Essays about: "studying science"

Showing result 46 - 50 of 243 essays containing the words studying science.

  1. 46. Unlocking Fossil Fuel Dependency in the European Union: Studying the Failures of Removing Fossil Fuel Subsidies in the European Union and Possible Pathways Forward.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Rebecka Berggren; [2021]
    Keywords : Fossil Fuel Subsidies; Political Will; Carbon Lock-ins; Path Dependency; Climate Change.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Despite the well-known threat that the use of fossil fuels poses to the climate many countries continue to provide large subsidies to the fossil fuel industry. The EU has declared that its member states should phase-out fossil fuel subsidies, but progress has been lacking and subsidies for fossil fuels in the EU remain large. READ MORE

  3. 47. Evaluating network generation algorithms for decentralized social media platforms

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

    Author : Nicky Obreykov; [2021]
    Keywords : Centrality; centralization; decentralized; network analysis; network generation; social media platform;

    Abstract : With the large amount of personal data being shared on social media platforms, there is an increased security risk involved. Individuals are reliant on companies keeping their promises of securely handling personal data. READ MORE

  4. 48. 'Guardian of the Rule of Law' - Effective enforcement of EU values through the rule of law framework

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Agnes Magnusson Folkesson; [2021]
    Keywords : Eu law; Rule of law; EU values; Infringement procedure; Preliminary reference; Democratic backsliding; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Different EU institutions have handled the rule of law-crisis in different ways, with strong academic criticism towards the Commission regarding that they should have a more systematic and aggressive approach in their Article 258 TFEU procedures. Through an analysis of the different procedures available in Article 7 TEU, Article 258, 259 and 267 TFEU it is researched how effective these procedures are when examined together with a theory of effectiveness, for the purpose of upholding the fundamental principles and values in Article 2 TEU and enforce these. READ MORE

  5. 49. Choice blindness and the (in)transitivity of preferences: A graph-based method for studying preference structures in real-time

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kognitionsvetenskap

    Author : Erik Haglund; [2021]
    Keywords : Cognitive science; Behavioural economics; Choice blindness; money pumps; preferences; cognition; graphs; graph theory; intransitive preferences; transitive; decision-making; transitivity; cyclic preferences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The axiom of transitivity states that if a person prefers option A to B and B to C, he must also prefer A to C. This simple axiom is often seen as one of the pillars of rational choice, but whether it should be has created a divide in the research community. READ MORE

  6. 50. Political images taking stage. A narrative analysis of Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Maria Post; [2021]
    Keywords : Eurovision Song Contest; cultural diplomacy; fantasmatic logic; Russia; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Ever since it was created, the Eurovision Song Contest has functioned as an arena for nation branding and nation building. The aim of this thesis is to contribute to the field of cultural diplomacy and political storytelling through studying how participation in the Eurovision Song Contest can contribute to a country’s international image. READ MORE