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  1. 1. Anticipating Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs): an impact-based forecasting framework for managing GLOF risks in Nepal.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Grace Muir; [2023]
    Keywords : Anticipatory Action; Impact-based Forecasting; Glacier Lake Outburst Flood; Nepal; Risk-informed Early Action; Prediction; Disaster Risk Management; Science General;

    Abstract : Glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are an increasingly documented threat across the Himalayan region, wherein Nepal is situated. GLOFs involve a rapid discharge of water from a lake situated at the side, front, within, beneath, or on the surface of a glacier. READ MORE

  3. 2. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
    Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

    Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

  4. 3. Nyckelparametrar för en levande landsbygd

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Hanna-Louise Aasen; [2020]
    Keywords : landsbygd; landsbygdsutveckling; urbanisering; ruralisering; avfolkning; resiliens; klimatförändringar; jordbruk;

    Abstract : Denna uppsats behandlar frågan om levande landsbygd, där människor bor och trivs i hela landet, samt vilka förutsättningar gjort att så idag inte är fallet i Sverige. Upptäckten av fossila energislag har förändrat den mänskliga civilisationen på många sätt, inte minst genom förändrade produktionssätt inom framställningen av livsmedel och skogsråvara samt fabriksproduktionen av varor. READ MORE

  5. 4. User Adoption of Cognitive Agents : Identifying success factors from a process perspective

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

    Author : Roxana Talebi; Julia Timmas; [2020]
    Keywords : Adoption; Cognitive Agent; Incentives; Project Process; Change Management; Transformation; Cognitive Technology; AI; Adoption; Chatbot; Incitament; Förändringsledning; Transformation; Kognitiv Teknologi;

    Abstract : With the rise of intelligent solutions such as cognitive agents, many organizations are trying to identify how they can best utilize the benefits of the technology to make advancements as a company and enhance employee job performance. However, the attempts of many organizations are falling short from their expectations and users do not adopt to the technology. READ MORE

  6. 5. Value Stream Mapping for Operational Excellence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Laura Christoffel; Sarah Axelsson; [2017]
    Keywords : operational excellence; lean management; ICT; VSM; value stream mapping; continuous improvement; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this research was to do a case study of how value stream mapping (VSM) contributes to operational excellence within an ICT company. To illustrate this, a case study was conducted at Swisscom, a large Swiss telecommunications company. READ MORE