Essays about: "social network society"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 201 essays containing the words social network society.

1. 41. Mapping Disinformation : Analysing the diffusion network of fake news and fact-checks in Italy during the COVID19 pandemic

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Laura Giorio; [2021]
   Keywords : fake news; disinformation; fact-checking; social network analysis; diffusion network;

   Abstract : In recent years, disinformation circulating the internet and especially social media has become a widespread concern. The urgency of the fake news problem lies in the fact that decisions that are taken on false or misleading information risk impacting democratic processes negatively. READ MORE

3. 42. Multi-Level Governance of Climate Change: A case study of Istanbul

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Pedagogik; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies

   Author : Defne Facile; [2021]
   Keywords : climate change; Turkey; Istanbul; multi-level governance; power; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : As climate change continues to threaten us more and more, different ways of governing climate change are considered. Multi-level governance approach is widely used in the literature to examine how global, national, and local actor interacts and influence each other. READ MORE

4. 43. Motives for Engaging in Alternative Food Networks : A Case Study with Partner Companies to Regionalwert AG

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Anna Sahlgren; Viktor Hilber; [2021]
   Keywords : Alternative food networks; Regionalwert AG; Alienation Theory; Environmental Sociology; Alternativa livsmedelsnätverk; Regionalwert AG; Alienationsteori; Miljösociologi;

   Abstract : Modern society’s industrial food system has led to several environmental problems and is compromising the fundamental aspects of agriculture such as fertile soil, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. In addition to this, the food system contributes to economic and social difficulties for actors within the agricultural sector. READ MORE

5. 44. Factors Influencing Farmers’ Readiness for Climate Change Adaptation: Southwest Washington, USA & Skåne, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Zachary Spangler; [2021]
   Keywords : agriculture; agricultural extension; crop advisory services; climate change adaptation; farmers; egocentric social networks; Skåne; Washington; correlation; survey; USA; Sweden; Social Sciences; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

   Abstract : Climate change impacts global agricultural systems through changes in average temperature, precipitation quantity and timing, and extreme weather events. Climate change adaptation (CCA) for agricultural systems will be based on changes to farms’ day-to-day operations and long-range planning, governmental policies and regulations, and broad changes in supply chains. READ MORE

6. 45. The EU way or the Huawei : A comparative study of the values projected onto Europe’s 5G network by the Chinese Communist Party and the European Union

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

   Author : Erik Alendal; [2021]
   Keywords : European Union; EU; Huawei; 5G; values; comparative study; Idea analysis; Document No. 9; A New Industrial Strategy for Europe; Universalistic vs Particularistic values; Human Rights vs Sovereignty; The Chinese Communist Party CCP ; The Digital Silk Road DSR .; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Title: The EU Way, or the Huawei? A comparative study of the values projected onto Europe’s 5G network by the Chinese Communist Party and the European Union. The purpose of this investigation is to look closer on the value-tension between the European Union and the Chinese Communist Party regarding which values are present in the official policies of these entities and how these values are projected on the new digital transition towards 5G. READ MORE