Advanced search
Showing result 1 - 5 of 104 essays matching the above criteria.
-
1. Constructing a civilized wilderness. An intersectional discourse analysis of the Sierra Club 1893-1910
University essay fromAbstract : This study investigates if and how the Sierra Club adapted complex and contradictory rationalizations to legitimize their authority in wilderness and civilization. The study aims thereby to enhance our understanding of the origin narrative of the American preservation and conservation movement at the turn of the twentieth century which depicted white male heroes as discoverers and protectors of a pristine wilderness. READ MORE
-
2. “An accidental heroine” : An Investigation of Gender Representation and Gender-based Stereotypes in Swedish Digital EFL Learning Material
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionenAbstract : The endeavour for gender equality and against gender-based patterns (stereotypes) are topics often discussed in relation to education. Correspondingly, extensive research on textbooks used in schools around the world has been conducted, some of which include the aspect of people beyond the binary. READ MORE
-
3. Do Women Smell Better than Men? : Gendered Expectations in Olfactory Perception
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologiAbstract : Learned expectations shape behaviours, thoughts, and thus the way the world is perceived. Olfactory perception is one of the less studied senses. One of the seminal issues regard possible differences in olfactory functioning between men and women. READ MORE
-
4. A novel clinical test of pointing acuity withopen and closed eyes a validity study
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknikAbstract : Hand proprioception is crucial for daily activities and may be compromised by diseases or injuries,impacting patients' independence. The lack of feasible, accurate, and affordable clinical tools forhand proprioception assessment poses a significant challenge, essential for identifying dysfunctionand evaluating treatment effects. READ MORE
-
5. Difference in Marginal Bone Loss Around Implants Between ShortImplant-Supported Partial Fixed Prostheses With and Without Cantilever : A Retrospective Clinical Study
University essay from Malmö universitet/Odontologiska fakulteten (OD)Abstract : Abstract Objective:The aim of this retrospective study was to examine the influence of a cantilever on marginal bone loss (MBL) around dental implants supporting 3-unit partial fixed prostheses. Materials and methods:Retrospective data were collected from dental records of patients at a specialist clinic in Malmö, Sweden, covering the period from 1980 to 2018. READ MORE