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1. Wound Treatment : An overview and initial investigation of wound care and bioactive materials
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad materialvetenskapAbstract : Wound care is a field with many treatment methods and products on the market. The healing period varies, some wounds become difficult to heal and chronic, in many cases a connection can be drawn to underlying diseases. Diabetes is a disease that could cause foot ulcers that are difficult to heal. READ MORE
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2. A self-service design concept for last mile delivery: The solution for retail stores in urban environments
University essay from Lunds universitet/FörpackningslogistikAbstract : The world is constantly changing, and business strategies are changing with it. Companies are offering new delivery options and technologies for customers globally when doing purchases. IKEA, a global furniture retailer, is expanding their touchpoints by opening retail stores in city centre locations in order to become more accessible. READ MORE
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3. Light Weight Components for Structural Parts : A design-optimization study of a ROL-Ergo desktop stand
University essay fromAbstract : ROL Ergo is a company that belongs to the ROL Group concern. They develop and manufacture products for the office furniture market and their main focus is on electrically height adjustable desk stands. They also develop products for personal use, often in collaboration with other companies. READ MORE
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4. A conflict of lifestyles and battle of time : International students in sustainable development at Uppsala University
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och utbildningsstudierAbstract : This investigation has sought to explore and understand how students who come to Sweden to study sustainable development perceive their future and what struggles they face. Underpinned by Pierre Bourdieu’s sociological theories the aim was thus to understand the role of education in sustainable development for international students; by looking at what kind of assets they possess, how struggles can be understood in relation to what assets they have, in what way geographical place might be significant and how changes of values and views of knowledge may affect their views of the future. READ MORE
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5. Energy efficiency investments in the commercial real estate business : A study of decision drivers on the Swedish market
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknikAbstract : The International Energy Agency has stated that it is more sustainable to improve the energy efficiency of already existing buildings than increasing the national energy production to provide inefficient buildings with even more energy, which would result in that an increased amount of resources required to power the existing energy inefficient building stock. Taken into consideration that buildings in Sweden consume about 40% of Sweden’s final energy consumption and count for about 36% of the total greenhouse gas emissions it becomes evident that in order to decrease Sweden’s carbon foot print, it is important to understand real estate investors decision-making process. READ MORE
