Essays about: "Second hand information"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 142 essays containing the words Second hand information.

  1. 21. Design of an excavator grip : A pilot study and development of an ergonomic Human-Machine interface for excavators

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Hugo Mörtsell; [2022]
    Keywords : Excavator Joystick; Excavator Grip; Excavator Control System; Industrial Design Engineering; Human Centered Design; Human-machine Systems; Operator Controls Ergonomics; Grävmaskin Joystick; Grävmaskin Styrsystem; Industriell Designteknik; Människocentrerad Design; Människa-maskin-system; Förarreglage Ergonomi;

    Abstract : The Excavator industry is developmentally behind many other similar industries. This is, like many parts of these long living machines, true for the controls used to maneuver them. It has few competent control systems that are ergonomic, comfortable, adaptable, durable and intuitive. READ MORE

  3. 22. Commitment Concerns Concerning Contemporary Condottieri : What effect do Private Military Contractors and their use have on Civil War Recidivism?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Carl Fredrik Kjellberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Mercenaries; PMC; commitment problems;

    Abstract : This paper addresses the relationship between Private Military Contractors and their use, whether operationally active or strictly training, on civil war recidivism. The paper aims to contribute to the wider research on Private Military Contractors, and specifically whether their use can cause commitment problems or information asymmetries that can hamper peace-making. READ MORE

  4. 23. Competition and Data Protection Law in Conflict : Data Protection as a Justification for Anti-Competitive Conduct and a Consideration in Designing Competition Law Remedies

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : David Bornudd; [2022]
    Keywords : competition law; antitrust; data protection law; GDPR; the charter of fundamental rights; the intersection of competition and data protection law; big tech; abuse of a dominant position; objective justifications; efficiencies; article 102 TFEU; consumer welfare; competition remedies; anonymization; big data; personal data; German Facebook Case; Google Fitbit; konkurrensrätt; konkurrensbegränsning; dataskydd; dataskyddsförordningen; missbruk av dominerande ställning; objektivt rättfärdigande; artikel 102 FEUF; anonymisering;

    Abstract : Competition and data protection law are two powerful regimes simultaneously shaping the use of digital information, which has given rise to new interactions between these areas of law. While most views on this intersection emphasize that competition and data protection law must work together, nascent developments indicate that these legal regimes may sometimes conflict. READ MORE

  5. 24. "Un-masking the Mask-Issue". Examining People´s Meaning-Making Processes and Risk-Cultural Norms regarding Facemasks.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

    Author : Tim Arasimowicz; [2021-07-27]
    Keywords : Facemasks; Efficiency; Communication; Media diets; COVID-19; Sensemaking; Meaning-Making; Noticing; Acting; Risk Culture; Trust in Authorities; Anticipation; Accountability; Framing;

    Abstract : While most of the world quickly came to terms with covering their noses and mouths in crowded places, people in Sweden have mostly gone without, riding buses and metros, shopping for groceries, and going to school maskless, with only a few rare souls have covered up (Novus, 2021). Officials from the Swedish Public Health Authority (PHA) have repeatedly argued that masks are not effective enough at limiting the spread of the virus to warrant mass use, insisting it is more important to respect social distancing and handwashing recommendations. READ MORE

  6. 25. Urban infrastructure inundation risk from permanent sea-level rise scenarios in London (UK), Bangkok (Thailand) and Mumbai (India): A comparative analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Shawn Pace; [2021]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Climate Change; Sea-Level Rise; Urban Infrastructure; DEM; London; Mumbai; Bangkok; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Due to anthropogenically created climate change, global cities are facing inundation by rising sea levels. This study aimed to fill knowledge gaps in understanding the exposure of urban infrastructure such as roads, railways, buildings and parks to sea-level rise (SLR) scenarios, and how this would affect local populations. READ MORE