Essays about: "behaviour change"

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1. 16. Wildfire growth modelling in Sweden - a suitability assessment of available data

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Henrik Hagelin; [2023]
   Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Physical geography; Prometheus; WiSE-FASS; The 2014 Västmanland wildfire; Wildfire growth modelling; Wildfire suppression support; Wildfire behaviour; MESAN; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Wildfires are worldwide problems that stress societies by damaging their economies and they cause serious, sometimes fatal, health implications among the populations. In recent years, the rate of wildfire occurrence has increased as the global average temperature has risen. Because of global climate change, this rate is expected to continue rising. READ MORE

3. 17. Reducing the energy consumption in households by utilizing informational nudging

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

   Author : Mahmoud Daabas; Justine Nankya Jensen; [2023]
   Keywords : Electricity; Electricity prices; Electricity consumption; Behaviour; Behaviour Change; Residential Electricity Consumption; Peak times; Hourly electricity prices; Nudging; Nudging Interventions; Nudging theory;

   Abstract : Conserving energy and reducing electricity consumption have become critical issues. Measuring when different appliances use electricity can be an effective way to save money on electricity bills. READ MORE

4. 18. WEAR RESISTANT MULTI FUNCTIONAL POLYMER COATINGS

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Pranay Kumar Parsi; [2023]
   Keywords : Polymer coatings; Materials; Tribology; Wear resistant; Ice adhesion; Freezing delay; Anti-icing de-icing;

   Abstract : This study aims to develop coatings which show wear resistant behaviour along with multiple functions such as improved ice adhesion, better freezing delay etc which help in improving the effectiveness of the wind turbine efficiency. The significance of anti-icing/de-icing solutions for wind turbines is emphasized since ice accretion can cause serious issues in generation of power and might lead to damage of blades. READ MORE

5. 19. Cross-border Merger and Acquisitions: “The impact of tonality and effective communication on performance for acquiring firms” A study of Swedish companies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Elizabeth Ramirez Garcia; Muskan Mathur; [2023]
   Keywords : Merger and Acquisition; M A; Acqusiition; Value Creation; Tone; Tonality; Firm Performance; Profitability; Announcement; Press Release; Communication; Financial Communication:; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The research examines the effect of tonality on cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) based on press release announcements. The impact of effective communication, tonality, and positive and negative words on the investor's behaviour and firm performance will be analysed to understand the impact on internal and external stakeholders. READ MORE

6. 20. Maybe meat, maybe not? Analysing Swedish consumers’ preferences for plant-based meat alternatives

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Emilia Mattsson; [2023]
   Keywords : willingness to pay; plant-based meat alternatives; discrete choice experiment; random utility theory; consumer behaviour;

   Abstract : Plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) have grown in both demand and diversified supply. As follows, there has recently been an increase in research studying consumers' behaviour towards these products. This thesis aimed to add to the growing literature by analysing Swedish consumers' preferences for PBMAs. READ MORE