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1. 1. A Call for Action: Placing Emergency on the Agenda : A Study on Irish Public Opinion and the Climate Emergency Declaration

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Magdalena Vestin; [2024]
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   Abstract : This study researches how public attitudes can affect policy, which is done by examining if climate change issues can be placed onto the agenda by actors outside of the policy process. The study centers on Ireland as the first nation to declare a climate emergency, with the UK taking the role of control group due to them not having made such a declaration. READ MORE

3. 2. Aging in place and the sense of it: Exploring the elderly’s perspective on a nursing home located in Jönköping, Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

   Author : Muhamed Krestic; [2023-06-28]
   Keywords : ”Aging in place”; “sense of place”; place”; “well-being”; “quality of life”; “formal care”; “nursing home”; “elderly”; “välbefinnande”; “livskvalité”; “formell vård”; “äldreboende”; “äldre”;

   Abstract : This study explores the experiences and perspectives of older individuals residing in a nursing home with a focus on factors influencing their well-being and quality of life. The research is guided by three key concepts: Aging in place (policies and practices that allow older adults to reside in a chosen living setting for as long as possible, while avoiding unnecessary relocation), Sense of place (subjective and emotional connections individuals have with a specific place), and place (a location that holds a set of meanings). READ MORE

4. 3. Modelling Micropollutant Removal Through Ozonation in Wastewater

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Maximiliano Andrés Oportus Foster; [2023]
   Keywords : Micropollutants; water reuse; wastewater treatment models; ozonation; computer modeling; water and environmental engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Proper management of water resources is a key to climate change adaptation and resilience in modern societies. Adequate treatment of wastewater is essential for ensuring the sustainability of the water cycle and the health of the environment and the ecosystems that inhabit it. READ MORE

5. 4. InclusiveRender A metaverse Engine prototype to support Accessible Environments for people with ASD

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Oscar Borg; Niklas Enberg; [2023]
   Keywords : metaverse; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Virtual Reality; Immersive Learning; Personalised Learning; Machine Learning; Accessibility;

   Abstract : The metaverse has seen increased usages in its capabilities as an educational tool by immersing users in virtual scenarios. This technology is inaccessible for user groups that require higher degrees of accessibility and personalization, as most metaverse implementations do not adjust to the user’s needs. READ MORE

6. 5. The Influence of Controversial Protest Actions by Activist Groups on the Online Climate Debate : A Case Study on the Climate Debate on Twitter in Germany Related to the German Activist Group the Last Generation in Comparison to Fridays for Future Germany

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

   Author : Christina Huebscher; [2023]
   Keywords : climate activism; online climate debate; protest actions; controversial protest actions; activist groups; Last Generation; Letzte Generation; Fridays for Future Germany;

   Abstract : In Germany, the Last Generation emerged as a new climate activist group at the end of 2021. The group is considered rather controversial due to their contested protest actions of for instance vandalizing artwork. READ MORE