Search for dissertations about: "Martin Sjöstedt"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Martin Sjöstedt.

2. 1. Thirsting for Credible Commitments. How Secure Land Tenure Affects Access to Drinking Water in sub-Saharan Africa

   Author : Martin Sjöstedt; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; property rights; land tenure; water; credible commitments; history of play; tying the grabbing hand; sub-Saharan Africa; institutions;

   Abstract : Abstract The argument developed in this dissertation contends that access to drinking water is closely related to the institutional arrangements under which land is managed. However, while previous research goes astray in definitional debates over which form of land tenure – customary systems, state control, or private titles – best promotes increased water coverage levels, the argument here is that to be truly secure and stimulate citizen investments – in for example water infrastructure, wells, and housing – land tenure needs the backing of a credible governmental commitment. READ MORE

4. 2. Modeling and Simulation of Physical Systems in a Mechatronic Context

   Author : Carl-Johan Sjöstedt; Martin Törngren; Hans Vangheluwe; KTH; []
   Keywords : mechatronics; MATLAB Simulink; SysML; bond graphs; Modelica; Simscape; simulation; modeling; EAST-ADL2; physical modeling; Mechanical engineering; Maskinteknik;

   Abstract : This thesis gives different views on the modeling and simulation of physical systems, especially together with embedded systems, forming mechatronic systems. The main considered application domain is automotive. READ MORE