Essays about: "EMPIRICAL"

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1. 6. Exploring Parasocial Relationships Formed in Isolation

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

   Author : Gabriela Kamenova; [2024]
   Keywords : Parasocial interaction; parasocial relationship; isolation; Covid-19; Coronavirus; loneliness; parasocial breakup; parasocial romance; parasocial monetization; attachment theory; parasocial attachment; Bulgaria;

   Abstract : A few years ago Covid-19 locked people down at their homes, effectively limiting their social connections and pushing the communicative outlet of the online realm in the forefront. If one wanted to socialize or seek entertainment, there was almost no other choice but to do so via turning to popular or social media. READ MORE

3. 7. Gender Equality and Electoral Violence : A Qualitative Analysis of Gender Equality and its Effect on Government-initiated Electoral Violence in Democratizing Societies

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

   Author : Alexander Tiedermann; [2024]
   Keywords : Electoral Violence; Gender; Gender Equality; democratization; election; violence;

   Abstract : Electoral violence in democratizing countries results in hundreds of deaths each year and undermines democratic practices and the legitimacy of elections. Although identifying several societal and institutional factors increasing the risk of electoral violence, prior research has largely failed to consider gender equality when exploring the causes of electoral violence. READ MORE

4. 8. How Can I Make You Stay? A qualitative study examining which managerial factors are perceived to affect the nurse turnover rates in Region Stockholm

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Nike Halvardsson Flores; Mardin Moradi; [2024]
   Keywords : Nurse turnover; Nurse retention; Nurse manager; Managerial factors; Psychological safety;

   Abstract : One of the biggest challenges for nurse managers in Sweden is employee retention and counteracting staff turnover. High nurse turnover is associated with major patient safety risks, inefficiencies and increased costs. The reduction in turnover is, therefore, critical to offer better health care and would benefit many stakeholders. READ MORE

5. 9. Beyond the Crisis: A Safe Haven Analysis : Empirical Insights into the Divergence of Gold and Bonds for Portfolio Hedging

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Anthony Baugi; Eugene Zhang; [2024]
   Keywords : Gold; Bonds; Safe Haven; Hedging; US Treasury; Volatility; Covid; Portfolio Theory; Asset Dynamics; Fiscal Policy; Monetary Policy; Financial Crisis; Asset Management; Risk Management; Portfolio Risk;

   Abstract : Purpose: This thesis investigates the relationship concerning traditional safe haven assets, gold and US 10-year treasury bonds during periods of market instability, specifically during the economic concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It assesses the hedging and safe haven properties of these assets and their dynamic nature throughout two periods of unconventional monetary and fiscal policy measures by the Federal Reserve & US Congress respectively. READ MORE

6. 10. Holistic Assessment of Critical Infrastructure Resilience during Disasters (HACIRD) - A case study of the 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquakes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Erik Kimblad; [2024]
   Keywords : Critical infrastructure; Lifeline; Resilience; Interdependencies; Earthquake; Natural hazards; Turkey; Holistic; Disaster; Framework; Assessment; Empirical; Case study; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes (7.8MW and 7.7MW) struck Turkey within nine hours, resulting in over 50,000 fatalities and significant damage to critical infrastructures (CI) which provide services essential for the functioning of society. READ MORE