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- Bin, Jiang, 1965-, et al.
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Automatic generation of the axial lines of urban environments to capture what we perceive
- 2010
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Ingår i: International Journal of Geographical Information Science. - London : Taylor & Francis Group. - 1365-8816 .- 1365-8824 .- 1362-3087. ; 24:4, s. 545-558
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Based on the concepts of isovists and medial axes, we developed a set of algorithms that can automatically generate axial lines for representing individual linearly stretched parts of open space of an urban environment. Open space is the space between buildings, where people can freely move around. The generation of the axial lines has been a key aspect of space syntax research, conventionally relying on hand-drawn axial lines of an urban environment, often called axial map, for urban morphological analysis. Although various attempts have been made towards an automatic solution, few of them can produce the axial map that consists of the least number of longest visibility lines, and none of them really works for different urban environments. Our algorithms provide a better solution than existing ones. Throughout this paper, we have also argued and demonstrated that the axial lines constitute a true skeleton, superior to medial axes, in capturing what we perceive about the urban environment.
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- Bin, Jiang, 1965-, et al.
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Computing the fewest-turn map directions based on the connectivity of natural roads
- 2011
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Ingår i: International Journal of Geographical Information Science. - London : Taylor & Francis Group. - 1365-8816 .- 1365-8824 .- 1362-3087. ; 25:7, s. 1069-1082
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper, we introduced a novel approach to computing the fewest-turn map directions or routes based on the concept of natural roads. Natural roads are joined road segments that perceptually constitute good continuity. This approach relies on the connectivity of natural roads rather than that of road segments for computing routes or map directions. Because of this, the derived routes posses the fewest turns. However, what we intend to achieve are the routes that not only possess the fewest turns, but are also as short as possible. This kind of map direction is more effective and favorable by people, because they bear less cognitive burden. Furthermore, the computation of the routes is more efficient, since it is based on the graph encoding the connectivity of roads, which is significantly smaller than the graph of road segments. We made experiments applied to eight urban street networks from North America and Europe in order to illustrate the above stated advantages. The experimental results indicate that the fewest-turn routes posses fewer turns and shorter distances than the simplest paths and the routes provided by Google Maps. For example, the fewest-turn-and-shortest routes are on average 15% shorter than the routes suggested by Google Maps, while the number of turns is just half as much. This approach is a key technology behind FromToMap.org - a web mapping service using openstreetmap data.
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- Bragby, Kerstin, 1962-
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Exemplet Bridget - dramapedagogik, community teater och entreprenöriell verkstad : Beskrivning av ett multidisciplinärt experiment som vecklar ut en innovativ arbetsprocess för ett hållbart förändringsarbete
- 2011
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- De investeringar som gjorts inom ramarna för satsningen på kvinnors företagande liksom på företagande inom kulturella och kreativa näringar har resulterat i en kreativ experimentzon där innovativa metoder, hybridformer och multidisciplinära initiativ växer fram, testas och utvecklas. Projekt Bridget och den uppföljande lärprocessen som projekt KKN Gävleborg initierat i dess spår har hämtat sin näring ur den experimentzonen. Frågan den här rapporten fördjupar, är inte vad vi kan göra för att skapa förutsättningar för hållbar utveckling, förändring och innovation, utan hur vi kan göra det. Det visar sig att konstnärliga, pedagogiska, och vetenskapliga tillvägagångssätt, som sätter de kulturella och kreativa näringarna i ett långsiktigt sammanhang, erbjuder en rad intressanta svar på den frågan. Kritisk reflektion, kreativ närvaro, gestaltande processer, transformativt lärande för om- och nyskapande är viktiga komponenter i ett dynamiskt och multidisciplinärt arbetssätt. En av de grundläggande slutsatserna från projektet, är att det är helt möjligt att med hjälp av ett konstnärligt förhållningssätt som genomsyrar och ramar in både de pedagogiska och entreprenöriella processerna skapa lär- och utvecklingsprocesser som ger möjlighet till en transformativ förändring av individuella och kollektiva mönster. Upplevelsebaserade processer som synliggör och ger perspektiv på både den egna inre och omvärldens yttre förståelse, beteende och sammanhang kan i sin tur leda till insikter och förändrade förhållningssätt på en meningsskapande nivå. En djupare nivå av delaktighet och förståelse ställer också större krav på att få påverka själva spelreglerna och övergripande syften med lär- och utvecklingsprocesser i sig.
