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  1. 1. Climate security: How is the United Nations responding to climate change as a source of insecurity and a hindrance to sustainable development in Sudan?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Nahom Kubrom; [2023]
    Keywords : Armed conflict; Climate security; Human security; Sudan; Sustainable Development; United Nations;

    Abstract : Climate security is a subject that focuses on the relationship between climate change and security. Climate security is a subject that supports the notion that climate change is amplifying existing security threats as climate change is having negative impacts on societies, the natural environment, and development which worsen the situation, especially in regions that already experiencing major challenges. READ MORE

  3. 2. Negative Attitude Towards AI and Its Relationship with the Cultural Dimension of Power Distance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Sumanth Pinnaka; [2020]
    Keywords : power distance; Negative attitude towards AI; Hofstede’s cultural dimensions;

    Abstract : Earlier studies have focused on the relationship between negative attitudes towards AI and collective culture of the country (country of origin). These differences may be because of sizeable differences in the power distance index (PDI) on the population level between different countries. READ MORE

  4. 3. A study of the extent to which Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) work cooperatively with religious institutions to promote social and economic development in postcolonial countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Grace Montgomery; [2020]
    Keywords : Non-governmental organisations NGOs ; development; postcolonialism; postcolonial theory; religion; dependency theory; critical analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses the extent to which non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in postcolonial countries work with religious institutions to promote social and economic development. Through postcolonial theory, and by using a qualitative approach combined with a critical methodology, this thesis will examine the relationship between particular NGOs and religion in the countries in which they operate. READ MORE

  5. 4. Firm dynamics and productivity growth

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fredrik Dunér; [2018]
    Keywords : Firm dynamics; productivity growth; panel data; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The process of firms entering and exiting the market has since Schumpeter’s introduction of the concept of creative destruction been a subject of interest for economists aiming to determine what drives economic growth. However, limited availability of data has long been a hindrance to such ambitions and it is not until recent decades that empirical studies on the role of firm dynamics for economic development have become possible. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effects of Water Mist System on a Controlled Fire

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Jasper Ho; [2015]
    Keywords : Fire; water mist; simulation; experiment; extinguish; extinguishment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Current legislation regarding implementation of water mist system(s) requires full scale testing specific to its intended use which involves extensive funding that discourages potential users. This motivates the desire for accurate water mist simulation. READ MORE