Essays about: "Issues and Barriers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 414 essays containing the words Issues and Barriers.

  1. 1. Accessibility in Social Media : Facebook and the Older Adult

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Angie Jeansson Hall; Arshed Al-Hadeethi; Jenny Gustafsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Older Social Media Users; Heuristic Evaluation; Inclusive Design; WCAG Compliance; Digital Exclusion; Facebook Usability; User Study;

    Abstract : In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the percentage of seniors using social media, yet few studies have been conducted to understand the challenges underlying social network utilisation by seniors. By understanding what motivates seniors to use social media, the difficulties they encounter while using them and what would be an inclusive social media from their perspective is paramount for designing inclusive user interfaces that suit this growing population. READ MORE

  3. 2. Geomorphic change along the Rönne river : Effects caused by dams

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Adam Scheér; [2024]
    Keywords : fluvial morphology; dams; GIS; Rönne river;

    Abstract : Many rivers can shape their path through the landscape with erosion and deposition where the riverbed and riverbanks both shape the direction and energy of the flow. The river flow can erode the riverbanks and create meanders which is when the river creates bends in its path that become increasingly curved. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Power of Cultural Diversity in Project Teams: A Path to Greater Innovation - A qualitative study of how cultural diversity impacts innovation output in project teams

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Buba Sanyang; Liibaan Ali; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : Cultural diversity; Project teams; Innovation output; Projects; Communication; Collaboration; Project manager; Project members; Homogenous teams; Heterogeneous teams;

    Abstract : This paper explores the impact of cultural diversity within project teams on innovation output. A greater variety of viewpoints and strategies can result from cultural diversity, which may boost innovation output. On the other hand, it may also lead to difficulties in communication and collaboration, both of which are barriers to innovation. READ MORE

  5. 4. WHY WOMEN’S DESCRIPTIVE REPRESENTATION DOES NOT LEAD TO SUBSTANTIVE REPRESENTATION: An interview study of women politician’s perceptions of hindrances for political inclusion in Bolivia

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Felicia Granlund; [2023-01-30]
    Keywords : Substantive representation; Women; Hindrances; Informal institutions; Bolivia;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to understand why a high descriptive representation does not result in a high substantive representation. The theory of politics of presence (Phillips, 1995) suggests that there should be a link between descriptive and substantive representation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Bracing for Impact : An Exploration into the Impact Startup Phenomenon

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Caitlin Malloy Grave; Rebecca Kronvall Nino de Guzman; [2023]
    Keywords : Entrepreneurship; Startups; Impact Startups; Content Analysis; Sustainability; Sustainable Startup; Sustainable Innovation; Green Business; Entrepreneurial Ventures; Social; Environmental; TBL; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The recently coined term, Impact Startup, and its rising popularity on the global scene proves its importance as a subject of research. As startups are considered key players in changing the status quo and breaking barriers, they are considered crucial in overcoming some of the most evident issues of today. READ MORE