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1. Ready, set, regenerate! : A design study about affecting driver behaviours through gamification elements.
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologiAbstract : The automotive industry plays a significant role in global CO2 emissions. A transition towards electric vehicles is part of the solution to lower CO2 emissions. READ MORE
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2. Motivating Generosity - Investigating Persuasive Strategies for Increasing Clothing Donations to Charitable Causes
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationAbstract : Today, the textile industry in Sweden is responsible for up to 1800 tons of textile waste per year, a poor use of resources that results in a negative environmental impact. Additionally, with the rise of fast fashion, which is characterized by rapid trend circulation and a clothing production that matches, clothes are discarded at a higher rate than ever before. READ MORE
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3. Bear in mind! A study about the effect of bear predation on the choice of calving site and site fidelity by female moose in Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Selecting a suitable calving site is important for ungulates, especially when predators are present. Brown bears (Ursus arctos) predate on moose calves (Alces alces) and therefore influence the reproductive success of the moose. READ MORE
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4. A GP-Surrogate-Based Bayesian Framework for Surge Barrier Optimization
University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)Abstract : Tropical cyclone induced storm surges are some of the largest environmental risks facing infrastructure and human life in dense urban environments. Hurricane Sandy caused 44 deaths and damage of 19 billion US dollars in New York City alone. READ MORE
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5. “OTHERWISE YOU CAN PLAY DRIVING THE BOAT ON YOUR PLAYSTATION INSTEAD”:
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärandeAbstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to investigate how the training process occurred during a simulatorbased exercise in maritime education, examining if and how aspects of realism during simulation co-construct the outcome of the students’ learning experience. The main focus is on inspecting the relationships between human and material agents to show how these elements contribute to the learning process. READ MORE