Essays about: "Fairness"

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  1. 1. The Interrelation of Punitiveness, Morality, and Socio-demographics

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Azur Devic; Albin Magnusson; [2024-02-06]
    Keywords : Interrelation; Punitiveness; Socio-demographics; morality;

    Abstract : This study explores the relationship between morality (in the form of the moral foundations theory) and punitiveness. Specifically, the aim of the study is to replicate earlier findings of Silver and Silver (2017), who found a positive correlation between the moral valuing of authority, loyalty, and purity (labelled together as the binding foundations), and punitiveness. READ MORE

  2. 2. KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS IN CONTESTED GREEN PROJECTS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Francisco Soto Fernández; [2023-06-28]
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    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to understand why non-polluting energy facilities in Europe are not always well accepted notwithstanding their positive effect on greenhouse gas reduction and their contribution to transforming the EU into a thriving society, as intended by the European Green Deal. The thesis draws on public acceptance theory and has been conducted as a two-step Case Study, namely, the deployment of renewable energy facilities in La Rioja, a Spanish region wherein two waves of wind and solar energy plants – during the 2000s and the 2020s – have enjoyed very different degrees of public support. READ MORE

  3. 3. ASSESSING PUBLIC OPINION ON ALGORITHMIC FAIRNESS Reviewing practical challenges and the role of contextual factors

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Veronica Kecki; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : AI; artificial intelligence; ML; machine learning; algorithms; algorithmic decision-making; fairness; socio-technical design; AI ethics;

    Abstract : AI ethicists often claim that where algorithmic decision-making is impacting human lives, it is crucial to strive for transparency and explainability. As one form of achieving these, some authors have argued for socio-technical design of AI systems that involves the user in the design process. READ MORE

  4. 4. CLIMATE FINANCE AND UNIVERSAL ENERGY ACCESS: ENERGY JUSTICE IN THE GREEN CLIMATE FUNDS PROJECTS TO PROMOTE ENERGY ACCESS IN AFRICA

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Alice Sjölén; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Finance; Energy Justice; Energy Access; Green Climate Fund; Africa;

    Abstract : Climate finance is becoming an increasingly important aspect of climate change action, and massive sums are estimated to be required to mitigate further increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Mitigation projects supported by climate finance further have the possibility to increase access to modern energy services in countries where these are lacking. READ MORE

  5. 5. AI and the Future of IT Recruitment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : John Arvidsson; Ludvig Eslind; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Discrimination; Bias; Recruitment; IT.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The use of artificial intelligence tools is rapidly increasing. Companies are now looking to use AI for recruitment in order to try to ensure a more fair process. This thesis aims to answer the question “How do recruiters in the Swedish IT sector perceive the effectiveness of AI tools in mitigating bias within the recruitment process?”. READ MORE