Essays about: "societal functions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 81 essays containing the words societal functions.

  1. 1. Self-Supervised Learning for Tabular Data: Analysing VIME and introducing Mix Encoder

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Max Svensson; [2024]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Self-supervised learning; AI; Physics; Medicine; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : We introduce Mix Encoder, a novel self-supervised learning framework for deep tabular data models based on Mixup [1]. Mix Encoder uses linear interpolations of samples with associated pretext tasks to form useful pre-trained representations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Dimensionering av krisberedskap för elbilsladdning : en simuleringsstudie om krisberedskap för samhällsviktiga funktioner

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Linus Christiansen; [2023]
    Keywords : krisberedskap; samhällsviktig verksamhet; personbilstransport; elfordon; elektrifiering;

    Abstract : With the rising number of electric vehicles in the Swedish vehicle fleet in combination with the rising electricity demand in the country, it begs the question. How should the electricity demand from charging of electric vehicles for vital societal functions be managed in a time of crisis without the support from the electric grid? This study focuses on the task of dimensioning reserve power systems for electric vehicle (EV) charging of parking spaces with 10, 20 and 30 cars. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Functions of the Danish Educational System

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

    Author : Laura Hammelef Beck; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The reasoning and motivation for the creation of this thesis is the acknowledgement that European societies are based on their institutions and the resulting consequences. Therefore, gaining an understanding of such is of great importance. READ MORE

  5. 4. How to paint a picture : A discourse analysis of the media portrayal of hacker attacks against vital societal functions in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Viktoria Galyas; [2023]
    Keywords : cybersecurity; vital societal functions; critical infrastructure; New Public Management NPM ; outsourcing; privatization; Public Private Partnership PPP ; Digital Supply Chain DSC ; discourse; discourse analysis; discursive connections; Bacchi; Sweden;

    Abstract : In our highly digitalized society, the dependence on digital solutions and systems is integral to the function of society. While digitalization has brought numerous benefits, it has also exposed society to vulnerabilities, making it susceptible to cyberattacks. READ MORE

  6. 5. Perceptions of Virtual Reality Technologies Within Elderly Care

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Stefan Bajin; Simon Solberg; [2023]
    Keywords : virtual reality; elder care; mental health; healthcare system; perceptions of vr;

    Abstract : The Swedish healthcare system is strained today, along with a rise in the number of elderly people in the country. Aside from the expected physical ailments facing this group, mental health issues such as depression are also common amongst older adults. READ MORE