Essays about: "sociocultural effects"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 20 essays containing the words sociocultural effects.

  1. 16. Networks and Weaponless Wars. Information Operations Content Dissemination via the Blogosphere

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Gustav Béen; [2011]
    Keywords : network theory; media strata; operations security; electronic warfare; PSYOPS; Info Ops; information operations; cyber war; psychological warfare; BlogTrackers; WWW; Internet; public opinion; mass media; influence; communications; influential bloggers; blog influence; blogosphere; bloggers; Blogs; social networks.; media readiness; participatory journalism; citizen journalism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study advances a broad analytical perspective intended to critically evaluate the predominant definitions of information operations (IO). The prevalent concepts of IO are challenged due to their reliance on unidirectional communication flow models that cannot account for the characteristics of produsage media, nor the culturally specific, interpersonally contextualized sense making processes of reception. READ MORE

  3. 17. Critical Thinking in Syrian Secondary School History Education

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arabiska

    Author : Isaac Heinrich; [2011]
    Keywords : Historical narratives; Syria; Critical Thinking; Education; Grounded Theory; Secondary schools; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : Despite much research on the socioeconomic effects of public education in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region, few studies have been made that investigate the qualitative dimensions of these countries’ national education systems, modes of instruction, and educational materials. Knowledge- and skills attainment should be at the core of such research, as well as the sociocultural, historic and political implications of education. READ MORE

  4. 18. Preparation for a Laboratory Exercise : the effects of writing a summary

    University essay from Institutionen för matematik, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Kristoffer Nordekvist; [2009]
    Keywords : Science education; pre-lab; learning outcome; secondary school;

    Abstract : This degree project has studied how a changed preparation affected students' outcome of a laboratory exercise. Through use of cognitive load theory and sociocultural theory a guided writing of summary was designed. READ MORE

  5. 19. WOMEN’S VULNERABILITIES TO HIV/AIDS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIAL STATUS—THE CASE STUDY OF YUNNAN PROVINCE, CHINA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Xiaowen Chu; [2009]
    Keywords : Yunnan Province; China; HIV AIDS; IDU; sexual transmission; gender inequality; policy; NGOs; role models; media.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to analyze women’s vulnerabilities to HIV/AIDS from the perspective of their social status in Yunnan Province. Three main questions were asked: what are the current situation of women’s HIV/AIDS infection and the reasons behind the epidemic in contemporary Yunnan Province, China, how do sociocultural factors which have effects on women’s social status influence their vulnerabilities to HIV/AIDS, and what kinds of strategies from the aspects of policies and practical activities are being used in Yunnan Province to empower women. READ MORE

  6. 20. Innovative Bioenergy Systems in Action The Mureck bio-Energy Cycle: Synergistic Effects and Socio-economic, Political and Sociocultural Aspects of Rural Bioenergy Systems

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Mihai Tomescu; [2005]
    Keywords : bioenergy systems; rural energy systems; energy policy; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to offer insights into the initiation and development of modern (rural) bioenergy systems. For this reason, the thesis explores the formation, evolution and regional effects of three bioenergy projects ? a biodiesel cooperative, a biomass district heating plant and a biogas plant ? that are co-located within the small rural community of Mureck, in Austria. READ MORE