Essays about: "VALOR"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the word VALOR.

  1. 1. Living among gods – The Capacocha children : A hermeneutic analysis of the Chakana philosophy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Frida Ekberg Toscano; [2023]
    Keywords : Capacocha ritual; Huacas; Chakana; Inca world belief; sacred landscape; offerings; phenomenology theory; hermeneutic spiral;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to study the Capacocha, which is an Inca ritual where children were offered to their gods in the sacred places called Huacas (places of origin) and offered artefacts together with the children links to the Inca's sacred symbol, the Chakana, which in turn it is the life philosophy of the Inca culture. This thesis uses this philosophy to understand the phenomenon and the elements that define Huacas and the Capacocha ritual. READ MORE

  3. 2. Scalable Reinforcement Learning for Formation Control with Collision Avoidance : Localized policy gradient algorithm with continuous state and action space

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI); KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Andreu Matoses Gimenez; [2023]
    Keywords : Control theory; Multi-agent systems; Distributed systems; Formation control; Collision avoidance; Reinforcement learning; Teoria de control; Sistemes multiagent; Sistemes distribuïts; Control de formació; Prevenció de col·lisions; Reinforcement Learning; Reglerteknik; Multi-agent system; Distribuerade system; formationskontroll; Kollisionsundvikande; Reinforcement learning; Teoría de control; Sistemas multiagente; Sistemas distribuidos; Control de formación; Prevención de colisiones; Reinforcement Learning;

    Abstract : In the last decades, significant theoretical advances have been made on the field of distributed mulit-agent control theory. One of the most common systems that can be modelled as multi-agent systems are the so called formation control problems, in which a network of mobile agents is controlled to move towards a desired final formation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Machiavelli’s virtú : Is virtú only for show?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Dan Vikström; [2021]
    Keywords : Niccoló Machiavelli; Virtú; Fortuna; Showmanship; Human nature; The Prince; The Discourses.;

    Abstract : Virtú has long been associated with manly traits like strength, cunning, valor, and ruthlessness. Much has been debated among these lines, whereas others have taken the approach of letting virtú and its meaning be undetermined. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of the recyclabillity of a lignin-based biopolymer

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Eric Hacksell; [2021]
    Keywords : recycling; recyclability; lignin; Renol; PP; mechanical recycling; Recyclass; återvinning; lignin; Renol; återvinningsbarhet; Recyclass;

    Abstract : The use of plastic materials has changed the packaging industry, the construction industry, the automotive industry, and many others drastically. Plastics are also abundant in our everyday life. However, its downsides in the society are undeniable and are starting to get attention from law makers, the general public and industries alike. READ MORE

  6. 5. Environmental Justice: The Link Between Social Injustices And Environmental Problems? : A Content Analysis Of Three Newspapers In Latin America

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Thea Rivas; [2021]
    Keywords : Environmental Justice; Sustainable Development; Social Equality; Environmental Science; Ecuador; Chile; Bolivia; Latin America; South America; Human Ecology; Ecological Modernization; Miljörättvisa; Hållbar utveckling; Social Jämlikhet; Miljövetenskap; Ecuador; Chile; Bolivia; Latinamerika; Sydamerika; Humanekologi; Ekologisk Modernisering; Justicia Ambiental; Desarrollo Sostenible; Igualdad Social; Ciencias Ambientales; Ecuador; Chile; Bolivia; América Latina; América del Sur; Ecología Humana; Modernización Ecológica;

    Abstract : Environmental problems can have an impact on both the ecological and social spheres for people; yet, depending on social status, the impacts might be felt differently. Latin America is a continent deeply affected by environmental conflicts and inequalities, which continues to affect indigenous peoples in the region. READ MORE