Essays about: "the effectiveness of the UN"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 essays containing the words the effectiveness of the UN.

  1. 1. Bringing human rights due diligence into law: Addressing modern slavery or business as usual? : A postcolonial assessment of the UK Modern Slavery Act’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Isabelle Kämpe; [2023]
    Keywords : UK Modern Slavery Act; MSA; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; UNGP; modern slavery; human rights due diligence; HRDD; supply chain; transparency; postcolonialism; neo-colonialism; dependency theory;

    Abstract : Operating through complex supply chains and multiple jurisdictions, today’s business enterprises can outsource manufacturing to different parts of the world where they can take advantage of low labour- and production costs. In the global quest for businesses to maximise their profits, deteriorating working conditions for offshore labour workers are increasing the risks of human rights abuses. READ MORE

  3. 2. User-Centered Methods on Established Products : Developing a methodology to align already established products to a user-centered approach

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Carla Roos Morales; [2023]
    Keywords : Usability; User Centered Design; Methodology; User Experience Research; Användbarhet; Användarcentrerad Design; Metodik; Undersökning av användarupplevelse;

    Abstract : With the increasing demand for usability, it is crucial for organizations to understand their users’ needs and align their products to a more user-centered approach. However, due to increasing demands for usability, many companies may find it difficult to hire new UX personnel to quickly fix their issues. READ MORE

  4. 3. Governance for Climate Change Adaptation in transboundary conservation areas A case study of La Amistad International Park (Pacific Side) between Costa Rica and Panama

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ana Monroy Chaparro; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change adaptation; Multilevel Governance; Transboundary conservation area; La Amistad International Park PILA; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : El cambio climático es un problema global urgente que afecta a millones de personas y diversos ecosistemas. Sin embargo, existe una brecha significativa entre lo que se ha hecho y lo que es necesario para la adaptación al cambio climático. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Reachability Analysis for Occlusion Reasoning in Realistic Autonomous Driving Scenarios

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

    Author : Enric Condal Asensio; Pere Conte Pallarès; [2023]
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    Abstract : In this Bachelor Thesis, we tackle a crucial issue in autonomous driving technology - the detection and reasoning of occluded areas and potential occluded vehicles in realistic scenarios. Autonomous driving has gained significant momentum in recent years, but ensuring safety remains a major concern. READ MORE