Essays about: "son preferences"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words son preferences.

1. 1. Towards Navigational Aids using Augmented Reality for People with Alzheimer’s Disease in Outdoor Environments : A user study using HoloLens 2 around a University campus

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Léa Prémont; [2023]
   Keywords : Augmented reality; Alzheimer’s disease; Navigation; Assistive technology; HoloLens 2; Optical See-Through; Localization; Kalman filter; Hologram; TLX; SUS; Réalité augmentée; Alzheimer; Navigation; Technologie d’assistance; HoloLens 2; Optical See-Through; Localisation; Filtre de Kalman; Hologramme; TLX; SUS; Förstärkt verklighet; Alzheimers sjukdom; Navigering; Tekniska hjälpmedel; HoloLens 2; Optisk genomskinlighet; Lokalisering; Kalman-filter; Hologram; TLX; SUS;

   Abstract : This paper investigates the potential of augmented reality (AR) as a navigational aid for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering innovative solutions to the evolving challenges of AD care. As the disease progresses, patients often require more assistance and may transition to care centers, resulting in reduced independence. READ MORE

3. 2. Thank God, It's a Boy?! The Heterogeneous Effects of Children's Gender on Domestic Violence - An Application of the Causal Forest Algorithm

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Carolin Thomas; [2020]
   Keywords : Domestic Abuse; Preferences for Sons; Colombia; Causal Forest; Heterogeneous Treatment Effects;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to quantify heterogeneity in treatment effects of the gender of the first child on the mother's prob- ability of experiencing domestic violence. The identification strategy takes into account the potential endogeneity of gender preferences on the children's gender, as well as potential channels of a child's gender on domestic vio- lence. READ MORE

4. 3. Impact of human caregiving style on the dog-human bond

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Anna Fahlgren; [2019]
   Keywords : Anthrozoology; ; attachment style; caregiving style; ; dog behaviour; ;

   Abstract : Research about attachment behaviours of dogs as a response to human caregiving behaviour as well as the owner’s view of the relationship, is of relevance for the welfare of the dog and the owner. Dogs have been obser-ved showing similar attachment behaviours toward humans as seen in child-ren toward a parent. READ MORE

5. 4. Female Education and Gender Inequality - A study of Indian children´s enrolment and future outcomes

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Emelie Jönsson; Tina Nikkhoo; [2017-07-03]
   Keywords : India; son preferences; gender inequality; gender gap; income shock; education; enrolment; income; health;

   Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to investigate the educational gender inequality and the differences among boys’ and girls’ educational attainment and outcomes in India. India is considered to be the most fast growing economy in the world but there are still major gaps between men and women, already apparent at young ages. READ MORE

6. 5. Possible solutions to the failure of agri-environmental measures. Could increasing collaboration and knowledge save biodiversity?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : Julia Weber; [2017]
   Keywords : Agri-environmental measures; agri-environmental schemes; ecological focus areas; farmers preferences; collective participation; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

   Abstract : The common agricultural policy (CAP) has been stated as one of the most important policies within the European Union (EU), and is the fundament for agricultural development in the member states. However, the CAP has been stated to effect biodiversity in a negative way. READ MORE