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Identifying needs and ways to integrate sustainability into energy degree programmes
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 07.12.2018)This dissertation focuses on the changes needed in energy education in order to integrate sustainability into the courses of energy degree programmes at technical universities. Education is an important driver of and energy ... -
Identifying the influence of an operational environment on environmental impacts of waste management
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 13.12.2019)Ever-increasing waste generation, resource depletion and awareness of adverse environmental impacts all factor into the growing application of life cycle assessment (LCA) as a method for evaluating the potential environmental ... -
Identifying the opportunities to develop holistically sustainable bioenergy business
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 27.10.2017)Renewable energy solutions, of which bioenergy currently represents the largest share, are politically and scientifically considered to represent an indispensable replacement for the fossil fuel-based energy that is currently ... -
Identifying working capital models in value chains: Towards a generic framework
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 16.11.2018)Emerging research stream of financial supply chain management emphasizes inter-organizational perspective to the optimization of working capital in order to increase the competitiveness of the whole value chain. To achieve ... -
Impact of information system capabilities on business value creation: Aspects of IT-producing and IT-consuming companies
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 06.10.2023)As information technology (IT) continues to offer new business opportunities with its evolution, companies are increasingly looking to exploit IT solutions in their business. When it comes to leveraging these opportunities, ... -
Impact of mineral fillers on the properties of extruded wood-polypropylene composites
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 19.12.2013)The main aim of this thesis is to study the effect of mineral fillers on the properties of extruded wood-polypropylene composites (WPC). The studied minerals are Talc, Calcite (CaCO3), two quantities of Wollastonite and ... -
Impact of reliability of supply on long-term development approaches to electricity distribution networks
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 05.12.2013)The Finnish electricity distribution sector, rural areas in particular, is facing major challenges because of the economic regulation, tightening supply security requirements and the ageing network asset. Therefore, the ... -
Impact of Word-of-Mouth on consumer decision-making: An information processing perspective in the context of a high-involvement service
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 04.11.2015)This doctoral study conducts an empirical analysis of the impact of Word-of-Mouth (WOM) on marketing-relevant outcomes such as attitudes and consumer choice, during a high-involvement and complex service decision. Due ... -
Impacts of capacity remunerative mechanisms on cross-border trade
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 21.09.2015)The European ambitious targets to increase the share of renewable generation pose a challenge to the generation adequacy. Many European member states are concerned that energy-only markets alone might not be able to ... -
Impacts of recycled carbon fibre and glass fibre as sustainable raw materials for thermosetting composites
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 23.09.2022)The fibre-reinforced polymer composites were implemented in various applications as a potential alternative to traditional metals. In particular, the carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fibre-reinforced polymer ... -
Impersonal trust within the organization: what, how and why?
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 24.10.2011)It has been shown in organizational settings that trust is a crucial factor in different kinds of outcomes, and consequently, building employee trust in the employer is a goal for all kinds of organizations. Although it ... -
Impingement jet cooling of end windings in a high-speed electric machine
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 04.12.2007)The rotational speed of high-speed electric machines is over 15 000 rpm. These machines are compact in size when compared to the power rate. As a consequence, the heat fluxes are at a high level and the adequacy of cooling ... -
Implementation of circular economy in regional strategies
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 22.12.2021)One proposed solution to the sustainability crisis is to pursue a circular economy, which is a regenerative economic system that aims to design out waste while keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible. ... -
Importance of considering food waste in the development of sustainable food packaging systems
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 19.12.2013)Meeting the needs of both present and future generations forms the foundation of sustainable development. Concern about food demand is increasing alongside the continuously growing population. In the pursuit of food ... -
Improved state observers and robust controllers for non-linear systems with special emphasis on robotic manipulators and electro-hydraulic servo systems
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 26.02.2021)In real world the motion control system are faced with two major problems.: 1) monitoring internal states of the system 2) generating the suitable control signal to reach a desired path and follow it with time. These ... -
Improving Cost-Efficiency and Reducing Environmental Impacts of Intermodal Transportation with Dry Port Concept – Major Rail Transport Corridor in Baltic Sea Region
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (18.09.2015)Transportation plays a major role in the gross domestic product of various nations. There are, however, many obstacles hindering the transportation sector. Cost-efficiency along with proper delivery times, high frequency ... -
Improving demand forecasting practices in the industrial context
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta University of Technology, 26.03.2010)Demand forecasting is one of the fundamental managerial tasks. Most companies do not know their future demands, so they have to make plans based on demand forecasts. The literature offers many methods and approaches for ... -
Improving distributed simulation in a workstation environment
Acta Universitatis LappeenrantaensisURN (2001)Technological development brings more and more complex systems to the consumer markets. The time required for bringing a new product to market is crucial for the competitive edge of a company. Simulation is used as a tool ... -
Improving Dynamic Characteristics of Open-loop Controlled Log Crane
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis ISSN 1456-4491URN:ISSN:1456-4491 (03.10.2003)The improvement of the dynamics of flexible manipulators like log cranes often requires advanced control methods. This thesis discusses the vibration problems in the cranes used in commercial forestry machines. Two control ... -
Improving the DC-DC Power Conversion Efficiency in a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 29.11.2019)The solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is a promising technology for combined heat and power generation as it provides low local emissions, high efficiency, and fuel flexibility. However, the unique electrical characteristics ...