Essays about: "rapid change in technology"

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  1. 1. What if…? – How AI Chatbots Could Reconfigure Grocery Shopping In-store

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hans Krugenberg; Kevin Ruf; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Digitalisation; Artificial Intelligence; Chatbots; Practice Theory; Retailing; Focus Groups;

    Abstract : In the light of the rapid development of AI technology, this paper aims to explore how the integration of the novel application of an AI chatbot would reconfigure the practice of grocery shopping in brickand- mortar stores contributing to the trend of self-service. Based on a hypothetical scenario discussed in focus groups and drawing on practice theory, the study points out that, by adding this new element, the links between the elements of the practice would change, inducing a change in meaning from purely functional to more inspirational. READ MORE

  2. 2. Stakeholder Behaviour and Management During the Course of a Project : A Case Study on Green Energy Project Operation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Yuzhou Fang; [2023]
    Keywords : project management; stakeholder management; SM; engineering equipment procurement; stakeholder salience; stakeholder inclusion;

    Abstract : Project stakeholder management (SM) as one of the building blocks for project management theory has been studied by many scholars, and a lot of theoretical frameworks are developed to analyse relevant stakeholders based on different groups of attributes to formulate appropriate expectation managing strategies. Nevertheless, contemporary research rarely describes the dynamic change of stakeholder relationship during the course of a project and mainly focuses on public-private partnership projects where the relationships are complex and some external stakeholders can be threatening to project goals. READ MORE

  3. 3. Energy in the Transportation System - A comparison of charging infrastructure scenarios

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automation

    Author : Judith Lai Jakobsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Charging infrastructure; road transport electrification; battery capacity need; electric vehicles; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A functioning charging infrastructure is crucial for achieving full-scale national electrification within the transport sector. The system is likely to consist of different charging technologies, all with the main objective of providing efficient energy replenishment services. READ MORE

  4. 4. Data Centres as Prosumers: A Techno-Economic Analysis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för materialvetenskap

    Author : Jeremy Ericsson Sintong; [2023]
    Keywords : Data Centres; Prosumers; Techno-Economic Analysis; Waste Heat Recovery; District Heating; Heat Supply; Air-Cooled Data Centre;

    Abstract : Rapid growth of digitalization has urged Data Centres (DC) to be more energy efficient by recovering waste heat from server racks that would otherwise be wasted. This techno-economic study is focused on upgrading low temperature waste heat from typical Air-Cooled DC for District Heating Network (DHN) market in Stockholm region. READ MORE

  5. 5. An Analysis of the Swedish Real  Estate Bond Market:  Characteristics, Opportunities, and  Risks : A combination of a qualitative and quantitative study

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Hanna Landstedt; Mikaela Kulti; [2023]
    Keywords : Real Estate Bond; Bond Issuance; Bond Maturities; Credit Risk; Investment Grade; High Yield; Corporate Bond Market; Real Estate Bond Market; Fastighetsobligation; Utställande av obligationer; Obligationslöptid; Kreditrisk; Högränteobligationer; Företagsobligationsmarknaden; Fastighetsobligationsmarknaden;

    Abstract : In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, the debt capital market in Sweden experienced rapid growth, resulting in a doubling of its size. In recent years, real estate companies have become increasingly dependent on financing through the capital markets. READ MORE