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  1. 1. The Autistic Human-container and its Contents : A Multi-lingual Critical Discourse Analysis of Autism Info Materials

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för kultur- och medievetenskaper

    Author : Linn Lockert; [2024]
    Keywords : Autism; Autism Representation; Conceptual Metaphor Theory; Critical Discourse Analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis examines written autism info materials from web searches and autism expertrecommendations across Germany, Sweden, and the US. Making use of Conceptual MetaphorTheory and Critical Discourse Analysis, the different materials were analyzed with the help of codeschemes by marking down conceptual metaphors and other ideological words. READ MORE

  3. 2. Microbial production of chemical building blocks from lignin

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi

    Author : Kevin Bertilsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Lignin; Green plastic; Vanillin; Microbial production; Applied microbiology; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Plastics, derived from fossil fuels, have raised considerable environmental concerns. This has prompted the search for sustainable and safer plastic precursors alternatives. One alternative explored in the present study is vanillin, a phenolic compound derived from lignin, an abundant and renewable natural polymer. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigating the Accuracy of Metric-Based versus Machine Learning Approaches in Detecting Design Patterns

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

    Author : Nils Dunlop; [2023-08-03]
    Keywords : Design Pattern Detection; Metrics; Thresholds; Machine Learning;

    Abstract : Design pattern detection approaches have evolved, with machine-learning methods gaining prominence. However, implementing machine-learning models can be challenging due to extensive training requirements and the need for large labeled design pattern datasets. READ MORE

  5. 4. How do IPOs and SPACs differ in terms of post-listing performance, and how do insider and institutional ownership affect these differences?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Markus Henriksson; Theodor Hansson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : SPACs; Special Purpose Acquisition Company; IPOs; Initial Public Offering; Ownership Structure; Abnormal Returns;

    Abstract : Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are the two most prevalent alternatives for firms seeking to list on the stock exchange, which we examine in this study. We study numerous parameters impacting the abnormal returns of IPOs and SPACs and, compare their performance in the short-term and long-term using regressions and current literature to explain the discrepancies. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mind The Gap Between Your Intelligence And Choice Architecture

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Amanda Liljevall; Emelie Lillskog; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Cookie consent notices; cookie banner; choice architecture; consumer choice behaviour; general data protection regulation; GDPR; online privacy; web content analysis;

    Abstract : Digital footprints of online behaviour are now possible to gather through the use of cookies. As a result, consumer activities once considered private are now monitored and used by online businesses and marketers, providing them with information about who we are, what we think, and what we like. READ MORE