Essays about: "pause"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 60 essays containing the word pause.

1. 1. Exploring Disaster Impacts on Climate Mitigation Policy Change in Latin America

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Lotte Petersen; [2023]
   Keywords : natural hazards; disaster; climate mitigation policy; latin america; policy change;

   Abstract : This study aims to empirically explore if there is an association between climate-related disasters and climate mitigation policy change in middle-income countries. This is important for understanding future climate mitigation policy, as disasters are predicted to increase in both frequency and severity. READ MORE

3. 2. It’s no laughing matter! The changing use of the semicolon and its application in various genres

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Magnus Boström; [2023]
   Keywords : punctuation; semicolon; linguistics; prescriptivism; grammar; syntax; prosody;

   Abstract : The function of the semicolon has changed considerably since the 15th century, from primarily indicating the length of a pause, to providing syntactic information. According to prescriptive grammar, the semicolon is used to join independent clauses and to avoid complexity by separating items in a list. READ MORE

4. 3. Examining the Influence of Disfluencies on Reaction Time : An Exploratory Study Investigating the Impact of Entropy in Language

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Alexander Jansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Linguistics; Disfluency; Cognitive Science; Reaction Time; Hyponomy; Attention; Entropy;

   Abstract : The current study aimed to investigate the effects of disfluencies, specifically filled pauses (FP) and unfilled pauses (UP), on reaction time (RT) to target words and hyponyms of target hypernyms(targets = target words + hyponyms of target hypernyms). Two experiments were conducted, withthe first experiment examining the impact of disfluencies on RTs to target words in utterances, whilethe second experiment explored their effect on hyponyms of target hypernyms. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of Numerically Developed Models of an ECB for Estimating the Braking Torque on the SkiCrosser

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Filip Andersson; William Marin; [2023]
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   Abstract : Cross-country skiing is a popular method of exercising that builds strength, stamina and engages the entire body. As cross-country skiing requires snow to be present, it is typically only performed during the winter, resulting in a rather limited way of exercising. READ MORE

6. 5. How to design a digital guide app in Flutter/Firebase with a focus on the group experience and Text-To-Speech

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Interaktiva och kognitiva system; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : Malcolm Sävmarker; [2023]
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   Abstract : With an emphasis on usability, this paper intends to create a digital museum guide app using the Flutter framework and Firebase web platform. In order to improve the visitor's experience, the app will make use of Geolocation, QR codes, and text-to-speech with translation. READ MORE