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  1. 1. Switzerland: railway or aviation nation? Emission saving potential from replacing air by train travel between Switzerland and Europe and the possibilities for the Swiss government to foster this mode shift.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Renè Inderbitzin; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; mode-shift; sustainable transport; air travel; train travel; multi-level perspective; Switzerland; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Even though flying is the most unsustainable mode of transport due to its high contribution to global climate change (global warming), it is widely used and is predicted to increase considerably in the future. This goes against the global goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in order to reach the two-degree target set in the Paris Agreement. READ MORE

  3. 2. Theoretical optimization of solar electricity using a DC-microgrid

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Byggnadsfysik

    Author : Manuela Stierna Fernandez; [2018]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis contributed to a project financed by the Swedish Energy Agency and managed by the housing company Eksta AB in collaboration with the consulting Company WSP. The main aim of this master thesis was to perform a theoretical optimization on the usage of own used solar electricity by transferring the surplus PV between buildings in a demonstration area in a DC-microgrid. READ MORE

  4. 3. Determination of vitamin B6 content in brown beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) from Öland : the influence of cultivar, year of cultivation, geographical area and type of fertilizer

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Elise Nordin; [2017]
    Keywords : brown beans from Öland; vitamin B6; glycosylated PN; cultivar; year and water content;

    Abstract : Legumes are nutritious and contribute to a sustainable food production system. In Sweden, brown beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) are cultivated on Öland. Vitamin B6 is one of many nutrients found in brown beans and it works as a coenzyme in the metabolism in the human body. READ MORE

  5. 4. Supply & value chain analysis of onions in Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Hanna Daniels; Stefan Fors; [2015]
    Keywords : logistics; trade; transport; energy; agriculture; Africa;

    Abstract : Ethiopia is a developing country situated on Africa’s horn. Ethiopia ranks 173rd on United Nations human development index where the least developed country ranks 186. About 85% of all Ethiopians are employed in agriculture. Onion is one of the basic ingredients in the Ethiopian cuisine and thus an important crop. READ MORE

  6. 5. Reasons behind presumed low financial reporting quality (FRQ) in China

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Henrik Edlund; [2012]
    Keywords : Financial reporting quality FRQ ; China; Accounting problem; fraud; Accounting standards; Audit Quality; Corporate governance;

    Abstract : China and its economic development is today something that affects us all in one way or another. Through economic expansion Chinese companies starts to be an important player on the global scene. READ MORE