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1. 1. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Sustainability Reports of Volvo Cars

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Sara Battistella; [2023-02-01]
   Keywords : automotive; critical discourse analysis; environment; organisational communication; sustainability; sustainability reporting; swedishness; Volvo Cars;

   Abstract : Companies communicate the impact of their corporate activities through sustainability reports, disclosing their environmental engagement. Critical studies on sustainability reporting have highlighted that environmental reporting practices participate in the construction of the definition of environmental responsibility. READ MORE

3. 2. NGO Challenges in Providing Aid: Ukraine Context

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Julija Paskeviciute; [2023]
   Keywords : NGO; Aid; Partnerships; Development; SDGs; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The NGO role in providing aid and internal/external impacts that are occurring during the process are central pillars in analysing the development objective and Sustainable Development Goals for the future. The challenges that the NGOs face during aid processes are not solely dependent on singular sources and rather require complex, and multi-faced approaches. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainability Reporting and the developing role of the ESG/Sustainability Controller : A qualitative study among Swedish medium and large sized companies

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Stefan Schaumberger; Vijitha Dasayanaka; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability Reporting; Sustainability Reporting Frameworks; Sustainability Reporting Unification; GRI; CSRD; ESG Controller; Sustainability Controller;

   Abstract : Sustainability is a universal topic that has gained in significance during the last decade due to the increased risks for society as well as the environment itself. Therefore, a lot more attention is given to how companies disclose upon their impact on environment, society and governance. READ MORE

5. 4. Autonomous Navigation in Partially-Known Environment using Nano Drones with AI-based Obstacle Avoidance : A Vision-based Reactive Planning Approach for Autonomous Navigation of Nano Drones

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

   Author : Mattia Sartori; [2023]
   Keywords : Nano Drones; Obstacle Avoidance; Autonomous Exploration; Autonomous Surveillance; Resource-Constrained Drones; Safe Navigation; Reactive Planning; Vision-based Navigation; Nanodrönare; Undvikande av Hinder; Autonom Utforskning; Autonom Övervakning; Resursbegränsade Drönare; Säker Navigering; Reaktiv Planering; Visionsbaserad Navigering;

   Abstract : The adoption of small-size Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the commercial and professional sectors is rapidly growing. The miniaturisation of sensors and processors, the advancements in connected edge intelligence and the exponential interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are boosting the affirmation of autonomous nano-size drones in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. READ MORE

6. 5. Effects of Virtual Reality and Trajectory Visualization on Neurosurgical Training

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

   Author : Max Wippich; [2023]
   Keywords : Virtual reality; Trajectory visualization; Neurosurgical education; External Ventricular Drain Placement; Virtuell verklighet; Banvisualisering; Neurokirurgisk utbildning; Externt ventrikulär dräneringsplacering;

   Abstract : With its increasing potential, Virtual Reality (VR) technology has found a growing presence in medical education. In the domain of neurosurgical training, VR has been thoroughly investigated, but gaps still persist, such as in the field of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and assistive visualizations. READ MORE