Essays about: "example of local literature in thesis"

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  1. 1. The advent of Sustainable Transport in Scotland : The implementation of Glasgow’s Strategic Plans for Cycling and the case of South City Way

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Georgi Gushlekov; [2019]
    Keywords : sustainable development; cycling; Glasgow; urban planning; cycling policy; public engagement;

    Abstract : This study explores the option of stimulating cycling activity as part of the strife of the modern city towards adopting the principles of sustainable development in order to shape the everyday habits of its inhabitants. The case of the city of Glasgow was chosen as an appropriate example of the potential obstacles and benefits which the implementation of cycling policies is attributed with. READ MORE

  3. 2. E-health as Support to Initial Responders in Rural Areas

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Linnéa Bunse; Johannes Gustafsson; [2019]
    Keywords : e-health; application; prehospital; IVPA; ambulance; rural; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Sweden is a geographically large country, with several regions counted as rural areas. Hospitals and emergency care units can be up to one hour away, making emergency healthcare less available in time sensitive situations to some groups of people. READ MORE

  4. 3. Energy focus in the building process

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik; Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Fredrik Puhakka; Simon Lund; [2019]
    Keywords : Energy follow-ups; building process; BBR; responsibility and measurement; Energiuppföljningar; byggnadsprocessen; BBR; ansvar och mätningar;

    Abstract : Residential buildings have served as homes for the humankind throughout the years and the energy focus is relatively new in comparison. The interest of the energy perspective has increased alongside with the stricter laws and goals in the European Union and the Swedish Building Board. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring complex pathways in the climate change, vulnerability and conflict nexus in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Caroline Long; Markus Hatting; [2018]
    Keywords : Climate Change; Violent Conflict; Vulnerability; Adaptive Capacity; Fragility; Resilience; Governance; Land-grabbing; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The climate change and conflict nexus has been the focus of much debate and speculation in academic circles as well as public discourse. Much of the existing research has been undertaken by studies using quantitative methods, which intend to prove or disprove the existence of a causal relationship. READ MORE

  6. 5. Integration of a Technological Tool in an Early Warning System within its Social Context: A Case Study from Durazno, Uruguay

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Ane Carina Reiter; [2018]
    Keywords : Early warning system; technology decision-making; people-centred DRM; disaster risk reduction; Science General;

    Abstract : A disaster is not just natural but largely of social and political origin. To be effective, an early warning system must therefore be viewed as a social process with a strong focus on the people at risk. READ MORE