Search for dissertations about: "lay expertise"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words lay expertise.
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1. Free software to open hardware: Critical theory on the frontiers of hacking
Abstract : Starting from the experiences of hackers developing free software and open hardware, this thesis addresses some key and recurrent themes in the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS). It poses the question: how are technologies conceptualised, constructed and used in ways that render some aspects of them transparent, while leaving others opaque? This question is complicated by the fact that what is visible and transparent to some will remain opaque to others, depending on the level of technical expertise commanded. READ MORE
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2. Ask and distract : Data-driven methods for the automatic generation of multiple-choice reading comprehension questions from Swedish texts
Abstract : Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are widely used for summative assessment in many different subjects. The tasks in this format are particularly appealing because they can be graded swiftly and automatically. READ MORE
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3. Insights on the sustainability of a Swedish seaweed industry
Abstract : Cultivated seaweed biomass is increasingly perceived as having tremendous potential as a multi-value, environmentally friendly and renewable biomass. Momentum is gathering along the Atlantic coast of Europe and across the world to capitalize on the potential of a more global seaweed industry. READ MORE
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4. Facilitating the Adoption of AI-driven Zero Defect Manufacturing in Production Systems
Abstract : The increasing focus on sustainability is pushing companies to update their production systems. These systems need to facilitate the production of products with the latest sustainable technologies and innovations, while also producing these new products with lower environmental impact. READ MORE
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5. Path Dependence and Path Shaping : Unearthing institutional dynamics in large-scale project organizing
Abstract : Over the last two decades, large-scale project endeavors or major programs that typically deliver a substantial physical infrastructure or a complex product with a lifetime that can extend for decades and across industries have become the norm for many utility sectors, such as transport, energy, water, or food. The allure of ever-larger projects shows no sign of fading away in the face of sustainable development and grand societal challenges – quite the contrary. READ MORE