Essays about: "capability approach"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 414 essays containing the words capability approach.

  1. 1. Feature Selection for Microarray Data via Stochastic Approximation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Erik Rosvall; [2024-03-18]
    Keywords : feature selection; feature ranking; microarray data; stochastic approximation; Barzilai and Borwein method; Machine Learning; AI;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the challenge of feature selection (FS) in machine learning, which involves reducing the dimensionality of data. The selection of a relevant subset of features from a larger pool has demonstrated its effectiveness in enhancing the performance of various machine learning algorithms. READ MORE

  3. 2. Design of a case erecting and product placement station

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Niklas Wiest; [2024]
    Keywords : Keywords: case erecting; cobots; automation; end-effector; spiral product development process; quick-build product; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This report presents an innovative approach to industrial automation, focusing on the development of an automated system for erecting and filling cardboard boxes with wax jars. The project, executed in collaboration with Odigo Consulting and Scandinavian Hair Company (SHC), aimed to showcase enhanced production efficiency for small and medium-sized enterprises through the implementation of collaborative robots and pneumatic systems. READ MORE

  4. 3. Empowering resettled middle Eastern refugees: Exploring information and communication technology for social inclusion, agency and well-being.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Elham Salesi; [2023-10-31]
    Keywords : information and communication technology; social inclusion; refugees; capability approach; well-being; agency;

    Abstract : Aim: This study aims to investigate the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in facilitating the social inclusion of resettled Middle Eastern refugees in Sweden. Through a capability approach lens, the research delves into the ways in which refugees utilize ICTs to enhance their agency, self-reliance, and overall well-being within their new societal context. READ MORE

  5. 4. “If you think that you will continue to be a cisgender company and all that stuff, you’re mistaken” Exploring the Impact of Employment Discrimination on Individuals with Trans-life Experiences: A Case Study of the GAAT Foundation in Colombia

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Luis Leandro Ortega; [2023-10-26]
    Keywords : Capabilities; Colombia; Freedom; Intersectionality; Structural oppression;

    Abstract : This study examines the employment discrimination faced by individuals with trans-life experiences in Colombia. It explores the structural factors that contribute to their marginalization and aims to understand the impact of employment discrimination on their well-being and agency. READ MORE

  6. 5. Antifragility in Small Industry Companies: An Exploration of Resilience and Adaption

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Joel Larsson; Neo Tacking; [2023-08-31]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The purpose of the study was to develop a deeper understanding of how to manage companies in order to enhance their resilience and leverage crises for their benefit. The study demonstrates four organizations’ resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE