Essays about: "urbanisation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 232 essays containing the word urbanisation.

  1. 21. An analysis of whether a level four autonomous vehicle can contribute to a more sustainable public transportation system : A review of the 5G-ride project from the perspective of sustainability

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

    Author : David Glaas; Gustaf Bjering; [2022]
    Keywords : Autonomous Vehicles; Sustainability; Information and Communication Technology; 5G; Public Transportation; Självkörande Fordon; Hållbarhet; Information och Kommunikations Teknologi; 5G; Public Transport;

    Abstract : Autonomous vehicles or self-driving vehicles is an emerging concept, supported by the latest technological achievements. In the last decade, the interest has increased tremendously, leading to extensive research on the subject of automation. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Ecological and Social Effects of Gentrification and Urbanisation in Thailand's Lower Chao Phraya Delta

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Daniel O'Kane; [2022]
    Keywords : Gentrification; Urbanisation; Bangkok; Chao Phraya; Bang Kachao; Rangsit; Lower Chao Phraya Delta; Mangrove; Land Speculation; Concretisation; Flood; Flooding; Canals; Permaculture; Liquid Perception; Solid Perception; Land Clearance; Waterscape Urbanism; Salinisation; Agriculture; Food Security; Wealth Inequality; Property Tax; Land Tax; Greenwashing;

    Abstract : Rapid economic development and urban expansion of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) places pressure on biomes and communities alike. In a world suffering from the increasing effects of climate change, unchecked urbanisation comes at the expense of carbon sequestrating environments. READ MORE

  4. 23. A crisis within a crisis: urban humanitarian response to Syrian refugees in Beirut : Meeting the challenges to respond to urban crises.

    University essay from

    Author : Victoria Sama del Pino; [2022]
    Keywords : urban crises; refugees; Beirut; urban humanitarian response; systems;

    Abstract : The widespread image of refugee camps only represents less than half of the world's refugee population, as the great majority of them are in urban settlements. This is caused by the phenomenon of global urbanisation, which has ultimately affected forced displacement. READ MORE

  5. 24. Exploring future digitalised mobility adoption by utilising Lego as a mediating tool for research

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Magnus Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : Adoption; Participatory Design; Future digitalised mobility; Lego; Trustworthiness; Trust;

    Abstract : Due to the rapid digitalisation of mobility, and the emergence of cross-disciplinary businesses within the transport sector, transcending it from a traditionally product focused industry, into a service one. Therefore, the contextual understanding of mobility has become of even greater importance. READ MORE

  6. 25. 5G and The Industry : A Case of the Nigerian Financial Technology Sector

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Chukwunedum Nnamaka Elueze; Chibuzor Ugwunna Obasi; [2022]
    Keywords : 5G; FinTech; Nigeria; Ecosystem;

    Abstract : As globalisation and digitalisation continue to grow, cellular networks have become a mainstay in actualising digital communication, connectivity, access to digital media, and the exploitation of information technologies. 5G, the fifth-generation cellular network, has been anticipated by many to address the communications needs of virtually all sectors of the global economy and is expected to drive completely new services, particularly productisation, within niche markets. READ MORE