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1. 1. A qualitative study of foreign aid and China’s role in economic and human development in Zambia

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Sue-Ellen Njekwa Ryberg; [2024-01-26]
   Keywords : Zambia; foreign aid; development; dependency; debt trap; Chinese loans;

   Abstract : The precedent of unrivaled lending in Zambia, to a great degree, and courtesy to the World Bank, has generated a normative and financial frame that puts forward economic prosperity as only being made manifest through lending in perpetuality. Zambia has in recent decades found itself in between both West and East spheres of power in terms of foreign aid and this has had an impact on its development. READ MORE

3. 2. Pushed into the Political Mainstream? : A study of the use and influence of anti-abortion policy frames in the European Parliament

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sofia Kahma; [2024]
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   Abstract : This thesis explores the use and influence of anti-abortion policy frames during the Van Lancker (2002), Estrela (2013), and Matić (2021) debates in the European Parliament (EP). The purpose is to reveal whether and how anti-abortion frames have influenced the work of the EP and its Members of Parliament (MEP) and to analyze how the opposition to abortion has evolved from 2002-2021. READ MORE

4. 3. Developing a portable, customizable, single-channel EEG device for homecare and validating it against a commercial EEG device

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

   Author : Máté Károly Tóth; [2023]
   Keywords : Electroencephalography EEG ; Portable EEG; Single-channel EEG; Commercial EEG; Brain-machine interface; Prototype development; Elektroencefalografi EEG ; Bärbar EEG; Enkanaligt EEG; Kommersiellt EEG; Hjärna-maskin-gränssnitt; Prototyputveckling;

   Abstract : There are several commercial electroencephalography (EEG) devices on the market; however, affordable devices are not versatile for diverse research applications. The purpose of this project was to investigate how to develop a low-cost, portable, single-channel EEG system for a research institute that could be used for neurofeedback-related applications in homecare. READ MORE

5. 4. PAMPaR: Parallel Analysis of miRNAs, Proteins and RNAs. Dynamic Profiles of miRNAs, mRNAs and Specific Proteins in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells Differentiating into Neural Precursors

   University essay from KTH/Proteinvetenskap

   Author : Amelie Carlström; [2023]
   Keywords : PAMPaR; SPARC; Proximity extension assay; Neuronal differentiation; Mouse embryonic stem cells; PAMPaR; SPARC; Proximity extension assay; Neuronal differentiering; embryonala musstamceller;

   Abstract : MikroRNA-molekyler (miRNA) är viktiga icke-kodande RNA-molekyler för post-transkriptionell reglering av proteinkodande gener. De har även effekter på många cellulära processer såsom differentiering. De biosyntetiska reaktioner som skapar miRNA involverar proteiner som själva regleras av miRNA. READ MORE

6. 5. The industry adoption of innovative safety-analysis approaches for autonomous vehicles : A case study exploring the industry adoption of model-based safety analysis

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Sam Khogasteh; [2023]
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   Abstract : In recent years, autonomous vehicles have been gaining traction as a technology that can revolutionize society and save approximately $800 billion per year in the U.S. alone. However, due to their complex and dynamic behavior, ensuring the safety of these vehicles has proven to be a challenge for traditional safety analysis methods. READ MORE