Essays about: "Symbolic research"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 255 essays containing the words Symbolic research.

  1. 1. Approximating Reasoning with Transformer Language Models

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Daniel Enström; Viktor Kjellberg; [2023-10-19]
    Keywords : natural language processing; nlp; automated reasoning; logic; inference; machine learning; transformers; language models; BERT; BART;

    Abstract : We conduct experiments with BART, a generative language-model architecture, to investigate its capabilities for approximating reasoning by learning from data. For this we use the SimpleLogic dataset, a dataset of satisfiability problems in propositional logic originally created by Zhang et al. (2022). READ MORE

  2. 2. MEANINGFUL OR MEANINGLESS? THE RELEVANCE OF INFORMAL RELATIONSHIPS - A case study of the perceived importance of relationship enablers between the United Nations and the European Union

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sören Selander; [2023-10-05]
    Keywords : informal relationships; social capital; trust; cooperation;

    Abstract : The special meaning of the UN-EU relations characterized not only by symbolic significance but also in terms of legitimization and especially growing financial importance, complemented by the findings of previous literature on business organizations underscoring the value of informal relationships, led me devote this thesis to the perceived importance of social capital in the UN-EU relations. In line with existing theories of social capital which argue that the interpersonal side of relationships can lead to advantages, pointing at the same time to some favorable conditions such as trust, obligations and expectations, and relational embeddedness that need to be fulfilled for a relationship to become meaningful, this study aims to analyze the perceptions of the individuals involved in the informal relationships between the UN and the EU on the relevance of these relational social capital conditions. READ MORE

  3. 3. Full Disclosure: Demystifying craftwork and (re-)enchanting craft consumption

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Brett Smith; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Demystification; Enchantment; Craftwork; Transparency; Music Production; Live Streaming;

    Abstract : This paper elucidates the relationship between demystification and enchantment in craftwork. Compared to mystification, demystification has received little attention in marketing research to understand how brands can foster transparency in a way that captivates and enchants consumers. READ MORE

  4. 4. Learning How to Learn : Challenges and Learning Experiences in a Network of Southern African - North European Municipal Partnerships

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Ulrika Nilsson; Julia Rothoff; [2023]
    Keywords : Municipal Partnership; interorganizational cooperation; bilateral cooperation; efficiency; symbolic value; SDG 17; North-South relations; southern Africa; South Africa; Botswana; Zambia; development cooperation; learnings; challenges; mutuality;

    Abstract : In the light of the urgence of cooperation in the world, for handling global issues, this study offers a discussion on bilateral cooperation, more specifically on municipal partnerships. While previous research has examined some specific cases on possibilities and challengeswith this kind of cooperation, the view of proven efficiency in relation to the symbolic value has fallen short. READ MORE

  5. 5. Local Governance Structure and the Level of Implementation of Climate Adaptation Measures in 653 Cities Globally

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Astrid Thomas; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Abstract: Due to limited data availability, previous studies assessing the status of climate adaptation at the municipal level are mostly limited to planned actions, which can at times be symbolic rather than substantive in nature. As a result, the true level of implementation of climate adaptation in cities has been difficult to estimate. READ MORE