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1. The impact of school closures on educational return rates in Kenya : A regression analysis of socioeconomic differences and other influential factors
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)Abstract : This paper studies how the school closures in Kenya as a result of the corona pandemic have affected students in Kenya depending on different socio-economic classes. In addition, the study examines how access to the internet, the gender of the student, access to education during the school closures and location of residence affected the return to school after the school closures in Kenya. READ MORE
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2. The gender gap in the unemployment rate before and after the corona-pandemic : A comparison between Sweden and Denmark
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)Abstract : This paper studies the Covid-19 pandemics effect on female labor market participation in Sweden and Denmark. Previous studies have various assessments on whether women were affected to a different extent than men. Studies from the United States indicate that women have been hit harder than men as a result of the pandemic. READ MORE
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3. The value of detailed product information in credit risk prediction : A case study applied to Klarna’s Pay Later orders in Sweden
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In this study we propose to enhance the predictive power of a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) consumer credit scorecard by leveraging detailed product information. The object of analys is in this study is Klarna Bank AB, which is the largest retail finance provider in Sweden. READ MORE
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4. Resistance is Utile : a study of civil society organizing for public service regarding the Occupation of Sollefteå Hospital
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : The declining access to public service is a concern for most rural areas in Sweden. This study aims to understand how civil society organize in order to maintain public service with the example of the occupation of Sollefteå Hospital. The protest opposes the closure of acute health care wards, most notably the maternity ward. READ MORE
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5. Detecting Cognitive Impairment with Eye Tracking Data during Picture Description
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The growing numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia related diseases are expected to accelerate, and the cost for these diseases in Swedish healthcare is high. There are many ongoing research projects in the dementia diagnostics field which aim to detect cognitive impairment at an earlier stage, which would result in reduced costs in healthcare and improved life quality for sufferers. READ MORE