Essays about: "cultural characteristics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 328 essays containing the words cultural characteristics.

  1. 21. Production of polymers from a papermills wastewater using HTC substrate. : Investigating the viability of using wastewater sludge from Skoghalls’ papermill in combination with filtrate from HTC of sewage sludge to produce biological plastic producing polymers.

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för energi-, miljö- och byggteknik

    Author : Regan George; [2023]
    Keywords : PHA; HTC-substrate; Polymer;

    Abstract : Since their conception, plastics have been a dominant product due to the versatility of use, and readily available raw materials. However, the production and consumption of synthetic plastics have continued to increase over the years, leading to a significant rise in plastic waste and its associated environmental impacts, such as the detrimental effects plastic waste has on ecosystems, including the presence of toxic microplastics and risks to marine life, are becoming the focus of criticism. READ MORE

  3. 22. Pontic Recipes: Preserving Cultural Heritage and History

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Symeon Tsamkosoglou; [2023]
    Keywords : Pontic Greeks; ethnic group; refugees; cuisine; food; cultural heritage; digitization;

    Abstract : The cultural elements that define the identity of an ethnic group, are really important for its preservation through the ages. Language, traditions, costumes, dances, as parts of the cultural heritage, have a crucial role in it. Pontic Greeks, belong to a minority group that came to Greece after 1923. READ MORE

  4. 23. Entering the Hosh House: A Study of a Vanishing Baghdadi Dwelling Typology

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Karin Allvin; Jimmy Ibrahim; [2023]
    Keywords : Baghdad; traditional architecture; climate regulating architecture; preservation; historic documentation; dwelling; decline; typology research;

    Abstract : This research project explores the Hosh house typology, a historic dwelling type in Baghdad facing rapid decline and extinction. The study critically examines historic documentation and employs a wide range of methods to expand knowledge and understanding of the Hosh house. READ MORE

  5. 24. The Sound of Women : The characteristics of women's choir music

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för musikvetenskap

    Author : Daniel Holmqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Choir; choir music; women s choir music; female choir music; music analysis; Kör; körmusik; damkörsmusik; musikanalys;

    Abstract : This essay examines women's choir music from a musical perspective, to give contrast to the several previous cultural and sociological studies. The method used was a combination of literature study, an interview with former women’s choir founder and conductor Robert Sund and a music analysis of five different women’s choir pieces. READ MORE

  6. 25. Capacity building: a study of organizational culture effects on fighter pilots training

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Miguel dos Santos Clarino; [2023]
    Keywords : Air Force; training; fighter pilots; organizational culture; flight simulator;

    Abstract : The reality of modern military training is the rapprochement of nations and the construction of military alliances to enhance nations defense cooperation and expand capabilities. Preparing for this scenario of cultural diversity is the challenge in designing military training programs for different groups. READ MORE