Essays about: "Simon Johansson"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 50 essays containing the words Simon Johansson.

  1. 31. Educating for sustainable peace: A field study of the Zapatista educational projects in Chiapas

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Simon Johansson; [2015]
    Keywords : Knowledge; Zapatista educational projects; Peace education; Critical pedagogy; Conscientisation;

    Abstract : This qualitative study has examined the Zapatista educational projects in Chiapas, drawing on two months of fieldwork conducted in the Caracoles of La Realidad, Oventic and Morelia. The aim of the study has been to develop a critical reflection upon how the Zapatistas through their educational projects have addressed past issues of educational malpractice. READ MORE

  3. 32. A machine-learning based approach to pre-impact fall detection with wearable devices : MOTION MONITORING USING SENSOR FUSION AND THE SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Simon Johansson; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Falling accidents represents a major threat and is considered as a major source of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. As a consequence of fall related injuries, three people dies in Sweden every day. Additional factors, such as fear of falling further impacts the quality of life for the elderly. READ MORE

  4. 33. A Modal PML for the 2D Shallow Water Equations in Conservative Variables

    University essay from KTH/Numerisk analys, NA

    Author : Simon Johansson; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : A modal Perfectly Matched Layer (PML) is constructed for the two-dimensional, non-linear, Shallow Water Equations (SWEs) in conservative variables. The result is an analytical continuation of the original equations where absorption is applied to the outgoing wave modes which are damped exponentially fast in the direction of propagation. READ MORE

  5. 34. Thou Shalt Not Split...? : A Corpus-Based Study on Split Infinitives in American English

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Simon Johansson; [2015]
    Keywords : split infinitive; corpus linguistics; COHA; COCA; American English;

    Abstract : This essay aims to shed light on the prevalence of the to + adverb + verb and to not + verb split infinitives in American English, both in a historical perspective and in present day usage, and how it varies in different contexts where different levels of formality are expected. Although students are taught to avoid splitting constructions, numerous grammarians and linguists question this prescriptive viewpoint. READ MORE

  6. 35. Tire/road friction estimation for front wheel driven vehicle

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Simon Johansson; Viking Persson; [2015]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Vehicles of today are equipped with several driving enhancing systems. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) controls the brakes of the vehicle to prevent undesirable vehicle behavior. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels to lock up while braking hard. READ MORE