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1. 1. Advancing private sector engagement in Integrated Water Resources Management

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Elisa Gaudermann; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Integrated Water Resources Management IWRM ; water stewardship; stakeholder participation; private sector engagement; water governance;

   Abstract : Water represents a natural resource that is essential for humanity and the environment. Therefore, the framework of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) seeks to combine social equity, ecological sustainability and economic efficiency for effective management of this critical resource. READ MORE

3. 2. Acquiring for Long-term Value Creation:A Case Study at Entreprenörinvest : “How does the entrepreneurial process regarding local direct investments impact the creation of long-term value?”

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Mhamad Zaid Alhamid; Isak Carlsson; Nils Claesson; [2022]
   Keywords : Long-Term Value Creation; Acquisition Approach; Local Regional Private Equity;

   Abstract : Abstract: Background: In the southern areas of Sweden, around the birthplace of household brands such as IKEA, Peab, and Husqvarna, widespread entrepreneurial ventures have grown and seen their first few years of success. Alongside our collaborating private equity firm Entreprenörinvest we are trying to further expand the knowledge and descriptive concepts of what makes these entrepreneurial ventures successful. READ MORE

4. 3. Federated Learning for Natural Language Processing using Transformers

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

   Author : Gustav Kjellberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Machine Learning; Federated Learning; Distributed Machine Learning; Natural Language Processing; BERT; ALBERT; Transformers; Data Privacy.; Maskininlärning; Federerad inlärning; Distribuerad Maskininlärning; Språkteknologi; BERT; ALBERT; Transformers; Dataintegritet.;

   Abstract : The use of Machine Learning (ML) in business has increased significantly over the past years. Creating high quality and robust models requires a lot of data, which is at times infeasible to obtain. As more people are becoming concerned about their data being misused, data privacy is increasingly strengthened. READ MORE

5. 4. Developing an Infrastructure Index in Accordance with Investor Expectations

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

   Author : Ludvig Frykholm; Jacob Toresson; [2022]
   Keywords : infrastructure; infrastructure investments; infrastructure index; infrastructure asset class; index methodology; listed equity market; infrastruktur; infrastrukturinvesteringar; infrastrukturindex; infrastruktur som tillgångsklass; indexmetodik; aktiemarknad;

   Abstract : Infrastructure consists of facilities and services that are considered essential to the functioning and economic productivity of society (Preqin, 2022). The rapid economic growth over the past decades has led to an increase in the demand for fundamental functions such as energy, telecommunications, and transportation. READ MORE

6. 5. The Effect of Private Equity Ownership: A Study on Earnings Management in Connection to Nordic IPOs

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

   Author : Jonathan Alterlo; Victor Rosenquist; [2022]
   Keywords : Private equity; Earnings management; IPO;

   Abstract : This study researches if there is any difference in earnings management between private equity (PE) and non-PE backed firms in connection to initial public offerings (IPOs). The sample consists of firms that were listed on Nordic stock exchanges between 2014 and 2018, and differences between the two groups are tested for during the IPO year and the year prior to the IPO. READ MORE