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1. 1. Social Gradients in Subjective Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Ida Johansson; [2024]
   Keywords : Subjective Well-being; SWB; COVID-19; pandemic; Sweden; social gradients; foreign-born; health inequalities; resources;

   Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic prompted governments around the globe to employ various measures, such as social distancing and quarantine, to prevent its spread. The pandemic contributed to drastic changes in everyday life, through economic shocks, fear of the virus, morbidity, and mortality. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainability Filtration and Optimization: A Stepwise Integration Approach

   University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

   Author : Soroosh Jalaei; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Modern Portfolio Theory; Optimization; Sequential Quadratic Programming; Optimal ESG Portfolio.; Hållbarhet; Modern portföljteori; Optimering; Sequential Quadratic Programming; Optimal ESG-portfölj.;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the integration of sustainability into Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) optimization by introducing stepwise filtration and optimization. This study acknowledges the growing importance of sustainability in investment strategies and modifies the traditional MPT framework to include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. READ MORE

4. 3. Cross-Continental sportsinternationalization : A case study on the NFL’s internationalization process to Europe

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Melker Gunillasson-Sevä; Gustav Erkers; [2023]
   Keywords : Sports internationalization; IFL; WLAF; NFL Europe; Internationalization process; Sports league expansion; Adaptation;

   Abstract : This study takes a deep dive into the internationalization process of the NFL and explains the various steps involved. The study is based on classic theories of internationalization and theories of sports internationalization. The study is mainly made up of secondary data such as newspaper- and journal articles. READ MORE

5. 4. Stepwise Teleportation as an Alternative to Continuous Motion in Virtual Reality

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Medie- och Informationsteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : Anna Wästling; [2023]
   Keywords : Virtual reality; Locomotion; Cybersickness; Disorientation; Continuous movement; Stepwise teleportation;

   Abstract : In the locomotion design space, artificial locomotion is most commonly used when navigating virtual spaces larger than the physical space provided. Some significant challenges to the use of artificial locomotion are however cybersickness and disorientation. READ MORE

6. 5. Evaluating a LSTM model for bankruptcy prediction with feature selection

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

   Author : Emma Carlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Feature selection; Bankruptcy prediction; Neural networks; LSTM; Chi-squared; t-test; Stepwise regression; Lasso regression; Random forest;

   Abstract : Bankruptcy prediction is an important research topic. The cost of incorrect decision making in companies and financial institutions can be great and could affect large parts of society. But while it is indeed a major research area, there are few studies which consider the effects of feature selection. READ MORE