Essays about: "Continuum"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 192 essays containing the word Continuum.

1. 21. The differential distributions of grievability in Swedish welfare discourse: A study on welfare chauvinism in the Swedish right wing continuum

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Genusvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Felicia Hägerbäck; [2022]
   Keywords : Welfare chauvinism; right wing politics; discourse analysis; bordering; grievability; välfärdschauvinism; högerpolitik; diskursanalys; gränsdragande; sörjbarhet; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In the context of increasing welfare chauvinism in the Swedish right wing, and a mainstreaming of far right nationalist ideology, it has become increasingly important to analyze the racialized and classed implications of restrictive welfare discourse. Anchored in the feminist, antiracist and postcolonial theoretical field, this thesis analyzes welfare discourse in officially published political texts and budget proposals by three Swedish right wing political parties. READ MORE

3. 22. Comparing Four Modelling Methods for the Simulation of a Soft Quadruped Robot

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Karin Lagrelius; [2022]
   Keywords : Soft Robotics; Modelling; Simulation; Lumped-parameter-method; Quadruped; Soft Actuator; Matlab Simulink; Matlab Simscape Multibody; Mjuk robotik; Modellering; Simulering; Klumpparametermetoden; Fyrfota; Mjukt ställdon; Matlab Simulink; Matlab Simscape Multibody;

   Abstract : A soft quadruped robot is being developed at the Department of Machine Design and Department of Production Engineering at KTH. The legs of the robot consist of four continuum actuators that can achieve complex movements. In order to efficiently develop gaits for the robot, reinforcement learning will be used. READ MORE

4. 23. Delivery of Abortion Services in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, in Relation to the World Health Organization's Framework for Best Practices : A Literature Review

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

   Author : Hanna Baldwin; Johanna Bergmark; [2022]
   Keywords : Abortion; Public health; Literature review; Health service evaluation; United Kingdom; Republic of Ireland; Abort; Folkhälsa; Litteraturstudie; hälso- och sjukvårdsutvärdering; Storbritannien; Republiken Irland;

   Abstract : Introduction: Accessible abortion services is a fundamental human right and in March 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated their recommendations for best abortion services practice covering the components Abortion regulation, Services across the continuum of care, Pre abortion care, Abortion care, Post abortion care and Service-delivery options and Self-management approaches. England, Scotland and Wales, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland have different abortion laws, both currently and historically, but they have strong historical ties to each other, offering a good comparison on how regional difference can impact abortion services. READ MORE

5. 24. Modelling of nanometric cutting in metals using MD simulations

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Mekanik

   Author : Damien Gautier; [2022]
   Keywords : Nanometric cutting; Molecular Dynamics; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master thesis project has been done within the Mechanics department of Lunds Tekniska Högskola (LTH). It studies the nanometric cutting process of a single crystal copper workpiece by a cubic diamond tool using Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations on the software LAMMPS. READ MORE

6. 25. The Impact of Technology on Women’s Experience of Gender-based Violence : A Critical Discourse Analysis of the #16DaysofActivism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Lauren Bolinger; [2022]
   Keywords : TFGBV; technology; gender-based violence; discourse; social media;

   Abstract : This paper focuses on the topic of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) – forms of violence and abuse perpetrated against individuals on the basis of gender in online spaces or through technological means. It is a recent and highly pervasive issue that the activist, academic and development worlds are working to define. READ MORE