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11. Wooden Photovoltaic Module Frames : Proof of Concept, Life Cycle Assessment and Cost Analysis
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : To mitigate climate change and to achieve global carbon neutrality, the expansion of renewable energy sources is of paramount importance. In this context, photovoltaics (PV) are widely regarded as one of the most promising technologies to lead the transformation towards decarbonized energy systems. READ MORE
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12. Can Postcolonialism and Neoliberalism Reveal All? : Understanding Celebrity Humanitarianism through a Case Study on Rihanna and Fenty Beauty
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : Celebrity humanitarianism has become a notable field of research within Communication for Development. Largely built around case studies of individual celebrities engaging in the development and humanitarian fields, mostly postcolonial and neoliberal critique has been put forth regarding the effects of such engagements. READ MORE
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13. The Guide: A Journey Through Holistic Healing
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)Abstract : The Graphic Journalism genre is emerging with influences from war reportage with authors like Joe Sacco. I would like to address and report the “War on Drugs” from small first hand experiences, personal connections, and a genuine deep desire to see the healthcare and justice system change. READ MORE
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14. Lost in Translation : To what extent can sign language be used to translate the meaning of the text for hearing audiences in classical vocal music?
University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för klassisk musikAbstract : The purpose of this project is to examine the extent to which sign language can be used as a means of communicating the text for hearing audiences attending classical vocal recitals. The project discusses historical practices for providing text translation of classical repertoire sung in foreign languages and gives an account of the increasing popularity of sign language interpretation for hearing audiences within the contemporary, commercial music industry. READ MORE
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15. A Critique of the Learning Brain
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för teoretisk filosofiAbstract : The guiding question for this essay is: who is the learner? The aim is to examine and criticize one answer to this question, sometimes referred to as the theory of the learning brain, which suggests that the explanation of human learning can be reduced to the transmitting and storing of information in the brain’s formal and representational architecture, i.e. READ MORE