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In this thesis we employ computer vision methods in order to extend and improve the functionality of automatic doors. This thesis is based around the implementation of a door entrance system which uses information from detected pedestrians to make qualified decisions regarding door activation. This can lead to a reduced amount of unnecessary openings which will reduce the energy consumption of bui
The need for sustainable sources of food is brought about by the never-ending exploitation of natural resource that our planet has provided. The heavy dependence on animal-based foods for protein has led to major depletion of the earth’s resources. The search for a sustainable protein source has led to the increase in utilization of the rapeseed cake which is a byproduct of rapeseed oil production
In each electric vehicle there is an energy storage part and a propulsion part to drive the vehicle in the desired direction. To make them compatible with each other and at the same time have a good efficiency, there is need for a system that transfers energy from the batteries to the motor. In electric drive systems this energy transfer is done with different converters and the converter that is
Integrated Conservation and Development (ICD) strategies in nature conservation are increasingly recognised as a way to protect the world’s remaining rainforest without neglecting the needs of the local people who are dependent on the forest resources for their livelihoods. With that said, there is still much to be learned about how to best design and implement ICD in the management of national pa
This thesis assesses two relatively new rule of law tools of two regional organisations in Europe – the European Union with the new EU Framework for strengthening the rule of law, and the Venice Commission with a new rule of law checklist, and puts them in relation with a concrete case. The rule of law is a principle worth safeguarding at any time, but its relevance increases as it is being questi
Digitalisation has had a profound effect on our society. Much of our daily lives revolve around digital errands that, providing we have the appropriate skills, provide us with innumerous conveniences. Unfortunately for those who do not have such competencies, these normal everyday tasks have become unmanageable and as a result of the McDonaldization of society there are very few places to which th
The master thesis is a collaboration between Trelleborg AB and the division of Production and Materials Engineering at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering. The objective of the thesis has been to analyse the current production system from a lean perspective, identify an area in need of improvement and generate concrete solutions for how the studied area can be improved in terms of cost, perfor
Research and poll results suggest an ongoing crisis in modern Western European workplaces with high levels of indifference at work underlined by low engagement levels. Data aggregated from 2014 to 2016 by Gallup World Polls state that only 10% of Western European employees are engaged at work while 71% are not engaged and 19% are actively disengaged (Gallup, 2017). These numbers highlight an urgen
Mamma sluta kommentera på min Instagram – du förstör min image Denna kvalitativa studie ämnar öka förståelsen för individers identitetsskapande på sociala medier. En individs identitet förhandlas fram och konstrueras i samspel med andra människor. I och med sociala mediers framväxt utvecklas ständigt nya plattformar där individer kan kommunicera med andra och uttrycka sin identitet. Tidigare forsMom stop commenting on my Instagram – you are ruining my image This qualitative study aims to increase the understanding of how individuals construct their identity through social media. An identity is constructed in interaction with other people. With the development of social media new platforms constantly emerge where individuals can communicate with others and express their identities. Previo
INTRODUCTION: Smaller hippocampal volumes have been associated with major depressive disorder (MDD). The hippocampus consists of several subfields that may be differentially related to MDD. We investigated the association of occurrence of major depressive episodes (MDEs), assessed five times over seven years, with hippocampal subfield and entorhinal cortex volumes at 7 tesla MRI.METHODS: In this p
Doping crystalline silicon with silver results in a photoluminescence center with multiplet zero-phonon structure near 778.9 meV. We show that the published assignments of the vibronic sidebands are wrong, with severe implications for the relative transition probabilities of the luminescence transitions from the excited states. At low temperature, most of the luminescence intensity derives from th
The role of policy instruments to promote the development and diffusion of energy efficient technologies has been repeatedly accentuated in the context of climate change and sustainable development. To better understand the impact of policy instruments and to provide insights into technology change, assessments of various kinds are needed. This study analyzes the introduction and development of en
Although calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) are effective at preventing a cute rejection, their long-term use is associated with nephrotoxicity that may compromise long-term renal allograft Survival. Consequently, there is considerable interest in identifying immunosuppressive regimens that permit reduced exposure to CNIs while maintaining adequate immunosuppression. Introducing such strategies early a
Det finns många svårigheter med att tillverka livsmedelsprodukter som är emulsioner. Syftet med detta projekt var att utveckla en emulsion enligt krav som beställaren av produkten hade satt upp. En första utveckling av produkten skedde ungefär ett år tidigare, och den fortsatta utvecklingen baserades alltså på denna produkt. Det som hade blivit ett problem med den första utvecklade produkten var aIt is a difficult process to create a drinkable food product that is an emulsion. The aim with this project was to create one, containing ingredients on levels described by a customer. A product had been developed before, but resulted in a product that had viscosity that was too high, and the aim with this further development project was to keep the levels of the ingredients on a level according t
Rasism är ett fenomen som tycks ha förmåga att byta skepnad och anpassa sig till rådande omständigheter. Det behöver därför ständigt motarbetas för att minimera utanförskap och lidande. Problematiken drivs dock av starka underliggande psykologiska mekanismer som har visat sig mycket svåra att motarbeta. Ett flertal metoder har utvecklats i syfte att reducera fördomar som anses vara den affektiva dRacism is a phenomenon that seems to be able to shift shape and adjust to current circumstances. Therefore, it needs to be battled at all times to minimize exclusion and suffering. Furthermore, it is driven by underlying psychological mechanisms that have proven very difficult to counteract. A plethora of methods have been developed with the aim of reducing prejudice, which is considered the affec
The objective of the degree project was to assess the average thermal transmittance and the climate impact of the façade. The studied prefabricated façade panels were the aluminium frame one, the insulated concrete sandwich and the wooden frame panel. The research approach consisted of five steps: the physical and thermal requirement of the panel was established; then the initial U-Value of each p
The area of intellectual property is an old form of protection that has constantly been forced to adapt itself to new technologies. The digital age has made this fact even more clear and has really put the thought of IP as a commodity to the test. There are those who claim that the concept of intellectual property is obsolete and needs to be replaced. The purpose of this thesis is to see whether o
This study was performed using daily spot prices, from January 1997 through July 2004; of the three assets that constitute the crack spread i.e. crude oil, gasoline and heating oil - all listed on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). Our objective has been to characterize the dynamics of the spread and subsequently create trading strategies to yield returns that surpass that of a passive appr
According to traditional economic theory an environment with free competition is seen as the only environment where optimal allocation of resources and thus a maximizing of consumer welfare and economic growth can be achieved. Successful enforcement of Competition law is considered vital for the achievement of its objectives. Throughout the history of the EU the enforcement of Competition law has
