Essays about: "social simulation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 112 essays containing the words social simulation.

  1. 1. SIMULATION AND SKILLS IMPROVEMENT An action research project to improve students’ learning of communication skills in upper-secondary health and social care education

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

    Author : Jason Patrick Stanley; [2023-09-27]
    Keywords : Aktionsforskning; simulering; praktik; arkitekturer; eleverfarenheter;

    Abstract : Syfte: Uppsatsen undersöker vilka faktorer som möjliggör och/eller förhindrar elevlärande när lärare använder sig av simuleringar på vård- och omsorgsprogrammet. Forskning tyder på att simuleringar är en effektiv metod som gynnar elevers lärande och utveckling i sitt yrkeskunnande (Jossberger et al, 2022; Aarkrog 2018; Leibring, 2015). READ MORE

  3. 2. A spatially explicit model of segregation dynamics : Comparing the Schelling and the Sakoda model

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutet för analytisk sociologi, IAS

    Author : Philip Öberg; [2023]
    Keywords : residential segregation; agent-based modeling ABM ; social simulation; multi-dimensional measurement; multi-scale measurement;

    Abstract : The scientific consensus has for long been that residential segregation is best conceived of as a multidimensional phenomenon that can exist on several geographical scales (Massey & Denton, 1988; Lee et al., 2008; Reardon & O’Sullivan, 2004; Reardon et al., 2008). READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Slow Spread of Environmentally Friendly Action : An agent-based model simulation of social networks

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Till Kolligs; [2023]
    Keywords : network analysis; agent based model; tipping point; climate action; complex contagion; vegetarianism;

    Abstract : The adoptation of environmentally friendly behaviour is rather slow, although the climate crisis is pressing. This thesis aims to understand the slow adoption of environmentally friendly behaviour, specifically focusing on vegetarianism and veganism, by employing social network analysis. READ MORE

  6. 5. Optimal taxation by two-agent reinforcement learning

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Erik Lindau; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : An economy’s tax policy is one of the vital moments for, on the one hand, stimulating economic growth and labor, and, on the other hand gaining revenues from economic performance. A sufficient level of tax revenues is further important to keep up with governmental obligations and social welfare. READ MORE