Essays about: "Activity pattern"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 164 essays containing the words Activity pattern.

  1. 6. The Potential Use of Degradable Starch Microspheres as a Carrier for Nasal Drug Administration

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Rojda Unal; [2023]
    Keywords : Pharmaceutical technology; Nasal administration; Läkemedel; Pulverformiga bärare; Sfärer; Pulverinhalation; Bärarmaterial; Läkemedelseffektivitet; Pulverteknik; Partikelformulering; Nasal deposition; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Intranasal drug delivery is a practical and accessible method for treating localized symptoms as well as achieving systemic drug absorption. The approach takes advantage of the permeability, vascularization, and limited enzymatic activity of nasal tissue, leading to enhanced drug absorption. READ MORE

  3. 7. Wild boar and roe deer in conflict? : an analysis of interspecific interactions under different wild boar densities

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Nina Eileen Long; [2023]
    Keywords : feeding displacement; generalized additive models; interference competition; wild boar; roe deer;

    Abstract : Roe deer and wild boar are both highly successful species of cervid found across much of Europe, and while similarities exist between them, to what extent do wild boar impact the daily activity pattern of roe deer at feeding sites? While a few studies explore interspecific interactions between ungulate species in Sweden, only a little research has been done on how wild boar and roe deer interact. This study aims to minimize the gap in knowledge surrounding these two species and the way they interact. READ MORE

  4. 8. Evaluating forest restoration effects on timing of avian dawn chorus in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Marjolein Pijper; [2023]
    Keywords : acoustic monitoring; forest restoration; dawn chorus; avian singing; bird monitoring; automatic recognition;

    Abstract : Monitoring of forest restoration efforts is essential to ensure healthy, self-sustaining tropical rainforests. Passive acoustic monitoring is used to monitor vocal activity of birds, which play a key role in forest ecosystems as seed dispersers. READ MORE

  5. 9. SPATIO-TEMPORAL PATTERNS OF THE WOLF AND ITS PREY IN A MEDITERRANEAN AREA

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Giovanni Fini; [2022-08-29]
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    Abstract : Starting from the 1970s, populations of top predators such as the wolf Canis lupushave been expanding across Europe thanks to the protective legislation andthe creation of many protected areas, the increased abundance of wild ungulates and other factors. The return of these animals can trigger significant consequences from the ecological as well as management points of view. READ MORE

  6. 10. Aktivitetsmönster och boskapspredation hos lejon (Panthera leo) i förhållande till olika miljöfaktorer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Elvira Karjel; [2022]
    Keywords : lejon; Panthera leo; aktivitetdygnsrytm; månfas; molntäcke; nederbörd; regn; jaktlycka; boskap; nötkreatur; predation;

    Abstract : The lion is one of few large predators that have suffered terrible population losses over the past two decades. As a result of this lions are now considered vulnerable on the IUCN Redlist, and on their way towards becoming endangered. The estimated number of individuals is approximately 32 000 today, and the majority are found in Africa. READ MORE