Essays about: "Sociability Development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Sociability Development.

  1. 1. Analysis of DNA methylation changes and behavioural outcomes in adulthood induced by prenatal exposure to a mixture of endocrine disrupting chemicals

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Shane Kamil; [2022]
    Keywords : Toxicology; Developmental biology; Epigenetics; Genetics; Methylation; EDC; Toxins; Chemicals; Mixture effect; Mediation; Toxikologi; Utvecklingsbiologi; Epigenetik; Genetik; Metylering; Miljögifter;

    Abstract : Endocrine disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, are some of the most prevalent toxic chemicals found in the environment because of human activity and they have a variety of adverse effects on both humans and wildlife. A proposed mechanism through which EDCs can negatively affect an organism is via an epigenetic mechanism known as DNA methylation, which can affect the development of the organism with negative outcomes later in life. READ MORE

  3. 2. Social behaviour and sociability traits of dairy calves raised in a cow-calf contact system : cow-calf together project

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Maria Mwebaza Nabukalu; [2021]
    Keywords : cow-calf contact system; socialization; animal welfare; sociality; sociability; dairy calves; affiliative and antagonistic behaviours;

    Abstract : Calves are usually separated from their dams a few hours after birth, placed in individual house pens, cages or hutches and fed on milk replacer. This system has many welfare and ethical implications on the dam and calf, especially as regards to their bonding and natural behaviours. READ MORE

  4. 3. Naturalistiska planteringar för urbana landskap : en idégestaltning baserad på hedmarkslika växtsamhällen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Johanna Reppling; [2019]
    Keywords : urban ekologi; växtsamhällen; växtgestaltning; naturalistisk design;

    Abstract : I detta arbete undersöks hur ekologiska principer kan tillämpas i urbana planteringar i varma och torra lägen utifrån frågeställningen: Hur kan en gestaltning med naturalistiska planteringar med hedmarksbiotoper som förebild utformas på Ulls Hus innergård? Detta utifrån en önskan att undersöka på vilka sätt det är möjligt att möta de utmaningar som klimatförändringarna för med sig för urbana planteringar i form av ett varmare och periodvis torrare klimat. Fokus ligger på växtgestaltning med relativt torktåligt växtmaterial anpassat till näringsfattiga och genomsläppliga substrat. READ MORE

  5. 4. “My Friends Are My Safety Net” : Friendship Amongst Young Adults in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina

    University essay from Kulturantropologiska avdelningen

    Author : Ann-Marie Karcsics; [2013]
    Keywords : friendship; young adults; sociability; social identity; Sarajevo; Bosnia Herzegovina; social capital;

    Abstract : In the unique post-war and post-socialist arena several recent studies onformer Yugoslavian countries indicate that young people confronted by challengesof risk and uncertainty are turning away from the national and politicalsphere. Instead, they often seek trust and opportunities in their networks and relationshipson a personal level. READ MORE

  6. 5. More than a drink

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Jacqueline Duerre; [2013]
    Keywords : Sociability Development; Drinking Norms; Mongolia; Alcohol Consumption; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis provides an insight into young men's perceptions of alcohol and drinking norms in Mongolia. The foundation of this case study is qualitative research conducted in Central Mongolia which is set into a theoretical framework of drinking norms and Goffman's concept of 'face-work'. READ MORE