Essays about: "failing"

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  1. 16. The Contemporary Discourse of American Supervised Injection Facilities : An analysis of the conversation surrounding the implementation of supervised injection facilities in New York City

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : William Livingston; [2023]
    Keywords : addiction treatment; harm reduction; supervised injection; USA; New York City public policy;

    Abstract : This paper explores the discourse surrounding the introduction of supervised injection facilities (SIF) in New York City following their recent introduction in November 2021.  The contemporary debate surrounding SIF in New York is more diverse than may be assumed, even within a seemingly liberal city in the United States, as there are many competing perspectives which make broad categorizations of the discourse difficult. READ MORE

  3. 17. Bayesian Networks for Modelling the Respiratory System and Predicting Hospitalizations

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

    Author : Victor Lopo Martinez; [2023]
    Keywords : Bayesian Networks; Structure Learning; Conditional Probability Tables; Maximum Likelihood Estimator; XGBoost; and Respiratory System; Bayesianska nätverk; Strukturinlärning; Villkorliga sannolikhetstabeller; Maximum Likelihood Estimator; XGBoost; och Andningssystemet;

    Abstract : Bayesian networks can be used to model the respiratory system. Their structure indicate how risk factors, symptoms, and diseases are related and the Conditional Probability Tables enable predictions about a patient’s need for hospitalization. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Failure of the ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign : A Social Conflict Analysis of how U.S. Sanctions Transformed Coalitional Struggles in Venezuela 2017 – 2022

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ruben Lind; [2023]
    Keywords : sanctions; Venezuela; U.S.; Social Conflict Analysis; social forces; political struggle; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Despite economic sanctions generally failing to achieve their intended goals, the global use of sanctions has increased dramatically since the end of the Cold war. A recent example of a sanctions regime unsuccessful in realizing its ostensible goal is that of the U.S. READ MORE

  5. 19. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

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

    Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
    Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

    Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

  6. 20. Machine Learning to predict student performance based on well-being data : a technical and ethical discussion

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

    Author : Lucy McCarren; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Data Science; Learning Analytics; Maskininlärning; Data Science; Inlärningsanalys;

    Abstract : The data provided by educational platforms and digital tools offers new ways of analysing students’ learning strategies. One such digital tool is the wellbeing platform created by EdAider, which consists of an interface where students can answer questions about their well-being, and a dashboard where teachers and schools can see insights into the well-being of individual students and groups of students. READ MORE