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  1. 1. Constructing a civilized wilderness. An intersectional discourse analysis of the Sierra Club 1893-1910

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    Author : Eleonor Ivdal; [2023-10-05]
    Keywords : the Sierra Club; intersectional theory; discourse analysis; civilization; American wilderness; national park movement; gender; class; race; ethnicity;

    Abstract : This study investigates if and how the Sierra Club adapted complex and contradictory rationalizations to legitimize their authority in wilderness and civilization. The study aims thereby to enhance our understanding of the origin narrative of the American preservation and conservation movement at the turn of the twentieth century which depicted white male heroes as discoverers and protectors of a pristine wilderness. READ MORE

  3. 2. Status Mapping of tank to grave management of Low-GWP refrigerants.

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

    Author : Sandra Parra Gimeno; [2023]
    Keywords : Refrigerant; Blends; Synthetic low-GWP refrigerant; Natural refrigerant; Global Warming Potential GWP ; Tank-to-grave; Interviews.; Köldmedier; Blandning; Globalt uppvärmningspotential GWP ; Låg-GWP köldmedier; Naturligt köldmedier; installation till destruktion; Intervjuer.;

    Abstract : Refrigeration plays a vital role today in various residential, commercial, and industrial processes, requiring refrigerants to facilitate the cooling or heating processes. Over time, refrigerants have undergone significant changes to meet technological, social, environmental, and economic needs. READ MORE

  4. 3. An Obituary for the Billable Hour - A qualitative investigation of the barriers to implementing value-based pricing in the legal industry and the necessary capabilities to facilitate the transition.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Hermine Lilja; Julia Fürstnow; [2023]
    Keywords : Value-based Pricing; Legal Industry; Change Barriers; Pricing Transformation; Capabilities Theory;

    Abstract : Due to intensifying competition and client expectations, law firms worldwide are starting to transition from the conventional billable hour model to value-based pricing (VBP) models. While promising significant efficiency gains, this transition entails fundamental challenges for all stakeholders and necessitates changes in firms' capabilities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Digital Sustainability: How does digital transformation in the tourism industry affect sustainable development? : A case study of the Innovation Voucher Project in Korea

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jongwoo Lim; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital sustainability; Digital transformation transition ; Tourism business; Sustainable development; COVID-19; Service Marketing; Innovation Voucher Project;

    Abstract : This paper examines how the adoption of a series of digital technologies in tourism companies affects economic, social, and environmental sustainability. This research conducted a quantitative survey on tourism companies in Korea to empirically explore the connection between digital transformation and its impact on sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Forecasting Codeword Errors in Networks with Machine Learning

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Angus Hansson Svan; [2023]
    Keywords : Forecasting; Codeword Errors; Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial; Long Short-Term Memory; Multilayer Perceptron; Hybridfiber-koaxialt nätverk; HFC; LSTM; MLP;

    Abstract : With an increasing demand for rapid high-capacity internet, the telecommunication industry is constantly driven to explore and develop new technologies to ensure stable and reliable networks. To provide a competitive internet service in this growing market, proactive detection and prevention of disturbances are key elements for an operator. READ MORE