Essays about: "BACKGROUND"

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1. 21. Writing Your Way out of a Cage : Agency and Dehumanization in Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur (from 2013)

   Author : Alberto Ramos Vicario; [2024]
   Keywords : antiracism; slavery; American history; assimilationism; agency; discourse; antirasism; slaveri; amerikansk historia; assimilationism; agency; diskurs;

   Abstract : This thesis analyzes the conceptualization of agency as a form of resistance against dehumanizing slavery discourses present in the narrative The Underground Railroad (2016) by Colson Whitehead. For the historical contextualization and the theoretical background, the scholarly work Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi is used. READ MORE

3. 22. Navigating the Intersection: Cost Reduction and Sustainability in Logistics Strategies

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Redovisning, Marknadsföring, SCM, Informatik och Rättsvetenskap

   Author : Huong Kerensa Bäckström; [2024]
   Keywords : cost cutting; sustainability;

   Abstract : Background:           Cost reduction in logistics is crucial for improving profitability and achieving continuous sustainability improvement. Companies aim to maintain margins through cost reduction strategies in logistics yet staying sustainable in competitive markets. READ MORE

4. 23. A Comparative Analysis of SecurityServices Using Identity and AccessManagement (IAM)

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Nithya Sree Muddychetty; [2024]
   Keywords : Access Control Lists; Identity Access Management; Multi-Factor Authentication; One time password; Single sign on; System Usability Scale; Virtual private network;

   Abstract : Background: Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a critical IT securityframework for managing digital identities and resource access. With roots datingback to ancient civilizations, IAM has evolved from basic authentication to sophisticated methods. READ MORE

5. 24. From Investment to Payoff: Exploring the CostImplications of AI Adoption in InventoryManagement Across the Different Phases

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : bashir Kattan; Lilas Sheekh Kalil; Linda Offor-Ugwuka; [2024]
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   Abstract : Background and problem discussion: In recent years, there has been increasing recognition ofArtificial intelligence (AI) and its benefits in various sectors, including inventory management,which is a significant component of company expenses. However, adopting AI in inventorymanagement also comes with challenges and expenses before businesses can fully reap itsbenefits. READ MORE

6. 25. Using GIS and satellite data to assess access of green area for children living in growing cities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Rebecca Borg; [2024]
   Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographical Information System; Urban green space; children; schools; Malmö; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Urban green space (UGS) refers to open spaces within an urban context that are filled with greenery and nature. These can range from very small vegetation to expansive park areas. The common denominator is that they have proven to be beneficial for human health and well-being. Access to green spaces is also important for children. READ MORE