Essays about: "Public Interest"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 928 essays containing the words Public Interest.

  1. 11. Combining Cell Painting, Gene Expression and Structure-Activity Data for Mechanism of Action Prediction

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationellt resurscentrum för biologi och bioteknik

    Author : Erik Everett Palm; [2023]
    Keywords : bioinformatics; deep learning; machine learning; joint model; tabular data; image data;

    Abstract : The rapid progress in high-throughput omics methods and high-resolution morphological profiling, coupled with the significant advances in machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), has opened new avenues for tackling the notoriously difficult problem of predicting the Mechanism of Action (MoA) for a drug of clinical interest. Understanding a drug's MoA can enrich our knowledge of its biological activity, shed light on potential side effects, and serve as a predictor of clinical success. READ MORE

  3. 12. Constructing Heroes and Villains : Identifying Narratives in the Ukrainian Defence’s Social Media Presence

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lydia Holmén; [2023]
    Keywords : digital diplomacy; nation branding; security branding; narrative; security narrative;

    Abstract : This paper examines the narratives that Ukraine is telling through their official Defence of Ukraine account on X, and what the implications of those narratives are. At the time of this study, a conflict is taking place in Ukraine after the invasion of Russia on Ukrainian territory. READ MORE

  4. 13. Analysing the effects of 24/7 Carbon-free Energy procurement strategies on the electricity system : Case Study of commercial and industrial sector in the Netherlands

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : NINA JABŁOŃSKA; [2023]
    Keywords : 24 7 Carbon-free Energy; carbon accounting; corporate electricity procurement; Energy Attribute Certificates; hourly matching; the Netherlands.; 24 7 kolfri energi; koldioxidredovisning; företagens elupphandling; energiattributcertifikat; timmatchning; Nederländerna.;

    Abstract : Considering the growing importance of the electricity sector in the worldwide decarbonisation efforts, as well as large volumes of energy consumed by the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, corporate power procurement is found to be a significant contributor to building a net zero economy. Within this topic, hourly matching of carbon-free electricity supply with demand, or 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (24/7 CFE), is identified as a next-generation power procurement framework, with growing interest from a wide range of stakeholders in the energy sector and benefits backed by robust research evidence. READ MORE

  5. 14. Proficient speakers : A literature review on what it means to be orally proficient as a speaker of English

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Kim Fahlström; [2023]
    Keywords : Fluency; speech; oral proficiency; assessment;

    Abstract : An increasing amount of people use the English language, even those with other first languages. Therefore, there is an interest in investigating various aspects of the English language. The present study aims to investigate what it means to be orally proficient as a speaker of English. READ MORE

  6. 15. New Beginnings : Triggering Encounters in Public Place to Encourage a Sense of Community

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Människa-datorinteraktion

    Author : Anna Lindström; [2023]
    Keywords : human-computer interaction; public place; embodied interaction; playful elements; community feelings; community building; urban planning; social sustainability;

    Abstract : To increase social sustainability in cities and communities, interactions between community members is a key factor. This has engaged a research project on social sustainability, connected to an emerging urban district in Sweden. This research was done in collaboration with local stakeholders being part of this research project. READ MORE