Essays about: "Ireland"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 244 essays containing the word Ireland.
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21. Farming off the food crisis : exploring practitioners of agroecology in Ireland
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : The many negative environmental and socioeconomic issues tied to practices of industrial agriculture have led to increased interests in alternative food systems (AFSs) to improve the social and ecological conditions of food production. Agroecology as one example of an alternative agricultural practice seeks to achieve these goals but is highly context dependent. READ MORE
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22. A population genomic approach to investigate potential island effects in the cryptic wood white butterfly (Leptidea juvernica) : Do island populations have lower genetic diversity and less efficient selection than mainland populations?
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Due to limited geographic ranges, island populations, in general, are expected to have smaller population sizes and a limited influx of migrants compared to populations inhabiting continental mainlands. Therefore, island populations are expected to be influenced by genetic drift and natural selection differently from mainland populations. READ MORE
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23. LONELINESS IN AND UNFAMILIAR PLACE : A qualitative study to explore the loneliness faced by refugees in Cyprus and Ireland through the eyes of the employees that are devoted to helping them.
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och kriminologiAbstract : The purpose of this study was to understand the loneliness felt by refugees who are living in Cyprus and Ireland, countries that are foreign to them. This was primarily viewed through the eyes of employees that dedicate their careers to helping them. The research was conducted using qualitative methods. READ MORE
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24. Delivery of Abortion Services in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, in Relation to the World Health Organization's Framework for Best Practices : A Literature Review
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaperAbstract : Introduction: Accessible abortion services is a fundamental human right and in March 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated their recommendations for best abortion services practice covering the components Abortion regulation, Services across the continuum of care, Pre abortion care, Abortion care, Post abortion care and Service-delivery options and Self-management approaches. England, Scotland and Wales, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland have different abortion laws, both currently and historically, but they have strong historical ties to each other, offering a good comparison on how regional difference can impact abortion services. READ MORE
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25. Visiting food sovereignty : exploring the relations of food sovereignty and tourism
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Both the agriculture and tourism sectors have been heavily criticized for the social and environmental imprints they leave on the world, especially in rural areas. This thesis explores the intersection between alternative approaches to both agriculture and tourism which seek to bring positive social and ecological effects to rural areas. READ MORE
