Search for dissertations about: "accessibility"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 553 swedish dissertations containing the word accessibility.

  2. 16. Addressing Water, Energy and Food Accessibility towards Achieving Sustainable Development in Katsina State, Northern Nigeria

    Author : Yahaya Sani; Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; water; energy; food; Nexus; Accessibility; sustainabie development;

    Abstract : It has become increasingly evident that water-energy-food nexus security is critical to realising the ambitious global goals (SDGs). Demands for water, energy and food have exceeded available supplies in many regions of the world. READ MORE

  4. 17. Introduction of regional high speed trains : A study of the effects of the Svealand line on the travel market, travel behaviour and accessibility

    Author : Oskar Fröidh; KTH; []
    Keywords : The Svealand line; high speed trains; regional travel; travel behaviour; choice of transport mode; accessibility; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : The Svealand line opened in 1997 and the services areoperated with regional high speed trains. While the Svealandline was being built, the slow trains that had been inoperation on the old railway between Eskilstuna and Stockholm(a distance of 115 km) were replaced by buses with a highfrequency of service. READ MORE

  5. 18. Walking in old age: A year-round perspective on accessibility in the outdoor environment and effects of measures taken

    Author : Hanna Wennberg; Trafik och väg; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Winter maintenance; Perceived safety; Mobility; Usability; Barrier-free design; Accessibility; Older people; Pedestrian;

    Abstract : Accessibility throughout society has been gaining interest on both international and national levels in order to meet the transportation needs of, for example, older people as pedestrians. The overall aim of this thesis is to examine the implementation process in municipal planning, and effects of measures taken, to achieve barrier-free outdoor environments the year round. READ MORE

  6. 19. College choice and earnings among university graduates in Sweden

    Author : Kent Eliasson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; University enrollment; college choice; accessibility; earnings; ability; selection bias; propensity score matching; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of three papers that examine college choice and earnings among university graduates in Sweden.Paper [I] analyzes how geographical accessibility to higher education affects university enrollment decisions in Sweden. READ MORE

  7. 20. Web design for cognitive accessibility

    Author : Björn Harrysson; Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Information and communication are increasingly being conveyed over the Internet. The forms of service and commerce that we are familiar with today will most likely be reduced in scale in the future to be replaced by new electronic solutions. READ MORE