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1. 1. Variation Management Strategies for Future Construction Sites: A study to address role of an equipment rental business in the energy transition

   University essay from

   Author : Ellen Blanksvärd; Frida Svensson; [2023-09-21T12:07:03Z 2023-09-21T12:07:03Z 2023 2023]
   Keywords : battery storage; variation management; flexibility services; peak shaving; load shifting; demand side management; rental business; electrification; construction equipment; construction sites;

   Abstract : Construction sites are facing challenges with high power peaks due to electrificationof heavy equipment where potential consequences are increased power tariffs locallyand risk of limited power supply. Another development is an increased intermittentpower supply due to more wind- and solar power in the electricity system, whichcauses price fluctuations. READ MORE

3. 2. Participation, Empowerment and Power Dynamics in the Digitalisation of Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa; Ethnographic Research on the Smallholder Farmers’ Use of Mobile Platforms for Agricultural Development in Kenya

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Álvar González Bujedo; [2023-02-09]
   Keywords : ICT; Digital Services; Rural Development; Economic Growth; Poverty Alleviation; Social Practice Theory; Site Analysis; Participant Observation.;

   Abstract : Information and Communication Technologies, such as mobile phones, are hoped to contribute to rural development and poverty alleviation in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based on that mobile platforms bundle diverse digital services, including financing, marketing, and value chain management, they are supposed to be of support to smallholder farmers. READ MORE

4. 3. Impact of Covid-19 on students' financial asset allocation: A Jönköping University study : Quantitative research study on students’ attending Jönköping University financial asset allocation prior and post Covid-19 with different risk attitudes.

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Axel Koch; [2023]
   Keywords : Financial asset allocation; Risk-averse; risk-neutral risk-preference; economic uncertainty; Market fluctuations; Expected utility theory.;

   Abstract : Background: Since the emergence of Covid-19 has it reaped and created havoc within every segment of society on a national and global scale. The financial market experienced significant declines and losses but some asset items handled the fluctuations better than others. READ MORE

5. 4. Unveiling the Predictive Power

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Alex Lundvall; Gabriel Ahonen; [2023]
   Keywords : Stock market returns; Macroeconomic indicators; Vector Autoregression model; Granger Causality test; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : To obtain excessive returns on the stock market, investors should be able to effectively forecast what drives the fluctuations of the stock market. The usage of macroeconomic factors as indicators for stock market performances has been utilized more profoundly in recent times. READ MORE

6. 5. Tribological characterization of a ball bearing subjected to an electric field : Electric drivetrain tribology

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Muhammad Umar Farooq; [2023]
   Keywords : Ball bearing; electric drivetrain; tribology; electric field; characterization; bearing currents; discharge;

   Abstract : Electric machines are widely used in for instance the automotive industry in electric vehicles and in wind turbines. The electrical machines have mechanical bearings as an integral part used to transmit power and load. In addition, the main function includes reducing friction between interacting surfaces. READ MORE