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  1. 1. Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rainfed Barley Production in the Mediterranean Basin : The Almeria province case study

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Francesco Saretto; [2024]
    Keywords : Barley; Rainfed; Climate Change; AquaCrop; AquaCrop-OSPy; Mediterranean; Climate Change Adaptation; Crop Modeling; Agriculture; Irrigation;

    Abstract : The Mediterranean basin is widely recognized as a climate change hotspot, with climate models projecting increasingly warmer and drier conditions that will impact local ecosystems, communities, and economies. Agriculture will be among the most affected sectors, with harsher conditions for crops’ growth, greater water needs, and lower yields. READ MORE

  3. 2. Health care professionals’ experiences and views of sexual and reproductive health service provision to undocumented Roma women in Finland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Kalina Georgieva Hristozova; [2023]
    Keywords : undocumented Roma women; sexual and reproductive health; sexual and reproductive health service provision; health professionals experiences; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Aim: This qualitative study explores the sexual and reproductive health service provision offered to undocumented Roma women migrating to Finland and traces the major challenges in this regard through the experiences, the perceptions, and the views of Finnish health professionals. Background: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of undocumented Roma women is of a particular concern since the lack of health insurance, their mobility, and disadvantaged educational, social, and economic level make them more vulnerable to health risks. READ MORE

  4. 3. Spatializing Hospitality : A design exploration on how to provide spatial agency to immigrant households in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Kajsa Grundström; [2023]
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    Abstract : The thesis investigates how a host country can apply ethics of hospitality to housing that allow refugees and asylum seekers spatial agency. The necessity of doing this is to reduce the passive state of being “guests” for refugees when they are waiting for answers of asylum application approval. READ MORE

  5. 4. Paving the Path to Self-Sufficiency : Optimizing Photovoltaic Installations on Facilities with Emphasis on Consumption Patterns and Economic Viability

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Filippa Backman; Amanda Stafberg; Erik Sterner; Alva Wesslén; [2023]
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    Abstract : This bachelor's thesis explores the potential of Skolfastigheter's facilities to achieve self-sufficiency through solar power while maintaining economic feasibility. The study specifically examines the economic feasibility of various solar power installation sizes, while also exploring key characteristics of school facilities that influence their level of self-sufficiency. READ MORE

  6. 5. Optimizing Resource Allocation in Kubernetes : A Hybrid Auto-Scaling Approach

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Brando Chiminelli; [2023]
    Keywords : Cloud computing; Microservices; Kubernetes; Container Orchestration; Auto-Scaling; Horizontal Pod Autoscaler HPA ; WorkloadPrediction; Time-Series Forecasting; Molntjänster; Mikrotjänster; Kubernetes; Containerorkestrering; Automatisk Skalning; Horizontal Pod Autoscaler HPA ; Förutsägelse avArbetsbelastning; Prognoser för Tidsserier;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on addressing the challenges of resource management in cloud environments, specifically in the context of running resource-optimized applications on Kubernetes. The scale and growth of cloud services, coupled with the dynamic nature of workloads, make it difficult to efficiently manage resources and control costs. READ MORE