Essays about: "Reduction index"

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  1. 11. MEASURING ECO-EFFICIENCY OF PRODUCTION IN OECD MEMBER COUNTRIES : A STOCHASTIC FRONTIER ANALYSIS

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Mahmoud Seif Mohammed; [2022]
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    Abstract : This paper analyzed the eco-efficiency of 27 OECD member countries by using output-oriented Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) model. In the set-up of the model, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was used as a good output whereas Carbon dioxide (CO2), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions were used as bad outputs. READ MORE

  3. 12. Automation of carbonyl index calculations for fast evaluation of microplastics degradation

    University essay from KTH/Fysik

    Author : Maja Walfridson; Emma Kuttainen Thyni; [2022]
    Keywords : FTIR; Carbonyl index; Degradation of microplastics; Microplastics; Automation;

    Abstract : The broad use of plastics has resulted in the increase in both production and consequent plastic pollution in the environment. Microplastics, defined as particles < 5 mm, is of special interest because of its wide existence in environment and potential hazards to our ecosystem. READ MORE

  4. 13. THE EFFECTS OF A CARBON TAX : The case of Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Stefano Vertua; [2022]
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    Abstract : This paper investigates the effects of the introduction of the carbon tax in Sweden. In order to do this, a time series analysis was carried out, and the VECM model was used. The variables included in the model are the CO2 emissions, the carbon tax rate, the GDP per capita, the consumer price index and the energy consumption. READ MORE

  5. 14. Hybrid Variational Autoencoder for Clustering of Single-Cell RNA-seq Data : Introducing HybridVI, a Variational Autoencoder with two Latent Spaces

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Sarah Narrowe Danielsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Bioinformatics; scRNAseq; Variational Autoencoder; Single-Cell Analysis; Bioinformatik; scRNAseq; Variational Autoencoder; individuell cellanalys;

    Abstract : Single-cell analysis means to analyze cells on an individual level. This individual analysis enhances the investigation of the heterogeneity among and the classification of individual cells. Single-cell analysis is a broad term and can include various measurements. READ MORE

  6. 15. What is it good for, absolutely nothing? The European short-selling restriction and the effects on volatility during the Covid-19 pandemic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Albin Eriksson; Henrik Alexander Bolle; [2021]
    Keywords : Short-selling restriction; Covid-19; Volatility; Difference-in-Difference estimator; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to examine if the stated reason for the implementation of the short-selling restrictions by regulators during the Covid-19 crisis actually achieved a decrease in volatility. This study has its theoretical foundation in the role of short-sellers in equity markets. READ MORE