Essays about: "example case study of a theory"

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1. 1. Marginalisation of bisexual asylum seekers: a discourse analysis of Swedish case law

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Matilda Olstedt; [2024-03-15]
   Keywords : bisexuality; marginalisation; Sweden; asylum procedure; case law;

   Abstract : Bisexual individuals are often construed as ‘half homosexuals’, and thus seen as less vulnerable to sexual minority intolerance and persecution. According to bisexuality scholars, however, bisexual individuals are subjected to double discrimination, as they are marginalised both by the heteronormative society and the homosexual minority group. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainable housing for everyone: A qualitative study of sustainable urban development and housing provision in Malmö

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Malin Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis explores how the city of Malmö plans for the housing provision from a sustainability perspective by studying social and environmental sustainability in the urban development process with a focus on housing. The study is a qualitative case study and interviews with employees working in the municipality and a document study have been conducted. READ MORE

4. 3. The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

   Author : Noela Calderon; [2023]
   Keywords : Indigenous Knowledge; Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Sumak Kawsay; Buen Vivie; Rights of Nature; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This research is investigating the socio-ecological benefits of Indigenous Knowledge in law and decision making, focusing on the inclusion of the indigenous concept Sumak Kawsay, translated to Buen Vivir, and the Constitutional Rights of Nature in Ecuador. The Eurocentric and dominant cultural model has had a monopoly on the production of knowledge ever since the start of colonialism but today's socio-environmental issues are forcing us to look for other alternatives. READ MORE

5. 4. The use and potential of Quality of Life as a Concept Innovation for municipal Sustainable Development Strategies : The case of Helsingborg municipality in Sweden

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Anna Maria Bracio; Asma Mansour; [2023]
   Keywords : Diffusion of Innovation Theory; public sector innovation; concept innovation; sustainable development; Sweden; Quality of Life; citizen participation;

   Abstract : Our world today is facing unprecedented challenges in relation to creating a sustainable way of life. Urban areas have a significant potential to positively contribute to addressing these pressing challenges in sustainable development. The public sector plays a central role in ensuring a sustainable development of its municipality. READ MORE

6. 5. Detecting time inefficiencies in service-oriented systems using distributed tracing

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Josefin Ekenstedt; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Stragglers, which are tasks that operate significantly slower than other tasks in a system, are a big issue in distributed systems. A system can contain relatively few tasks that qualify as stragglers but that have a great impact on the overall system performance. For example, a study of a large data center showed that as few as 3. READ MORE