Search for dissertations about: "Singapore"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the word Singapore.

  2. 11. Redesigning Together : Relearning Roles and the Value of Materials in the Overproduction of Fashion

    Author : Amanda Curtis; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : community of practice; do-it-yourself; do-it-together; participatory design; social production; sustainable fashion; value creation; Textil och mode generell ; Textiles and Fashion General ;

    Abstract : What could cause greater upheaval in any system of trade than the consumer becoming the producer? Even though there is a vast amount of information concerning the negative environmental and social impact that the overproduction of fashion contributes to, the industry still manages to attract and make more people into consumers as they are playing on the human need and desire for renewal. The purpose of this study is to learn more about collaborative approaches on a grassroots level that could contribute to reducing the growing mountain of second-hand garments created by this overproduction. READ MORE

  4. 12. Climate and dengue fever : early warning based on temperature and rainfall

    Author : Yien Ling Hii; Nawi Ng; Joacim Rocklöv; Rainer Sauerborn; Sven Britton; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; dengue fever; temperature; rainfall; forecasting model; early warning; epidemic; dengue risk index; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background: Dengue is a viral infectious disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The disease causes a significant health burden in tropical countries, and has been a public health burden in Singapore for several decades. Severe complications such as hemorrhage can develop and lead to fatal outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 13. Dynamics of macroeconomic and financial variables in different time horizons

    Author : Hyunjoo Kim Karlsson; R. Scott Hacker; Catherine L. Mann; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This dissertation consists of an introductory chapter and four papers dealing with financial issues of open economies, which can be in two broad categorizations: 1) exchange rate movements and 2) stock market interdependence. The first paper covers how the exchange rate changes affect the prices of internationally traded goods. READ MORE

  6. 14. Essays on Empirical applications of Real Estate Economics and Finance

    Author : Mo Zheng; Han-Suck Song; Mats Wilhelmsson; Fredrik Armerin; Shahiduzzaman Quoreshi; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Real Estate Economics and Finance; Hedonic regression; Spatial econometrics; Residential market; Housing index; GARCH; Volatility forecasting; COVID-19; Value-at-Risk; Extreme Value Theory; Fastighetsekonomi och finans; Hedonisk regression; Spatial ekonometri; Bostadsmarknad; Bostadsindex; GARCH; Volatilitetsprognoser; COVID-19; Value-at-Risk; Extreme Value Theory; Fastigheter och byggande; Real Estate and Construction Management;

    Abstract : This doctoral thesis is a collection of four essays that utilize cross-sectional and time-series econometric methods in real estate economics and finance. The first two essays apply econometric modeling to the residential market focusing on hedonic regression analysis, while the other two essays apply financial econometric modeling on an index of listed real estate stocks, and house price index indices. READ MORE

  7. 15. Congestion Charging in Urban Networks : Modelling Issues and Simulated Effects

    Author : Ida Kristoffersson; Leonid Engelson; Otto Anker Nielsen; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Transport Modelling; Congestion Charging; Departure Time Choice; Dynamic Traffic Simulation; Welfare Effects; Equity;

    Abstract : One of the major challenges cities face today, in their development towards sustainable urban areas, is the need for an efficient and environmentally friendly transport system. This transport system should manage to tie together the city without strong adverse impact on urban environment, air-quality and climate change. READ MORE