Essays about: "Major World Events"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 63 essays containing the words Major World Events.

  1. 1. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nikolaos Kouskoulis; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Forest ecosystems; Bark beetle outbreak; Southeastern Sweden; Predisposing factors; Triggering factors; Drought stress; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE

  2. 2. Creation of a space for creativity and innovation within university : The experience of Creative Lab

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Innovation och produktrealisering

    Author : Inés Acinas; [2023]
    Keywords : Academy-industry collaboration; Innovation laboratory; Sustainable development; Quintuple Helix; Students;

    Abstract : In order to stimulate innovation and sustainable development in a business environment that is always changing, it is important to support successful collaboration between academia, industry, and society. This project is focused on creating and implementing MDU's Creative Lab, an innovation lab based on the Quintuple Helix Model, in order to promote collaboration between students, academic institutions, and business partners and to meet the needs of all parties. READ MORE

  3. 3. Analyzing the risk of Maladaptation: Implications for adaptation projects among development agencies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Bikram Sedhai; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Change Adaptation; Maladaptation; Non-Governmental Organizations; Transformational Adaptation; International aid; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The need for climate change adaptation is widely acknowledged and adaptation projects around the world are proliferating. Despite being one of the key actors for the implementation of adaptation projects, significant knowledge gaps persist regarding the potential maladaptive outcomes of such projects for international non-governmental organizations. READ MORE

  4. 4. Bred in Germany : The investment German Sporthorse

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Sieke Wullkopf; [2023]
    Keywords : Equestrian Industry; Investment; Decision making; Perception;

    Abstract : Background: The concept of decision-making is influenced by many parameters like perception or relationships. This is also true when it comes to horse buying and the phenomenon of foreigners buying horses bred in Germany, with tradition, quality, and the positive perception of german bred horses all over the world playing an important role. READ MORE

  5. 5. Digitalizing Football Referee Note-Taking

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Anja Tjärnhage; [2023]
    Keywords : Football referees; Event reporting; Usability; Interaction design; User experience; Fotbollsdomare; Händelserapportering; Användbarhet; Interaktionsdesign; Användarupplevelse;

    Abstract : Football is the world’s biggest sport, and every match requires a referee who is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the Laws of the Game. In Sweden, an area for improvement for referees is the user experience of the administration tool used to collect data about matches. READ MORE