Search for dissertations about: "sustainability principles"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 90 swedish dissertations containing the words sustainability principles.

  2. 21. An E-Government Design Science Research in Sri Lanka : Facilitating Collaboration between the Government and Citizens for Environmental Sustainability

    Author : Mohamed Sapraz; Shengnan Han; Tomasz Janowski; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; E-government; Design Science Research; Value-Sensitive Design; Digital Government Collaborative Platform; Environmental Sustainability; Sri Lanka; data- och systemvetenskap; Computer and Systems Sciences;

    Abstract : Purpose/Problem: Providing a digital platform for citizens to collaborate with governments to address environmental issues is vital for achieving sustainability goals. However, the e-government literature lacks studies that provide pragmatic solutions to sustainability problems through the design of artifacts, especially in developing countries. READ MORE

  4. 22. Nutrient cycling in agroecosystems: nitrogen cycling in southern Sweden in the 1850s and two Tanzanian villages in the 1990s

    Author : Lars-Erik Williams; Biologiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; nutrient; nutrient model; nutrient cycling; nitrogen fixation; nitrogen budget; mixed system; miombo; manure; livestock; land use; historical system; food production; efficiency; crops; agroecosystem; carrying capacity; phosphorus; Scania; sustainability; Plant ecology; Växtekologi;

    Abstract : This study presents a general model for analysing nutrient cycling in agroecosystems. The focus is on food production intensity, human carrying capacity, sustainability and efficiency. The model can be used on systems including different kinds of land uses, which makes it applicable for studies on different scales. READ MORE

  5. 23. Sustainable Development: Implementation in Urban Water Systems

    Author : Ali Bagheri; Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Miljöteknik; pollution control; Environmental technology; Naturvetenskap; Natural science; Water resources systems; Viability loops; Urban water system; System dynamics; Sustainable development; Strategy; Social learning; Process; Principles; Indicators; Planning; Monitoring; kontroll av utsläpp;

    Abstract : As Sustainable development, a widely used but poorly understood term, challenges traditional scientific values such as prediction and control, scientists have tried to manipulate the concept to promote their own particular agendas. Thus, it has suffered from misrepresentation which has prevented the concept from being fully implemented at a practical level. READ MORE

  6. 24. Quality Management for sustainable product development: Adaptations of practices and tools

    Author : Vanajah Siva Subramaniam; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; sustainable product development; environment; Robust Design Methodology.; adaptation; Quality Management; integration; sustainability;

    Abstract : Quality Management is a management approach that has been suggested to project a number of synergies with sustainable development in general, and environmental sustainability in particular. For example, the principles of customer focus and continuous improvement are applicable in practices supporting environmental sustainability, especially in product development. READ MORE

  7. 25. Strategy framework for sustainable industrial development in sub-Saharan Africa: Systems-evolutionary approach

    Author : Desta Mebratu; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; sustainable development; Sustainability; systems dynamics; evolutionary; development strategy; Economics of development; Environmental technology; Utvecklingsekonomi; kontroll av utsläpp; Miljöteknik; pollution control;

    Abstract : The principal objectives of this research were: · to develop a conceptual framework on sustainability and sustainable development and · to propose a strategy framework for sustainable industrial development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The research was done based on systems evolutionary approach having the following methodological principles as a guide. READ MORE