating notions of Local food systems. READ MORE

  4. 3. Cross-sectoral partnerships for development & systemic change – beyond buzzwords: Tackling conceptual and methodological limitations of collaborative planning for systemic change through systems ontologies and epistemologies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Daniela Nemeti Baba; [2021]
    Keywords : systemic change; cross-sectoral partnerships; development cooperation; collaborative action; social systems; complexity; intervention design; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Anthropocene is facing complex issues that require paradigmatic shifts in thought and action. In this context, systemic change and cross-sectoral partnerships have gained an exceptional wave of support through agreements such as Agenda 2030, shaping the landscape of international development cooperation sector. READ MORE

  5. 4. Support of SME´s in their Digital Transformation Journey : A study of the effectiveness of the SSM and EAM frameworks supporting family-owned manufacturing SME's taking on the digital transformation challenges.

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Datateknik och informatik

    Author : Mohsen Ebrahimi; [2020]
    Keywords : Digital Transformation; Soft Systems Methodology; Enterprise Architecture Management; Family-owned manufacturing SMEs;

    Abstract : Digital Transformation (DT) opens up to new opportunities for companies by providing organizational flexibility and improving their business models. Due to lack of resources in form of financial power and qualified employees, family-owned manufacturing companies have a hard time reaching DT. READ MORE

  6. 5. Quantification of a Swedish Digitalization Company´s GHG Emission : A Single Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Joakim Rydén; Fabian Sandegård; [2020]
    Keywords : Continuous GHG tracking; GHG Protocol; Digitalization; Avoided Emissions; Scope 3; Climate Controlling; GHG Accounting; Kontinuerlig GHG uppföljning; GHG Protocol; Digitalisering; Avoided Emissions; Scope 3; Climate Controlling; GHG Redovisning;

    Abstract : Research shows that the warming of the climate over the last century is extremely likely due to human activities. Furthermore, there is a need for an understanding how business activities counteract or contribute to climate change. In particular, the digitalization industry is often introduced as an important player in climate challenge. READ MORE