Essays about: "Cross comparison"

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  1. 1. Teacher characteristics and choicesand their effects on reading achievement: A comparision between Sweden and Quebec

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Andrea Barber; [2024-01-12]
    Keywords : PIRLS 2011; reading achievement; SEM; cross-country comparison; teacher and classroom factors;

    Abstract : Purpose. The purpose of this study is to compare teacher and classroom factors that are believed to affect students’ reading achievement scores at the fourth grade level by using PIRLS 2011 dataset. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Exploitation by the Blue Helmets : A Qualitative Cross-Case Comparison of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic and the United Nations Mission in Burundi

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Elsa Svärd; [2024]
    Keywords : United Nations; Peacekeeping; Sexual Violence; Transactional sex; Internal displacement; Unemployment;

    Abstract : UN peacekeeping operations have received a significant amount of backlash during the past decades when allegations of sexual misconduct conducted by its personnel against civilians have unravelled. The purpose of this study is to answer the research question: How does unemployment amongst internally displaced women, within the host state, affect the probability of United Nations peacekeepers perpetrating Transactional Sex against them? The suggested hypothesis yields that a high level of unemployed internally displaced women has a positive effect on peacekeeper-perpetrated transactional sex occurrence. READ MORE

  4. 3. Predicting Counter-Strike Matches using Machine Learning Models

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Broms; William Nordansjö; [2024]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Sports betting is a widespread industry where predictive modeling play a big role. The goal of this thesis is to explore the possibilities of machine learning within the realm of e-sport prediction. The data used for this thesis is publicly available data was recorded over a three year period. READ MORE

  5. 4. Loading tests on composite concrete columns : A comparison between composite columns made of permanent 3DPC formwork filled with SCC and columns made of homogenous SCC

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Abdulla Al-Bazarkan; Hussain Alahmad; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In order to achieve increased sustainability when casting concrete structures this thesis investigates the possibility of utilizing 3D-printing to construct formwork and digitalize construction. By digitizing construction less workers are needed and therefore less capital. READ MORE

  6. 5. Problematic social media use and self-rated health among Swedish adolescents : Is the association moderated by perceived familial social support?

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Åsa Ledel; [2023]
    Keywords : Adolescents; perceived familial social support; HBSC survey; SRH; Sweden; problematic social media use; ungdomar; upplevt föräldrastöd; HBSC; självuppskattad hälsa; Sverige; problematisk sociala medier användning;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to explore the association between problematic social media use (PSMU) and self-rated health (SRH) among Swedish adolescent boys and girls, and additionally to examine whether perceived familial social support buffers against poor health in the same association. The study was based on the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey from 2017/2018. READ MORE