Essays about: "Central Asia"

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  1. 6. Maybe your comment will help her dial the trust number : What do the attitudes on social media tell us about the situation of women in Tajikistan?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Semira Osmanovic; [2021]
    Keywords : #Tajikistan #activism #socialmedia #Instagram #women #patriarchy #empowerment #genderequality;

    Abstract : The ever-growing digital takeover of society fosters new platforms for opinion formation, transforming the traditional way of interacting and practising activism. However, while online activism has been successful in western parts of the world, its importance has not been as widely acknowledged in places such as Central Asia in relation to feminism. READ MORE

  3. 7. The Word on the Street: An investigation of rationalities expressed regarding streets and streetscapes, and the production of the action space in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Rebecka Kjellström; [2021]
    Keywords : action space; perceived action space; streets; streetscapes; rationalities; global South; Addis Ababa;

    Abstract : The cities of Africa and Asia are projected to account for 80 % of the future urban growth. Challenges brought forward by motorization and lack of accessibility; urban streets take a central position in the discussion of the sustainable city. This offers a considerable challenge in shaping cities while addressing climate change. READ MORE

  4. 8. In Search of a Posture of Peace : Nuclear deterrence and the possibility of a Non-Offensive Defence with examples of India, Pakistan and Kazakhstan

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Tijmen Hoekstra; [2021]
    Keywords : Non-Offensive Defence; Nuclear Deterrence; Nuclear Posture; Posture of War; Posture of Peace;

    Abstract : This thesis takes the initial steps to find what it calls a ‘posture of peace’, a counterpart to what Hobbes refers to as a posture of war (Hobbes 1651/2004: 79)1. A posture of war representsdefensive initiatives that can be interpreted by others as a certain preparation for conflict, and its base definition is used as a template to formulate an initial version of a posture of peace2. READ MORE

  5. 9. Genetic and Experimental investigations of the pathogenicity of Sindbis virus genotypes.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Manish Chandra Singh; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Sindbis virus (SINV) is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. It has a wide geographical distribution covering most of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zeeland. To date, six main different types of SINV are known (genotypes), but only genotype I (SINV-I) has been linked to human disease. READ MORE

  6. 10. Transition of agroecology in Bali, Indonesia : what are the main barriers and opportunities for small-scale farmers to scale-up agroecology in central Bali?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Vincent Tchedry; [2020]
    Keywords : agroecology; permaculture; transition; barrier; sustainable; farming; Bali; Indonesia;

    Abstract : Since the late 1960’s, the Green Revolution introduced high yielding varieties in association with agrochemicals to address increasing food demands across Southeast Asia. Indonesian government extended these “technological packages” through political incentives replacing traditional farming methods to stimulate agricultural productivity and economic growth. READ MORE