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  1. 1. Encouraging Reading on Social Media. Exploring Finnish Bookstagram Community

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Susanna Kokko; [2023-11-21]
    Keywords : social media; Bookstagram; reading; literacy; reading promotion;

    Abstract : In the contemporary digital age, where text-based communication is increasingly significant, literacy skills play a crucial role in effective social participation. However, despite the importance of literacy, a considerable number of people are still illiterate. READ MORE

  3. 2. The complexity of cancel culture: : Unveiling the personal and social drivers that influences the decision to cancel

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Najda Gvozden; Lovisa Zetterlind; [2023]
    Keywords : cancel culture; social media; canceled influencers; influencer marketing; social norms; moral transgression; social justice; social identity theory; theory of planned behavior;

    Abstract : The rise of social media has emerged the social phenomena called cancel culture, where individuals hold influencers and endorsed brands accountable for perceived immoral actions. Cancel culture originates from a desire for social justice, where the consequences of those cancelled could be temporary and long-lasting reputational damage. READ MORE

  4. 3. The strategies and consequences for harassment : The effect on women journalists’ work in Costa Rica

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)

    Author : Linnea Söderberg; Alicia Schumacher; [2023]
    Keywords : Interview; gender; media; online violence; self-censorship; Latin America; Intervju; genus; näthat; självcensur; Latinamerika; trakasserier; kvinnor; journalistik;

    Abstract : Violence against women journalists is increasing all over the world, especially online, and previous research shows that journalists develop different strategies to avoid harassment. Costa Rica is the country in Latin America that has the highest level of press freedom but that does not mean that harassment is non-existing. READ MORE

  5. 4. Risk of Debris Flows in Åre : Literature Review of the Current Risk for Debris Flows in Åre Municipality and Predictions for the Future

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Lovisa Peterson; Wilma Sjöhag; [2023]
    Keywords : Åre municipality; Debris flows; Landslides; Geological hazards; Climate change; Åre kommun; Slamström; skred; Geologiska risker; Klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : Several debris flows have affected Åre municipality (Sw. Åre kommun) in the last 20 years. Jämtlandis a declared risk area for landslides and debris flows and there is an even higher probability oflandslides causing great damage around the Åre urban area. READ MORE

  6. 5. Experiments and simulations of gas flow through a NiCd battery

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

    Author : Sarah Petersson; [2023]
    Keywords : NiCd; battery; porous medium; experiment; CFD; NiCd; batteri; poröst medium; experiment; CFD;

    Abstract : This report describes the thesis work carried out regarding experiments and simulations of the gas flow through a NiCd battery. The objective of the work was to investigate how different geometries of the flip top vent on the battery and the level of porosity of the flame arresting disc impacted the amount of potassium carbonate created at the outlet of the vent. READ MORE