Search for dissertations about: "social network 2012"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words social network 2012.

  2. 1. Fragmented landscapes : Assessment and communication of landscape connectivity in human-dominated landscapes

    Author : Arvid Bergsten; Örjan Bodin; Bo Ebenman; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Fragmentation; Connectivity; Network; Spatial; Landscape; Dispersal; Planning; Social-Ecological; Scale; IIC; STS; naturresurshushållning; Natural Resources Management;

    Abstract : This licentiate thesis summarizes the first half of my PhD on the theme of management of fragmented landscapes. The thesis applies – and reflects on the use of – network analysis of connectivity in relation to landscape planning. READ MORE

  4. 2. Knowledge Bases and the Geography of Innovation

    Author : Roman Martin; CIRCLE; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; economic geography; regional innovation systems; learning regions; differentiated knowledge bases; knowledge networks; social network analysis; Scania; Sweden;

    Abstract : Despite the ongoing globalisation of economic activities, innovation does not take place randomly distributed over space, but concentrates in certain locations. A central argument to explain the spatial concentration of innovation activities lies in the ability of geographical proximity to facilitate interactive learning and knowledge exchange, which in turn is seen as an important driver for regional growth and prosperity. READ MORE

  5. 3. Foster youth's sense of belonging in kinship, network, and traditional foster families : an interactive perspective on foster youth's everyday life

    Author : Lena Hedin; Elinor Brunnberg; Ingrid Höjer; Gunvor Andersson; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Work; Socialt arbete;

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  6. 4. Service, Regulations, and Ports : An Actor-Network perspective on the social dimension of Service-Dominant Logic

    Author : Mattias Wengelin; Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Service-Dominant Logic; Port security; Service Studies;

    Abstract : Something has happened in the field of Service Studies. With the introduction of what has been called Service Dominant Logic a large proportion of the established theories related to service as a phenomenon has been challenged. From previously having been defined as something different from the tangible things we buy (goods); i.e. READ MORE

  7. 5. The impacts of network effects and multi-service provision on consumer switching costs in the Swedish telecommunications market

    Author : Pratompong Srinuan; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; broadband Internet; switching costs; tariff-mediated network effects; local network effects; calling clubs; Sweden; multiple-service; termination-based price discrimination;

    Abstract : The Swedish telecommunications market has been liberalised since 1990s. Liberalisation gave an opportunity to several new entrants to enter to the market. Consumers also gained benefits from more telecom providers and services to choose from, and lower telecom prices. READ MORE