Essays about: "Scale effect"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 1022 essays containing the words Scale effect.

  1. 1. Do Changes in Housing Prices and Rents Affect Fertility Decisions? A panel data study on women aged 20-45 in Switzerland.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Eric Hermansson; Kristóf Surányi; [2024]
    Keywords : Fertility decisions; Housing prices; Switzerland; Wealth effect; Cost effect;

    Abstract : The following paper was carried out to investigate the effect of changes in housing prices and rents on fertility decisions. More specifically, by observing owners and renters of housing in Switzerland during 1999-2019. READ MORE

  3. 2. Structural analysis of HZO thin film and electrode using X-ray diffraction

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Synkrotronljusfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Elliot Winsnes; [2024]
    Keywords : HZO; hafnia; hafnium dioxide; zirconium dioxide; ferroelectricity; ferroelectric; synchrotron radiation; X-ray diffraction; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Since its discovery in 2011, the ferroelectricity of thin films based on HfO2 has been studied intensively. In particular, thin films with a 1:1 ratio of HfO2 and ZrO2 (HZO) has been of great interest. The ferroelectricity arises from a non-centrosymmetric orthorhombic (o) phase of HZO whose prevalence is dependent on the processing conditions. READ MORE

  4. 3. From Domestic to Extraterritorial Repression : A quantitative study of how authoritarian regime type affects the incidence of transnational repression

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

    Author : Linnéa Ström; [2024]
    Keywords : Transnational repression; regime type; authoritarianism;

    Abstract : Authoritarian states have an extended reach on their populations residing outside of the country borders due to globalization and digitalization. This is part of the explanation of the increase of transnational repression globally. READ MORE

  5. 4. The potential to use rhizobacteria within agricultural innovations instead of chemical inputs : taking quality and quantity of the crop into consideration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant Biology

    Author : Ida Quisth; Isabella Ulfsparre; [2024]
    Keywords : Biocontrol; Biofertilizer; Biopesticide; Biostimulant; Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria; PGPR; Quality; Rhizosphere Microbiome; Yield;

    Abstract : Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are soil bacteria that occur naturally, colonize the roots of plants and can promote plant growth. PGPR isolated and used as inoculum to seed or plants is mostly marketed as a growth stimulant because it facilitates registration and reduces costs, even though PGPR may also serve as biocontrol products. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring older adults' interaction with a gamified memory task. A pilot study to assess usability of the 'Brain Blossom' game

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Hanna Persson; Vida William-Olsson; [2023-11-20]
    Keywords : gamified memory task; explorative study; biometric data; user experience; användarupplevelse; gamifierad minnesuppgift; explorativ studie; biometrisk data;

    Abstract : The research employed a qualitative methodology to gather insights regarding the performance, as well as the emotional and physiological reactions of older adults engaging with the "Brain Blossom" game over three sessions. This was achieved by utilizing self-reported information, encompassing tools such as the Self Assessment Manikin scale and usability experience (UX) questionnaires. READ MORE