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  1. 1. Navigating Private Equity Dynamics: An Agency Theory Perspective

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Andrea Bottinelli; [2024]
    Keywords : Private Equity Dynamics; Agency Theory; Market Evolution; Macroeconomic Impact; Co-investments;

    Abstract : The essence of the private equity industry lies in the intricate relationship between Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs), intertwining financial elements with human interactions. This thesis employs agency theory to dissect the behaviors of the principal (LP) and the agent (GP), providing a comprehensive exploration of the current private equity landscape and impending market evolution. READ MORE

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

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    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

  4. 3. Navigating the Risks of Dark Data : An Investigation into Personal Safety

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Anshu Gautam; [2023]
    Keywords : Dark data; Hidden data; Big data; Unstructured data; Missing data; Privacy; Cybersecurity; Personal data; Data storage; Consumer protection;

    Abstract : With the exponential proliferation of data, there has been a surge in data generation fromdiverse sources, including social media platforms, websites, mobile devices, and sensors.However, not all data is readily visible or accessible to the public, leading to the emergence ofthe concept known as "dark data. READ MORE

  5. 4. The illegal drug trade on social media : Does social media increase the use of drugs among young people?

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Isabella Hylén; [2023]
    Keywords : advertising; drugs; online; social media; trade; transaction; young people;

    Abstract : Background: Young people is associated with a significant increase in risky health behaviors, such as substance use and behavioral addictions. Previous research suggests that social media is increasingly being used for illegal drug trade. READ MORE

  6. 5. S-MARL: An Algorithm for Single-To-Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning : Case Study: Formula 1 Race Strategies

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

    Author : Marinaro Davide; [2023]
    Keywords : Reinforcement Learning; Single-to-Multi-Agent; Learning Stability; Exploration-Exploitation trade-off; Race Strategy Optimization; Förstärkningsinlärning; Från en till flera agenter; Stabilitet vid inlärning; Utforskning-exploatering; Optimering av tävlingsstrategier;

    Abstract : A Multi-Agent System is a group of autonomous, intelligent, interacting agents sharing an environment that they observe through sensors, and upon which they act with actuators. The behaviors of these agents can be either defined upfront by programmers or learned by trial-and-error resorting to Reinforcement Learning. READ MORE