Essays about: "Linn Jansson"
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1. Is SSE's education really "FREE"?
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledningAbstract : This thesis aims to investigate to what extent higher education suffers from Functional Stupidity and thereby inhibits students from developing critical and reflective thinking. Specifically, the thesis studies the Stockholm School of Economics with the aim of answering the research question: "To what extent is Stockholm School of Economic's education influenced by Functional Stupidity, and why?" A qualitative research method collected empirics through interviews with educators and students, and seminar observations. READ MORE
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2. Coping with malaria : Experiences of strategies for prevention and treatment in a village in Uganda
University essay from Södertörns högskola/MiljövetenskapAbstract : Few studies regarding treatment seeking behaviour related to Malaria have been conducted in Uganda, and most of the studies regarding use of mosquito nets that have been conducted are quantitative. There is thus a need for qualitative studies for a deeper understanding of the complex issue of coping with malaria in a resource limited setting. READ MORE
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3. Development Network Organizations – Platforms for Reinforcing Local Sovereignty or Instruments for Top-Down Governance? : A Case-Study of the Child Protection Community in Burkina Faso
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Formulations in international policies often give expression to assumptions that network organizations have positive effects on development work by increasing coordination and collaboration between actors that are trying to obtain similar goals. However, few case studies have investigated the interactor dynamics of network organizations operating in development contexts, especially within the social sector. READ MORE
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4. Fear of influenza vaccination in the event of an epidemic : Perceptions of threat and trust in two socioeconomically different areas of Stockholm
University essay from Södertörns högskola/MiljövetenskapAbstract : In recent history, four influenza pandemics have occurred causing worldwide suffering. It is only a matter of time when a fifth pandemic will emerge. The willingness of the public to perform recommended precautionary actions is central for successful outbreak management, where the most important measure is vaccination. READ MORE
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5. Expectations, Compassion and Confusion : Volunteers’ experiences and perspectives
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknikAbstract : The roots of international voluntary work can be said to stem back to the 19:th century missionary work. It is thus nothing new with westerners wanting to spread their knowledge or help the poor in other countries. READ MORE