Essays about: "interlocks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word interlocks.

  1. 1. Evaluation of GUI technologies for CERN's Beam Interlock System

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Tobias Skarhed; [2023]
    Keywords : BIS; BIS2; interlocks; UCAP; Grafana; PyQt; Angular; WRAP; fixed-display; control software; dashboard; GUI evaluation;

    Abstract : This thesis presents an evaluation of various graphical user interface (GUI) technologies for use in the supervision software of CERN’s Beam Interlock System (BIS). The evaluation is necessary because the current GUItechnology used by the supervision software, JavaFX, is no longer supported by Oracle. READ MORE

  3. 2. Who Influences Rationalities of Global Regimes? A Social Network Analysis of Influential Actors in the Water Sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Veith Tluczykont; [2021]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This Master's thesis sheds light on influential actors in global regimes. Following the concept of Fuenfschilling & Binz (2018), it aims to answer the question of how global regime rationalities diffuse and where they develop. READ MORE

  4. 3. Board Interlocks and Earnings Management Contagion

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Cecilia Hällzon; Daniel Öhman; [2017]
    Keywords : Board interlocks; Earnings management; Social influence; Network theory; Discretionary accruals;

    Abstract : Manipulation of stated earnings can have a severely negative impact on financial reporting quality and is a topic of interest to regulators and investors alike. This study investigates whether earnings management spreads through networks of shared directors between boards of Swedish listed companies. READ MORE

  5. 4. Acceptability Of Intelligent Transportation Systems (Its) To Various Groups Of Drivers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Elmira Rafiyan; [2015-08-11]
    Keywords : Intelligent Transportation Systems; ITS; Traffic Safety; Drivers’ needs and requirements; Perceived acceptability;

    Abstract : The introduction of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in road vehicles is predicted to enhance traffic safety and mobility considerably. Hence, transport policymakers in most countries are increasingly become interested in possibility of extensive implementation of ITS devices in real traffic environment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Big Fish in a small pond? : A quantitative study about independence and the social networks among corporate boards in Denmark, Finland and Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jessica Bergmark; Atte Soidinmäki; [2014]
    Keywords : Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Board independence; Interlocking directorate networks; Corporate Elite;

    Abstract : While the European Union is striving towards harmonization among the member countries, interlocks (connections) are a social phenomenon that has an implication on the Corporate Code but it is more implicitly pointed out with words like “other relevant information” or ”other significant board positions” that might affect the individual board member’s independence and ability to fully commit to the company. Although the board often is referred to as one single entity, it consists of many board members that individually can have an agenda that might deviate from all stakeholders’ goal. READ MORE