Essays about: "Circulation of knowledge"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 42 essays containing the words Circulation of knowledge.

  1. 1. Extreme precipitation events in the Sichuan Basin and their connection to mesoscale disturbances

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Anna Dugoul; [2022-10-04]
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    Abstract : The Sichuan Basin (SB) is a region with frequent extreme precipitation during summer, principally as a result of its location and topography, with the most extreme events possibly leading to floodings and landslides. A better understanding of these extreme events’ characteristics and triggers could help to improve forecasting methods, while improving the knowledge about climate dynamics in the region is crucial for climate change studies. READ MORE

  3. 2. Influenza A in Swedish harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) : a serological study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Johanna Johnsson; [2022]
    Keywords : IAV; influenza A; harbour seals; H10N7; marine mammals; Phoca vitulina; serology; Sweden; virus;

    Abstract : Evidence of infection with influenza A has been documented in several different marine mammals. However, large outbreaks with mass mortalities have only been seen in harbour seals. In 2014, the first outbreak with influenza A virus (IAV) in harbour seals in Europe was reported. READ MORE

  4. 3. Introducing Paper Pallets to the IKEA Food Supply Chain - What is the Potential and Will the Temperature be Retained during Transportation?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Ellen Bengtsson; Pernilla Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Paper pallets; temperature-controlled transport; food supply chain; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Introducing Paper Pallets to the IKEA Food Supply Chain - What are the Potentials and Will the Temperature be Retained during Transport? Contribution: This thesis is produced with equal efforts from both authors, where each author has been involved in each and every step of the process. Problem description: Paper pallets with 50 mm feet have been used in IKEA Furniture for several years with both positive financial and environmental benefits. READ MORE

  5. 4. Simulating Wildlife Experiences: A History of Natural History in the BBC

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för litteratur, idéhistoria och religion

    Author : Michael Støen; [2021-02-25]
    Keywords : BBC; Walking with Dinosaurs; Wildlife documentaries; Natural history films; Circulation of knowledge; The linear model; Mechanical objectivity;

    Abstract : This study places the BBC series Walking with Dinosaurs (1999) in the context of the history of wildlife filmmaking in the BBC, which began in the 1950’s. Despite Walking with Dinosaurs’s use of digital animation, as opposed to mechanical objectivity, a comparison of the intentions and epistemic notions of the creators of the program to those of their predecessors reveals a historical continuity in epistemic values, as well as in ideas regarding what positions natural history programs should hold in the circulation of knowledge between the scientific community, television, journalists, and the public. READ MORE

  6. 5. Arbetsväxling i skogsmaskinlag

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Kajsa Eklind; [2021]
    Keywords : arbetsväxling; Sveaskog; schema;

    Abstract : Att arbeta i skogen kan vara väldigt enformigt, speciellt i en skogsmaskin. Samma repetitiva rörelser, tunga lyft och samma muskler som arbetar utan någon typ av variation i vardagen kan vara fysiskt skadligt då det kan resultera i muskelspänningar, dålig blodcirkulation och belastningsskador medan den begränsade möjligheten till social kontakt och högra krav kan leda till psykiska besvär. READ MORE