Essays about: "focusing event"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 75 essays containing the words focusing event.

  1. 16. The spark of a movement - A study of an online collective acts potentiality to grow into a social movement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Maryan Yusuf; [2021]
    Keywords : Sarah Everard; social movement; online; collective action; collective identity; organisation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Social movements have become an integrated component in our western society with almost every contested issue having a social movement associated to it, on at least one side of the debate. When we think of social movements in practice, we might picture rallies and marches, chants, and demonstrations but with the emergence of social media more and more activists and movement adherents have moved to the online forums and are utilizing social medias features to quickly spread their messages and to easier mobilize. READ MORE

  3. 17. Do stock prices react to green bond issuance announcements? An event study and cross-sectional investigation of green bonds on the US market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Elin Ashrafi; Nina Källmén; [2021]
    Keywords : green bonds; event study; abnormal returns; market model; CAR;

    Abstract : The green bond market has grown rapidly in recent years; however, it has still received little academic exploration. To further understand green bond issuances, this study examines how stock prices react to the announcement of corporate green bond issuances and compares it to the stock market reactions of traditional corporate bond issuance announcements. READ MORE

  4. 18. A Study on Fault-tolerance of Deep Neural Networks for Embedded Systems

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Elaheh Malekzadeh; [2021]
    Keywords : Embedded systems; Fault tolerance; Deep Learning; Single event upset; Edge AI.; Inbyggda system; Feltolerans; Djupinlärning; Edge AI.;

    Abstract : Deep learning is replacing many traditional data processing methods in computer vision, speech recognition, natural language processing and many more diverse end applications. Until only a few years ago, using deep learning networks for inference required large amount of computational resources such as memory, processing power and energy. READ MORE

  5. 19. Young parenthood in Sweden : The influence on fertility of education among young adults, 1980-2014

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Marina Kullbrandt; [2021]
    Keywords : Young adults; Young parents; Fertility; Transition to first birth; Sweden; Education;

    Abstract : There are indications that young adults, and especially young parents, are inincreasingly economically challenging positions. Educational attainment is commonly used in research evaluating fertility behaviour, while less is known how the relationship between education and fertility has changed over time. READ MORE

  6. 20. Development of a recycling centerthrough design thinking

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Filip Nilsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Recycling center; Design thinking; warehouse management; 3D CAD; simulation.;

    Abstract : Tarkett AB is one of the world's largest companies that manufacture floors and operates in over 100 countries. Tarkett Ronneby is one of two larger recycling centers the company possesses, and they are currently recycling all of the spare material and waste material from the manufacturing processes. READ MORE