Essays about: "Trigger Risk"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 58 essays containing the words Trigger Risk.

  1. 1. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nikolaos Kouskoulis; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Forest ecosystems; Bark beetle outbreak; Southeastern Sweden; Predisposing factors; Triggering factors; Drought stress; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE

  3. 2. Going Smokeless, But Not Risk-Free: Analysing Socio-Environmental Factors of Female Adolescents’ White Snus Consumption : A qualitative study

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Linnéa Rostang; [2023]
    Keywords : White snus; nicotine pouches; adolescents; girls; Sweden; socio-environmental; qualitative;

    Abstract : The number of female snus users in Sweden has doubled since 2007, which can partially be a consequence of the introduction of white snus, a type of nicotine pouch. This carries significant implications for public health, particularly because a substantial proportion of young individuals who consume white snus had no prior exposure to other tobacco or nicotine products. READ MORE

  4. 3. Anticipating Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs): an impact-based forecasting framework for managing GLOF risks in Nepal.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Grace Muir; [2023]
    Keywords : Anticipatory Action; Impact-based Forecasting; Glacier Lake Outburst Flood; Nepal; Risk-informed Early Action; Prediction; Disaster Risk Management; Science General;

    Abstract : Glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are an increasingly documented threat across the Himalayan region, wherein Nepal is situated. GLOFs involve a rapid discharge of water from a lake situated at the side, front, within, beneath, or on the surface of a glacier. READ MORE

  5. 4. Supply Chain Management: Increasing Performance and Coordination in a Sales & Operations Planning Context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Jacob Knutsson; Theodor Jener; [2023]
    Keywords : S OP; Strategy; Inventory; Operations; Strategic alignment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Alfa Laval’s business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger uses Sales and Operations Planning to balance supply with demand to ensure profitable growth. Currently, the business unit is experiencing inefficiencies as they fail to execute the plans from Sales and Operations Planning. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Carbon Impact of Component Production in China: Investigating the Impact of Carbon Border Adjustment Policies for a Global Manufacturing Company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Fabian Bergman; Spiros Pavlidis; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; CBAM; EU ETS; Embedded emissions; Steel and aluminum manufacturing in China; Sourcing.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: The Carbon Impact of Component Production in China: Investigating the Impact of Carbon Border Adjustment Policies for a Global Manufacturing Company Authors: Fabian Bergman & Spiros Pavlidis Supervisor: Eva Berg, Lecturer at Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University Examiner: Louise Bildsten, Associate Lecturer at Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University Contribution: This thesis has been a complete elaboration between the two authors. Each author has been involved in every part of the process and contributed equally. READ MORE