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  1. 1. The effects of mining on a community in rural Syria : a case Study of mining in the region of ArRuhayba, Syria

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

    Author : Mohamad Turkman; [2023]
    Keywords : rural; mining; livelihoods; development; sustainability; participation; governance; Syria; ArRuhayba;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the effects of mining activities on the livelihoods of rural people and their environment in ArRuhayba, close to Syria’s capital Damascus. A public and political debate about such potential effects has not existed yet in Syria, probably because of the ongoing civil war in the country, which leaves a research gap to be filled. READ MORE

  3. 2. Understanding Access to Clean Cooking Fuels in Kenya

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

    Author : Manuel Enrique Salas Salazar; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Adoption of clean cooking fuels is conditioned by factors known as barriers and enablers, which characterize the decision-making environment of a household. Access to clean cooking is a target part of the Sustainable Development Goals, yet it currently stands at 19.5% in Kenya. READ MORE

  4. 3. Choosing the Perfect Spot - An exploratory study of the underlying factors behind companies' location decisions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Fredrik Möller; [2023]
    Keywords : Location decision; Company location; Business placement; Factors impacting company location; Competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Over time, different trends have been spotted in how companies decide to locate their businesses. From the gradual rise of more offshoring of operations, to the recent increase in popularity of returning business domestically again. READ MORE

  5. 4. Condition-based Estimation of Ambulance Travel Times

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Lucas Kylberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Travel time estimation; Travel time prediction; Emergency vehicles;

    Abstract : Travel time estimation can be used in strategical distribution of ambulances and ambulance stations. A more accurate travel time estimation can lead to a better distribution of these ambulance sites. External factors such as weather and traffic conditions can affect the travel time from a starting location to a destination. READ MORE

  6. 5. Parents’ School Choice at the Primary Education Level in Azerbaijan : A Comparative Study Between Azerbaijani-Speaking and Russian-Speaking Parents

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

    Author : Narmin Abdurahmanova; [2023]
    Keywords : Parent; school choice; primary education; Azerbaijan;

    Abstract : School Choice has been introduced into several national education programs during the past three decades in Azerbaijan. Parents are invited to select from various schools to locate the one that “suits them the best”. READ MORE