Essays about: "minor field study"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 709 essays containing the words minor field study.

1. 11. Investigating the potential correlations between metal and metalloid concentrations and soil color : A Minor Field Study on the island province of Marinduque, Philippines

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Ivana Pia Saric Söderholm; Erik Readwin; [2023]
   Keywords : Marinduque; Metal and Metalloid; Nix Pro 2 Color Sensor; Philippines; Soil color; X-Ray Fluorescence XRF ; Filippinerna; Jordfärg; Marinduque; Metall och Metalloid; Nix Pro 2 Color Sensor; Röntgenfluorescens XRF ;

   Abstract : This study was carried out as a bachelor's thesis at KTH Royal Institute of Technology during the spring of 2023, investigating the correlation between the color with the concentration of various metal and metalloids (MMs) in the soil of Marinduque, The Philippines. With a history of mineral exploitation, notably copper and gold, the island has faced persistent environmental challenges, exemplified by the catastrophic waste spills in 1993 and 1996 that contaminated the Boac and Mogpog Rivers. READ MORE

3. 12. Wound Treatment : An overview and initial investigation of wound care and bioactive materials

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad materialvetenskap

   Author : Louise Ringholm; [2023]
   Keywords : Wound treatment; wound care; bioactive materials; calcium silicate;

   Abstract : Wound care is a field with many treatment methods and products on the market. The healing period varies, some wounds become difficult to heal and chronic, in many cases a connection can be drawn to underlying diseases. Diabetes is a disease that could cause foot ulcers that are difficult to heal. READ MORE

4. 13. Quality improvements contributing to effective midwife-led care : a Minor Field Study in Nairobi, Kenya

   University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

   Author : Sarah Johansson; Viola Nyroos; [2023]
   Keywords : Experiences; Kenya; Maternity nurses; Midwives; Quality Improvement; Barnmorskor; Kenya; Kvalitetsförbättring; Sjuksköterskor; Upplevelser;

   Abstract : This study was a sub-study based on the MIDWIZE capacity building program for public health officials in maternal and child health. This is a leadership program where participants conduct a quality improvement project at a selected health facility in their respective country. READ MORE

5. 14. Modelling the Water Table in a Bog

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Tobias Bowley; [2023]
   Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : Over the past five years, an ongoing study at INES, Lund University, have examined the encroachment of trees and vegetation into a bog ecosystem in northern Scania, Sweden. While several factors have been identified as contributing to this ecological transformation, including, nutrient availability, and climate, the hydrological aspect remains a key area of investigation. READ MORE

6. 15. The Role of Vertical Collaboration in Local Community Empowerment : Exploring the Implementation of Climate Smart Agriculture at a Local Level in Eswatini

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Charlee Salmelin; [2023]
   Keywords : Eswatini; Disaster Risk Reduction; Climate Change Adaptation; Climate Smart Agriculture; Vertical Collaboration; Community Empowerment; Sustainable Capacity Development Efforts; Minor Field Study;

   Abstract : To strengthen societies and address the increased risks generated by climate change, development projects within disaster risk reduction [DRR] and climate change adaptation [CCA] must ensure the sustainability of capacity development. However, sustainability is currently flawed in such projects, which could relate to the inadequate achievement of empowerment of targeted beneficiaries. READ MORE