Essays about: "normative evaluation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the words normative evaluation.

  1. 1. The effect of age and different speech tasks on the Acoustic Voice Quality Index

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Logopedi

    Author : Rosanna Rehn; [2023]
    Keywords : AVQI; acoustic voice quality index - acoustic evaluation - overall voice quality - multiparametric voice assessment - sustained vowel - continuous speech;

    Abstract : Background Previous research has emphasized the importance of objectivity in voice quality evaluation. Acoustic voice quality index (AVQI) is a multiparametric objective index, that quantifies overall voice quality. Over the past decade, international studies have demonstrated strong diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity of AVQI to voice disorders. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing Credibility in the Voluntary Carbon Market? Developing, testing, and evaluating a credibility assessment framework using the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market as a case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Tim Ziegler; [2023]
    Keywords : voluntary carbon market; ICVCM; credibility; assessment framework; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Voluntary carbon markets (VCM) have grown significantly over the past years. However, the VCM is facing a ‘credibility crisis’ due to governance, technical, and market issues. Notably, despite the significant role of credibility in the VCM, a lack of systematic assessment frameworks in this area is discerned. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improving the ecological validity of cognitive functions assessment through Virtual Environments : Results of a usability evaluation with healthy adults

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

    Author : Simone Tafaro; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual Reality; Cognitive Impairment; Ecological Validity; Virtual Environments; Virtuell verklighet; kognitiv funktionsnedsättning; ekologisk validitet; virtuella miljöer;

    Abstract : The early detection of mild cognitive impairment has the potential to significantly impact the lives of individuals who may be unaware of their cognitive decline. Such a condition can greatly affect their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Swedish media representation of China : A frame analysis of the securitization of China in Swedish print media during 2012-2022

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Sonia Ruyter; [2023]
    Keywords : China threat; securitization; framing; print media; Sweden;

    Abstract : This study aims to explore the presence of ”China threat” and the securitization of China in Swedish print media. The key objective is to measure the portrayal of China as a threat and if/how that representation has changed during the time period 2012-2022. READ MORE

  6. 5. Dark Side of Desire: Examining the Spillover Effects of the Nordic Model of Prostitution

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Linnea Bergvall; Maja Werner; [2023]
    Keywords : Economics of Crime; Prostitution Regulation; Policy evaluation; Laissez-faire; Sexual Offences;

    Abstract : Prostitution and its regulation is a topic of frequent discussion and is continuously debated. This paper provides estimates on the spillover effects of the "Nordic Model" of prostitution legislation adopted in Norway in 2009, according to which only sex buyers are criminalised. READ MORE