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  1. 1. Social agents, stereotypes and adoption : Exploring the effects of stereotypes on social agent interaction and examining patterns of social agent adoption

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

    Author : Hugo E. Norberg; Karim Nettelbladt; Philip Nilsson; [2023]
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    Abstract : The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and robotics has opened up new possibilities for the creation of human-like robots and social virtual agents. As these lifelike robots continue to be developed, it becomes crucial to investigate the potential impact of stereotypes on the interactions between humans and robots. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Phenomenon of Cryptocurrency and its Implementation into Businesses

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Silvia Cristina Tufan; Marcus Nilsson; Oliver Elm; [2022]
    Keywords : Bitcoin; Stablecoin; Cryptocurrency; Blockchain; Smart contract; Decentralization; Foreign Exchange; International Businesses; Strategic Management; Transaction costs; Agency theory; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : While the popularity of cryptocurrencies has seen a dramatic uptick as of late, the general phenomenon still carries with it a high level of novelty. The inception of cryptocurrencies began with Bitcoin in late 2008, making its first appearance on a cryptographic community forum, posted by a yet to be identified entity carrying the pseudonym Satoshi Nakomoto. READ MORE

  4. 3. Functional outcome for older adults with movement disabilities : A cross-sectional study

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Institutet för gerontologi

    Author : Nynne Olsen; [2021]
    Keywords : Cohort; childhood socioeconomic status; gender; rural urban; The Swedish Adoption Twin Study of Aging;

    Abstract : Background:  Previous research have found that different factors have associations with the level of function. Only few studies investigate the population of older adults with movement disabilities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Transition of agroecology in Bali, Indonesia : what are the main barriers and opportunities for small-scale farmers to scale-up agroecology in central Bali?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Vincent Tchedry; [2020]
    Keywords : agroecology; permaculture; transition; barrier; sustainable; farming; Bali; Indonesia;

    Abstract : Since the late 1960’s, the Green Revolution introduced high yielding varieties in association with agrochemicals to address increasing food demands across Southeast Asia. Indonesian government extended these “technological packages” through political incentives replacing traditional farming methods to stimulate agricultural productivity and economic growth. READ MORE

  6. 5. Late adopters of e-books in Sweden and Japan : A case study of readers

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    Author : Elin Streiffert; [2020]
    Keywords : E-book reading; Japan; Sweden; Diffusion of innovations; late adopters; laggards; late majority;

    Abstract : Even though the e-book market is increasing, little research has been done on readers who are late adopters of e-books, and their resistance and scepticism to e-book adoption. The Swedish and Japanese e-book market have had similar adoption rates since 2010. READ MORE