Essays about: "Geographic exposure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Geographic exposure.

1. 1. Artificial Intelligence and its Implication for Future Jobs : Assessing The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Adaptation to Artificial Intelligence in Projected Employment Figures in the United States

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Aradhna Juwaheer; Dennis Dahlberg Barkholz; [2023]
   Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Labor Market; Employment Forecasts; Labor Statistics; BLS; Occupational Outlook;

   Abstract : Artificial intelligence is often believed to have a detrimental effect on employment. However, when reviewing employment forecasts from The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, no information could be found indicating whether they considered the potential impact of artificial intelligence on employment. READ MORE

3. 2. Second language teachers’ and students’ attitudes toward World Englishes : Factors of comprehensibility and accent perception and acceptance

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Cendela Baptiste; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study aimed to investigate L2 Swedish teachers’ and students’ attitudes towards WE accents. The results suggest that Swedish language teachers have a positive attitude towards diverse English accents despite showing favoritism towards privileged varieties such as AmE and BrE. READ MORE

4. 3. Urban infrastructure inundation risk from permanent sea-level rise scenarios in London (UK), Bangkok (Thailand) and Mumbai (India): A comparative analysis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Shawn Pace; [2021]
   Keywords : Geography; GIS; Climate Change; Sea-Level Rise; Urban Infrastructure; DEM; London; Mumbai; Bangkok; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Due to anthropogenically created climate change, global cities are facing inundation by rising sea levels. This study aimed to fill knowledge gaps in understanding the exposure of urban infrastructure such as roads, railways, buildings and parks to sea-level rise (SLR) scenarios, and how this would affect local populations. READ MORE

5. 4. Global satellite data as proxies for urbanization in flood prone areas

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Florian van Schaik; [2018]
   Keywords : flood exposure; global satellite data; urbanization; remote sensing; sustainable development;

   Abstract : Delta regions are typically characterized by their high population density, low elevation, and risk of flooding. Long term planning and preparation is needed to mitigate the adverse effects of floods. READ MORE

6. 5. Spatio -Temporal Modelling of Air Pollution in Malta

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Imran Sheikh; [2018]
   Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

   Abstract : Air pollution has become a major worldwide concern due to the high levels of air pollutants emitted from industrial and traffic related activities. Exposure to air pollution has been linked to various negative health effects, ranging from asthma to chronic illnesses. READ MORE