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  1. 1. National Heroes, Digital Soldiers, Vulnerable Children and all the Others: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Videos Communicating the QAnon Conspiracy Theory

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Cecilia Gatenheim; [2024-02-23]
    Keywords : conspiracy theory; far-right; emotions; video analysis; discourse analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses the making of Us and Them in videos communicating the QAnon conspiracy theory, which have been circulating on online social forums. For this purpose, Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis is used, together with Sara Ahmed’s cultural theory of emotions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Corporate Commitments and Human Capabilities : A Thematic Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Tanzanian Sisal Industry using Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Lukas Nylander; [2024]
    Keywords : CSR; Sisal; Capabilities; Sustainability;

    Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an increasingly important aspect of a company’s image and has provided profitability by appealing to consumers. The Tanzanian sisal value chain provides an interesting case where newly established companies have the ability to incorporate CSR in their everyday work and create a sustainable environment where social and environmental aspects of responsibility are undertaken. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effects of natural aging and low strain-rate on mechanical properties of aluminium alloy sheets used in automotive industry

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Amirhossein Gholami; Ali Abedisamarin; [2024]
    Keywords : Ageing. AA6014. AA6016;

    Abstract : These days, lightweight materials such as aluminum alloy sheets, especiallythose in the AA6xxx series, are in high demand for use inthe automotive industry. During natural aging, the properties of aluminummay undergo significant changes due to the diffusion of atomswithin the crystal structure, impacting the strength and formabilityof aluminum sheets. READ MORE

  5. 4. Robustness Analysis of Perfusion Parameter Calculations

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

    Author : Alicia Palmér; [2024]
    Keywords : Perfusion; Medical image analysis; Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Tofts model; Functional imaging; Optimization; T1 map; Perfusion; Medicinsk bildanalys; Dynamisk kontrastförstärkt magnetisk resonanstomografibildtagning; Tofts-modell; Funktionell bildbehandling; Optimering; T1 karta;

    Abstract : Cancer is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. When given optimal treatment, however, the risk of severe illness may greatly be reduced. Determining optimal treatment in turn requires evaluation of disease progression and response to potential, previous treatment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Learning a Grasp Prediction Model for Forestry Applications

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Elias Olofsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Forwarder; Autonomous grasping; Deep learning; Multibody dynamics; Convolutional neural network;

    Abstract : Since the advent of machine learning and machine vision methods, progress has been made in tackling the long-standing research question of autonomous grasping of arbitrary objects using robotic end-effectors. Building on these efforts, we focus on a subset of the general grasping problem concerning the automation of a forwarder. READ MORE