Search for dissertations about: "SRI"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the word SRI.

  2. 6. Urban Origins in Southern Sri Lanka

    Author : Raj Somadeva; Paul Sinclair; Sunil Gupta; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Archaeology; Archaeology; Sri Lanka; Kirindi Oya; urbanism; ceramics; beads; historical archaeology; settlement archaeology; inscriptions; Land Unit classification; satellite image; Arkeologi; Archaeology subjects; Arkeologiämnen; arkeologi; Archaeology;

    Abstract : This study focuses upon the development of urbanisation in southern Sri Lanka during the proto, early and late historical periods c. 900 BC onwards. The following research themes are addressed:(a). Why did the southern semi-arid zone become a focus of urbanism?(b). READ MORE

  4. 7. Education for All in Sri Lanka : ICT4D Hubs for Region-Wide Dissemination of Blended Learning

    Author : Peter Mozelius; Henrik Hansson; Sutinen Erkki; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ICT4D; ICT4D hubs; Digital divide; Sri Lanka; Blended learning; Education for All; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : ICT4D, here defined as the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in developing regions, can be seen as one of the most powerful and cost efficient ways to improve the standard of living in the developing world. Many regions in Asia have shown a rapid but heterogeneous development where information technology had a drastic impact on development but often with the problems related to ICT4D 1. READ MORE

  5. 8. Design of an ICT-Supported Intervention for Occupational Stress Management : Case of Sri Lankan Software Employees

    Author : Manoja Weerasekara; Åsa Smedberg; Annika Vänje; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ICT; Software Employees; Occupational Stress; Design Science Research; ICT-Supported Stress Management; Sri Lanka; data- och systemvetenskap; Computer and Systems Sciences;

    Abstract : Rapid technological advancements have paved the way for better support for human health and well-being, and ICT-supported occupational stress management is one such growing area. However, this field lacks studies that can provide pragmatic solutions for occupational stress management through the design of artefacts for specific occupational groups, especially in developing countries. READ MORE

  6. 9. An E-Government Design Science Research in Sri Lanka : Facilitating Collaboration between the Government and Citizens for Environmental Sustainability

    Author : Mohamed Sapraz; Shengnan Han; Tomasz Janowski; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; E-government; Design Science Research; Value-Sensitive Design; Digital Government Collaborative Platform; Environmental Sustainability; Sri Lanka; data- och systemvetenskap; Computer and Systems Sciences;

    Abstract : Purpose/Problem: Providing a digital platform for citizens to collaborate with governments to address environmental issues is vital for achieving sustainability goals. However, the e-government literature lacks studies that provide pragmatic solutions to sustainability problems through the design of artifacts, especially in developing countries. READ MORE

  7. 10. Contextualising Constructions of Corporate Social Responsibility : Social Embeddedness in Discourse and Institutional Contexts

    Author : Brita Backlund Rambaree; Barbara Hobson; Charlotta Stern; Dima Jamali; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; corporate social responsibility; CSR; institutional theory; Foucault; context; embeddedness; institutions; new institutionalism; institutional complementarity; discursive institutionalism; institutional work; responsible investment; SRI; social constructionism; discourse; power; qualitative content analysis; self-reporting; abductive approach; interpretative repertoires; Sociology; sociologi;

    Abstract : ‘Corporate social responsibility’ (CSR) and ‘socially responsible investment’ (SRI) have become predominant frameworks connecting business to society that have spread across the globe. They comprise a shared set of ideas and practices, such as those promoted in global reporting standards and by international organisations such as the UN Global Compact. READ MORE