Search for dissertations about: "scientific and technological advance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words scientific and technological advance.

  2. 1. Co-Creators of Scope of Action : An exploration of the dynamic relationship between people, IT, and work in a nursing context

    Author : Veronica Köhler; Högskolan Väst; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi; Computer science; Datavetenskap; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Datateknik; Computer engineering; Computer and Systems Science;

    Abstract : Information Technology (IT) is today widespread in our work places, in our spare time and in our society overall. Implementations of IT in organizations come with high expectations on effectiveness, revenue, smoother work processes and so on. READ MORE

  4. 2. Towards a Pluralistic Epistemology: Understanding the Future of Human-Technology Interactions in Shipping

    Author : Yemao Man; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Human Factors; Decision Making; Automation; Human-Technology Interaction; Psychology; Human Errors; Multidisciplinary; Sociotechnical System; Human-Computer Interaction; Ecology; Epistemological Pluralism; Situation Awareness; Situated Learning; Knowledge Management; Complexity; Maritime; Distributed Cognition; Sociology; Activity Theory;

    Abstract : The rapid advance of technologies is revolutionizing the way people work and transforming society into a digital world. In the shipping domain, many innovative technical systems have been designed and developed in the past decades, aiming to enable the maritime users to achieve the goal of safety, efficiency and effectiveness. READ MORE

  5. 3. Barriers, drivers and context environment of technological innovation : An analysis of the biogas industry in Russia

    Author : Tatiana Nevzorova; Vladimir Kutcherov; Emrah Karakaya; Enrico Cagno; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; sustainability transitions; technological innovation system; context environment; driving forces and barriers; biogas; Russia.; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Engineering and Management;

    Abstract : Global warming issues and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are high on many political agendas, and many scientists urge immediate changes to existing energy systems. In order to limit the drastic effects of climate change, complex solutions should be found that affect various sectors such as energy, agriculture, waste management, and transport. READ MORE

  6. 4. Analyzing technological change in low carbon power generation

    Author : Ulrika Claeson Colpier; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Experience curves; technology assessment; endogenous technological change;

    Abstract : In order to mitigate climate change while satisfying the growing global electricity demand, technological change within the power generating system is crucial. New low carbon technologies need to replace the current more carbon-intensive options. READ MORE

  7. 5. Small firm capabilities for competitiveness : an empirical study of ICT related small Swedish firms

    Author : Vinit Parida; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Entreprenörskap och innovation; Entrepreneurship and Innovation;

    Abstract : Small technological firms are today facing turbulent environments where they are constantly challenged and have to struggle to remain competitive. The resourcebased view argues that firms with unique capabilities are able to achievecompetitiveness. READ MORE