Essays about: "Nicaragua"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 105 essays containing the word Nicaragua.

  1. 26. Phytoremediation   of heavy metal polluted soils in marginalised regions: opportunities,   limitations and sustainable development

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Lesya Pronoza; [2017]
    Keywords : Phytoremediation; sustainable development; marginalised regions; cadmium; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : Soil pollution is one of the problems that obstruct sustainable development in the affected regions, posing a threat to the local environment, ecosystems and human wellbeing. Phytoremediation is one of the techniques used to clean polluted soils. READ MORE

  3. 27. 'Taking the law into your own hands': Violent vigilantism in Post-war Societies

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Linn Häggqvist; [2017]
    Keywords : post-war; vigilantism; judicial corruption; Guatemala; El Salvador; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : Why do some post-civil war societies experience high levels of violent vigilantism, whilst others do not? Vigilantism, i.e. when citizens take the law into their own hands, in post-civil war societies is an overlooked topic within peace and conflict research. READ MORE

  4. 28. Costs-effectiveness Analysis of Elective Cesarean Section Compared with Vaginal Delivery: a prospective cohort study in a hospital in León, Nicaragua

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Weimiao Wang; [2016]
    Keywords : cesarean section; cost-effectiveness analysis; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : Background There is an increasing rate of cesarean section globally. Both low and high cesarean section rates are associated with maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidities. In Nicaragua, the rate of cesarean section is beyond the WHO recommendation of 10% to 15%. READ MORE

  5. 29. Peace Without Arms: Viable Option or Far-Fetched Ideal?

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Statsvetenskap

    Author : Rachel Day; [2016]
    Keywords : Security Dilemma; Isla Calero; Conflict Resolution; Peace; Demilitarization; Costa Rica; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : This paper argues that a State can reconstruct it’s own politics in such a way that allows for more reliance on conflict resolving international organizations and institutions and can reduce the need for military force and/or power politics. Accordingly, the complexities of the security dilemma can be reduced or eliminated. READ MORE

  6. 30. The prevalenceof anterior segment and crystalline lens changes in a Nicaraguan population.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medicin och optometri (MEO)

    Author : Georgette Nisa; [2016]
    Keywords : Vision For All; Ocular Changes; Cataract; Pterygium; Pinguecula; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : Abstract Aim: The purpose of this study was to find the prevalence of different ocular changes in the anterior segment of the eye and changes in the crystalline lens among Nicaraguan population. Method: The study was done during a journey to Nicaragua with the organization VFA and Synoptik that lasted for two weeks in March/April. READ MORE