Essays about: "background of the study about technology"

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1. 1. Communication and kinesiophobia : Nocebic terms in the language used by healthcare professionals treating patients with low back pain A quantitative survey

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

   Author : Jimmy Repo; Thomas Grønholt Haacker-Mogensen; [2022]
   Keywords : communication; kinesiophobia; low back pain; nocebic terms;

   Abstract : Background: Low back pain is a common muskuloskeletal issue. Kinesiophobia constitutes as excessive fear of movement and has been associated with greater levels of pain. Nocebic terms has been found to influence kinesiophobia. READ MORE

3. 2. The Tailors, Merchants, and Consumers of Misinformation. Unearthing the Patterns of Misinformation in Bangladesh.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

   Author : Mohammad Mafizul Islam; [2021-07-27]
   Keywords : Misinformation; Disinformation; Fake News; Fact Check; Bangladesh;

   Abstract : Misinformation has always existed, though research suggests that their prevalence has increased in recent years in different forms (post-truth and alternative facts, for instance). Experts claim that it is now a global phenomenon regardless of their financial condition or advanced technology. READ MORE

4. 3. Automation of Stores - A case study about using unmanned vehicles at IKEA

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ida Gustafsson; Björn Olmarker; [2021-07-08]
   Keywords : Automated Guided Vehicles; Autonomous Mobile Robots; Digitalization; Industry 4.0; Unmanned Vehicles;

   Abstract : Background and Problem Discussion: Industry 4.0 changes business climates andthe value creation for companies, rendering some processes obsolete when new requirementsare being placed on operational efficiency and flexibility. The transformationtowards using Industry 4. READ MORE

5. 4. Impact of blockchain on sustainable supply chain practices : A study on blockchain technology’s benefits and current barriers in sustainable SCM

   University essay from Jönköping University

   Author : Jonathan Berg; Lauri Myllymaa; [2021]
   Keywords : Supply Chain; Blockchain; Transparency; Traceability; Sustainability; Consumer products;

   Abstract : Background: The increasing supply chain complexity has made verification of sustainable practices a challenging objective to achieve. Blockchain has been discussed as a potential solution to improve several aspects of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), as traceability and proof of origin for products are increasingly demanded by consumers. READ MORE

6. 5. Citizens resisting Smart Cities’ initiatives : The case of Concepción (Chile) and the R+D PACYT project.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Natalia Belén Sandoval Quezada; [2021]
   Keywords : Smart cities; urban social conflict; right to the city; flagship projects; corporate storytelling; placebo interventions.;

   Abstract : Parque Científico y Tecnológico (PACYT, Science and Technology Park) is a large-scale R+D project that seems to be framed in a Smart City plan for Concepción, Chile, which the media has presented as “the Chilean Silicon Valley” (Araus, 2015; Tele13, 2019) and promises to bring not only research and development opportunities for the city but also thousands of direct and indirect jobs (Estudio Interdiseño, 2018; la Tercera, 2015) carried out by PACYT Corporation. Nonetheless, voices have raised to question the construction of the 91 hectares initiative, and some of them have even organized in citizen groups targeting the creation of the urban complex, which actively share information contesting the PACYT through social media, and coordinate activities to protest and spread the word. READ MORE