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1. 1. Constructing a civilized wilderness. An intersectional discourse analysis of the Sierra Club 1893-1910

   University essay from

   Author : Eleonor Ivdal; [2023-10-05]
   Keywords : the Sierra Club; intersectional theory; discourse analysis; civilization; American wilderness; national park movement; gender; class; race; ethnicity;

   Abstract : This study investigates if and how the Sierra Club adapted complex and contradictory rationalizations to legitimize their authority in wilderness and civilization. The study aims thereby to enhance our understanding of the origin narrative of the American preservation and conservation movement at the turn of the twentieth century which depicted white male heroes as discoverers and protectors of a pristine wilderness. READ MORE

3. 2. The Cost of Convenience: An Exploration of the Privacy Aspects in Period-Tracking Applications : A mixed-method study of perceived privacy by users in period-tracking applications

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

   Author : Linnéa Beramand; [2023]
   Keywords : Femtech; Period-tracking; Actor-Network Theory; Privacy; Sceptical Design;

   Abstract : The increasing demand for female-centred services and devices in the digital era has challenged traditional notions of privacy. This thesis explores how users perceive privacy issues in period- tracking applications provided by various developers. READ MORE

4. 3. Keeping Up with the Transition: Sex for Compensation and Women with Asylum and Transgender Experiences in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender

   Author : Ines Anttila; [2023]
   Keywords : sex for compensation; transgender; asylum; gender affirmation; waiting; strategy; tactic.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on the practice of sex for compensation performed by women with transgender and asylum experiences living in Sweden. It aims to explore the complexities of sex for compensation by positioning this practice as both strategy and a tactic for obtaining income used for gender affirmation, considering that gender-affirmative healthcare is not available for asylum seekers in Sweden. READ MORE

5. 4. Analyzing How Blended Emotions are Expressed using Machine Learning Methods

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

   Author : Disen Ling; [2023]
   Keywords : Blended emotion; Supervised learning; Model generalization capability; Ablation study; Blandade känslor; Övervakad inlärning; Modellens generaliseringsförmåga; Ablationsstudie;

   Abstract : Blended emotion is a classification of emotional experiences that involve the combination of multiple emotions. Research on the expression of blended emotions allows researchers to understand how different emotions interact and coexist in an individual’s emotional experience. READ MORE

6. 5. Neuroscience app interfaceanalysis.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Lucía Velasco González; [2023]
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   Abstract : The Neurologyca company received a request from a client, Orange, on how to improve its appinterface, Orange TV, to be more user-friendly. The project's main purpose is to evaluate the userexperience and optimal design of the interface, focusing on qualitative and quantitative research toanalyze the consumer emotional reaction while using the app. READ MORE