Essays about: "Beltran"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word Beltran.

  1. 1. Living room or library? The roles of physical spaces in public libraries. A case study of Idé A, Drottninghög library in Helsingborg, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Lourdes Veronica Beltran Linares; [2023]
    Keywords : Public libraries; public library’s physical space; meeting places; social infrastructure; third places; radically inclusive places; low-intensive meeting places.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The present study explores the value and role of the physical space of the public library from the perspective of the visitors in the context of digitalization. The qualitative research was based on semi-structured interviews with regular visitors of Idé A Drottninghög (Helsingborg, Sweden), Idé A library staff members, and collaborative organizations of Idé A that make use of the library’s physical space. READ MORE

  3. 2. Design of a radial-inflow microturbine for combined heat and power generation unit

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Salvador María Beltrán Martínez; [2021]
    Keywords : radial inflow turbine; turbomachinery; rotor; nozzle vanes; reaction; design; TurbAero; CAD; blade speed ratio; specific speed; efficiency; turbine exhaust; turbine; inlet; pressure drop; Euler equation; losses; blade loading plot; pressure side; suction side; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This project aims to design a radial inflow microturbine that will be part of a system to generate both heat and electricity. Considering the specific power and the mass flow rates involved with the system, a radial inflow turbine was chosen. This type of turbine provides much larger power density in a single stage compared to the other types.. READ MORE

  4. 3. Navigating Clandestinity : A qualitative study on rejected unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and solidarity work in Sweden and France

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Alexandra Ganstrand Beltrán; [2020]
    Keywords : Asylum seekers; unaccompanied refugee minors; solidarity work; civil society activism; migration; Sweden; France;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to study how unaccompanied asylum-seeking children navigate through the asylum systems of two European member states, Sweden and France. By using a qualitative approach, five interviews have been conducted in order to study the complex situation of three Afghan young adults, having experienced a rejection to their asylum application in Sweden and who now live in France, engaged together in solidarity work with two European civil society activists and their experiences across these questions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Artificial Intelligence in Lethal Automated Weapon Systems - What's the Problem? : Analysing the framing of LAWS in the EU ethics guidelines for trustworthy AI, the European Parliament Resolution on autonomous weapon systems and the CCW GGE guiding principles.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Nicole Beltran; [2020]
    Keywords : Human Rights; lethal automated weapon systems; killer robots; international regu-lation; human dignity; discourse analysis; framing; human-machine nexus; artificial intelligence; policy analysis;

    Abstract : Lethal automated weapon systems (LAWS) are developed and deployed by a growing number of state and non-state actors, although no international legally binding framework exists as of yet. As a first attempt to regulate LAWS the UN appointed a group of governmental experts (GGE) to create the guiding principles on the issue of LAWS AI. READ MORE

  6. 5. Goverment Driven e-Participation : The Case of "Urna de Cristal in the Colombian Context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikation

    Author : Sofia Parra Beltran; [2015]
    Keywords : e-democracy; e-participation; e-empowerment; digital media; ICT; e-government; sustainable e-participation; citizens; Colombia;

    Abstract : This thesis studies government driven e-participation in the context of Colombia using the case of “Urna de Cristal” (Crystal Ballot box). Making use of three theoretical models it intends to answer the main research question that is: How does the government driven tool of “Urna de Cristal” relate to the concepts of participatory democracy, e-empowerment and sustainable e-participation? This research collects mainly qualitative data, collected from government representatives, civil society organizations and citizens. READ MORE