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  1. 1. Perception of urban blue-green infrastructure during winter in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Mikaela Torell; [2023-08-17]
    Keywords : perception; greenery; water; urban environment; recreation;

    Abstract : Life in urban settlements is often associated with insufficient physical activity and continuous stress. By implementing blue-green infrastructure (BGI) consisting of parks, trees, ponds, and rain gardens, amongst others, recreational values can be provided for the residents. READ MORE

  3. 2. Animating Biodiversity : Using Motion Graphic Design to Increase Biodiversity Awareness

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Elsa Sörensen; [2023]
    Keywords : Design; Research Through Design; Motion Graphics; Biodiversity; Gardening;

    Abstract : The protection and preservation of biodiversity, a term that encompasses all living organisms on Earth, is becoming an exceedingly important topic as we are losing species at an alarming speed. Inspired by the UN conference, COP15, on biodiversity, this project seeks to engage and educate audiences about the importance of biodiversity conservation in the context of gardening, in close cooperation with two local gardening-related organisations based in Norrköping, Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Visual Communication in Driving Social Innovation for Disadvantaged groups in Nami

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Medie- och Informationsteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Mufaro Nhundu; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Innovation; Food Security; Visual Communication; Human Centered Design.;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis aims to explore the potential of visual communication as a powerful tool for promoting change and impact in Namibia with a focus on sustainable agriculture and food security. The study analyzes how graphic design and visual communication may effectively explain best practices for sustainable farming and inspire young adults in rural communities to engage with agriculture through empirical research. READ MORE

  5. 4. The effect of self-referential processing of faces on visual awareness : An ERP study

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Ieva Smate; [2023]
    Keywords : Self-face; awareness; VAN; self-advantage; ERP;

    Abstract : Previous findings have discovered that self-related stimuli such as one’s own face relative to a familiar or an unknown face leads to enhanced neural processing. Preferential processing of the self-face has been observed at various event-related potential (ERP) components, both when stimuli were presented on a subliminal and supraliminal level. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Neural Correlates of Sensory Processing Sensitivity : a Systematic Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Carolina Rundcrantz Zubcevic; [2023]
    Keywords : sensory processing sensitivity; highly sensitive person; personality trait; fMRI;

    Abstract : Sensory processing sensitivity is an innate temperament trait characterized by deeper cognitive processing of stimuli, increased empathy and emotionality, ease of overstimulation, and heightened awareness of subtileties in the environment. This systematic review aims to review the literature that has investigated the neural correlates of sensory processing sensitivity. READ MORE