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  1. 1. Supply Chain Disruptions : A case study on the effects the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict has had on sustainability work within supply chains in the automotive industry

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

    Author : Magnus Ramsköld; [2024]
    Keywords : Supply chain; disruptions; resilience; sustainability; automotive; Värdekedjor; störningar; resiliens; hållbarhet;

    Abstract : The invasion of Ukraine during early 2022 resulted in significant disruptions for supply chains globally. With massive delays and resource shortages, many companies have found a need to rethink their approach to resilience to not be as affected by future disruptions of similar proportions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Erratic Patterns : Unravelling the Cultural Transfers of Library Classifiers

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Keeley Lindkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Library classifier; library classification; classification; cultural transfer; classification and culture; Library of Congress Classifi-cation Scheme LCC ; knowledge organisation; knowledge organization; The Swedish Institute in Rome ISVRoma ; Biblioteksklassificerare; biblioteksklassificering; kulturell överföring; klassificering och kultur; Library of Congress klassificeringsschema LCC ; kunskapsorganisation; Svenska institutet i Rom ISVRoma ;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the oft-overlooked influence of the classifier's input during the assignment of library classifications and draws upon cultural transfer theory to shed light on the underlying principles that guide the process. Classifiers' personal knowledge, experience, and beliefs, have a critical role in determining the 'aboutness' of a work and its subsequent classification. READ MORE

  4. 3. German coal exit : an argumentative discourse analysis of storylines and discourse coalitions

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

    Author : Amelie Andresen; [2023]
    Keywords : German coal exit; coal phase-out act; energy transition; discourse analysis; storylines; discourse coalition;

    Abstract : Germany passed a Coal Phase-out Act in 2020 to reduce carbon emissions and to achieve the objec-tives of the Paris Agreement, at a time when Germany was already phasing out nuclear energy. Thus, Germany faces a dual challenge: not only to break its dependence on coal as a resource, but also the overlap of the phase-outs of nuclear and coal energy. READ MORE

  5. 4. Analysing and Teaching the Optics of the Eye

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Moa Volny; [2023]
    Keywords : Visual optics; Myopia; Peripheral vision; Peer assessment; Formative feedback; Visuell optik; Myopi; Perifer syn; Kamratbedömning; Formativ återkoppling;

    Abstract : Human vision is one of the most important senses, but recently near-sightedness is growing among the population. To investigate this progression, the pheripery of the eye is being studied. Therefore, new methods are developed to examine peripheral vision. READ MORE

  6. 5. Deep Learning for Building Damage Assessment of the 2023 Turkey Earthquakes : A comparison of two remote sensing methods

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Tobias Karlbrg; Jennifer Malmgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Deep learning; U-Net; Earthquake-induced building damage; VHR satellite imagery; Djup maskininlärning; U-Net; Byggnadsskador; Jordbävning; Satellitbilder;

    Abstract : Current disaster response strategies are based on damage assessments carried out on the ground, which can be dangerous following a ä destructive event. Damage assessments can also be performed remotely using satellite imagery, but are usually carried out through visual interpretation, which can take a lot of time. READ MORE