Essays about: "acting in life"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 101 essays containing the words acting in life.

1. 36. Disarming without Demobilizing? : A Case Study of Young Ex-combatants’ Role in the Colombian Peace Process

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Fanny Rådström; [2019]
   Keywords : Demobilization; Disarmament; Reintegration; FARC; Colombia; Youth; UNSCR 2250;

   Abstract : In recent years, the views on youth in post-conflict societies has started to move away from stereotypes of youth acting predominantly as perpetrators of violence, towards a perspective underlining their positive participation in peace building. This study further challenges stereotypes of young peoples’ negative impact in post-conflict scenarios and aims to shed light on young ex-combatants’ role in peacebuilding while transitioning into civilian life. READ MORE

3. 37. A Versatile Group of Molecules, Can Defensins Make an Impact in Medicine?

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Filip Fors; [2019]
   Keywords : Defensin Therapy Biomarker Antiviral Wound Treatment;

   Abstract : Antimicrobial peptides are an ancient form of innate defense and is present in all ways of life. In humans they are present as cathelicidins and defensins. Both are important for the immune system and they exhibit activity against viruses, bacteria and fungi. READ MORE

4. 38. Analysis of uncertainties in fatigue load assessment : a study on one Kaplan hydro turbine during start operation

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Annica Gustafsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Hydropower; Hydro turbine runner; Uncertainty analysis; Fatigue load; Fatigue damage; Propagation of uncertainty.; Vattenkraft; Löphjul; Osäkerhetsanalys; Utmattning; Delskada; Fortplantning av osäkeheter.;

   Abstract : In the future, hydropower plants are expected to operate more flexibly. This will lead to a more varied operation of the turbine and the generator, such as more start and stop in order to stabilise the frequency in the grid. Studies show that these transient operations are more costly in terms of fatigue degradation, i.e. READ MORE

5. 39. From being worried about the climate crisis to reducing or quitting traveling by air : and what Tågsemester and Vi håller oss på jorden has meant for this behavior change

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Ninja Tunbjer; [2019]
   Keywords : air travel reduction; flight free; pro-environmental behavior change; sustainability; communication; Vi håller oss på jorden; Tågsemester;

   Abstract : In order to transition to a society that can exist safely within the planet's biophysical limits, we need act on all levels simultaneously. This thesis focuses on how citizens can act individually and collectively to change behavior and to create acceptance and support for politics and companies to make necessary changes. READ MORE

6. 40. Simulation of CamDrum for Shock Absorbers

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Adam Olsson; Anders Rask; [2019]
   Keywords : Amesim; Computer Aided Engineering; Rolling road; Amesim; CAE; Rullande landsväg;

   Abstract : Simulation can play an important role when aiming to streamline extensive and time-consuming tests. It has the potential to save time, money and energy. One of the testing methods used to test shock absorbers (SA), is accelerated life testing using a rolling road, CamDrum. READ MORE