Essays about: "General knowledge"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1875 essays containing the words General knowledge.

1. 21. Students’ perceptions of genetically modified organisms : what is required to increase acceptance?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Emma Lif; [2023]
   Keywords : Genetically modified organisms; perceptions; acceptance; students; qualitative semi-structured interviews;

   Abstract : Producing enough food for the world's growing population is a challenge that puts great pressure on the agricultural food system to ensure global food security Furthermore, climate change is additionally exacerbating this challenge. Part of the solution could be genetically modified organisms (GMOs), but their use has been a source of controversy among various actors that have hindered their adoption. READ MORE

3. 22. Energy retrofitting effect on perceived indoor climate: A case study of Estonian multi-family buildings

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Kadri Reinumägi; [2023]
   Keywords : Indoor environment; Thermal comfort; Indoor Air Quality; Window airing habits; Energy renovation; Occupant survey; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Energy renovations are an important measure for achieving the European Union’s target of climate neutrality by 2050. To meet the EU goal, Estonia needs to fully renovate 14 000 multi-family buildings by that time, affecting the indoor environment conditions of a large number of people. READ MORE

4. 23. Traces of Iron Age activities at Kullen - A New Synthesis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Arkeologi

   Author : Karolina Jacobsen; [2023]
   Keywords : iron age; Scania; kullaberg; kullen; social structures; GIS; spatial analysis; assemblage theory; affordance theory; entanglement theory; power; resources; older remains; social roles; sites; functions; landscape archaeology; social; culture; activities; cultural landscapes; historical legacies; History and Archaeology;

   Abstract : Kullen has had a huge gap in knowledge about the Iron Age period. This thesis offers a new synthesis to close this gap in knowledge of the Iron Age period in the region. The aim of this study was to gain more knowledge about the Iron Age and the activities during this period in the areas. READ MORE

5. 24. The Adoption of Technologies Defined as General Purpose Technologies and Inventions of Methods of Inventing : An Explorative Study of the Adoption of the Immersive Technologies Extended Reality and Digital Twins

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Märta Ernfors; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study set out to investigate the adequacy of the prevailing theoretical models regarding technology adoption when it comes to the adoption of revolutionary technologies characterised as general purpose technologies (GPTs) and inventions of methods of inventing (IMIs). With the ever-increasing speed of technology development, we will likely experience more frequent implementations and adoption of GPTs and IMIs. READ MORE

6. 25. Exploring the Uniqueness of Tulu: An Empirical Investigation of the Three Past Forms in the Dravidian Language of Tulu Nadu

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

   Author : Freja Lindgren; [2023]
   Keywords : Tulu language; verbal morphology; Dravidian languages; past tense; fieldwork; perfectivity; imperfectivity; perfect; stative; discontinuous;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates three different so-called “past tense forms” in Tulu, a Dravidian language spoken in the south-western Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala. Through fieldwork material collected by the author, this thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of the usage and functions of the three forms in Tulu. READ MORE