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  1. 21. The Construction of Security : A Discourse Analysis of Sweden’s Foreign and Security Policy between 2014 and 2023

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Avd för informatik; Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ekonomi och it

    Author : Jarl Hulterström; Matteus Berglund; [2023]
    Keywords : Swedish Foreign and Security Policy; Securitisation; Discourse Analysis; Speech Acts; Shifts;

    Abstract : This thesis is conducted as a descriptive single case study to establish empirical knowledge regarding how securitisation is expressed in discourse by the Swedish policymaking elite, in other words “securitising actors”. The thesis takes an ontological approach of interpretivism with a theoretical approach of securitisation theory. READ MORE

  3. 22. Are Distributed Representations in Neural Networks More Robust Against Malicious Fooling Attacks

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Nida Sardar; Sundas Khan; [2023]
    Keywords : Adversarial attacks; Information Smearedness; Artificial Neural Networks; Information Relay; Dropout; Fast Gradient Sign Method;

    Abstract : A plethora of data from sources like IoT, social websites, health, business, and many more have revolutionized the digital world in recent years. To make effective use of data for any sort of analysis, prediction, or automation of applications, the demand for machine learning and artificial intelligence has grown over time. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Roles of Speech and Language Therapists and Teachers in Preschools : A Systematic Review on Perceptions of Professionals on their own and each other’s Role in Preventing Language Problems

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Lea Muggli; [2023]
    Keywords : collaboration; role; speech and language therapist; teacher; preschool; early childhood education;

    Abstract : The importance of the provision of language support to preschool children is undeniable. Preschool teachers are often part of the immediate (language) learning environment and represent role models for young children. Speech and language therapists on the other hand are educated in the assessment, treatment and prevention of language disorders. READ MORE

  5. 24. Gricean Maxims and ASD Individuals on TV : A pragmatic analysis of individuals with ASD and their sensitivity to Gricean Maxims

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Lärarutbildningen

    Author : Alice Ann Mikha; [2023]
    Keywords : Autism; ASD; Atypical; the Gricean Cooperative Principle; maxims; flouting; pragmatics; autistic disorder; language understanding; neuropsychiatric disabilities; education;

    Abstract : The purpose of this essay is to examine the way the flouting of the Gricean maxims is used to portray a fictional character with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study analyzes a character named Sam Gardner from the television series Atypical. READ MORE

  6. 25. The effect of age and different speech tasks on the Acoustic Voice Quality Index

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Logopedi

    Author : Rosanna Rehn; [2023]
    Keywords : AVQI; acoustic voice quality index - acoustic evaluation - overall voice quality - multiparametric voice assessment - sustained vowel - continuous speech;

    Abstract : Background Previous research has emphasized the importance of objectivity in voice quality evaluation. Acoustic voice quality index (AVQI) is a multiparametric objective index, that quantifies overall voice quality. Over the past decade, international studies have demonstrated strong diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity of AVQI to voice disorders. READ MORE