Essays about: "Heterogeneity"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 531 essays containing the word Heterogeneity.

  1. 21. Soil compaction and the effect on infiltration in urban green environments : A study based on field measurements and HYDRUS 1D modelling

    University essay from

    Author : Anastasia Novikova; [2023]
    Keywords : HYDRUS; surface runoff; soil compaction; urban environments;

    Abstract : The consequences of recent flooding and extreme rain events have highlighted the importance of proper urban planning and preventative measures for storm water management. As cities become more urbanized the significance of permeable surfaces such as parks and other urban green spaces increases which infiltrate the water into the ground. READ MORE

  3. 22. Win-Wind situation? The Local Labor Market and Wind Power Investments in Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Alfred Arnborg; [2023]
    Keywords : Renewable energy; Labor market; Difference-in-differences; Local projections;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the local economic impacts of wind power deployment in Sweden, focusing on the net labor market effects. Using a difference-in-differences model and a local projections model, the study quantifies the impact of wind power investments on unemployment at the municipal level. READ MORE

  4. 23. Monetary Policy with Credit Market Frictions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Mambuna Njie; [2023]
    Keywords : Monetary policy; Investments; Credit frictions; Collateral constraints;

    Abstract : I study the role of collateral as a source of financial friction in the transmission of monetary policy towards firms' investments. First, I use a panel of Swedish firms to estimate the heterogeneity in firm investment responses to monetary policy shocks conditional on collateral. READ MORE

  5. 24. The foraging distribution of Cape gannets in relation to Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area

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

    Author : Pelagia Maria Tsousi; [2023]
    Keywords : cape gannets; morus capensis; marine Protected Areas; addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area; foraging distribution;

    Abstract : Seabirds are considered to be the sentinels of the ocean, as they are able to locate their prey in spite of the great heterogeneity of the marine environment. During the breeding season, these central-place foragers not only need to find prey to maintain themselves but also to feed their young. READ MORE

  6. 25. Comparison of deep learning and model-based approaches for spatial profiling of the immune tumor environment on multiplex image data

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Esraa Ahmed; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The demographics of the tumor microenvironment (TME) impact the Immunotherapy responses for lung cancer patients. Given the heterogeneity of immune cells present within TME, the distribution patterns of different subpopulations of T-cells can be exploited to predict short-term or long-term survival of lung cancer patients. READ MORE