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- Ekstrand, Lars, 1949-
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Durban rapsodi
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Bok (populärvet., debatt m.m.)
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- Fregidou-Malama, Maria, 1944-, et al.
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Emerging Corporate Social Responsibility : Regional Cooperatives in Sweden
- 2010
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This study analyses how Cooperative Enterprises approach Corporate Social Responsibility to meet demands from members and other stakeholders. Semi-structured interviews with four managing directors were used to collect qualitative data for a case study of four regional consumer cooperative enterprises in Sweden. The findings show Cooperative Enterprises need a dynamic use of Corporate Social Responsibility approaches in fulfilling social obligations to meet contextual requirements. To legitimate their business cooperative enterprises respond to member demands, proactively invest in collaborations with local and global stakeholders, and transfer responsibilities by putting pressure on others. The research contributes to the literature by showing that the complexity of Corporate Social Responsibility as practised, requires the emergence of collaborative responsibilities. We suggest that in the changing global world collaborations can be an effective instrument for managers to make Cooperative Enterprises visible and transparent, and contribute to sustainable development.
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- Fregidou-Malama, Maria, 1944-, et al.
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Social enterprises in Sweden : Unitis a successful social cooperative?
- 2011
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This research explores Social Cooperatives focusing on what factors characterize a successful social cooperative. We apply a case for data collection. Semi-structured interviews and direct observation were used to collect qualitative data. A case on Unitis, a Swedish Social Cooperative, developed in 1998 with the main aim to create employment and to empower disable people by setting up a handicraft cooperative owning it together, has been conducted in its real life context. The results indicate that five factors are important for the success of the cooperative. Social well being and members empowerment, networking to identify and exploit business opportunities, financial independence by adapting innovative business ideas, independence from volunteers and trusting on sustainable own human resources and generation of economic wealth using it for the well being of the members. The research contributes to the literature and theoretical development on social enterprises by analysing a Swedish case based on successful factors to sustain social cooperatives. We suggest that networking with stakeholders can contribute to make social cooperatives visible and sustainable. Key Words: Social Enterprises, Unitis, Social Economy, Cooperatives, Sweden.
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- Fregidou-Malama, Maria, 1944-, et al.
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What are the advantages of JAK Members Bank?
- 2012
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- PurposeThis study analyses how the system of an interest-free cooperative bank is operating and its advantages. JAK is running an interest-free loan and savings system for individuals, small companies and associations. JAK´s philosophy and values are based on the principle that no one should earn money by passive owning of money lending them to others and thus JAK question the traditional financial system. Methodology/ApproachWe study in depth the case of JAK Members Bank. Qualitative data is collected in form of semi-structured interviews and direct observations. Seven people have been interviewed in 2010 and 2012. FindingsOur research shows that JAK- Members Bank creates relations with the members by communicating their value base as a cooperative organisation. They get advantage to attract new members by stressing democratic management and members´ sovereignty, educating members, supporting ecological projects, involving young people, networking with people and organisations locally and globally and using relationships and mouth to mouth marketing. By applying an interest-free saving-borrowing principle the bank succeeds getting people together in a financial alternative relationship. For the enlargement of the market and members participation it is a need for innovations to complete their financial services as a bank and sustain their business. Despite its success, new entrepreneurial activities face difficulties because of lack of access to financial resources which limits JAKs presence and business development. Research LimitationThis research is based on a single case. In future research, similar in-depth studies in Sweden or other countries can show how interest-free banking functions, and the results can be compared with the current study. Implications The study contributes to the literature by presenting a model of successful operation of JAK a cooperative bank. We recommend managers to develop networks with members and other stakeholders to promote cooperative banking activities and social entrepreneurship in the local economy. The structure of the global financial system and its contribution to development is an emerging and challenging issue, can local cooperative banks be considered as a viable local financial initiative? Originality value of the paperIn this research work we developed a theoretical model by combining cooperative identity and cooperative values in a successful operation of an alternative interest-free bank.
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