Essays about: "Mikaela Eriksson"

Found 4 essays containing the words Mikaela Eriksson.

1. 1. Female Empowerment through Village Savings and Loan Associations in Rwanda

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Mikaela Eriksson; Ellen Kyhle; [2021]
   Keywords : Female Empowerment; Village Savings and Loan Associations; VSLA; Microfinance; Vi Agroforestry; Rwanda;

   Abstract : The village-based microfinance approach Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) has been implemented in developing countries for three decades, and is found to be an effective tool in alleviating poverty and facilitating access to financial services in rural areas.  This study, done in collaboration with Vi Agroforestry, aimed to investigate the impact of VSLA activities on female empowerment in Rwanda, and more specifically, how women's access to and control over assets have been affected by VSLA participation. READ MORE

3. 2. Designing a Shared Listening Experience for an Audiobook Streaming Service : A UX and UI Project

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för visuell information och interaktion

   Author : Mikaela Eriksson; Vilma Reponen; [2021]
   Keywords : User Experience; User Interface; UX; UI; Design; Personas; User Research; User Testing; Iterative Design; Contextual Design; Prototyping; Mobile Application; Figma; Sketch; Protopie; Storytel;

   Abstract : This study, done in collaboration with Storytel, aimed to investigate whether a shared audiobook live listening experience would add value to users of the Storytel app and how such a feature could be designed in terms of User Experience and User Interface. The purpose was to determine the minimal viable product (MVP) and if live listening with others is interesting in itself or else, what is the most basic interaction type required in connection to the listening. READ MORE

4. 3. Conflict-related sexual violence against men: A thematic analysis of the phenomenon in mass media

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Mikaela Eriksson; [2021]
   Keywords : Sexual violence; male survivors; male victims of sexual violence; conflict-related sexual violence; masculine norms; stigma;

   Abstract : Conflict-related sexual violence against men is a largely unrecognized and forgotten perspective in both research and international policies. Reports document that conflict-related sexual violence affects men, yet detailed consideration of the issue remains missing due to the lack of comprehensive research. READ MORE

5. 4. Software Engineering using DevOps- a Silver Bullet?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Mikaela Eriksson; [2019]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Today we have technology that help us scan millions of medical databases in a glimpse of an eye and self-driving cars that are outperforming humans at driving. Technology is developing so fast that new updates in the technology world are commonplace to us and we are more often frustrated in case something is not up to speed. READ MORE