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1. Corporate Commitments and Human Capabilities : A Thematic Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Tanzanian Sisal Industry using Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach.
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an increasingly important aspect of a company’s image and has provided profitability by appealing to consumers. The Tanzanian sisal value chain provides an interesting case where newly established companies have the ability to incorporate CSR in their everyday work and create a sustainable environment where social and environmental aspects of responsibility are undertaken. READ MORE
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2. Interactive Visualization of Network Models in JavaScript/TypeScript for Web-based Applications
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysikAbstract : Networks of nodes and links are powerful tools to model complex systems, however, when the number of nodes and links grows to the thousands then even the network becomes too complex to comprehend unless we can simplify and highlight the networks underlying structure. The map equation is a method developed by the researchers at IntegratedScience Lab that uses an information theoretic approach to reveal community structure using the flow of information on the network modeled with random walks. READ MORE
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3. Real-time Energy Performance Tracking
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologiAbstract : Energy performance tracking is becoming increasingly significant in the building industry as a means of improving energy efficiency. This thesis provides answers to the questions related to improving energy tracking system in general, including its potentials, problems and challenges. READ MORE
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4. Harmonised traffic load model between Eurocode 1 - part 2 (EN 1991-2) and TRV specifications : A pilot study on reinforced concrete portal frame bridges
University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnadAbstract : The advancement of society has led to an increase in demand for infrastructure, particularly bridges, which are designed in accordance with different design codes. In Sweden, bridge design adheres to the Eurocode and national code (TRV specifications), with the most adverse scenario of the two codes determining the basis for bridge design. READ MORE
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5. Code Synthesis for Heterogeneous Platforms
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Heterogeneous platforms, systems with both general-purpose processors and task-specific hardware, are largely used in industry to increase efficiency, but the heterogeneity also increases the difficulty of design and verification. We often need to wait for the completion of all the modules to know whether the functionality of the design is correct or not, which can cause costly and tedious design iteration cycles. READ MORE
