Essays about: "non adoption of innovations"

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  1. 1. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Diffusion and adoption ofrenewable energy products forenhanced societal wellbeing : Minor field study in Handeni, Tanzania

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Fredrik Lind; Beatrice Åman; [2022]
    Keywords : Agenda 2030; Diffusion of innovation; End-user; Handeni; Minor Field Study; Non-renewable energy; Renewable energy; Smallholders; Solar energy lamp; Sustainability; Sustainable livelihoods approach; Tanzania.;

    Abstract : This study aims to understand and assess the diffusion and adoption of RES forenhanced societal wellbeing in developing countries. Furthermore, the purpose is tocontribute to a deeper understanding of the drivers and barriers (D&B) to the diffusionand adoption of RES among smallholders in rural Tanzania. READ MORE

  4. 3. Public Procurement of Innovations: A study on contributing toward climate neutrality within the construction sector

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Ilakia Amirthalingam; Nellie Kramer; [2022]
    Keywords : Public Procurement; LOU; Innovation; Sustainability; Climate-neutrality; Offentlig Upphandling; LOU; Innovation; Hållbarhet; Klimatneutralitet;

    Abstract : Large players within the construction sector have launched the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2045. In Sweden, the construction sector accounts for approximately 20 % of the country's total emissions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Challenges of AI Adoption in SMEs

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julian Roa Baez; Remi Leon Igbekele; [2021]
    Keywords : Small and Medium Enterprises SME ; Organizational Technology Adoption; Artificial Intelligence; IT Innovation Adoption; Små och medelstora företag SME ; organisatoriskt teknik antagande Artificiell intelligens; antagande av IT-innovationer;

    Abstract : This thesis paper discusses the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the context of small and medium-sized companies. AI is a disruptive innovation currently leading a technological transition in many industries. Academic literature on its adoption in the context of SMEs is limited. READ MORE

  6. 5. Innovation Diffusion Dynamics and Behavior of Actors in Road Freight Transportation : A study of the market uptake dynamics and adoption of driverless trucks

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Diar Balata; Robel Menghes; [2021]
    Keywords : Innovation; adoption; diffusion of innovations; driverless truck; transportation; business model; Innovation; adoption; innovationsspridning; förarlös lastbil; transport; affärsmodeller;

    Abstract : Technological innovations have long been a driving force of change in different industries. However, not all innovations gain widespread diffusion and adoption, regardless of it being an incremental or a radical innovation. Driverless trucks are expected to have a substantial disrupting effect on the road freight transportation sector. READ MORE