Essays about: "social protection"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 603 essays containing the words social protection.

  1. 6. 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

  3. 7. Navigating the Risks of Dark Data : An Investigation into Personal Safety

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Anshu Gautam; [2023]
    Keywords : Dark data; Hidden data; Big data; Unstructured data; Missing data; Privacy; Cybersecurity; Personal data; Data storage; Consumer protection;

    Abstract : With the exponential proliferation of data, there has been a surge in data generation fromdiverse sources, including social media platforms, websites, mobile devices, and sensors.However, not all data is readily visible or accessible to the public, leading to the emergence ofthe concept known as "dark data. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Portrayal of Orphanage Voluntourism in the Global South : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Two Voluntourism Websites Under Human Rights Aspects

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Elena Wasserzier; [2023]
    Keywords : orphanage voluntourism; children´s rights; Human Rights; discourse;

    Abstract : Orphanage volunteering in the Global South has experienced worldwide criticism in recent years as children’s rights violations have surfaced. This thesis examines the discourse of two organizations (“Global Crossroad” and“uVolunteer) that still offer orphanage voluntourism and assesses in what ways they display neo-colonial characteristics on their websites. READ MORE

  5. 9. Spend More, Feel Better? Investigating the impact of social policy expenditure on the severity of individual depressive symptoms throughout Europe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ari Eger-Beyeler; [2023]
    Keywords : Mental Health; Depressive Symptoms; Social Policy Expenditure; Fixed-Effects Regression Model; European Social Survey; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Depression has recently been highlighted across OECD countries as a public health crisis in need of immediate action. Unfortunately, the most popularized public policy solutions focus on individual biomedical or psychosocial interventions. READ MORE

  6. 10. Digital Forensic Analysis of Snapchat and BeReal : In Search of Artifacts

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Philip Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Forensics; Snapchat; BeReal; Social media forensics;

    Abstract : Snapchat and BeReal are popular social media platforms focused on photo sharing and instant messaging. A tool often used in police investigations is the analysis of communication, this includes different electronic devices and smartphone devices. READ MORE