Essays about: "effect of infection"

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1. 1. The Slow Spread of Environmentally Friendly Action : An agent-based model simulation of social networks

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Till Kolligs; [2023]
   Keywords : network analysis; agent based model; tipping point; climate action; complex contagion; vegetarianism;

   Abstract : The adoptation of environmentally friendly behaviour is rather slow, although the climate crisis is pressing. This thesis aims to understand the slow adoption of environmentally friendly behaviour, specifically focusing on vegetarianism and veganism, by employing social network analysis. READ MORE

3. 2. Modeling Epidemics On Different Networks : Insights into Testing Strategies

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

   Author : Martin Bacic Mikkelsen; Daniel Kenas; [2023]
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   Abstract : Modeling epidemics is of great interest because it allows us to anticipate and investigate what countermeasures like testing are more effective in slowing down the spread of a disease. In traditional mathematical modeling techniques, a society is represented as a singular entity where everyone can interact with everyone. READ MORE

4. 3. The Impact of the Covid-19 Outbreak on theGeographical Labour Mobility in Sweden’sMunicipalities

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Nooshin Ranjbar; [2023]
   Keywords : geographical mobility; covid; pandemic; labour mobility;

   Abstract : This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the geographical labour mobility of employees in Sweden. The analysis employs a difference-indifference (DiD) approach to compare the mobility patterns of employees in treated municipalities with higher COVID-19 infectious rates to those in controlled municipalities with lower infectious rates. READ MORE

5. 4. How does temperature affect the severity of Bd infection in the common toad (Bufo bufo)? : A test of thermal mismatch hypothesis

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Felix Fridh; [2023]
   Keywords : chytridiomycosis; amphibians; fungi; fungus; thermal mismatch hypothesis; bufobufo; common toad; Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis; Bd;

   Abstract : Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a fungus that causes chytridiomycosis in amphibians. This fungus is an invasive species that has spread all over the world and is causing mass deaths in many areas. Bd has an efficient life cycle which targets suitable hosts and causes disturbances in amphibian osmoregulation and eventually death. READ MORE

6. 5. The effect of TRAP150 on HPV16 E1 gene regulation

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

   Author : Emma Svanberg Frisinger; [2023]
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   Abstract : Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a small DNA virus that is known as the causative agent in cervical cancer. The virus is found worldwide and causes more than 300 000 deaths yearly. Although there are many types of HPV, HPV16 is found in 99 % of cervical cancer cases. READ MORE