Essays about: "sourcing"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 353 essays containing the word sourcing.

  1. 16. Global Impact Investors’ Assessment of Early-Stage Social Ventures Through Digital Signals

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ayesha Khalid; Dian Anindya Pramudito; [2023]
    Keywords : Impact Investing; Impact Investor; Social Venture; Social Entrepreneurship; Investment Decision Making; Digital Signalling; Early Stage Venture; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Over the past decades, social impact investment has become popular because of its potential to solve pertinent world problems by financing social enterprises. This study focuses on assessing the influence of digital signals towards impact investors’ decision-making process when evaluating early-stage social ventures using digital media, by conducting exploratory qualitative research (semi-structured interviews) with 14 global impact investors (equity) who are investing in social ventures from pre-seed to series A stage. READ MORE

  3. 17. Text to Music Audio Generation using Latent Diffusion Model : A re-engineering of AudioLDM Model

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

    Author : Ernan Wang; [2023]
    Keywords : Text to Music Audio Generation; Latent Diffusion; AudioLDM; Sampling Methods; Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Model DDPM ; Denoising Diffusion Implicit Model DDIM ; Text till musik Ljudgenerering; Latent Diffusion; AudioLDM; Samplingsmetoder; DDPM; DDIM;

    Abstract : In the emerging field of audio generation using diffusion models, this project pioneers the adaptation of the AudioLDM model framework, initially designed for text-to-daily sounds generation, towards text-to-music audio generation. This shift addresses a gap in the current scope of audio diffusion models, predominantly focused on everyday sounds. READ MORE

  4. 18. What does the Fox Say? A mixed-methods framing analysis of Fox News’ coverage of domestic terrorism, 2012-2022

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jesse Wiles; [2023]
    Keywords : Domestic terror; ontological security; framing; television; news media; rightwing extremism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper investigates Fox News’ television coverage of domestic terrorism in the United States from 2012 to 2022. This period spans the terms of both Republican and Democratic Presidents, the COVID-19 pandemic, large-scale civil protests, and the emergence of rightwing extremism as the foremost domestic terror threat. READ MORE

  5. 19. Estimating Impacts Using LCA in Procurement Processes : A case study for a multinational networking and telecommunications company

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Gustav Westling; [2023]
    Keywords : Procurement; Sustainability; Sourcing; Life Cycle Analysis; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; SCM; Supply Chain Management; Inköp; Hållbarhet; Strategiskt inköp; Livscykelanalys; LCA; SCM; Försörjningskedjehantering; Supply chain-hantering;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how a company can implement life cycle analysis (LCA) into procurement. The thesis also explores the potential synergies between the LCA and procurement. A single casestudy was utilized for this purpose. It uses LCAs using a simplified methodology, interviews, and a literature review to carry out the study. READ MORE

  6. 20. What is the feasibility of using Power Purchase Agreements as a green electricity sourcing method for a large industrial company? : A Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Oskar Andersson; Fredrik Lindblad; [2023]
    Keywords : Power Purchase Agreements; Sourcing; Industrial Company; Green Electricity; Renewable Energy; PPA; Power Purchase Agreement; Uppköp; Industriellt bolag; Grön elektricitet; Förnyelsebar energi; PPA;

    Abstract : With the increasing volatility on electricity markets and a growing emphasis on sustainability, renewable electricity has gained significant attention from corporate entities seeking to secure their green energy supply. Among the various methods available for securing green electricity, one method on the rise is Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). READ MORE