Search for essays about: "Interdisciplinary studies"

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  2. 1. Investigating the possible role and usefulness of video capture virtual reality in motor impairment rehabilitation

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/COM

    Author : Hamza Niaz; Muhammad Hanif; [2010]
    Keywords : datavetenskap; computer science - general; hälsa och vårdvetenskap; health and health science; serious games; stroke rehabilitation; motor impairment; technology acceptance model tam ; video capture virtual reality;

    Abstract : Context: Researchers in serious games area and professionals in stroke rehabilitation, working collaboratively in explorative interdisciplinary research studies in order to develop usable and effective applications. In this context, physiotherapists and occupational therapy are important elements of stroke rehabilitation. READ MORE

  4. 2. Hyperdistribution and the future of copyright economics : A study of the contemporary Nordic Gaming industry

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kultur, samhälle och mediegestaltning

    Author : Jimmy Rosén; [2009]
    Keywords : Fairclough; Critial Discourse Analysis; Experience; Economics; Organizational studies; Nordic region; Games industry; Hyperdistribution; File sharing; Piracy.; Fairclough; Diskursanalys; Upplevelse; Ekonomi; Organisationsstudie; Norden; Spelindustrin; Hyperdistribution; Fildelning; Piratkopiering.;

    Abstract : This interdisciplinary study shows that because of the changing demands from consumer caused by the growing influence of the internet and file-sharing the Nordic Gaming industry is going through an economic evolution. This result was derived by using qualitative questionnaires directed towards Gaming industry decision makers in the Nordic region combined with critical discourse analysis based on the methodology of Norman Fairclough, using theories of different characters to understand the field. READ MORE

  5. 3. An Interdisciplinary Study on Farm Based Biogas Production in Southern Brazil

    University essay from Högskolan Halmstad/Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET); Högskolan Halmstad/Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Anders Hjort; Simon Norin; [2008]
    Keywords : Applications; Biogas; Brazil; Digestate; Environmental impact; Pig slurry;

    Abstract : Today the use of anaerobic digestion technique emerges as an alternative to the conventional treatment method of pig slurry to the pig producers in Brazil because of the energy demanding intensive pig production and the negative environmental impact that arises during storage and use. The end products of AD technique are biogas as an energy source and digestate that can be used as a fertilizer. READ MORE

  6. 4. Visual Scientific Communication : The Use of Graphics in Contemporary Doctoral Theses

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Elisabet Steiner; [2008]
    Keywords : Scientific visualization; visual communication; illustrations 2000-2010; computer graphics; natural science; social science; doctoral thesis; Bazerman; Visuell kommunikation; vetenskapliga illustrationer; bilder; datorgrafik; naturvetenskap; samhällsvetenskap; vetenskaplig publicering; universitet;

    Abstract : Although we live in a society abundant with images, the subject of illustrations in scientific communication seems to have become a blind spot. The study of scientific communication is an interdisciplinary field, where written and visual language is studied separately from one another. READ MORE

  7. 5. On the physics of laser cladding and its context to production

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Tillämpad fysik, maskin- och materialteknik/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Leandro Barea; [2006]
    Keywords : laser cladding; manufactiuring; production;

    Abstract : The thesis treats both fundamental physical mechanisms of a materials processing technique, namely laser cladding, and its introduction to a certain product, namely piston rings, in production. In particular it is demonstrated that even very fundamental physical mechanisms discovered can have important impact on several production stages. READ MORE