Essays about: "advancement of science"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 47 essays containing the words advancement of science.

  1. 21. A new cycle : understanding current challenges of increasing cycling in a city of cyclists

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Alici Muhana Iannitelli; [2018]
    Keywords : cycling share; sustainable mobility; social practice theory; Copenhagen; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the global context of an ever-growing trend of automobility and all its drawbacks, cycling offers an environmentally and socially sustainable transport alternative. Copenhagen has become one of the best cities for cycling, and impressive advances in promoting this practice have raised their cycling share up to 41% of all trips to work/education. READ MORE

  3. 22. Near-local density approximation approach to one-dimensional lattice systems

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk fysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Basheer Joudeh; [2018]
    Keywords : DFT; Hartree; Hartree-Fock; LDA; BALDA; Mean-field; Hubbard; SOFT; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Describing many-body quantum systems has been an analytically and computationally challenging task since the advent of quantum mechanics. However, in the past 50 years as a result of our technological advancement and the emergence of methods such as density-functional theory (DFT), we have taken crucial steps forward regarding our ability to study and understand large quantum systems. READ MORE

  4. 23. Analysis on the Usage Intention of Mobile Payment

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Chen Siliang; [2018]
    Keywords : Alipay; Usage Intention; Suggestion;

    Abstract : In 21st century, the constant development in economy promotes the expanding advancement of science and technology. In the global range, mobile payment has witnessed continuous expanding and application in a wider range of situations, which is considered to be one of the most potential industries in the world. READ MORE

  5. 24. Hate Speech on Social Media: Implications of private regulation and governance gaps

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Teona Gelashvili; [2018]
    Keywords : Hate speech; social media; freedom of expression; self-regulation; accountability of private actors; and privatization of censorship.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Hate speech on social media hardly remains unnoticed. Contents involving hateful messages vary from “kill a Jew day” to “kick a ginger day” and could target anyone irrespective of their status, identity, location and so forth. READ MORE

  6. 25. Designing transdisciplinary sustainability science : a comparative analysis of a transdisciplinary research framework and design thinking

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : David Perdelwitz; [2017]
    Keywords : problem solving; interdisciplinarity; research process; design thinking; sustainability science; comparative analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Sustainability science has to solve some of the most complex problems of our times. So far, the field of sustainability science is more known for its promises than its solutions. It is successful at creating knowledge but is lacking in terms of developing actionable knowledge. READ MORE