Essays about: "public institutions"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 491 essays containing the words public institutions.

1. 6. Perspectives of dropped-out children on quitting public primary schools in Kasur- Pakistan

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Somia Bashir; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : dropped-out children; dropout rate; public primary schools; Kasur- Pakistan; perspectives; education;

   Abstract : Aim: This thesis is an endeavour to explore the causes behind the significant rate of students leaving their primary-level education at the Primary level. The study aims at exploring the causes of high dropout rates by recording the voices of out-of-school children and examining the help they receive from their learning institutions after leaving their studies and schools in the Kasur District in Pakistan. READ MORE

3. 7. The Role of Impression Management in Sustainability Disclosure: Enhancing Legitimacy for Financial Institutions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sophie Victoria Schiereck; Silvia Bovina; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : impression management; legitimacy; financial industry; ESG; sustainability strategy;

   Abstract : This study explores the usage of sustainability disclosure in the financial field. Sustainability disclosure has become a relevant practice for companies to display their sustainability commitment, given stakeholder and regulatory pressure in recent years. READ MORE

4. 8. IMPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG TO ALIGN WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET REGARDING CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2045 - Scenarios and Consequences

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Nafiseh Kazemi Ashtiani; [2023-06-21]
   Keywords : Climate Neutrality; GHG emissions; higher education institutions HEIs ; Net Zero emission; carbon footprint; carbon capture and storage CCS ;

   Abstract : It is widely acknowledged that one of the most significant global challenges of the 21 st century is climate change. In its Fifth Assessment Report (2014), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described the present extent of the problem and the hazards involved, citing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities as the primary contributor to global warming since the mid-20th century. READ MORE

5. 9. The Role of Public Libraries in Countering Misinformation : A Swedish Perspective

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

   Author : Britt Helen Andermann; [2023]
   Keywords : misinformation; disinformation; public libraries; democratic values; public trust; library practice; semi-structured interviews; acquisitions policy;

   Abstract : Misinformation poses a significant threat to democracy, as it undermines informed decision-making, creates distrust among citizens, and exacerbates social and political polarization. Public libraries can in theory mitigate this threat by serving as trustworthy sources of information and promoting critical thinking, but must contend with issues such as the politicization of library services, which have the potential to erode public trust in libraries. READ MORE

6. 10. Turning the tide on marine biodiversity loss: How Swedish coastal cities are leveraging citizen interaction to improve conservation outcomes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Martine Deinum; [2023]
   Keywords : Marine spatial planning; urban planning; blue space; program theory; citizen interaction; coastal conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Rapid coastal urbanization and declining marine biodiversity rates are complex problems that require broad, integrated sets of solutions. Although isolating nature from human impact prevails as the standard conservation approach, social-ecological systems require more holistic solutions. READ MORE