Essays about: "scientific realism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words scientific realism.

  1. 1. SHADING ANALYSIS OF AGRIVOLTAIC SYSTEMS : The shading’s effect on lettuce and potato from elevated agrivoltaic system in Sweden

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Framtidens energi

    Author : Komail Farid; Ahmad Guleed; [2023]
    Keywords : photosynthetically active radiation; agrivoltaic system; elevated system; crop yield; agriculture; shade tolerance crop; shading factor; PVsyst;

    Abstract : The world is progressing towards a more sustainable society, where renewable energy sources, including solar energy, play a crucial role. This study aims to address the conflict between agriculture and energy production by exploring the installation of solar panels on farmland. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the Future in a What-if Mode - A Philosophical and Critical Investigation into the Use of Scenarios in Climate Science

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Franciszek Wieslaw Korbanski; [2023]
    Keywords : scenario; future; the IPCC; Synthesis Report; Mark Fisher; hauntology; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The figure of scenarios is frequently used in present-day climate science and plays a prominent role in the architecture of the IPCC Reports. In this work, I undertake a philosophical and critical investigation into the ontological, epistemological and temporal modalities of the figure of scenario. READ MORE

  4. 3. Smile and Waive? A critical case study of the TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 products using World-Systems Theory and Realism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : David Alexanderson; [2022]
    Keywords : World-Systems Theory; Marxist-Realism; COVID-19; Health Equity; TRIPS waiver; Intellectual Property; Core-periphery division; World Trade Organization; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the deadliest health crises in modern history. Increasing production of all relevant medical goods and ensuring their equitable distribution has been argued as a necessity to contain the pandemic, which led to the South African and Indian delegation in the TRIPS Council of the World Trade Organization to propose the implementation of a TRIPS waiver to ensure that intellectual property does not pose a barrier to increased production. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Cultural Production of Climate Disinformation : A Social Network Analysis of the NIPCC

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Erik Björklund; [2022]
    Keywords : Disinformation; climate change; post-truth; social network analysis; The Cultural Industries; climate communication; NIPCC; IPCC; scientific realism; conspiracy theories; alternative epistemological realities;

    Abstract : This master thesis in media and communication studies examines the production and dissemination of disinformation regarding climate change. Utilizing a synthesis of social network analysis, cultural industries, and disinformation studies. It is a study of the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change and its production of texts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Robocop + medtech = ? Exploring the possibilities of Augmented Reality in the training of future emergency responders

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Joakim Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : Prototyping Augmented Reality Hololens Generation 1 User experience Medtech Simulation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis is aimed to evaluate how this current generation augmented reality glasses can enhance the experience for emergency response personnel during practice scenarios. How to design a suitable interface for people in the industry. READ MORE