Essays about: "verk"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 163 essays containing the word verk.

  1. 11. Designing for the needs of present and future generations: The development of a sustainability integrated design process for consumer products

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Henrik Lunderbye; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial design; design process; sustainability; consumer products; greenwashing; climate neutrality; consumption.;

    Abstract : Due to the increased popularity of greener products (green implies being more sustainable) and more businesses involved in greener markets, the phenomenon of greenwashing has expanded. This is problematic because actors trying to design, manufacture and sell products with a high sustainability content are then forced to compete with actors that deal with artificial sustainability. READ MORE

  3. 12. Exploring the Use of Blockchain Technology to Address Cybersecurity Risks in Banking and Finance

    University essay from KTH/Hälsoinformatik och logistik

    Author : Eman Din; [2023]
    Keywords : blockchain technology; bank and financial sector; security; privacy; advantages and challenges of blockchain technology; blockkedjeteknik; bank- och finanssektor; säkerhet; integritet; fördelar och utmaningar med blockkedja teknik;

    Abstract : The growing reliance on digital services has led to an escalation in cyber risks and attacks targeting banks and financial institutions. Such cyber threats necessitate innovative solutions. But to achieve it, one needs to overcome the challenges of seeking reliable information on utilizing blockchain technology to combat cyber-attacks. READ MORE

  4. 13. A changing energy security environment – a review of alternative energy carriers for light duty vehicles

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Julia Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Supply chain; Logistic; Energy security; Light duty vehicle;

    Abstract :   The increasing energy demand and its impact on the climate around the world has evoked several sectors´ efforts in order to develop and implement sustainable technologies. Political incentives and companies go toward great changes when it comes to reduction of energy sources from fossil-origins in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achievement of energy security. READ MORE

  5. 14. Values in Science : Changing the Ideal from Value-Free to Justified Knowledge

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Tullio Zannoni; [2023]
    Keywords : Science; values; epistemic; non-epistemic; value-free ideal; Vetenskap; värderingar; epistemiska; icke-epistemiska; värderingsfri ideal;

    Abstract : There has been a long debate about values and science. Especially about the appropriateness of the value-free ideal. The impact of values on science is crucial if science is to maintain its credibility as an undisputed source of knowledge. READ MORE

  6. 15. Courtyards, an urban lifeline?

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Alice Hellberg; [2023]
    Keywords : courtyard; yard; outdoor environment; residential environment; density; densification; bostadsgård; gård; utemiljö; bostadsmiljö; täthet; förtätning;

    Abstract : Even if the courtyard as a specific area lacks a clear description within PBL, there is a relatively unified view of what the courtyard is within research and academic work. The view of the courtyard as an extension of the living room has been repeated by several and suggests that the courtyard is a place that should accommodate and enable uses connected to the home. READ MORE