Essays about: "Human condition"

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  1. 1. INVESTIGATING THE COVARIANCE BETWEEN RAINFALL AND MALE ELEPHANT MOVEMENT - To Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap; Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Sara Ros; [2023-06-22]
    Keywords : Loxodonta africana; Elephants; Botswana; Human-Elephant Conflict; HEC; HumanWildlife Conflict; HWC; Conservation; Musth; Bulls; Rainfall;

    Abstract : Human-wildlife conflict threatens the survival of a range of species, including the savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana). Villages bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Botswana are among the most affected by human-elephant conflict, and it is crucial to identify contributing factors to develop mitigation strategies. READ MORE

  3. 2. DIFFERENTIAL OUTCOME TRAINING AND HUMANOID ROBOT FEEDBACK ON A VISUOSPATIAL GAMIFIED TASK: An experimental study investigating learning, affective social engagement cues and cognitive learning strategies

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Alva Markelius; Sofia Sjöberg; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : Human-robot interaction; gamified memory task; dementia; differential outcome theory; Furhat; engagement; digitalised treatments; robot assistance;

    Abstract : By combining Differential Outcome Training (DOT), the usage of unique stimulus-response pairings, and feedback from a humanoid simulated robot (SDK) this study aims to improve learning performance of subjects on a visuospatial gamified memory task. This is achieved by using the SDK as an interface for an algorithm that provides audiovisual, reinforcing feedback promoting engangement in a new dyadic setup for a gamified task. READ MORE

  4. 3. Could you imagine that face on that body? : A study of deepfakes and performers’ rights in EU law

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Affärsrätt; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Emil Tyni; [2023]
    Keywords : Intellectual property; Performers rights; Deepfake; AI;

    Abstract : The natural desire to express the human experience through song, dance, speech and movement have characterised culture and society throughout history. From frantic dances around fires, to comedies and dramas at the ancient theatres, to sold out arena concerts, all driven by the same fundamental spirit of creation and expression. READ MORE

  5. 4. Expression of complement factor C1r and C1s in human gingival fibroblasts

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

    Author : Hanna From; [2023]
    Keywords : fibroblasts; pEDS; C1r; C1s;

    Abstract : Background: Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition rendering in degradation of tooth supporting tissue. In the inflammatory process cytokines, amongst others TNF-a, IL-1b and IL-6 play an important role in regulating the immune response. READ MORE

  6. 5. Are mindless robots less threatening? : The role of transparency about robots’ lack of human-like psychological capabilities

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Emma Willyams; [2023]
    Keywords : social robots; threat to distinctiveness hypothesis; transparency; HRI;

    Abstract : The use of social robots is often seen as a solution for handling future challenges such as caring for a growing population of elderly people. However, previous research has shown that robots can be perceived as threatening and for a successful implementation of robots in society we are dependent on the public’s acceptance of the technology. READ MORE