Essays about: "individual initiative"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 73 essays containing the words individual initiative.

1. 1. Brain morphometry in Parkinson’s disease

   University essay from

   Author : Lönkvist Olivia; [2023-03-02]
   Keywords : Medical physics; Parkinson’s disease; Computational anatomy; Quantitative image analysis;

   Abstract : Abstract Purpose The purpose of this brain morphometry study was to examine the volumes of different regions of the brain by research participants with Parkinson’s disease. Method To carry out the study, MR (magnetic resonance) images from 956 research participants from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) were used. READ MORE

3. 2. DevOps: Assessing the Factors Influencing the Adoption of Infrastructure as Code, and the Selection of Infrastructure as Code Tools : A Case Study with Atlas Copco

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

   Author : David Ljunggren; [2023]
   Keywords : DevOps; Infrastructure as Code; Automation; DevOps; Infrastruktur som kod; Automation;

   Abstract : This research initiative, which takes the shape of an interpretive qualitative case study, intends to investigate the key considerations for organizations that are to adopt IaC and select an IaC tool. Interviews with operations specialists with varying experience with Infrastructure as Code were conducted for data collection, which was then followed by thematic data analysis. READ MORE

4. 3. Supply Chain Management: Increasing Performance and Coordination in a Sales & Operations Planning Context

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jacob Knutsson; Theodor Jener; [2023]
   Keywords : S OP; Strategy; Inventory; Operations; Strategic alignment; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Alfa Laval’s business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger uses Sales and Operations Planning to balance supply with demand to ensure profitable growth. Currently, the business unit is experiencing inefficiencies as they fail to execute the plans from Sales and Operations Planning. READ MORE

5. 4. Impact of ACA’s free screening policy on colorectal cancer outcomes and cost savings : Effect of removal of out-of-pocket cancer screening fee on screening, incidence, mortality, and cost savings

   University essay from

   Author : Oyun Togtokhjav; [2023]
   Keywords : colorectal cancer; panel data model; incidence; mortality; affordable care act; behavioral economics;

   Abstract : Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide as of 2020. Early detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer can greatly increase the chances of successful treatment and can also reduce the cost of care including treatment. READ MORE

6. 5. Clearcut tourism : a framework for a forest regeneration initiative based on sustainable forestry and public participation involvement

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Tamara Hadházi; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainable forestry; landscape architecture; clearcutting; sustainable tourism; ecosystem-based forestry; single-tree selection; clearcut-tourism; sustainable business model; environmental psychology; environmental education; ecosystem services; detached tourism;

   Abstract : Swedish forestry (and forestry in general) is a long-term investment that should last through generations. Some generations are only putting in the money to take care of it and not seeing much profit. Sometimes there is a point, where an individual landowner decides, it is time to get at least some income by clearcutting the forest. READ MORE