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  1. 1. Fintech: a more motivating way of saving money? : Persuasive design in Fintech

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Amanda Löwgren; [2023]
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    Abstract : The use of financial technology (fintech) apps has proven effective in improving people's confidence and ability to manage personal finances, offering innovative solutions and lowering costs for customers. Fintech apps employ persuasive design strategies to encourage users to save money, providing tips, comparison features, and visual feedback on progress. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluating Thread network performance, locating and strengthening weak radio links

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fysik, elektroteknik och matematik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : André du Rietz; Elias Salo; [2023]
    Keywords : Internet of Things; IoT; Thread network; Evaluating Thread Network;

    Abstract : In the fast-developing world we are living in, a tech phenomenon known as the Internet of Things (IoT) has taken hold. It has seen a lot of development over the past few decades, and today there are an estimated 30 billion IoT devices active. IoT is a machine-to-machine network that senses the world with the help of sensors. READ MORE

  4. 3. Scams and Counter-Scams: An Investigation Into the Deception Tactics of Phone Scammers and Scambaiters

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

    Author : Elina Werther; [2023]
    Keywords : scamming; scambaiting; scam calls; victimhood; performances; manipulation; ideal victim s ; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the techniques that scammers and scambaiters use in phone conversations to deceive each other and accomplish their respective goals. Seeing how the number of people losing money to scams continues to rise every year, there is an urgent need for more research to raise awareness of common scam tactics. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reducing the energy consumption in households by utilizing informational nudging

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Mahmoud Daabas; Justine Nankya Jensen; [2023]
    Keywords : Electricity; Electricity prices; Electricity consumption; Behaviour; Behaviour Change; Residential Electricity Consumption; Peak times; Hourly electricity prices; Nudging; Nudging Interventions; Nudging theory;

    Abstract : Conserving energy and reducing electricity consumption have become critical issues. Measuring when different appliances use electricity can be an effective way to save money on electricity bills. READ MORE

  6. 5. Stray capacitance study for HVDC Classic : The use of PSCAD and Mathcad to calculate the equivalent stray capacitance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära

    Author : Saga Dalersand; Fredrik Gjöthlén; [2023]
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    Abstract : The reactors placed in the thyristor valve designed by Hitachi Energy have reactor losses which are dependent on the stray capacitance. To find out the stray capacitance, and further get to know the reactor losses, a PSCAD simulation is performed. READ MORE