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1. 1. Examining Conservation Narratives : An Environmental Discourse Analysis of WWF Madagascar

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Félice Rubin; [2024]
   Keywords : Conservation; Discourse; Deforestation; Community management; Biodiversity; Ecosystem services; Hegemony; Baselines; Environmental History; Miljövård; diskurs; avskogning; samhällsförvaltning; biodiversitet; ekosystemtjänster; hegemoni; miljöhistoria;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the conservation narratives of Madagascar the ambiguity of forest cover and deforestation estimates, and the difficulty in deconstructing the narratives linked to the idea of a once fully forested island. In particular, shifts in the conservation debate are related to the discursive power of a large-scale international NGO, the WWF. READ MORE

3. 2. Between climate justice and climate finance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Cornelia Fjelstrenius; [2024]
   Keywords : Loss and Damage; Alliance of Small Island States AOSIS ; European Union EU ; Discourse analysis; Climate change; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The conceptualization of loss and damage reflects diverse perspectives, evident in the disparities observed in climate negotiations. This thesis examines how the Alliance of Small Island States and the European Union portrayed loss and damage during the establishment of the loss and damage fund. READ MORE

4. 3. Vargen – ”en syndabock för större socioekonomiska problem” : en kritisk diskursanalys av nyhetsrapporteringen av varg på lokal och rikstäckande nivå

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Märtha Lindberg; [2023]
   Keywords : diskursanalys; landsbygd; media; varg; representationer;

   Abstract : Uppsatsens syfte är att kritisk granska och analysera nyhetsrapporteringen av rovdjursdiskursen för att urskilja hur olika maktstrukturer mellan stad och land syns och reproduceras i porträtteringen. Särskilt fokus ligger i den mediala bilden av landsbygd i vargfrågan där traditionella diskurser om landsbygd kan reproduceras snarare än utmanas i frågan. READ MORE

5. 4. Modulating Depth Map Features to Estimate 3D Human Pose via Multi-Task Variational Autoencoders

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Kobe Moerman; [2023]
   Keywords : 3D pose estimation; Joint landmarks; Variational autoencoder; Multi-task model; Loss discrimination; Latent-space modulation; Depth map; 3D-positionsuppskattning; Gemensamma landmärken; Variationell autoencoder; Multitask-modell; Förlustdiskriminering; Latent-space-modulering; Djupkarta;

   Abstract : Human pose estimation (HPE) constitutes a fundamental problem within the domain of computer vision, finding applications in diverse fields like motion analysis and human-computer interaction. This paper introduces innovative methodologies aimed at enhancing the accuracy and robustness of 3D joint estimation. READ MORE

6. 5. Prototyping Tool for Large Scale Interactive Experiences

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för designvetenskaper

   Author : Venkata Satya Anurag Gargeya Unnava; Yiyang Liu; [2023]
   Keywords : Virtual Reality; Augmented Reality; Interactive Content; Large Scale Interactive Content; Visualizer; Simulations; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In the age where entertainment is the driving force behind the functioning of large industries, companies like SONY have figured out a way to market their entertainment content including movies, music, and games using large-scale interactive marketing and promotional content. Building and testing such content before it is released on large and complex devices is a continuously challenging task and there have been efforts both in academia and industry made to ameliorate this content production workflow. READ MORE