Essays about: "efficient participation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 104 essays containing the words efficient participation.

  1. 1. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
    Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

  2. 2. Analysing the effects of 24/7 Carbon-free Energy procurement strategies on the electricity system : Case Study of commercial and industrial sector in the Netherlands

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

    Author : NINA JABŁOŃSKA; [2023]
    Keywords : 24 7 Carbon-free Energy; carbon accounting; corporate electricity procurement; Energy Attribute Certificates; hourly matching; the Netherlands.; 24 7 kolfri energi; koldioxidredovisning; företagens elupphandling; energiattributcertifikat; timmatchning; Nederländerna.;

    Abstract : Considering the growing importance of the electricity sector in the worldwide decarbonisation efforts, as well as large volumes of energy consumed by the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, corporate power procurement is found to be a significant contributor to building a net zero economy. Within this topic, hourly matching of carbon-free electricity supply with demand, or 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (24/7 CFE), is identified as a next-generation power procurement framework, with growing interest from a wide range of stakeholders in the energy sector and benefits backed by robust research evidence. READ MORE

  3. 3. Financial Literacy, Environmental Literacy, and Environmental Related Financial Preference - The Case of China

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Kaloyan Gorunski; Delun Liu; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavioural Finance; Financial Literacy; Environmental Literacy; ESG-Investing;

    Abstract : This paper describes a survey of a sample of Chinese individuals regarding their financial literacy, environmental literacy, attitudes toward ESG, and environmental related financial preference to investigate if pro-investment attitudes are related to financial decision-making. The data revealed that individuals with higher financial knowledge (FL) also have higher environmental knowledge (EL) and the effect is stronger among consumers who incorporate sustainability factors into their investment selection. READ MORE

  4. 4. Does esports participation help in developing computer literacy skills?

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatik

    Author : Mihai Gabriel Bodnarescu; Jacob Granstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : Esports; Computer literacy; League of Legends;

    Abstract : In this paper, we have focused on possible connections between Esports, more narrowly League of Legends, and increased Computer Literacy Skills.  The purpose of this study was to research Esports and Computer Literacy skills and analyse the possible link and how it might overall help one’s day-to-day life, job prospects and more by using Esports as a tool for learning Computer Literacy Skills. READ MORE

  5. 5. Techno-Economic Optimization and Control of Hybrid Energy Systems

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fordonssystem

    Author : Louise Calmered; Tanja Nyberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Hybrid Energy Systems; Optimization; Control Techniques; Peak Shaving; Energy Arbitrage; Ancillary Services;

    Abstract : The increasing demand for renewable energy sources to meet climate targets and reduce carbon emissions poses challenges to the power grid due to their intermittent nature. One potential solution to maintain grid stability is by implementing Hybrid Energy Systems (HESs) that incorporate a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). READ MORE