Essays about: "masters thesis in development studies"

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  1. 1. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
    Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainable Product Development Through Integrated Life Cycle Assessment and Computer Aided Design : An Exploratory Study of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Vilma Åhlström; [2023]
    Keywords : CAD; Computer Aided Design; LCA; Life cycle assessment; integration; PLM; Product lifecycle management; Dassault Systèmes; 3DEXPERIENCE; Technia; Product; Environment;

    Abstract : The purpose of this paper was to investigate the integration between Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). The project has been carried out as a degree project at Karlstad University in the spring of 2023 on behalf of the company TECHNIA. The project was a master's thesis of 22. READ MORE

  4. 3. Aggregating predictions of a yeast semantic segmentation model : Reducing a pixel classifier into a binary image classifier

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

    Author : Ali Muquri; [2023]
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    Abstract : The introduction of machine learning in clinical microbiology is important for aiding clinical laboratories with highly repetitive tasks that are fatiguing, error-prone, and require long employee training time due to the complex nature of the task. A challenging task that belongs to the subareas that need assistance is yeast detection in fluorescence microscopy where various yeast morphologies exist. READ MORE

  5. 4. Monitoring Sustainability Performance during the Use Phase of Product-Service Systems

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Matilda Samuelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Product-Service System PSS ; Sustainable Business Model; Use Phase; Assessment and Monitoring; Key Performance Indicators KPIs ; Produkttjänstsystem PSS ; Hållbar affärsmodell; Användningsfas; Bedömning och Kontroll; Nyckeltal KPI:er ;

    Abstract : Circular economy (CE) is widely seen as a potential solution to negative impacts caused by thelinear economy; however, companies must integrate CE principles into the business modeldeeper to achieve sustainable development. The Product-Service System (PSS) businessmodel is a potential solution to the superficial implementation of CE due to shifting the focusto delivering functionality rather than ownership. READ MORE

  6. 5. Regional Variations of Housing Supply Elasticity in Sweden : A VECM Approach

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Micaela Hermansson; Julia Panagio; [2023]
    Keywords : Housing Supply ; Price Elasticity ; Housing Market ; VECM ; Bostadsutbud ; Priselasticitet ; Bostadsmarknaden ; VECM ;

    Abstract : This master's thesis seeks to determine the price elasticity of the Swedish housing supply through a vector error-correction model. The elasticities are estimated on a municipal, county and national level using data for the period 1992-2021. READ MORE