Search for dissertations about: "influential observation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words influential observation.

2. 6. Corporate governance and corporate entrepreneurship : empirical studies on Swedish riding schools

   Author : Elin Smith; Jonas Gabrielsson; Kristianstad University; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : This composite licentiate dissertation is based on the observation that governance and entrepreneurship are related with each other and that governance may differ depending on the specific organisational form that organises the businesses. Governance refers to corporate governance, including mechanisms aimed at governing the organisation in the interests of the principals. READ MORE

4. 7. Assembling the Smart Grid : On the Mobilization of Imaginaries, Users and Materialities in a Swedish Demonstration Project

   Author : Anna Wallsten; Harald Rohracher; Jonas Anshelm; Vasilis Galis; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Smart grids; demonstration projects; translations; sociotechnical imaginaries; material participation; users; Smarta elnät; demonstrationsprojekt; översättning; sociotekniska föreställningar; material participation; användare;

   Abstract : Influential actors refer to smart grids as a revamped version of the energy systemwhen they argue for alternative energy pathways, and assign demonstration projects with the task of turning prospects about the future into functional configurations. This thesis explores notions of the smart grid future that are implicitly conveyed in Swedish smart grid strategy and planning documents. READ MORE

5. 8. Spatial Spillovers of Knowledge Production : An Accessibility Approach

   Author : Urban Gråsjö; Högskolan Väst; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; nationalekonomi; Business and economics; Ekonomi; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Economics;

   Abstract : The main focus of the thesis is on issues concerning production of knowledge. It is a common observation that knowledge activities have a tendency to agglomerate as well as to spill over in space. READ MORE

6. 9. Sustainable Energy Conversion from Biomass Waste Combustion - Experimental and Multiscale Modelling Studies

   Author : Maulana Nugraha; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Stefan flow; particulate matter; biomass; combustion; soot; furnace; orthogonal collocation; CFD simulation;

   Abstract : The development of sustainable energy conversion via residual biomass combustion is one of the scientific and industrial community focus today to fulfilling the global net zero emission commitment in 2050. Despite its potency due to the abundant stock of biomass, hazardous particulate matter (PM) emission from residual biomass combustion remains a big challenge to increase the contribution of biomass combustion as a main renewable energy source. READ MORE

7. 10. Exploring self-efficacy in end-user programming : a feminist approach

   Author : Lena Palmquist; Anna Croon Fors; Anders Broberg; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; end-user development; technological self-efficacy; gender HCI; interaction design; människa-datorinteraktion; människa-datorinteraktion;

   Abstract : Digital services and devices are today more spread than ever, forming a basis for new innovations, even among ordinary people. And yet, producers of such services and devices are mostly men with programming skills. Women's participation in development and design of digital products is thus not yet as influential as that of men. READ MORE