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  1. 1. 'It was never about the games' : A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Construction of "Video Game Addiction" in Swedish News 1991-2017

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Ulf Benjaminsson; Danielle Unéus; [2023]
    Keywords : discourse analysis; video game addiction; moral panic; moral entrepreneurs; Owe Sandberg; Patrik Wincent; youth culture; juvenism; forced treatment; Sweden;

    Abstract : This theoretical thesis employs critical discourse analysis to scrutinise the construction of video game addiction in Swedish press from 1991 to 2017, and examines its potential contribution to a moral panic. Our research is based on the assumption that media discourse influences societal norms, which in turn, can profoundly affect individuals and groups. READ MORE

  3. 2. Two Channels, One Anomaly: Diagnosing the Investment Effect

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Tom Lanoizelee; [2022]
    Keywords : Investment Effect; Diagnostic Expectations;

    Abstract : The investment effect is driven by Zhang's rational direct discount-rate channel in the short term but by a non-rational indirect profitability channel in the long term. Unifying Zhang's production based asset pricing with Bordalo et al. READ MORE

  4. 3. Development of an Intelligent Embedded Interface for Interpreting Biosignals Recorded by Novel Wearable Devices

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

    Author : Diego Argüello Ron; [2019]
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    Abstract : In recent years there has been a considerable development in the realm of sensing technologies, embedded systems, wireless communication technologies, nanotechnologies, and miniaturization has made it possible to create smart wearable systems that can record data from the human bodies and monitor our daily activities. Most expectations for the successful deployment of wearable devices and their tangible impact for the society is in healthcare. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investment attractiveness of the company : Master thesis for evaluation of the investment attractiveness of Electrolux

    University essay from KTH/Bygg- och fastighetsekonomi

    Author : Olena Mazevych; [2011]
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    Abstract : In order to determine the maximum efficiency of investment solutions, introduced the concept of investment attractiveness of the company. The concept fairly new in economic publications appeared relatively recently and is used primarily in the characterization and evaluation of investment targets, ratings comparisons, and the comparative analysis of processes. READ MORE