Essays about: "being critical"

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  1. 1. Power Profiling: Understanding the Impact of CPU Workloads on Container and Virtual Machine Power Efficiency

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Johan Huusko; [2024]
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    Abstract : Data centers power consumption represent a substantial amount of the global power consumption. While hardware has improved over the years, this study focuses on the software side of optimization, looking at the power consumption differences in containers and virtual machines. READ MORE

  3. 2. Navigating Sustainability : A case study exploring alternative energy sources for maritime shipping

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Simon Nordenskiöld; [2024]
    Keywords : Maritime shipping; Alternative energy sources; Alternative fuels; Hydrogen-based fuels; Sustainable shipping; Electrofuels; Electro-methanol; Liquid Hydrogen; Electro-ammonia; Sails; Wind; Technological Innovation System; Sjöfart; Alternativa energikällor; Alternativa bränslen; Vätebaseradebränslen; Hållbar sjöfart; Elektrobränslen; Elektrometanol; Flytande väte; Elektroammoniak; Segel; Vind; Technological Innovation Systems;

    Abstract : This master thesis studies alternative energy sources for maritime shipping in Sweden. With current climate goals, and a need for change, the maritime sector currently undergoes intense transitions. For shipping companies to lower their carbon footprint, the need to replace non decarbonised fuels is hence critical. READ MORE

  4. 3. Unpacking the Agenda 2030 Puzzle : A Critical Discourse Analysis on SDGs 8 and 10 through the lens of the Post-Development approach

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Moa Bergsten; Saga Messering; [2024]
    Keywords : Development Discourse; Critical Discourse Analysis; Post-Development Theory; Agenda 2030;

    Abstract : Agenda 2030 has reached its half-way mark, making it a highly relevant topic to examine. A critical discourse analysis (CDA) is applied through this research to identify the underlying norms and values of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 8 (decent work and economic growth) and 10 (reduced inequalities). READ MORE

  5. 4. Detecting Fraudulent User Behaviour : A Study of User Behaviour and Machine Learning in Fraud Detection

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Analys och partiella differentialekvationer

    Author : Patrik Gerdelius; Sjönneby Hugo; [2024]
    Keywords : Fraud Detection; User Behaviour; Random Forest; PCA; SMOTE;

    Abstract : This study aims to create a Machine Learning model and investigate its performance of detecting fraudulent user behaviour on an e-commerce platform. The user data was analysed to identify and extract critical features distinguishing regular users from fraudulent users. READ MORE

  6. 5. Carbon credit schemes & landownership in Scotland : an analysis of policy discourses

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Imogen Cadwaladr-Rimmer; [2024]
    Keywords : carbon credit schemes; discourse policy analysis; environmental governance; landownership; land reform; neoliberalisation; rural Scotland; sustainable development.;

    Abstract : Carbon Credit Schemes have become an important feature of governance approaches to climate change in recent years and have been gaining prominence in the Global North. Scotland in particular has seen a rise in the development of carbon projects, with developers looking to sell carbon credits. READ MORE