Essays about: "special purpose"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 637 essays containing the words special purpose.
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1. Characterisation of Non-metallic Inclusions in Special Steels using Electrolytic Extraction
University essay from KTH/MaterialvetenskapAbstract : When producing high strength special steels strict requirements are in place to assure the quality of the final product, both in terms of harmful elements and the content of non-metallic inclusions (NMI). Achieving cleanliness is a gradual process where all the steps of the production process are inter- connected, meaning that it is crucial to know the influence of each step in order to assure the contents of the final product. READ MORE
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2. Elite Athletes’ Travel Behaviour to/from Sport Events : A Case Study of Biathlon
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turismAbstract : This thesis analyses how elite athletes travel to/from sport events and which barriers prevent them from engaging in a more sustainable travel behaviour. For this purpose, unstructured interviews with elite athletes were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding about travel experiences and decision-making from elite athletes’ perspective. READ MORE
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3. How do IPOs and SPACs differ in terms of post-listing performance, and how do insider and institutional ownership affect these differences?
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are the two most prevalent alternatives for firms seeking to list on the stock exchange, which we examine in this study. We study numerous parameters impacting the abnormal returns of IPOs and SPACs and, compare their performance in the short-term and long-term using regressions and current literature to explain the discrepancies. READ MORE
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4. The Power of Credit Scoring: Evaluating Machine Learning and Traditional Models in Swedish Retail Banking
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : In this paper, we investigate and compare different credit scoring models, with special attention paid to machine learning approaches outperforming traditional models. We explore a recently proposed method called the PLTR model, which is a combination of machine learning and traditional logistic regression. READ MORE
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5. A phenomenological study on Chinese parents's primary choice in Gothenburg, Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogikAbstract : Aim: As big differences exist in the culture and school system in China and Sweden, it is hard for Chinese parents to choose primary schools for their children in Sweden. No research has investigated Chinese parents’ school choice in Sweden. READ MORE
