Essays about: "drugs in society"

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  1. 6. Privacy Preserving Survival Prediction With Graph Neural Networks

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

    Author : Stefano Fedeli; [2021]
    Keywords : Graph Neural Network; Survival Analysis; Differential Privacy; Clinical Data; Registries; Population Study;

    Abstract : In the development process of novel cancer drugs, one important aspect is to identify patient populations with a high risk of early death so that resources can be focused on patients with the highest medical unmet need. Many cancer types are heterogeneous and there is a need to identify patients with aggressive diseases, meaning a high risk of early death, compared to patients with indolent diseases, meaning a low risk of early death. READ MORE

  3. 7. Emergency Powers & Human Rights: Shield or Sword? Analysing the emergency powers paradox in a Southeast Asian context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Paola Zuleta; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The state of emergency – the governmental provision of imposing exceptional powers applicable to emergencies – is a characteristic shared by a majority of national governments. The possibility to invoke emergency provisions, albeit necessary, is inherently vulnerable to abuse. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Effectiveness of Foreign Aid on Corruption Eradication in Developing Countries’ Institutions. : A Qualitative Case Study Related to International Relations Studies with A Focus on A West African Country: Nigeria.

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för samhälls- och kulturvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Olivia Banks Westerlund; [2021]
    Keywords : Bribery; Corruption; Economic Aid; Facilitate Payment; Governance; Legitimacy.;

    Abstract : Abstract. Foreign aid's effectiveness on eradicating corruption is a fragile yet complex topic to research in International Relations. Some scholars argue that economic aid should not be given without specific conditions, while some argue that aid should be given with strict or specific rules to recipient countries. READ MORE

  5. 9. Questioning the unquestionable : A normative study of the values, argumentation and logic of the Swedish drug policy

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Statsvetenskap

    Author : Alexander Carmler; [2021]
    Keywords : drug policy; sweden; normative; values; logic; argumentation; internal validity; liberty; mill; narkotikapolitik; sverige; normativ; värden; logik; argumentation; intern validitet; frihet; mill;

    Abstract : Sweden’s drug policy still invokes the ideas of zero-tolerance and prohibition despite the high reported number of drug-related deaths and arrest rates for using drugs in Sweden in the latest years. To reach knowledge about why prohibition of illegal drugs has remained such a strong staple of Swedish politics for the latest 60 years, this study asks questions about which ideas and arguments constituting the Swedish drug policy, examines the logical coherence of these, and proposes an alternative policy route which aims to mitigate the shortcomings of the current policy. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Guide: A Journey Through Holistic Healing

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Stefan Johanson; [2021]
    Keywords : Holistic Medicine; Pharmaceutical Industry; War on Drugs; Hallucinogens; Narcotics; Healthcare System;

    Abstract : The Graphic Journalism genre is emerging with influences from war reportage with authors like Joe Sacco. I would like to address and report the “War on Drugs” from small first hand experiences, personal connections, and a genuine deep desire to see the healthcare and justice system change. READ MORE