Essays about: "loss prevention"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 essays containing the words loss prevention.
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1. The mirage of agreeableness : A study of the impact of free-riding behavior on the sucker-effect
University essay from Södertörns högskola/PsykologiAbstract : In group work, the sucker-effect is a motivational loss in which effort is reduced due to feeling taken advantage of when other group members intentionally avoid work, known as free-riding. No previous studies on the sucker-effect have investigated moderating factors that can be attributed to the free-rider. READ MORE
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2. Heart rate estimation from wrist-PPG signals in activity by deep learning methods
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : In the context of health improving, the measurement of vital parameters such as heart rate (HR) can provide solutions for health monitoring, prevention and screening for certain chronic diseases. Among the different technologies for HR measuring, photoplethysmography (PPG) technique embedded in smart watches is the most commonly used in the field of consumer electronics since it is comfortable and does not require any user intervention. READ MORE
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3. Common practices and knowledge about African swine fever amongst pig farmers in the Dominican Republic
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : In the summer of 2021, African swine fever (ASF) made its reappearance in the Dominican Republic after 40 years of absence. The disease is known for its high mortality amongst pigs and its consequences for human welfare. READ MORE
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4. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE
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5. Why Do We Ask Why? -Finding Meaning After a Violent Loss
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : Some qualitative research has been conducted on how relatives who lost loved ones in an accident find meaning. A hypothesis was developed that meaning is found through a trinity of three themes: justice, learning and punishment. READ MORE