Essays about: "edwards"

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  1. 16. Profitability and competitiveness of grain handling at farm level

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Axel Lundberg; Ludvig Magnusson; [2015]
    Keywords : farm-based grain handling facilities; mathematical optimization; gross margin; linear programming; grain trader;

    Abstract : The Swedish agricultural sector is currently experiencing substantial structural changes, where the number of agricultural enterprises continuously decreases and the average farm size increases. In order to maintain competitiveness, it is important to be aware and adapt to changes concerning the surroundings of the company (Johnson et al., 2011). READ MORE

  3. 17. Building peace in Libya : UK assistance to foreign Security Sector Reform

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Michael Edwards; [2014]
    Keywords : Libya; Security Sector Reform; Human Security; Peacebuilding; British foreign policy; SALW.;

    Abstract : Security Sector Reform (SSR) has been established as a powerful tool in achieving sustainable peace in post-conflict countries, a belief which has strengthened since the events of September 11th 2001, and the subsequent war on terror which has seen both the UK and US heavily involved in peacebuilding operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. However there is a concern that following these experiences, SSR has become little more than a process of building the military capacity of recipient countries in order to meet the immediate security needs of donor states. READ MORE

  4. 18. Discrete simulation models of surface growth

    University essay from KTH/Teoretisk fysik

    Author : Martin Björk; Erik Deng; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In this thesis the time evolution and scaling properties of different discrete models of surface growth using computer simulation is studied. The models are mainly using random deposition at a perpendicular angle to the substrates to model the adsorption process, and both one dimensional and two dimensional surfaces are considered. READ MORE

  5. 19. Second-hand Clothing Online : A study of Swedish consumer purchasing intentions

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : CAROLINA ERIKSSON; LUCINDA EDWARDS; [2014]
    Keywords : second-hand clothing; second-hand online shopping; consumer attitudes; consumer purchasing intentions;

    Abstract : This study looks to better understand Swedish consumer purchasing intentions in the online second-hand clothing industry. This study examines factors affecting consumers’ intentions to purchase second-hand clothing online, as well as investigating how gender and a person’s general fashion involvement affects their purchasing intention. .. READ MORE

  6. 20. Abusive Behavior : An analysis of Edward Cullen in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight

    University essay from Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur

    Author : Anne Salmi; [2014]
    Keywords : Twilight Edward Abusive behavior;

    Abstract : Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series has reached huge popularity among young adults and as a futureteacher I am concerned about what kind of a message these books send to teenagers. In this essay I arguethat the main character of the book, Edward Cullen, shows signs of an abusive personality and that thesesigns have been romanticized and idealized by the author. READ MORE