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  1. 1. Sustainable Tourism in Sintra, Portugal: Comprehensions and practices of sustainability within the Portuguese tourism industry: a case study of the accommodation sector

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Charlotta Schneider; [2023-10-26]
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    Abstract : This case study takes a closer look at how people working in the tourism sector are working in the framework of sustainable tourism. More precisely the focus is put on Sintra, a municipally belonging to the Greater Lisbon region in Portugal, and the accommodation sector there. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Sámi – Confronted with Climate Injustices : Exposing inconsistencies within global climate mitigation measures

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Julia Schneider; [2023]
    Keywords : sámi; climate injustice; environmental injustice; sustainability;

    Abstract : This study examines the cultural practices of the Sámi people and how they are affected by climate (in)justice within the European Union (EU). The establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has led many global actors such as the EU to commit and implement sustainable mitigation strategies. READ MORE

  4. 3. Into the Trading Book: Estimating Expected Shortfall

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Robin Eric Schmutz; Leonard Schneider; [2023]
    Keywords : Expected shortfall; Trading book; Historical simulation; Parametric estimation; Backtesting; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In light of the revised 2019 proposals constituting the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book, which amend the third Basel Accord, expected shortfall is set to replace value at risk as the risk measure dictating banks' capital reserving requirements for exposure to market risk. This paper examines how best to accurately estimate expected shortfall from a regulatory perspective by carrying out an array of non-parametric as well as parametric methods over the recent years of financial instability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sentiment and Semantic Analysis and Urban Quality Inference using Machine Learning Algorithms

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Emily Ho; Michelle Schneider; [2022-10-14]
    Keywords : Natural Language Processing; Machine Learning; Deep Neural Networks; Transformers; BERT; NER; Text Classification; Urban Planning; Qualitative Research; Interviews;

    Abstract : Qualitative interviews are conducted by researchers to gain a deeper understanding of people’s opinions and perceptions about a specific topic. The analysis of such textual data is an iterative process and often time-consuming. READ MORE

  6. 5. Consumer Intentions & Food-Wasting Behavior

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna Krantz; Johan Schneider; Felicia Zheng; [2022]
    Keywords : food waste; consumer behavior; food-wasting behavior; theory of planned behavior; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study aims to map out Lund University students’ intentions and behaviors in regard to food waste. Through a thorough literature review, behaviors commonly related to food waste levels were identified, and are referred to as food-wasting behaviors. READ MORE