Essays about: "role of literature"

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  1. 11. Do Changes in Housing Prices and Rents Affect Fertility Decisions? A panel data study on women aged 20-45 in Switzerland.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Eric Hermansson; Kristóf Surányi; [2024]
    Keywords : Fertility decisions; Housing prices; Switzerland; Wealth effect; Cost effect;

    Abstract : The following paper was carried out to investigate the effect of changes in housing prices and rents on fertility decisions. More specifically, by observing owners and renters of housing in Switzerland during 1999-2019. READ MORE

  3. 12. Sustaining Sustainability - A qualitative study on how a company's performance management system (PMS) is used to navigate the co-existing pressures of sustainability and profitability

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

    Author : Charlotta Hallin; William Bramberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Performance management systems; Sustainability control systems; Institutional logics;

    Abstract : This paper examines the escalating pressures on organizations to adopt sustainable practices in response to the climate crisis. The urgency to address sustainability concerns has driven the enactment of reporting legislation, necessitating an exploration of challenges on this topic. READ MORE

  4. 13. The Role of Technology Shifts in Urban Decarbonization Modelling : Scenario creation and implementation

    University essay from KTH/Energisystem

    Author : Batiste Fourniols; [2024]
    Keywords : Urban area; Decarbonization policies; Scenario modeling; District heating; Gas distribution network; Geospatial resolution; Stadsområde; utfasning av fossila bränslen; scenariomodellering; fjärrvärme; gasdistributionsnät; geospatial upplösning;

    Abstract : This work includes modelling of decarbonization scenarios at the scale of an urban area, providing policy insights and a methodology focusing on introducing district heating and maintaining the existing gas distribution network in a case study. With a focus on reducing gas consumption in the residential and tertiary sectors, the research integrates scenario developments giving a methodology to develop district heating, requiring a careful balance in selecting the optimal scale for city-wide analysis. READ MORE

  5. 14. Arbetsmarknadens förväntningar på den nyexaminerade landskapsingenjören : vilka kunskaper är viktiga att få med sig från utbildningen?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Charlotte Erlandsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Landskapsingenjörsprogrammet; arbetsmarknad; landskapsingenjör; utbildning; arbetsgivare; utemiljö; yrkesroller; projektledare; arbetsledare;

    Abstract : Det här arbetet är en intervju- och litteraturstudie som ger svar på vilka kunskapsförväntningar som ställs från arbetsgivarnas sida och hur landskapsingenjörsprogrammet möter dessa förväntningar. Vilken yrkesroll har en nyexaminerad landskapsingenjör möjlighet att få vid etablering i arbetslivet, För att ta reda på vilka förväntningarna är, studeras landskapsingenjörens arbetsmarknad, kvalitativa intervjuer genomförs och jobbannonser studeras genom att identifiera arbetsuppgifter, önskad kompetens och meriter. READ MORE

  6. 15. Machine Learning for Spatial Positioning for XR Environments

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Khaled Alraas; [2024]
    Keywords : Extended Reality; Machine Learning; Sensor Fusion; Spatial Data Accuracy Virtual Productions; Augmented Reality; Virtual Reality; Real-time Camera Tracking; Location-Based Services; Gaming Platforms; Sensor Integration;

    Abstract : This bachelor's thesis explores the integration of machine learning (ML) with sensor fusion techniques to enhance spatial data accuracy in Extended Reality (XR) environments. With XR's revolutionary impact across various sectors, accurate localization in virtual environments becomes imperative. READ MORE