Essays about: "anchoring"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 113 essays containing the word anchoring.

  1. 16. Estimating the informative: Anchoring in estimations of observed ratios

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Björn Alfons Edmar; [2021-06-18]
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    Abstract : The aim of this study was to examine if anchoring effects occur in ratio judgements where the object of the estimation is visually examined by the estimator. In addition to this, impact of personal experience concerning the source of the anchor along with any potential reduction in anchor susceptibility due to abstract reasoning capabilities was also examined. READ MORE

  3. 17. Anchoring and CO2 – the possibilities and barriers in reducing emissions - A case study on the Port of Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Josefine Kristiansson; Ludvig Wall; [2021-06-11]
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    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to examine the topic of anchoring and emissions of CO2 concerned with it in the case of the Port of Gothenburg. More specifically, the research focuses on tankers and identifying the reasons to why they are spending time waiting at anchor, investigating what possible initiatives there are to make use of to reduce the emissions concerned to this time. READ MORE

  4. 18. Inhibited surface-thiols in Geobacter sulfurreducens : Mercury uptake and methylation rates

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Andreas Granström; [2021]
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    Abstract : Due to daily human (anthropogenic) industrial activity, a lot of elemental mercury (Hg0) has been released to the atmosphere. The mercury can then spread globally, since mercury has the ability to remain atmospheric for up to a year. When mercury deposits, it can end up in anaerobic environments such as sediments and soil. READ MORE

  5. 19. The Road To Urban Streets : The redevelopment of transport infrastructure in relation to the Swedish planning process

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Ellen McManus; Albin Bellander; [2021]
    Keywords : sustainable transport planning; socio-technical transitions; obduracy; urban streets; densification;

    Abstract : Urban planning needs to address the future role of transport infrastructure in cities. Due to previous planning ideals, our cities consist of transport networks that stand in conflict with ambitions to create dense and multifunctional urban environments, decrease pollution, and create safe urban space. READ MORE

  6. 20. Bugs in the system: Re-grounding planning and environmental assessment practice : The case of Blodstensskogen, Uppsala

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utveckling; Uppsala universitet/CEMUS

    Author : Eva Maria Kottkamp; [2021]
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    Abstract : This case study focuses on the planning practice for the building project in Blodstensskogen, Uppsala (SE), that started in 2010. I put together a creative framework of more-than-human theory and methodology, addressing the case as a material-semiotic practice within a natureculture. READ MORE