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  1. 1. Non-dualism, natural science and what contemporary artistic practices have to say about it

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och design

    Author : Jonathan Lystbæk Jørgensen; [2023]
    Keywords : Fine Art; HDK-Valand; Konst; Contemporary art; Bernardo Kastrup;

    Abstract : In this essay I intend to investigate what role contemporary art plays in the exploration of fundamental aspects of reality - and the importance of it. My premise for this text is that dealing with the fundamental aspects of reality has value - the way life is felt and how the world is perceived can be highly dependent on the fundamental understanding of reality. READ MORE

  3. 2. Potential of Smart-Inhalers in Reducing Human and Economic Costs of Erroneous Inhaler Use

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Anton Grünfeld; [2022]
    Keywords : Unsupervised medical treatments; respiratory diseases; asthma; COPD; smart-devices; smart-inhaler; erroneous use; embedded systems; socio-economic effects; Oövervakad medicinsk behandling; lungsjukdomar; astma; KOL; smarta-apparater; smartinhalator; felaktigt användande; inbyggda system; socio-ekonomiska effekter;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the possibilities of increasing efficacy and general improvement of unsupervised medical treatments by implementing electronics and embedded systems (so-called smart devices) to allow the physician to monitor or track the treatment and adherence of the patient to it. The diseases in focus are respiratory: asthma and Chronic Obstructive lung [Pulmonary] Disease (COPD). READ MORE

  4. 3. Patience, a New Variable in the IPO-Puzzle? : A quantitative study on whether an early IPO negatively affects aftermarket performance

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Viktor Hansson; Viktor Renström; [2022]
    Keywords : Initial Public Offering; Sweden; Aftermarket Performance; BHAR; Monthly Abnormal Return; Private Equity; Long-run Event Study;

    Abstract : The Swedish market has over the past couple of years seen a large increase in companies going public through an IPO. At the same time the capital on the private equity market is increasing for each year which enables companies to stay private longer. Our research focuses on two main areas. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Influence of Time and Risk Preferences on Financial Behaviour and Financial Well-being : Results from a National Survey

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Jakob Nyström; Karin Romberg; [2017]
    Keywords : time preferences; risk preferences; risk attitudes; financial behaviour; financial well-being; the behavioural life cycle hypothesis;

    Abstract : Previous research has shown time and risk preferences to be important factors when explaining a variety of behavioural patterns, such as smoking, obesity and savings behaviour, while we focus on the effect on financial behaviour and financial well-being. Financial behaviour is measured using a twelve-item scale with individuals’ self-stated reports of for example savings behaviour and credit card usage. READ MORE

  6. 5. Friction Intended : Exploring the overlooked potential of designing for effort.

    University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

    Author : Daphne Zuilhof; [2014]
    Keywords : effort; design; interaction; norm; argue by example; discursive; critical; provoke propose; ease; comfort; efficiency; stimulate; activate;

    Abstract : Ease, comfort and efficiency are assumed desirables; they form the established norm of unquestioned values in commercial product design. The norm shapes our everyday. Those daily things considered mundane and commonplace, form how we go about our daily doings. How we actually live our lives. READ MORE