Essays about: "physical decline"

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  1. 16. Easy to Read Digital Equipment for Older, Visually Impaired Users with Cognitive Decline

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Kristian Mellgaard Nielsen; [2021]
    Keywords : Accessible media; voice interface; tactile interface; usability affordances; visual impairment; cognitive decline.;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis explores what could be the usability affordances of tactile interfaces, imbedded with physical commands, and voice interfaces,when used by older people that have visual impairments and cognitive declines. The aim is to contribute to the development of more accessible media. READ MORE

  3. 17. Sedimentary Factories and Ecosystem Change in the Triassic-Jurassic Boundary Interval : Insights from the Skåne Area (Southern Sweden)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Paleobiologi

    Author : Gustav Nesset Mattsson; [2021]
    Keywords : CAMP; microbial structures; End-Triassic extinction event; sedimentary structures; MISS; Triassic-Jurassic boundary; CAMP; mikrobiella strukturer; Trias-jura-utdöendet; sedimentära strukturer; MISS; Trias- juragränsen;

    Abstract : The End-Triassic Extinction (ETE) has long remained one of the lesser known among the so-called “Big Five”. There exist several hypotheses regarding the probable cause of this extinction, which can mainly be divided into  events of  a decline in the rate of diversification  in the late Triassic contra a sudden and significant extinction event. READ MORE

  4. 18. Utilizing modern technology to promote tourism and reduce physical contact

    University essay from KTH/Hälsoinformatik och logistik

    Author : Johan Gustafsson; Petter Wallgren; [2021]
    Keywords : covid-pandemic; tourism; crowd data; scheduling algorithm; cloud services; micro services; mobile application; UX-evaluation;

    Abstract : Tourism is an important factor for economic growth. Unfortunately, the on going COVID-19 pandemic has struck hard on the tourism sector due to the lockdowns and travel restrictions. The lockdowns have also led to an increasing isolation among people which in the long term can lead to a decline in people’s psychological wellbeing. READ MORE

  5. 19. What Happened to Louisiana? A Case Study on the Economic Growth Effects of Hurricane Katrina

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Moa Belaieff Kronborg; John Wernsten; [2021]
    Keywords : Hurricane Katrina; Natural disasters; Economic growth; Transmission channels; Labour;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the short-run and long-run effects of Hurricane Katrina on state-level economic growth in Louisiana. To provide explanatory value for any findings, the paper additionally includes an analysis of Katrina's effects on possible transmission channels to economic growth, including residential population, labour, and physical capital. READ MORE

  6. 20. Does unemployment make you less healthy?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alida Persson; Caroline Hovstadius; [2021]
    Keywords : unemployment; health behavior; panel data; Netherlands; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Employment is often more than just a way to make a living and a job loss might be one of life’s most stressful experiences. Aside from the financial hardship it causes, it may also affect individuals’ behaviors. READ MORE