Essays about: "standard of living"

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  1. 11. Positive Peace - A Driver of Migration? A Quantitative Study of the Relationship between Positive Peace and Intra-European Migration

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Erik Lindberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Positive peace; Positive Peace Index; migration; intra-European migration; quantitative analysis; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Migration studies have generally focused either on broad drivers that are difficult to operationalize, such as quality of life and standard of living, or a few specific, predominantly economic, drivers. Hence, broader explanations for migration have been understudied, especially quantitively. READ MORE

  3. 12. Understanding teleworking after Covid-19 : Researching office workers in Denmark - a qualitative study on teleworking motivations, experiences and strategies of employees living and working in Copenhagen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

    Author : Thomas Korver; [2023]
    Keywords : Teleworking; qualitative case study; media; communication; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This qualitative case study provides a communication-driven perspective into the functioning of teleworking in the post-Covid Danish work society. Teleworking, performing office work outside of the conventional office space by using ICTs, became part of the modern-day work arrangement of many employees, mainly due to the severe effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the world economy. READ MORE

  4. 13. Construction site living

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Hugo Lindberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Skellefteå; construction site; construction workers; Hannes Meyer; minimal dwelling;

    Abstract : The architect’s main tool of representation, parallel projection drawing, can be described as the architect's way of "tracing the shadow of an imagined future". This shadow however, is bigger than the lines we put on paper. If we turn around and face the “behind” of the built, we find ourselves in front of a group of construction workers. READ MORE

  5. 14. Automation of yarnpick : Evaluating a cobots effectiveness for pick and place operations in a textile industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Adam Hallin; [2023]
    Keywords : Cobot; Automation; Textile; industry; Ergonomics; Simulations; Automatisering; Textil; Industri; Ergonomi; Simuleringar;

    Abstract : Repetitive, strenuous and heavy lifting are working conditions many companies have a hard time to eliminate. Such is the case for the textile company, AB Ludvig Svensson. A big part of the production at the factory is unpacking, loading, unloading and just moving lots of rolls of yarn daily. READ MORE

  6. 15. Contemporary Challenges for Media and Democracy from the Young Citizens’ Perspective: A Case Study in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Balasuriya Lekamalage Prasanna Balasuriya; [2023]
    Keywords : Media; Democracy; Challenges; Negative factors; Citizen’s perspective; Sri Lanka; Thematic map;

    Abstract : Democracy plays a crucial role in building a society where people’s freedom, human rights and social well-being are assured. In that light, media plays a considerable role as a source of information that can facilitate the smooth function of democracy. READ MORE