Essays about: "structural vulnerability"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 44 essays containing the words structural vulnerability.

  1. 21. Important system updates needed! : Masculinised logics and gendered path dependence in the European Union’s cybercrime institutions

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Felicia Rhedin; [2020]
    Keywords : cybersecurity; cybercrime; European Union; EU; EC3; feminist institutionalism; path dependence; cyber violence; VAW; VAWG; cybersäkerhet; cyberbrottslighet; EU; feministisk institutionalism; stigberoende; cybervåld;

    Abstract : This thesis approaches the EU’s cybersecurity discourse from a feminist angle, using a theoretical perspective based on feminist institutionalism and path dependence. The aim is to explore what conceptual logics make it possible for the EU to conceptualise cybersecurity and -crime “problems” in a genderblind way. READ MORE

  3. 22. Cross-comparison of Non-Linear Seismic Assessment Methods for Unreinforced Masonry Structures in Groningen

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Viktor Peterson; Zihao Wang; [2020]
    Keywords : Non-linear time-history analysis; non-linear pushover analysis; N2-method; equivalent frame model; continuum model; numerical seismic assessment; unreinforced masonry buildings; Olinjär tids-historikanalys; olinjär stjälpningsanalys; N2-metoden; ekvivalent rammodell; kontinuumelement modell; numerisk jordbävningsanalys; oarmerade murverksbyggnader;

    Abstract : A large amount of low-rise unreinforced masonry structures (URM) can be found in Groningen, the Netherlands. More and more induced earthquakes with short duration have been detected in this region due to gas exploitation. READ MORE

  4. 23. Bodies for Sale: Assessing the Features & Maintenance of Illicit Organ Markets

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Laura Belz; [2020]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Illicit organ markets coincides with medical advancements and greater global interconnectedness. Many organ vendors come from poor socioeconomic backgrounds and are coerced into the sale which lacks the altruistic notion often associated with transplantation. READ MORE

  5. 24. Risk, Resilience and Insurance in Sudanese Pastoralism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Alla Safieldin; [2019]
    Keywords : Climate change adaptation; Disaster risk management; Drought; Index-based livestock insurance; Pastoralism; Risk; Resilience; Sudan; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The nomadic pastoralists of the Sahel are often identified as a group at the frontline of global climate change. Their existence in arid and semi-arid regions and their reliance on seasonal rainfall are among the factors that contribute to their vulnerability to drought and climate shocks. READ MORE

  6. 25. Agriculture at the crossroads : challenges of food security and rural development in Siaya County

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Dorothy Roseline Juma; [2019]
    Keywords : food security; poverty; small-scale agriculture; rural development;

    Abstract : Africa is always being, portrayed as a continent of poverty and one that needs to develop, and increase its food production. The quest has lead world organizations to launch projects for development and economic growth in Africa where majority are poor. READ MORE