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  1. 16. Analysis of pervasive climate risks to global rice production at the subnational level

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Qian Mei; [2023]
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    Abstract : Rice is a vital crop and main source of calories for half the global population, particularly in the GlobalSouth. Despite increasing demand for rice, climate change, urbanisation, and land use development arethreatening rice production and therefore food security. READ MORE

  3. 17. To What Extent did Social Media and Communication Strategies Help Victims of Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Lockdown in Thailand? : A Case Study of the "Stop Violence Against Women Campaign"

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Felicia Andersson; [2023]
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    Abstract : In the midst of the formidable challenges imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown, the "Stop Violence Against Women" campaign emerged as a resilient and proactive response, harnessing the influential capabilities of social media and strategic communication to combat the pervasive issue of gender-based violence in Thailand. This comprehensive study, deeply rooted in the realms of public sphere theory, development theory, and digital activism, explores the multifaceted dimensions of the campaign's profound impact. READ MORE

  4. 18. Have you noticed? Discussing the embodied experiences of fat queer individuals in Greece

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : EVDOXIA PAPAGIANNI; [2023]
    Keywords : fat studies; ueer theory; fat queer embodiment; the Panopticon; performativity; focus group; thematic analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the intricate interplay of fatness and queerness, as navigated by Greek individuals. Employing a qualitative approach and thematic analysis, the study aims to unfold the experiences, challenges, and resilience. READ MORE

  5. 19. Unveiling Power Dynamics on Instagram: A Neo-medieval Analysis of Algorithmic control, Influencers and Users

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Femke Podsedkowska; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital feudalism; social media; power relations; Instagram; influencers; medievalism; algorithms; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : Instagram is a large social media platform with strong power dynamics between the company, influencers and the users. Exploring this power dynamic within a theoretical framework rooted in neo-medievalism, this study investigates how power structures are manifested and enacted on the platform. READ MORE

  6. 20. Is there a willingness to pay for shade provision as part of cycling urban infrastructure? Eliciting attributes of a discrete choice experiment in Neiva, Colombia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Jorge Andres Arce Correa; [2023]
    Keywords : Bicycle commuting; shade; sustainable development; stated preference; welfare economics;

    Abstract : This manuscript reports on an exploration of whether shade provision is valued by urban users of cycling infrastructure. A description of the elicitation process has been outlined in order to build a general but detailed analysis of the different stages included in the exercise of attribute elicitation. READ MORE