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  1. 1. Are we prepared for eco-anxiety? A systematic review of eco-anxiety management responses and their compatibility with the mental-health application “Sensa”

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Anisha Tibdewal; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; Eco-anxiety management; AQAL Framework of Integral Theory; mobile mental health applications; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT ; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Many people are struggling with eco-anxiety, a chronic fear of environmental doom. Currently, eco-anxiety is managed through face-to-face psychotherapy, but with a lack of eco-anxiety psychology specialists, mobile mental-health applications bring new possibilities. READ MORE

  2. 2. Eye Diagnostics in Virtual Reality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Markus Rahne; Robin Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : Eye tracking; Virtual Reality; Nystagmus; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Eye tracking technology has been a great addition to medicine, psychology and behavioural science. Its contribution to diagnosis and the understanding of specific eye diseases should not be understated. However, eye tracking technology is often complex, expensive, immobile and usually requires users that can keep still for longer periods of time. READ MORE

  3. 3. Outdoor Recreational Activities in Bali, Indonesia : The Cultural Landscape Subak as a Respite

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Kei Nilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : greenspaces; terraced paddy landscape; UNESCO World Heritage Site; leisure activities; nature-based interventions; pro-environmental behaviour; mixed methods research; the environmental psychology of landscape architecture; public health; sustainable development goals; cultural heritage site; natural heritage; cultural landscape subak; outdoor recreational activities; environmental recreation; physical activities; green exercise; supportive environments; restorative environments; nature-based therapy; nature-based solutions; nature-based tourism; mixed methods analysis; conservation; preservation; physical health; psychological health; mental health; social well-being; health science; health promotion; recreation ecology; sustainability; Agenda 2030; SDGs; SDG 3; SDG 4; SDG 11; SDG 12; Bali; Indonesia; developing countries; low- and middle-income countries; Sida;

    Abstract : While Indonesia faces countless environmental challenges due to the deforestation and exploitation of nature, the terraced rice landscapes of Bali – known as subak – appear to be not only more protected, but also better preserved than the rest of the country’s greenspaces. It is therefore imperative to ponder upon the question of why this discrepancy may be and, in this case, investigate how subak visitors have been using these areas for outdoor recreational activities and thus contribute to greater environmental awareness. READ MORE

  4. 4. Promoting Exploration in Reinforcement Learning through Surprise-Based Intrinsic Motivation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Benjamin S Bucknall; [2022]
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    Abstract : Reinforcement learning is a subset of machine learning that has received widespreadattention in the past decade due to numerous notable achievements, especially frommethods known as deep reinforcement learning. However, many outstandingchallenges still remain - one of which being that of learning in environments withsparse reward signals. READ MORE

  5. 5. Dark Patterns in Digital Buy Now Pay Later Services

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

    Author : Isabella Johannesson; [2021]
    Keywords : Buy Now Pay Later; Dark Patterns; Digital Payments; Digital Invoice Services; Ethics; Pay After Delivery;

    Abstract : Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is a financial service whereby customers defer payment on a purchase against a short-term debt. While BNPL services have a long history, digital invoice services are now the largest market for BNPL. For the study, two of the largest providers in Sweden, and their checkout interfaces were reviewed for dark patterns. READ MORE