Essays about: "standards"

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  1. 36. Textual Attributes of Integrated Reports and Economic Benefits: Evidence from a voluntary setting

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

    Author : Tilde Emilsson; Ebba Kjellberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Integrated Reporting; Textual Attributes; Voluntary Disclosures; IIRF;

    Abstract : This paper examines the economic benefits associated with textual attributes of Integrated Reports. Integrated Reporting is a corporate disclosure combining financial and non-financial information, and has since 2010 been mandatory for firms listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. READ MORE

  3. 37. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nikolaos Kouskoulis; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Forest ecosystems; Bark beetle outbreak; Southeastern Sweden; Predisposing factors; Triggering factors; Drought stress; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE

  4. 38. Lobbying against increased accountability: The case of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Benita Helena Kaulina; [2023]
    Keywords : Policy instruments; Lobbying; Sustainability reporting; European Green Deal; CSRD;

    Abstract : This study investigates the feedback received in the public consultation process for the European Sustainability Reporting Standards to determine if business associations engaged in lobbying by comparing the policy positions of said business associations to organizations geared towards examining and advocating for sustainability topics. The effects of the organization's characteristics on policy positions were examined based on findings of previous studies suggesting distinct factors determine the decision to lobby and the success of such actions. READ MORE

  5. 39. Shape depiction using Local Light Alignment : Evaluating the shape enhancement capabilities of the Local Light Alignment technique at multiple scales

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

    Author : Edvard Ahlsén; [2023]
    Keywords : Shape depiction; Non-photorealistic rendering; Shading; Multiple scales; Formskildring; ickerealistisk rendering; skuggning; skalrymdsmetoder;

    Abstract : Local Light Alignment is a new shading based technique in the field of shape depiction, a field which concerns itself with techniques to represent and enhance the three-dimensional (3D) shape of objects in two-dimensional (2D) visual media. The main idea of Local Light Alignment is to locally adjust the incoming direction of light to create contrast in a way that enhances the perception of shape and surface detail. READ MORE

  6. 40. Minimizing the clock drift in partially synchronized heterogeneous TSN networks

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Balqis Yusuf; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The new generation of embedded systems will increase interaction between the environment, people, and autonomous devices. This will increase their need for communication, particularly in meeting real-time requirements. READ MORE