Essays about: "collective diffusion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words collective diffusion.

  1. 1. The role of umbrella organisations in facilitating sustainability transition - the diffusion of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kaya Feddersen; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability science; sustainability transition; collective diffusion; umbrella organizations; intermediary roles; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Umbrella organizations of grassroot innovations can play important roles in facilitating sustainability transitions. This thesis examines such roles by studying national and regional umbrella organizations of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe. READ MORE

  3. 2. Drivers and Barriers for Biochar Deployment in Swedish Agriculture : a Multi-Level Perspective on Sustainability Transitions

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Danielle Jansen; [2023]
    Keywords : Agriculture; Socio-technical transitions; Multi-level perspective;

    Abstract : There are several sustainability challenges (e.g., environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity) that agro-food systems face. Simultaneously, agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Assessing the Climate Impact and Expansion Potential of On-Demand Storage in the Housing and Construction Sector : A case study on Vinden AB

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

    Author : Mattias Perneby; [2023]
    Keywords : On-demand storage; Housing and construction sector; Greenhouse gas emissions; Space efficiency; Diffusion of innovation; On-demand-lagring; Bygg- och bostadssektorn; Växthusgasutsläpp; Yteffektivitet; Innovationsspridning;

    Abstract : The housing and construction sector is responsible for 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it crucial for achieving the Paris Agreement goals. One of the most effective ways to mitigate emissions in this sector is by optimizing the use of existing building stock and minimizing the construction of new houses. READ MORE

  5. 4. Innovation Diffusion from the Service-Dominant Logic: The case of the Metaverse

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Abdul Aziz Sukkar; Rabih darwish; [2022-08-02]
    Keywords : institutional work; service-dominant logic; innovation diffusion; metaverse; service ecosystems;

    Abstract : This paper aims to examine the diffusion of innovation as a collective endeavour of actors, more specifically, market disruptors. Drawing on service-dominant (S-D) logic and service ecosystems perspective, innovation is conceptualised as a process of altering the set of interrelated institutions – long-lasting rules, norms, values and beliefs – that coordinate and govern value cocreation and resource integration practices. READ MORE

  6. 5. Non-fungible tokens: tracing shifts in the art market

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

    Author : Julius Woeste; [2022]
    Keywords : NFT; art market; actor-network theory; Bourdieu; cartography of controversies;

    Abstract : Given the advent and market boom of NFTs, this thesis concerns itself with observing how NFTs are shifting the art market, and how those shifts can be explained, as the two seemingly disparate markets have different actors, processes and characteristics. In order to answer these questions the thesis takes an abductive case study design and employs an actor-network theory (ANT) approach to observe shifts in the markets by both human and non-human actors. READ MORE