Essays about: "local studies"

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1. 16. It Takes Two to Tango: Perceptions and Motivations Towards Campaign Clientelism in Zambia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Fubu Ngubu; [2023]
   Keywords : Keywords: Campaign clientelism; Information theory; mixed methods; System justification theory; Zambia.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Various studies on clientelism usually start from a common puzzle: Why is campaign clientelism widely practised by politicians even when they have no means of ensuring reciprocity from the voters? Similarly, why is campaign clientelism widespread amongst voters despite its numerous negative consequences on societies, democracy, and development? These puzzles have motivated my research, where I attempt to understand the perceptions and motivations of politicians and voters towards campaign clientelism in Zambia. To address the research question, two forms of data collection methods were utilised, in-depth interviews with politicians at the local level and a survey of voters in densely populated areas (Lusaka and Kitwe). READ MORE

3. 17. Methodology for Stored Heat “Heat In Place” (HIP) assessment of geothermal aquifers – Exemplified by a study of the Arnager Greensand in SW Scania

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

   Author : Oskar Sundberg; [2023]
   Keywords : geothermal energy; geothermal resource assessment; geothermal potential; volume method; volumetric method; recovery factor; direct use; direct heat; Mesozoic aquifers; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : In the sedimentary bedrock of southwest Scania, located in the southernmost part of Sweden, there are several low-enthalpy Mesozoic sandstone aquifers situated at different depths. These aquifers collectively hold the potential for direct-heat geothermal utilization. READ MORE

4. 18. Konst – ett verktyg för att appropriera rum

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Oskar Blomé; [2023]
   Keywords : appropriation; konst; deltagande; planering;

   Abstract : Kan konst användas som ett verktyg för att bidra till att medborgare känner större tillhörighet i sin närmiljö, och i så fall hur? För att skapa tillhörighet i sin närmiljö bör medborgare appropriera den. Syftet med denna uppsats är att undersöka på vilka sätt konst har använts av konstnärer tillsammans med medborgare för att appropriera rum, samt att se vilka positiva och negativa sidor konst har som verktyg för att appropriera rum. READ MORE

5. 19. Relatedness and diversity in Swedish local chicken breeds using mitochondrial DNA D-loop sequences and SNP data

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Esther Taiwo Afolabi; [2023]
   Keywords : chicken; genetic diversity; mtDNA d-loop; SNP; Swedish local chicken breeds;

   Abstract : Genetic diversity is the variation in genetic information carried by individuals within a species or population. This variability plays a crucial role in enabling species to adapt and survive in changing environments and is essential for evolutionary processes. READ MORE

6. 20. Toward inclusive cities: exploring migrant participation in Swedish urban planning : a case study of Stockholm’s Hagsätra-Rågsved

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

   Author : Nihal Shehata; [2023]
   Keywords : Social inclusion; participation; the just city; right to the city; spatial justice; sense of belonging; city planning;

   Abstract : The city of Stockholm grapples with significant challenges related to social exclusion and segregation. This particularly affects vulnerable groups such as individuals of migrant background residing in low-income suburbs around the city centre. READ MORE