Essays about: "perception of science"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 225 essays containing the words perception of science.

1. 21. Evaluating the use of Brush and Tooltip for Time Series visualizations: A comparative study

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

   Author : André Eklund; Sebastian Helin; [2023]
   Keywords : Time series visualisations; time series visualizations; Tooltip; Brush; Graphical Perception; Estimation Time; Accuracy; Line chart; Bar chart; Time series;

   Abstract : This study uses a combination of user testing and analysis to evaluate the impact of brush and tooltip on the comprehension of time series visualizations. Employing a sequential mixed-methods approach, with qualitative data from semi-structured interviews used to inform the design of a visualization tool, followed by a quantitative user study to validate it. READ MORE

3. 22. Are you the culprit or the victim in today’s digital society? The use of digital innovations in the Swedish fast fashion industry and its significance for consumer behavior

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Josefine Jogdal; Irma Weberg Ekelund; [2022-08-05]
   Keywords : Digital innovation; digital transformation; persuasive technology; cognitive science; consumer behavior;

   Abstract : The fashion industry has grasped a wide range of digital innovations, and the past decade has shown an increased junction between advanced digital innovation and consumption. Therefore, the mechanism of consumption is recognizing important transformation, following a redefinition of various areas from advertisements and markets to consumers and the concept of utility and value. READ MORE

4. 23. A sensory evaluation of swidden rye (Secale cereale) – how the taste of history and geographical location can play part in a sustainable food production

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Amanda Jonsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Sensory science; Landrace; Terroir; Food system; Consumer science;

   Abstract : Due to their resilience, durability, and broad genetic variations, increasing the production and consumption of landrace cereals has been highlighted as a solution to handle increasing environmental variability resulting from climate change. However, the consumption of landrace cereals remains low due to limited production and purchase availability for consumers. READ MORE

5. 24. Growing home together: An eco-phenomenological study of urban wild-gardeners’ experience of insects

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Florina Cianga-Christophersen; [2022]
   Keywords : sustainability science; eco-phenomenology; wild-gardening; more-than-human; the Flesh; embodied experience; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Assumptions about humankind’s separation from the rest of life on Earth have fuelled worldwide environmental destruction and a subsequent widespread loss of abundance and biodiversity amongst insects. As insects are vital to the health of the biosphere, a reconciliation of humans with the natural world is in due season. READ MORE

6. 25. Credibility for and engagement with outlets sharing climate change news: a quantitative research of young people in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Angelica Olsson; [2022]
   Keywords : climate change communication; credibility; perception; engagement; young people; source credibility theory; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : How civil society perceives climate change communication by outlets is key for sustainable development. Being predicted to get largely impacted due to climate change and having a great influence on future sustainability outcomes, young people are an important group to focus on in the field of perception and climate change communication. READ MORE