Essays about: "benefits of development studies"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 461 essays containing the words benefits of development studies.

  1. 21. Increasing ecosystem services at an industrial area : A study applied to Rönnskärsverken

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Lisa Larsson; Petra Ljunggren; [2023]
    Keywords : Green areas; Biodiversity; Environmental regulation; Nature Based Solutions; Stormwater management;

    Abstract : What are ecosystem services, what are the possibilities to use them as a solution to remediate environmental problems, and how can they be increased in an industrial area such as Rönnskärsverken? The aim of this master thesis was to investigate the potential and the incentive for increasing ecosystem services in Rönnskärsverken’s industrial area through green areas and nature based stormwater management solutions on the site.  Ecosystem services is a concept that was put on the political agenda in the UN in 2005 in order to create a common definition and valuation to raise awareness of the values that nature provides to human beings. READ MORE

  2. 22. Interleaved Practice : The role of habits in the implementation of a new technique

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och utbildningsstudier

    Author : Andrew Grant; [2023]
    Keywords : Interleaved practice; professional development; habits; stress; Interleaved practice; lärarutveckling; vanor; stress;

    Abstract : Teaching is a complex and stressful job and despite efforts to consolidate the understanding of professional development programs, the effectiveness of such programs in real schools remains inconsistent. In this study, habit is used to understand the barriers to teacher development when looking to implement “interleaved practice” in mathematics. READ MORE

  3. 23. The incidence of post-operative colic in adult equine patients undergoing elective non-abdominal surgery at SLU and potential risk factors

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Therése Åkesson; [2023]
    Keywords : post-operative colic; fasting; starvation; risk factors colic;

    Abstract : Post-operative colic (POC) is a well-recognised complication in horses undergoing abdominal surgery but there are few studies describing the prevalence and incidence of colic in horses after non-abdominal surgery. Recently, the benefits of fasting horses pre-operatively have been questioned. READ MORE

  4. 24. The Impact of Environmental and Social Challenges ofLithium Extraction from the Lithium Triangle Countries : A Literature Review from a Political Ecology and Environmental JusticePerspective

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Aoife Carlander-Reuterfelt Hegarty; [2023]
    Keywords : Political ecology; Environmental Justice; Lithium triangle; Lithium extraction; Indigenous communities; Water justice;

    Abstract : The extraction of lithium, a crucial mineral for the production of batteries in the rapidlyexpanding electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors, has gained significant attention due toits environmental and social implications. This thesis provides a comprehensive literature reviewon the environmental and social challenges associated with lithium extraction from the LithiumTriangle countries, namely Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, through the lens of political ecology. READ MORE

  5. 25. Implementing FMEA for Scaling Start-ups : A Case Study of Adaptation for Overcoming Novel Technology Challenges

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Innovation och produktrealisering

    Author : Robert Kinisjärvi; [2023]
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    Abstract : A start-up cannot simply be considered a smaller version of an established company. They often rely on short and informal development processes because they lack data and experience from implementing similar projects in the past. These factors are among those that lead to lower success in organizational performance and new product launches. READ MORE