Essays about: "monitoring change"

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  1. 16. Dynamic Warning Signals and Time Lag Analysis for Seepage Prediction in Hydropower Dams : A Case Study of a Swedish Hydropower Plant

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

    Author : Lovisa Olsson; Julia Hellström; [2023]
    Keywords : hydropower; dam safety; dam monitoring; seepage; prediction models; data-driven methods; artificial intelligence; AI;  linear regression; Support Vector Regression; SVR; Long Short-Term Memory; LSTM;

    Abstract : Hydropower is an important energy source since it is fossil-free, renewable, and controllable. Characteristics that become especially important as the reliance on intermittent energy sources increases. However, the dams for the hydropower plants are also associated with large risks as a dam failure could have fatal consequences. READ MORE

  3. 17. EU Versus Sweden – the Battle of Sustainability in Our Forests

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ewelina Kaniecka; [2023]
    Keywords : Content Analysis; Earth Sciences; EU Forest Strategy; Forest Policy; Sustainable Development; Swedish Forestry Act;

    Abstract : In 2021, the European Union (EU) released the New EU Forest Strategy for 2030 to improve the welfare of forests within the EU. This caused a conflict between the EU and some of its Member States. READ MORE

  4. 18. Impact of Sea Surface Temperature and Salinity on Phytoplankton blooms phenology in the North Sea

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Krystyna Muszel; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; North Sea; phytoplankton; bloom; phenology; remote sensing; TIMESAT software; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Various environmental forcings can affect phytoplankton blooms, resulting in changes in bloom timing and abundance, which can have many far-reaching consequences. Understanding bloom phenology is crucial to predict and counter any potential harmful changes. READ MORE

  5. 19. Human Rights Violations and Machine Learning - Cluster Analysis of Countries using the CIRIGHTS Dataset

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emilie Ståhle; Emilie Haubrich; [2023]
    Keywords : Human Rights Violation; Clustering; K-Means; Latent Class Analysis; Transition Matrix; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This master's thesis explores the use of unsupervised machine learning techniques to cluster countries based on their degree of human rights violations. Accordingly, the study evaluates the performance of two clustering methods, K-Means clustering and Latent Class Analysis (LCA), using two cluster validation metrics (Silhouette Coefficient and Dunn Index), as well as an Accuracy measure using the Human Rights index. READ MORE

  6. 20. Rights on the Move: Climate induced migration and States’ obligations under the ICCPR

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

    Author : Ebba Nikolic Kajrup; [2023]
    Keywords : public international law; climate induced migration; climate change; ICCPR; right to life; non-refoulement; Teitiota; climate refugees; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Climate change is one of the current most pressing threats to human rights. The adverse impacts of climate change affect peoples’ mental and physical health and forces many to leave their countries. READ MORE