Essays about: "Boredom"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 32 essays containing the word Boredom.

  1. 16. Domestic Violence: The Adolescents' Perspectives on the Barriers and the Facilitators of Social Intervention : A Systematic Literature Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Catarina Gonçalves; [2018]
    Keywords : Child’s perspective; domestic violence; social intervention; adolescents; social work; systematic literature review;

    Abstract : Domestic violence is often experienced as a crisis period, and it may impact children’s well-being, everyday functioning and development. To promote these minors’ resilience, social intervention is extremely important. The support and responses attributed to these children are not always adequate for their needs and interests. READ MORE

  2. 17. A Place for Play

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Tamara Varlamova; [2018]
    Keywords : playgrounds; design for play; play space; architecture for children; mass housing; outdoor spaces; Russia; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Architects not so often focus on playgrounds. Indeed, it is a huge field, full of challenge and curiosity. The aim of this work is to design a playground, that would encourage children to stay outdoors enjoying the most interesting forms of play. READ MORE

  3. 18. Adaptive Learning

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Per Grundtman; [2017]
    Keywords : adaptive learning; machine learning; e-learning; biosyncing; biometric sensors; Empatica E4; Intelligent Tutoring Systems; WEKA;

    Abstract : The purpose of this project is to develop a novel proof-of-concept system in attempt to measure affective states during learning-tasks and investigate whether machine learning models trained with this data has the potential to enhance the learning experience for an individual. By considering biometric signals from a user during a learning session, the affective states anxiety, engagement and boredom will be classified using different signal transformation methods and finally using machine-learning models from the Weka Java API. READ MORE

  4. 19. Feeding beaviour of slaughter pigs (Sus Scrofa) kept in a Swedish conventional system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Maria Karlsson; [2017]
    Keywords : slaughter; pig; conventional; feeding; behaviour; frustration; stress;

    Abstract : The management and keeping of slaughter pigs are normally highly controlled and achieving a good feed effiency is one of the pork industriy’s main goals. When being kept in a conventional system the pigs do not have a good opportunity to perform natural feeding and foraging behaviours which could lead to frustration and a negative welfare. READ MORE

  5. 20. Games for Humanity : How serious games can engage communities for risk-reduction activities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Nadine Küng; [2017]
    Keywords : humanitarian action; disaster risk reduction; climate change adaptation; water and sanitation; community engagement; communication for development; behavior change; learning; game; gamification; serious games; engagement games; UNICEF; Red Cross Red Crescent;

    Abstract : In the past decade, major humanitarian actors such as UNICEF, WFP and the Red Cross Red Crescent movement have started developing serious games for activities ranging from early warning to handwashing. They celebrate their games as a promising channel to engage the communities they work with. READ MORE