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1. COLLECTIVE ACTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL INNOVATION A qualitative study of factors that benefit and/or hinder collaboration within the innovation ecosystem of industrial transformation in North Central Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The purpose of this study is to address the need for a better understanding of how actors in regional innovation ecosystems work collectively for sustainable regional development and innovation towards the green and digital transition of the European Green Deal. The paper contributes to existing literature about challenges in the implementation of regional innovation (smart specialisation) strategies, by examining factors that have shown to affect collaboration related to large scale problems, e. READ MORE
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2. KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS IN CONTESTED GREEN PROJECTS
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The purpose of this thesis is to understand why non-polluting energy facilities in Europe are not always well accepted notwithstanding their positive effect on greenhouse gas reduction and their contribution to transforming the EU into a thriving society, as intended by the European Green Deal. The thesis draws on public acceptance theory and has been conducted as a two-step Case Study, namely, the deployment of renewable energy facilities in La Rioja, a Spanish region wherein two waves of wind and solar energy plants – during the 2000s and the 2020s – have enjoyed very different degrees of public support. READ MORE
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3. Heart rate estimation from wrist-PPG signals in activity by deep learning methods
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : In the context of health improving, the measurement of vital parameters such as heart rate (HR) can provide solutions for health monitoring, prevention and screening for certain chronic diseases. Among the different technologies for HR measuring, photoplethysmography (PPG) technique embedded in smart watches is the most commonly used in the field of consumer electronics since it is comfortable and does not require any user intervention. READ MORE
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4. Implementing CSR in Fashion Companies: Increasing Green Trust During the Transformation Process Towards Sustainable Development : An Exploratory Analysis on the Influencing Factors of Green Trust in the Fashion Sector
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to gain insights into consumer behavior to provide managerial implications on what fashion companies need to do to increase green trust during the transformation process towards sustainable development in order to increase green purchase intention. Two sub-research questions are raised to answer the main research question all- encompassing in the end. READ MORE
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5. Exploring Success Factors in Certifying Green Buildings : Early Project Stages of Certified Swedish Construction Projects
University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltningAbstract : Greenhouse gas emissions are increasing every year, and in Sweden the construction industrystands for one fifth of the total emissions. One way for construction companies to push formore sustainable development is through voluntary sustainability certifications. READ MORE
