Essays about: "the effect of change in performance"

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  1. 1. An oasis for students : investigating the potential co-benefits of schoolyard redesign for climate adaptation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Alice Aimée Schneider; [2020]
    Keywords : sustainability science; urban heat island; schoolyard greening; education; youth participation; children; health; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Due to climate change and the urban heat island effect, urban areas face increasing heat stress, a change that has severe consequences on human health. While the need for climate adaptation is pressing, the impact of climate adaptation projects on other sectors also needs to be carefully examined. READ MORE

  3. 2. Environmental innovation across Sweden: The role of related variety in regional knowledgebases

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Alexander Wobedo; [2020]
    Keywords : Environmental innovation; related variety; variety; regional development; sustainable development; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Sustainable development has become a major goal of development policies across the globe and environmental innovation is commonly viewed as a means to fulfil this goal because it can create growth while simultaneously reducing environmental impact. Recent research in economic geography has provided evidence for a positive relationship between variety in local knowledgebases and innovativeness. READ MORE

  4. 3. How do sanctions affect government support in an autocratic setting? : A case study of Iran

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Annica Hemberg; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Sanctions are presumed to work on the logic of a cost/benefit analysis, where the actors make concessions in response to induced pressure from the public who demands policy change because of hardened living conditions. The literature regarding sanctions effect on policy change are numerous, but less research has been made on what effects follow in domestic politics when sanctions are lifted. READ MORE

  5. 4. Performance Evaluation of distributed Solar PV Installations

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

    Author : MUHAMMAD AMMAR KHAN; FATIMA NAVEEN; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Utilization of photovoltaic (PV) cells to generate electricity from solar energy is becoming an increasingly popular source of renewable energy in this era of energy transitions. Adoption of ingenious techniques to increase PV systems’ performance and with the arrival of data analytics for efficient management of energy systems, an opportunity of using statistical models to develop mechanisms for performance evaluation of distributed Solar PV systems is present. READ MORE

  6. 5. I Decide What I Do. Right? : Persuasive design factors and purchase intention

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Informatik

    Author : Vlada Toma; [2020]
    Keywords : Persuasive design; Persuasive Factors; E-commerce; Attitude Change; Purchase Intention; Need for Cognition;

    Abstract : Online shopping has gained more and more popularity over the years, naturally, leading to an increase in the number of e-commerce websites. From a variety of websites users can choose the one that best suits their needs depending on different factors, such as information or easy navigation. READ MORE