Essays about: "memory cultures"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words memory cultures.

  1. 1. “When you see me, weep” : The archaeology of the hunger stones of Europe.

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Ivan Odbratt; [2023]
    Keywords : Hunger stones; Climate change; Memory; Archaeology;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the phenomenon of hunger stones and their resurgence due to climate change-induced droughts, shedding light on their evolving societal significance. The initial focus lies on understanding the origins of the term and exploring how humanity has historically adapted to and remembered climatic transformations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Transcending Memories Beyond Borders: Carrying Memorabilia from Home to Abroad. : Transferring Personal Memorabilia for a Meaningful Cross-Country Experience.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Människa-datorinteraktion

    Author : Ruby Abeywickrama; [2023]
    Keywords : Migrants; Souvenirs; Culture; Preservation; Research through design; Materiality; Physical to digital; rematerialization; 3D printing; Augmented Reality; Identity; Symbolic Values;

    Abstract : Collecting memorabilia has been a longstanding practice as it evolved around cultures and societies. Despite existing research about preserving memorabilia, meaningful preservation methods remain unclear due to the individual and idiosyncratic nature of practices [18,22,40,43,47,59]. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluating LOAd703 in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in ovarian cancer

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för immunologi, genetik och patologi

    Author : Jonas Härdin; [2022]
    Keywords : Clinical Immunology; Immunotherapy; LOAd; Ovarian Cancer; Oncology; Virus;

    Abstract : Ovarian cancer is a disease with a high rate of mortality where the need for novel treatments will increase in the near future as older and populous generations reach the age where the cancer is usually diagnosed. Once treated, ovarian cancer tends to recur and display a newfound resistance against the platinum-based chemotherapeutic drugs that are used to treat the disease. READ MORE

  5. 4. Lion’s mane mushroom : A fungus to remember, a novel venture into dementia therapy

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Sophia Datsen; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : As life expectancy increases globally, so does the prevalence of age-related diseases, some of which are more difficult to adapt to and accommodate for than others. In particular, neurodegenerative disorders are among those for which adaptations are more complex, often requiring long-term care. READ MORE

  6. 5. Home Away from Home : A comparative study on identity, collective memory and integration with first and second-generation Assyrians in Sweden

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Maria Hermez; Biblina Al-Taji; [2022]
    Keywords : First generation; Second generation; Identity; Collective Memory; Cultural Trauma; Acculturation; Integration; Assyrian; Sweden;

    Abstract : This study is about the first and second generation Assyrians in Sweden. It aims to understand what shapes their identity, and how they integrate in their host country Sweden. Previous studies have looked into the transformation of ethnic identity and integration of Assyrians in Sweden and the role that the collective memory plays. READ MORE