Essays about: "Ortiz"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the word Ortiz.

  1. 1. Media Framing of Female Politicians. From Hero to Zero: An Analysis of the Case of Francia Márquez in Colombia.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Isabella Silva Ortiz; Jennifer Andrea Salvo Troncoso; [2024]
    Keywords : Colombia; Francia Márquez; media representation; narratives; female politicians.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The dominance of men in politics has been a long standing trend, with women historically underrepresented in this sphere. Efforts toward women's inclusion in politics seek to address and rectify this gender imbalance, advocating for greater representation, equal opportunities, and the dismantling of barriers that have hindered women's active participation in political decision-making processes. READ MORE

  2. 2. Design of a virtual human selector for a virtual environment

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Lorena Jerez Montes; Pablo Antequera Ortiz; [2023]
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    Abstract : Throughout this project, the challenge of developing an intuitive and efficient virtual human selector has been addressed. The main objective was to design a tool that would allow users to analyze their products in a way that would not require them to be physically created, but instead, have their files inserted into a virtual environment or space. READ MORE

  3. 3. Learning for Crisis: Improving food security in Uppsala County through participative localized food production

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Juan José Ortiz Cuadra; [2023]
    Keywords : Food security; Local food systems; Local food; Soft systems methodology; Uppsala County; Sweden;

    Abstract : An unprecedented situation composed by worldwide land degradation, the post pandemic era, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is unfolding, reminding us of the impendent risks that phenomena such as these have for food security. Considering that this context presents new unforeseen challenges, and that there is a lack of knowledge production connecting food security to countries of the global north, such as is the case of Sweden, this thesis seeks to foster discussions on food security through the lens of Uppsala County, integrating notions of Local food systems. READ MORE

  4. 4. Urea-Based Treatments of Unretted Hemp Fibres from Residual Streams

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Danilo Esteban Ortiz Sarasty; [2023]
    Keywords : Finola waste; stalks; unretted hemp fibres; degumming; cold urea alkali; microwave-urea;

    Abstract : More sustainable and efficient degumming methods are required to extract finner bast fibres, especially from agro-industrial waste streams such as stalks from hemp for food purposes. For this reason, in this study, two urea-based treatments were evaluated as degumming alternatives for unretted hemp fibres from residual streams, one at cold and alkaline conditions (CUA) and the other in combination with microwave radiation (MWU). READ MORE

  5. 5. Transcending Borders with Site Specificity : A Global Case Study in Transcultural Digital Engagement

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Francisco Ortiz; [2023]
    Keywords : site specific; digital engagement; transcultural; semiotics; theater; South Africa; Johannesburg; ICT4D;

    Abstract : Despite our digitally interconnected world, media representations of people and cultures are often harmfully biased or narrow. This makes it difficult for viewersto understand the conditions, feelings, and struggles of others, not only on a global scale, but also within local contexts. READ MORE