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1. Gaining Social Power In a Time of Conflict : A case study on how the two superpowers China and the US are using security branding on Twitter to gain social power during an ongoing war.
University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ekonomi och itAbstract : How are the two superpowers of the world using Twitter as a platform for gathering global support for their policies when tweeting about an ongoing international conflict? That is the question that is answered in this thesis through a small-N case study. A mixed-method content analysis, based on security branding and generic framing, was applied to the data to determine how security branding is used by the actors to acquire social power. READ MORE
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2. Performing impartiality: A qualitative socio-legal study on impartiality and emotional regulation in lay judges
University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionenAbstract : A fundamental principle for democracy and the rule of law is that the courts are independent and impartial, which extends to the conduct of judges and lay judges during the trial. In addition, there is the expectation of the courtroom being an unemotional setting, and seeing emotional displays in lay and professional judges could lead to a feeling of partiality in the audience. READ MORE
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3. Harmony or dissonance? : A comparison of the framing of stakeholders and equity in Colombia's domestic and foreign climate policy
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Climate change is a critical global problem requiring urgent action. Despite international efforts, problems remain in finding the solutions to tackle a changing climate and for countries to take climate action. READ MORE
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4. Tensor Decompositions of EEG Signals for Transfer Learning Applications
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknikAbstract : In this report, tensor decomposition methods of EEG signals have been evaluated for the purpose of transfer learning. The aim has been to address the person-to-person Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) calibration problem by transferring training data between sessions, which can shorten calibration times, extend the amount of training data, and enable using data from simulated environments in real world applications. READ MORE
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5. Maintaining Status-Quo? : The effect of active participation in peacebuilding activities on indigenous peoples' territorial rights
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : .... READ MORE
