Essays about: "Emelie Smith"

Found 5 essays containing the words Emelie Smith.

  1. 1. Challenges with ex situ programmes

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

    Author : Emelie Smith; [2016]
    Keywords : reproduction; breeding in captivity; zoo; young mortality; reproduction problem; mammals; reproduktion; avel I fångenskap; zoo; ungdjursdödlighet; reproduktionssvårigheter; däggdjur;

    Abstract : Human activities are driving many species of wildlife towards extinction. The number of species regarded as threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species more than doubled between 2000-2015. This calls for future actions towards survival and recovery of endangered species. READ MORE

  3. 2. Innovation in Service Organizations : The development of a suitable innovation measurement system

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Amanda Johansson; Emelie Smith; [2015]
    Keywords : Innovation; service; innovation metrics; measurement; survey; questionnaire;

    Abstract : Innovation in services has arisen to be a hot topic of today and being innovative serve as a key in staying competitive in most business settings, the service sector is no exception.Although important, service innovation is difficult to measure and the service perspective has been noticeably absent in traditional approaches where innovation measurement has tended to focus mainly on products and production related systems. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Rhetorical Reading of George Orwell's 1984 : The brainwashing of Winston in the light of ethos, logos and pathos

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur

    Author : Emelie Brax; [2015]
    Keywords : Orwell; Nineteen Eighty-four; brainwashing; rhetoric; persuasive appeals; Orwell; Nittonhundraåttiofyra; hjärntvätt; retorik; övertalningsmedel;

    Abstract : The aim with this essay is to cast a light upon the brainwashing carried out by the totalitarian Party in George Orwell’s dystopian novel, 1984, and induce a deeper understanding of its persuasive effect on Winston Smith, the main character. Winston passionately hates the Party and its leader Big Brother who govern the country Oceania in which he lives. READ MORE

  5. 4. Do Prior Wins and Losses Affect Risk Taking Behaviour in Texas Hold 'em Poker

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Peter Gray; Emelie Kullenberg; [2012]
    Keywords : poker; risk preference; loss aversion; reflection effect;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates if and how prior wins and losses affect the risk taking behavior of professional poker players. Using a dataset based on a series of televised poker tournaments, we build upon the findings of Smith, Levere and Kurtzman (2009), who demonstrate the reflection effect of prospect theory in a field study of experienced online poker players. READ MORE

  6. 5. Long-term development of vegetation in established permanent field margins

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Emelie Waldén; [2011]
    Keywords : Field margin; Long-term study; Vegetation development; Biodiversity; Meadow plants; Weeds; Agriculture;

    Abstract : Biodiversity loss, pesticide drift and nutrient leakage are some of the negative effects caused by intensified agriculture. One measure to reduce these negative effects is to establish permanent field margins. READ MORE