Essays about: "Social Shaping of Technology"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 essays containing the words Social Shaping of Technology.
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1. Mobile Device Industry in China : A study on Chinese mobile device industry from an ecosystem point of view
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Under the global trend of digital transformation development, Chinese mobile device industry has rapid expansion and yield significant economic benefits and social impacts both domestically and internationally. This growth is driven by the advancement of 5G technology, which has revolutionized various aspects of the industry, including manufacturing, products, and consumer demand. READ MORE
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2. How do Social Enterprises transform Education Inequality in Developing Countries?
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Education inequality continues to be a barrier to social progress and reinforces the cycle of poverty. That is best visible in developing countries- where resources dedicated to education are not optimal and traditional approaches to reduce education inequality have proven to be ineffective, if there are any at all, due to resource limitations, bureaucratic barriers, and systemic complexities. READ MORE
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3. Spatiotemporal Selves on a Location-Based Social Network : A Postphenomenological Autoethnography of Snap Map
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The location-based social network (LBSN) Snapchat allows millions of users to share their locations to others through Snap Map: a digital map that updates their position each time they open the app. While social science studies have explored sentiments, behaviors and norms among Snap Map users, there is limited research on this type of location-based social network in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI), indicating a need for expanding the understanding of the roles that this technology and its design play in shaping the experiences and interactions among users. READ MORE
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4. Navigating the smartphone era in times of war : Ukrainian civilians' smartphone usage in the aftermath of the Russian invasion into Ukraine in 2022
University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medierAbstract : The study examines the role of smartphones as both a media technology and media practice in the context of the war between Ukraine and Russia starting in 2022. Focusing on Ukrainian civilians, who constitute one of the most networked societies, the research explores the extent and quality of smartphone technology's pervasiveness, evolving social dynamics and experiences shaped by smartphone-mediated communication, and the implications of smartphone-mediated involvement for civilians' experiences of the war. READ MORE
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5. Exploring the Link Between Identity and Analogue Cameras
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This research aims to explore how identity is shaped through the consumption of film cameras. Identity can be formed in numerous ways, through norms and values, social relationships, and much more. In the digital era, there is a lot of pressure on creating and maintaining identity quickly, as social media speeds up identity building practices. READ MORE
