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  1. 1. Heritability of methane emission in Swedish Red cattle in northern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Lucy Chipondoro; [2024]
    Keywords : methane emission; heritability; swedish Red cattle; dairy cow;

    Abstract : Dairy cattle contribute a significant proportion of greenhouse gases (GHG), mainly methane (CH4), among other livestock species. Methane has a negative impact on climate; therefore, its reduction is a top priority for a sustainable dairy production system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Nutrient flow on agroforestry farms in the province of Son La in northwest Vietnam

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Vindenergi

    Author : Tula Strotz; [2023]
    Keywords : Agroforestry; contouring grass rows; Guinea grass; nutrient losses; Vietnam; Gräsbarriärer; Höglandsodling; näringsförlust; Träjordbruk; Vietnam;

    Abstract : The population in the high mountains of the northwest provinces of Vietnam belongs to the poorest population in the country. Among the reasons behind this are the high frequency of minority groups in the region and the infertile soils of the steep slopes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Economic Implications of Improving Access to Psychotherapy in Germany: Advantages and Policy Recommendations

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Girum Samson; [2023]
    Keywords : Mental health economics; Healthcare expenditure; Cost-benefit analysis; Psychotherapy; Germany;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to provide a cost-benefit assessment of mental health treatment in Germany, focusing specifically on the example of the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders with psychological therapy. Through an extensive literature review of relevant international literature and secondary data, relevant factors to consider for the calculation of the cost-benefit of mental health treatments are identified. READ MORE

  5. 4. The effects of management practices and environmental variables on the biodiversity of Nardus grasslands in the national park Hohe Tauern, Austria

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Rebecca Paulina Dörner; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; Nardus stricta; Nardus grassland; national park Hohe Tauern; East Tyrol; alpine pastures;

    Abstract : Introduction. A large part of the biodiversity of the Alps is linked to an interaction between the natural environment and traditional land-use practices. This study focuses on the priority habitat type of species rich Nardus grasslands (Natura 2000 Code 6230*), which is endangered, but continues to thrive in extensively managed subalpine pastures. READ MORE

  6. 5. A multi-gene symbolic regression approach for predicting LGD : A benchmark comparative study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Hanna Tuoremaa; [2023]
    Keywords : Symbolic regression; loss given default; credit risk; logit transformed regression; beta regression; multi-gene genetic programming; regression tree;

    Abstract : Under the Basel accords for measuring regulatory capital requirements, the set of credit risk parameters probability of default (PD), exposure at default (EAD) and loss given default (LGD) are measured with own estimates by the internal rating based approach. The estimated parameters are also the foundation of understanding the actual risk in a banks credit portfolio. READ MORE