Search for dissertations about: "Vinnova"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 swedish dissertations containing the word Vinnova.
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1. Adoption of the Innovation System Concept in Sweden
Abstract : In 2001 Sweden founded the government agency of VINNOVA, named after the OECD-endorsed innovation system concept. Criticising the common assumption that countries are passive and uncritical recipients of the approaches promoted by the OECD, this dissertation tries to show that Swedish actors were in fact very active and strategic as they contributed to the national adoption of the concept. READ MORE
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2. Decision-making and decision support connected to biogas use in Sweden
Abstract : Human activities cause many sustainability challenges in the world, which need to be dealt with. One way to decrease the negative impacts related to those challenges is by replacing currently dominating technologies with better, alternative technologies. READ MORE
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3. Computational weld mechanics - Increased accuracy in fatigue assessment, distortion and residual stress analysis
Abstract : This thesis work is concerned with the mechanical response of welded steel structures, which are distortions, residual stresses, and fatigue. The accuracy of fatigue assessment, distortion and residual stress analysis using Computational weld mechanics (CWM) is focused. READ MORE
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4. The Dark Side of Decentralized Target Tracking : Unknown Correlations and Communication Constraints
Abstract : Using sensors to observe real-world systems is important in many applications. A typical use case is target tracking, where sensor measurements are used to compute estimates of targets. Two of the main purposes of the estimates are to enhance situational awareness and facilitate decision-making. Hence, the estimation quality is crucial. READ MORE
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5. Financial performance measurement supporting the transition towards circular business models
Abstract : Financial performance measurement plays an important role in leading decision-makers through strategic innovation, such as business model innovation. To convey relevant information, it is important that the practices used to measure financial performance are appropriate to what is being measured. READ MORE