Essays about: "domesticating technology"

Found 4 essays containing the words domesticating technology.

  1. 1. Speculating How Things May Encourage Physical Activity at Home

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Vera Boateng; [2022]
    Keywords : domestic Internet of Things; smart objects; speculative design; physical activity; motivation; domesticating technology;

    Abstract : Physical inactivity has increased significantly over the past years, andthe advancement of technology has contributed to it. Paradoxically,domestic IoT shapes human behavior through human interaction. READ MORE

  3. 2. Domesticating the period-tracking app in everyday life : a case study of Easy Period in the Chinese context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

    Author : Yuhong Xu; [2020]
    Keywords : Easy Period; menstrual technology; period-tracking; self-tracking; everyday life; gender script; domestication theory; China; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Recent years have seen great changes to Chinese women’s period-tracking practice, shifting from the method of pen and paper to smartphone applications, and from women-only practice to practice involves men. This study explores such transformations by looking at a specific app named Easy Period in China and users practice with it by using qualitative methods (textual analysis and semi-structured interviews). READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysis of oil content in the transgenic lines and wild-type of Lepidium campestre

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Philip Berg; [2014]
    Keywords : Lepidium campestre; Oljeanalys; Gaskromathografi; Vitrioscilla; Hemoglobingen;

    Abstract : The world's population is increasing and will be reaching up to 9 billion by 2050. More food needs to be produced in order to satisfy the growing demand in the future. Meanwhile there are increased focuses on the food we produce, which are healthier and have less negative impact on the environment. READ MORE

  5. 4. In vitro germination and embryo rescue of Lepidium campestre hybrids

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : David Fahlgren; [2014]
    Keywords : In vitro; Lepidium campestre; Lepidium graminifolium; Lepidium draba; embryo rescue; seed germination; Field cress;

    Abstract : Lepidium species are members of the Brassicaceae family, in which some commercial oil crops belong to and these species are wild. In an effort for domesticating a new oil crop that started about 20 years ago, Lepidium campestre has been chosen as a target as it is cold hardy and has high seed yield potential. However, L. READ MORE