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  1. 1. Empowering resettled middle Eastern refugees: Exploring information and communication technology for social inclusion, agency and well-being.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Elham Salesi; [2023-10-31]
    Keywords : information and communication technology; social inclusion; refugees; capability approach; well-being; agency;

    Abstract : Aim: This study aims to investigate the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in facilitating the social inclusion of resettled Middle Eastern refugees in Sweden. Through a capability approach lens, the research delves into the ways in which refugees utilize ICTs to enhance their agency, self-reliance, and overall well-being within their new societal context. READ MORE

  3. 2. Identifying motivations and barriers to vegetarian diets--An exploratory study on young internationals in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ziyue Wang; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable food consumption; Vegetarian diet; Vegetarian motivation; Vegetarian barrier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Our current food system is a significant contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, land and water use, biodiversity loss among other issues. In order to achieve the sustainability agendas, a shift in the food system is required. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are Distributed Representations in Neural Networks More Robust Against Malicious Fooling Attacks

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Nida Sardar; Sundas Khan; [2023]
    Keywords : Adversarial attacks; Information Smearedness; Artificial Neural Networks; Information Relay; Dropout; Fast Gradient Sign Method;

    Abstract : A plethora of data from sources like IoT, social websites, health, business, and many more have revolutionized the digital world in recent years. To make effective use of data for any sort of analysis, prediction, or automation of applications, the demand for machine learning and artificial intelligence has grown over time. READ MORE

  5. 4. Better Together: How Improved Gender Development and Inclusion May Strengthen Social Capabilities and Economic Resilience

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Lisa Lehane; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender Development; Social Capabilities; Economic Resilience; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In this paper, I strove to connect the dots between gender gaps in human development, the advancement of social capabilities, and resilience to shrinkage. To analyse this, I developed an extended and improved version of the United Nation’s Gender Development Index in which I broadened the economic opportunity aspect and provided 20 years of additional data. READ MORE

  6. 5. Seeking protection : A case study on the urban Somali refugees in Nairobi

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Naeiima Farah Abdulsamed; [2023]
    Keywords : Integration; Urban; Refugees; Local integration; Somali; Eastleigh; Nairobi;

    Abstract : ​​A massive challenge presents for host countries to manage and integrate incoming displaced people. East Africa is one of the sub-Saharan African regions experiencing an enormous refugee influx. READ MORE