Essays about: "the United States"

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  1. 41. Designing and evaluating distribution networks for luxury beds : A case study of Hästens Beds’ European distribution from the perspective of cost and delivery service

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Sebastian Huss; Arvid Normann; [2023]
    Keywords : distribution; distribution network design; transport minimization; network structure; network optimization; decentralization; facility location; center of gravity;

    Abstract : Hästens Beds is a Swedish luxury bed manufacturer, located in Köping, Sweden. They have a strong global presence, with Europe being the most mature and proven market. READ MORE

  3. 42. Business as usual? : Third-country business and legal effects of sanctions on international trade

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Gustaf Lewander; Fatma Ilkem Karayazici; [2023]
    Keywords : International trade law; international trade conflict; economic sanctions; trade sanctions; international law; international trade; international business; economics of sanctions; Turkey; Russia; European Union; United States.;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the legal implications of sanctions on third country companies trading or operating with a sanctioned target state. Considering previous research – primarily from the disciplines of international business, international commercial law and economics – into international business under conditions of sanctions, we analyze the interplay of different sanctions and how they affect third country business. READ MORE

  4. 43. Rising Temperatures and the Damselfly Shrinkage

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Ernie Hacko Haglund; [2023]
    Keywords : Damselfly; Body; Size; Body Size; Temperature; Reproduction; Eggs; Egg; Egg Count; Flicksländor; Kropp; Storlek; Kroppsstorlek; Temperatur; Reproduktion; Ägg; Äggräkning; Antal Ägg;

    Abstract : Body size governs how temperature affects an organism. As temperature vary on different geographical scales, it mediates activity based on size. READ MORE

  5. 44. Divine Alignment: A Survey-Based Study on How Religion Influences Expectations for AI Alignment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Mert Can Yilmaz; [2023]
    Keywords : Religion; artificial intelligence; AI alignment;

    Abstract : This study aimed to investigate the impact of religion on individuals' expectations for AI alignment. Drawing from an online survey with over 200 participants from the United States, the study revealed that one's religious affiliation shapes certain expectations towards AI alignment, notably indicating a tendency among religiously affiliated individuals to expect AI systems to underscore and prioritize their own beliefs. READ MORE

  6. 45. Public Communication in a Pandemic : Language in COVID‐19 public health advertising

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Petra Rindby; [2023]
    Keywords : COVID-19; pragmatics; speech act theory; cooperative principle; implicature; Gricean maxims; advertising; PSA; public information; COVID-19; pragmatik; talakter; samarbetsprincipen; kommunikation; reklam; samhällsinformation;

    Abstract : This linguistic study in the field of pragmatics looked at the language used by public health authorities in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States to inform citizens about COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021. It made a qualitative analysis of advertisements that were posted on Instagram by the Department of Health and Aged Care, the National Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in relation to COVID-19 during this time frame. READ MORE