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  1. 1. Timber, Drugs or Gold: The Podium for Conflict Related Sexual Violence : A qualitative study on the impact of lootable and non lootable resources on conflict related sexual violence

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

    Author : Josefin Berg; [2024]
    Keywords : sexual violence; CRSV; natural resources; lootability;

    Abstract : Recent research has identified a correlation between differrent ways of exploiting natural resources and the occurrence of conflict-related sexual violence. In a quantitative study, extortion showed to have a high correlation with instances of conflict-related sexual violence, but the study lacked evidence for a causal relationship. READ MORE

  3. 2. Chemical Kinetic Modeling of the Combustion of NH3/H2 and NH3/syngas Fuel Mixtures Using a Large Amount of Experimental Data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Andras Szanthoffer; [2022]
    Keywords : Ammonia combustion; Detailed chemical kinetic mechanisms; Quantitative mechanism comparison; Local sensitivity analysis; Chemical Physics; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Nowadays, due to the global climate change, it is extremely important to find alternative fuels to reduce the utilization of fossil fuels and the emission of air pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrocarbon pollutants, and soot. Ammonia (NH3) is a promising carbon free fuel candidate that can store and transport renewable hydrogen (H2) energy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improving ligand-based modelling by combining various features

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskap

    Author : Abir Omran; [2021]
    Keywords : Machine learning; QSAR; Support Vector Machine; Morphological Profiles; Conformal Prediction;

    Abstract : Background: In drug discovery morphological profiles can be used to identify and establish a drug's biological activity or mechanism of action. Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) is an approach that uses the chemical structures to predict properties e.g., biological activity. READ MORE

  5. 4. State of the Art Report on Cement Based Grout Properties and Dynamic Grouting

    University essay from KTH/Jord- och bergmekanik

    Author : Bowen Meng; [2021]
    Keywords : Dynamic grouting; filtration; rheology; grouting phase;

    Abstract : Dynamic grouting in rock mass has been studied since 1985 while desired penetration in rock masses with fine fractures is still a challenge because of uncertainty and complexity in the grouting process. This has attracted the attention of researchers in different countries and regions, especially in some Nordic countries such as Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Guns, Rebels & Pasture in the Great Acceleration : Decreasing land productivity and conflict intensity in South Sudan

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

    Author : Akseli Laurila; [2021]
    Keywords : Pastoralism; land productivity; South Sudan; desertification; climate change; livelihoods.;

    Abstract : The relationship between environmental change and violent conflict has increasingly received attention in recent years. Most of the research has focused on fast-onset environmental disasters, rather than slow-moving environmental processes, however. READ MORE