Search for dissertations about: "concrete dissertation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 75 swedish dissertations containing the words concrete dissertation.

  2. 21. Inviting Community into the Development of Globally Sustainable Food Systems

    Author : Liesel Carlsson; Göran Broman; Edith Callaghan; Mark Dooris; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sustainable food systems; strategic sustainable development; sustainable community development; nutrition; dietetics;

    Abstract : Food systems and human diets contribute to unsustainable socioecological conditions, which in turn negatively affect human health. These driver-impact relationships span multiple scales, prompting international governance bodies, nations, and communities alike to grapple with solutions for a better food future. READ MORE

  4. 22. Social Sustainability within the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development

    Author : Merlina Missimer; Karl-Henrik Robèrt; Göran Broman; Rupert Baumgartner; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Strategic sustainable development; social sustainability; systems approach; backcasting; sustainability principles;

    Abstract : A common criticism of the sustainability field is that definitions are vague and that the vast amount of different tools, methods and concepts leads to confusion. In response to this challenge, for the past 25 years a group of scientists has explored the possibility to develop an overarching and unifying framework that would allow for a structured overview of other concepts, methods and tools and therefore allow for concrete, strategic planning for sustainability. READ MORE

  5. 23. Multi-Agent Systems for Container Terminal Management

    Author : Lawrence Henesey; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; container terminal; multi-agent systems; mult-agent based simulation; container terminal management;

    Abstract : This thesis describes research concerning the application of multi-agent based simulation for evaluating container terminal management operations. The growth of containerization, i.e., transporting goods in a container, has created problems for ports and container terminals. READ MORE

  6. 24. Digital signal processing methods and algorithms for audio conferencing systems

    Author : Fredric Lindström; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Audio conferencing systems;

    Abstract : Today, we are interconnected almost all over the planet. Large multinational companies operate worldwide, but also an increasing number of small and medium sized companies do business overseas. As people travel to meet and do businesses, the already exposed earth is subject to even more strain. READ MORE

  7. 25. Towards sustainable personal mobility with electric cars and buses

    Author : Sven Borén; Göran Broman; Henrik Ny; Louise Ödlund; Maria Grahn; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Strategic Sustainable Development; Transport Planning; Electric Vehicles; Testing; LCA; Mobility;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore if, and then how, electric cars and buses can contribute to sustainable personal mobility. Electric vehicles have increasingly been seen as a potential sustainable solution for the transport sector due to their high energy efficiency, close to zero emissions in the use phase, and the possibility to be powered by electricity from renewable resources. READ MORE