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1. 1. Material sustainability on scenographies for theatre performances : Sustainability assessment for scenographic activities

   University essay from Stockholms konstnärliga högskola/Institutionen för scenkonst

   Author : Marta Banal-Fernández; [2023]
   Keywords : scenography; ecoscenography; sustainable scenography; sustainability on performing arts; set design; sustainable system thinking; escenografia; ecoescenografia; sostenibilitat escenogràfica; sostenibilitat a les arts dramàtiques; disseny escènic; pensament sistèmic sostenible; escenografía; ecoescenografía; sostenibilidad escenográfica; sostenibilidad en arte dramático; diseño escénico; pensamiento sistémico sostenible;

   Abstract : Theatrical scenography is developing its methods to address its ecological impacts. This research observes the stages already accomplished by certain theaters and scenographers. Also acknowledges how expertise in sustainable product design can be transferred to scenography design and processes. READ MORE

3. 2. Ecosystems Services in swidden agriculture in the Peruvian tropical Andes : the Kechwa-Lamas farm-forestry system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Geannine Gisset Chabaneix Portocarrero; [2023]
   Keywords : swidden agriculture; ecosystem services; Peru; Amazon;

   Abstract : In the Amazon, life supporting services are importantly associated to forest areas. Nevertheless, the connection of ecosystem services to agricultural systems it is also of great importance, because agriculture is one of the most important causes of degradation and loss of these areas. READ MORE

4. 3. Choices and Rules in Informality : A case study on public policy implementation and obstacles to formalizing the domestic work sector in Argentina

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Tilda Rådström; [2023]
   Keywords : Domestic workers; domestic work sector; informal work; public policy implementation; social policy; financial incentives; informal institutions; rational choice theory; Argentina; Trabajadoras domésticas; sector del trabajo doméstico; trabajo informal; implementación de políticas; política social; incentivos financieros; instituciones informales; teoría de la elección racional; Argentina;

   Abstract : This study reviews Rational Choice theory and Informal Institutions theory and uses new data to explain the persistence and scale of Argentina's informal domestic work sector. The domestic work sector in Argentina represents a typical case in Latin America: almost entirely dominated by women and high informality levels. READ MORE

5. 4. Development and Evaluation of a Road Marking Recognition Algorithm implemented on Neuromorphic Hardware

   University essay from KTH/Datavetenskap

   Author : Santiago Bou Betran; [2022]
   Keywords : SpiNNaker; Neuromorphic Hardware; Spiking Neural Network; Computer vision system; Lane recognition; Autonomous driving; Line Recognition; Neuromorphic Vision Sensors; Third Generation Neural Networks; Algorithm Evaluation.; SpiNNaker; Neuromorfiska hårdvara; neuromorfiska pulserande neuronnät; Datorseende system; läser av körbanans; självkörande bilar; läser av linjer; dynamiska synsensorer; Tredje generation neuronnät; utvärdering av algoritmen.; Hardware Neuromórfico; Sistemas de visión por computador; Reconocimiento de Carril; Conducción autónoma; Sensores de visión neuromórfica; Redes neuronales de Impulsos; Redes Neuronales de Tercera Generación; Evaluación de Algoritmos.;

   Abstract : Driving is one of the most common and preferred forms of transport used in our actual society. However, according to studies, it is also one of the most dangerous. One solution to increase safety on the road is applying technology to automate and prevent avoidable human errors. READ MORE

6. 5. Alteration of the forest structure in historically impacted Nothofagus spp. forests on the Brunswick peninsula : recommendations for their protection and management

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Leon Hauenschild; [2022]
   Keywords : Nothofagus spp. forests; Brunswick peninsula; Forest history; Indigenous land use; Holistic conservation;

   Abstract : Despite exhibiting a seemingly low degree of human alteration when compared to other types of landscapes, most forest ecosystems in the world have a long history of human use and are prod-uct thereof. The southern Brunswick peninsula is no exception to this and has an extensive history of anthropogenic activity, both pre-colonial and modern. READ MORE