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  2. 1. Conflicting Times : Multiple Temporalities in Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction

    Author : Erik Mo Welin; Joakim Enwall; Hua Li; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Science fiction; Chinese literature; Temporality; Time travel; Alternate history; Apocalypse; Chronopolitics; Sinologi; Sinology;

    Abstract : This dissertation explores the intersection of temporality and politics in contemporary Chinese science fiction. Building on previous research on Chinese science fiction, science fiction studies, as well as narrative theory and historical theory, the investigation focuses on eight key texts written by the writers Han Song, Liu Cixin, and Baoshu. READ MORE

  4. 2. Speaking Other Times : Hannah Arendt and the Temporality of Politics

    Author : Frida Buhre; Ann Öhrberg; Patrik Mehrens; Peg Birmingham; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Rhetorical Theory; Hannah Arendt; Temporality; Political Imaginaries; Continental Philosophy; Rhetoric; Retorik; Filosofi; Philosophy;

    Abstract : Political rhetoric frequently utilizes imaginaries of time. Ideas of an eternally sanctioned principle, a historical tradition, a future to come, or a radical change in the present are all part of the temporal toolkit of political rhetoric. READ MORE

  5. 3. Greek Iron Age architecture : developments through changing times

    Author : Kåre Fagerström; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES;

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  6. 4. Selected Topics in Continuum Percolation : Phase Transitions, Cover Times and Random Fractals

    Author : Filipe Mussini; Erik I. Broman; Hermine Biermé; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Poisson point process; Percolation; Boolean model; Quasi-isometries; Cover times; Poisson cylinder process; Ellipsoid process; Phase transition; Random fractals; Mathematics; Matematik;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of an introduction and three research papers. The subject is probability theory and in particular concerns the topics of percolation, cover times and random fractals.Paper I deals with the Poisson Boolean model in locally compact Polish metric spaces. READ MORE

  7. 5. Be lean to be resilient : Setting capabilities for turbulent times

    Author : Seyoum Eshetu Birkie; Matti Kaulio; Paolo Trucco; Jussi Heikkilä; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Resilience; lean production; synergy; supply chain disruption; dynamic capabilities; mixed method approach; uncertainties; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Engineering and Management;

    Abstract : Businesses globally are challenged to innovate their operations strategies and practices towards tighter delivery times, better quality and cheaper prices to remain profitable in addition to managing unpredictable circumstances well in today’s turbulent business environment. They often have to deal with the apparent paradox of advancing efficiency-fostering approaches such as lean production, and enhancing operational resilience against unanticipated disruptions. READ MORE