Essays about: "risk beliefs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 essays containing the words risk beliefs.

  1. 1. Beyond Western Knowledge: Indigenous and Local Knowledges on Disaster Risk Reduction -A field study in rural Thailand

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Linnea Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Indigenous and local knowledge systems; Thailand; Indigenous and local communities; Natural hazards; Non-western knowledge; Pressures to Indigenous and local knowledge systems;

    Abstract : Natural hazards are predicted to only increase in frequency and severity over the next decade, making it crucial to avoid their negative consequences by disaster risk reduction. Reducing risks of natural hazards is not a recent invention as it has been shown that indigenous and local communities possess indigenous and local knowledge systems related to reducing disaster risks. READ MORE

  3. 2. Perceived risks and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI): A behavioral economics approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vilgot Kraft; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Behavioral Economics; Framing; Risk Aversion; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper aims to analyze individuals’ perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) and how they perceive the potential risks and benefits of AI. This study examines how information treatment effects change people’s attitudes toward AI. To analyze this, an experimental survey was conducted on April 27, 2023. READ MORE

  4. 3. Gender-based violence against women with intellectual disabilities, the case of Tanzania

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Caroline Bergkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Tanzania; Women with intellectual disabilities; violence; sexual violence; gender-based violence; Capability approach; Human rights-based approach;

    Abstract : One of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world is Violence Against Women and Girls. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women, which is equal to 736 million women, have been experiencing sexual and/or physical violence in her lifetime since the age of 15. READ MORE

  5. 4. Werewolves to Are-wolves? Characterising key factors affecting public acceptance of a hypothetical Experimental Wolf Reintroduction in Scotland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Marta Lamorgese; [2023]
    Keywords : Ecosystem Restoration; Rewilding; Large Predator Reintroduction; Wolf Reintroduction; Public Participation; Social Acceptance; Ex-ante Policy Evaluation; Local Stakeholders Engagement; Integrated Landscape Management; Attitude Formation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The newest Scottish government Biodiversity Strategy prioritises control of overabundant deer populations. Ecological theory and real-life instances suggest an unorthodox deer management solution: wolf reintroduction (WR). Theoretically, wolves would prey on deer, thus alleviate grazing pressure on Scottish vegetation and help landscapes thrive. READ MORE

  6. 5. The social media and e-commerce information trade: Is privacy protection a losing game?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Miranda Okello; [2022-08-19]
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    Abstract : Background: As technology progresses and more information is gathered to meet the increasing demands of consumers, - businesses on social media and e-commerce sites are working on becoming increasingly practical and effective in delivering their services (e-services). However, users are becoming increasingly concerned about online privacy and the possibilities of organizations’ exploiting personal, private information, - the benefits of partaking in these e-services are being increasingly questioned. READ MORE