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1. 1. Spray Induced Gene Silencing in Phytophthora infestans : investigating exogenous dsRNA application for the control of potato late blight

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

   Author : Poorva Sundararajan; [2024]
   Keywords : Phytophthora infestans; RNAi; potato late blight; gene silencing; SIGS;

   Abstract : Phytophthora infestans is an oomycete pathogen and the causal agent of late blight disease in potato and tomato. Even today, it causes massive loss to crop and economy worldwide. Current disease control strategies include breeding for resistance and extensive fungicide spray. READ MORE

3. 2. The Discursive Construction of "Welsh" in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle : Thematic Roles and Mental Models

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Johanna Åberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Discourse Analysis; Mental models; Predication; Briton; Welsh; Anglo-Saxon; Colonialism; Thematic roles.;

   Abstract : With the recent rise in interest in critical readings of our history, scholars have begun noticing that historical documents such as the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle may have functioned as propaganda (e.g., Yorke, 2006; Konshuh, 2020). The present study examines how Britons (i. READ MORE

4. 3. Exploring the Future of Movie Recommendations : Increasing User Satisfaction using Generative Artificial Intelligence Conversational Agents

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

   Author : Signe Bennmarker; [2023]
   Keywords : User centered design; Recommender systems; Natural language processing; Conversational agent; User satisfaction;

   Abstract : This thesis explores potential strategies to enhance user control and satisfaction within the movie selection process, with a particular focus on the utilization of conversational generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, for personalized movie recommendations. The study adopts a qualitative user-centered design thinking approach, aiming to compre-hensively understand user needs, goals, and behavior. READ MORE

5. 4. Reinforcement Learning for Multi-Agent Strategy Synthesis Using Higher-Order Knowledge

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Gustav Forsell; Shamoun Gergi; [2023]
   Keywords : Higher Order Knowledge; Imperfect Information; Reinforcement Learning; Deep Q- networks; Knowledge Representation; Pursuit Evasion Games;

   Abstract : Imagine for a moment we are living in the distant future where autonomous robots are patrollingthe streets as police officers. Two such robots are chasing a robber through the city streets. Fearingthe thief might listen in to any potential transmission, both robots remain radio silent and are thuslimited to a strictly visual pursuit. READ MORE

6. 5. EcoBot : study design and development of a persuasive FSM-free Chatbot for energy saving

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Francesco Milano; [2023]
   Keywords : chatbot; context management; persuasive strategies; domestic energy saving; smart appliances; sustainability.; chatbot; kontexthantering; övertygande strategier; hushållsenergibesparing; smarta apparater; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : This study presents the development and evaluation of a conversational agent, EcoBot, designed to inform users about their energy habits and persuade them to save more energy when at home, to help fight climate change and energy waste. To reach this goal, three persuasion strategies were first identified: Feedback, to give users personalized suggestions based on their habits, Goal Setting, to set and track consumption goals for the user’s domestic appliances, and Social Comparison, to compare the user’s consumption with that of others. READ MORE