Search for dissertations about: "information barriers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 300 swedish dissertations containing the words information barriers.

  2. 1. Breaking information barriers through information literacy : A longitudinal and interventional study among small-firm managers

    Author : Agneta Lantz; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Information utilization; information barriers; information literacy; small companies; managers; libraries; librarians;

    Abstract : The primary aim of this thesis is to contribute to an increased understanding of the information utilisation process through studying impeding process determinants, information barriers, and how they might be tackled by pedagogical means. This would be attained by studying the information situations of small-company managers. READ MORE

  4. 2. Access Barriers - from a user´s point of view

    Author : Olof Nilsson; Sara Eriksén; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; User centred access; information society; access barriers; Computer and systems science; Data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : Abstract The aim of this thesis is to suggest a model to assist in the ability to judge access by private persons to Information Technology, IT, and to Public Information Sys-tems, PIS. It has its starting point in the Swedish Government´s endeavour to turn Sweden into the first information society for all. READ MORE

  5. 3. EMC barriers : measurement methodologies and model verification

    Author : Urban Lundgren; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Electronics; Industriell elektronik;

    Abstract : The subject of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is introduced. A short overview of the regulatory EMC requirements in Europe and in the United States is presented. An explanation is given why it is important for people in the electronics business to understand the need for EMC regulations. READ MORE

  6. 4. Towards Increased Energy Efficiency in Swedish Industry : Barriers, Driving Forces & Policies

    Author : Patrik Thollander; Mats Söderström; Magnus Karlsson; Jenny Palm; Paolo Bertoldi; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Industrial energy efficiency; barriers; driving forces; investment decision support; energy policies; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Industrial energy efficiency is one of the most important means of reducing the threat of increased global warming. A higheruse of electricity than their European competitors, together with increased energy costs due to increasing energy prices in Swedish industry have negative impacts on results and competitiveness. READ MORE

  7. 5. Towards facilitating BI adoption in small and medium sized manufacturing companies

    Author : Kristens Gudfinnsson; Jeremy Rose; Anne Persson; Mattias Strand; Mikael Berndtsson; Robert Winter; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Information Systems; Informationssystem IS ;

    Abstract : This work concerns how to support Small and Medium sized Manufacturing Enterprises(SMMEs) with their Business Intelligence (BI) adoption, with the long term aim of supporting them in making better use of their BI investments and becoming (more)data-driven in their decision-making processes. Current BI research focuses primarily on larger enterprises, despite the fact that the majority of businesses are small or mediumsized. READ MORE