Essays about: "USA"

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  1. 21. State Repression of Black Dissent in the USA : A Comparative Analysis of the Black Panther Party and the Movement for Black Lives

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Siri Stanowsky; [2023]
    Keywords : Black Panther Party; Black Lives Matter; state repression; police brutality; media framing; surveillance;

    Abstract : This comparative analysis explores the state repression experienced by The Black Panther Party, which was active mainly during the late 1960s and early 1970s, and the currently biggest movement for racial equality in the US, the Movement for Black Lives. Using Conflict Theory and Critical Race Theory the research asks two research questions: How has state repression changed from the Black Panther Party to the Movement for Black Lives? and What are possible explanations for this change? This thesis aims to shed light on state repression in relation to movements focused on black rights and equality. READ MORE

  3. 22. Spectromorphological Reductions : Exploring and developing approaches for sound-based notation of live electronics

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Musik, medier och teater

    Author : Hans Lennart Jonsäll; [2023]
    Keywords : live electronics; electronic music; electroacoustic music; notation; spectromorphology; typo-morphology; Sound Notation; digital musical instruments.;

    Abstract : In this master’s thesis, a sound-based notation system is explored and developed in the composition and performance of a musical work for live electronics. My approach builds on existing systems for electroacoustic music analysis, most notably Dennis Smalley’s (1997) theory of spectromorphology and the symbolic language of Lasse Thoresen & Andreas Hedman (2007) based on Pierre Schaeffer’s typo-morphology, as well as Mattias Sköld’s (2023) adaptation of this system for composition and transcription (Sound Notation). READ MORE

  4. 23. Understanding Sales Performance Using Natural Language Processing - An experimental study evaluating rule-based algorithms in a B2B setting

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Angelica Smedberg; [2023]
    Keywords : NLP; Sentiment Analysis; Ruled-based algorithms; TextBlob; VADER; Naïve Bayes; Machine Learning;

    Abstract : Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a branch in data science that marries artificial intelligence with linguistics. Essentially, it tries to program computers to understand human language, both spoken and written. Over the past decade, researchers have applied novel algorithms to gain a better understanding of human sentiment. READ MORE

  5. 24. Characterization of NOx sensor performance under oscillating pressure conditions

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Álvaro López Méndez; [2023]
    Keywords : NOx sensors; engine – out heavy duty vehicle conditions; oscillating pressure; test rig testing; NOx-sensorer; motor – ut tunga fordonsförhållanden; oscillerande tryck; testriggtestning;

    Abstract : The NOx sensor is essential in the modern after-treatment system. Due to the introduction of regulations from the US, it is necessary to investigate how these sensors operate in conditions of pulsating pressures generated engine - out, after the turbocharger. READ MORE

  6. 25. Reading All American Boys (2015) in the Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 Classroom

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Jennifer Alanentalo; [2023]
    Keywords : comprehension constructors; critical thinking; interculturality; EFL; racism; YA literature; Jason Reynolds; Brendan Kiely;

    Abstract : Young adult literature is enjoyed by both adolescents and adults. This genre of literature is often contemporary and tends to deal with real life issues, for example cultural and social aspects of young people’s lives. READ MORE