Essays about: "exposure assessment"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 138 essays containing the words exposure assessment.

  1. 21. Risk Assessments of Natural Hazards in Refugee Camp Planning in Greece. Challenges and Recommended Actions.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Valérie Tschirpig; [2022]
    Keywords : risk assessment; risk management; disaster risk management; natural hazards; refugee camp; Reception and Identification Center; Greece; Moria; Mavrovouni; Lesvos; humanitarian standards; Sphere Standards; Camp Management Toolkit; Camp Coordination and Camp Management Cluster; exposure; vulnerability; capacity development; Standard Operating Procedures; Science General;

    Abstract : The rapid increase of asylum-seekers in 2015 overwhelmed the Greek reception system and led to the creation of numerous refugee camps throughout the country. The Sphere Minimum Standards provide globally acknowledged guidance to design and manage these facilities. READ MORE

  3. 22. Quantification and Detection of Motion Artifacts in Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Dennis Amphan; [2022]
    Keywords : Laser speckle contrast imaging; Image registration; Motion artifacts; Detection;

    Abstract : Laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) is a non-invasive method for assessment of microcirculatory blood flow. The technique is based on analysis of speckle patterns to build 2D maps of perfusion with high spatial and temporal resolution. READ MORE

  4. 23. Friend or foam? Improved methods for stunning of pigs with foam : effects of repetition and scent on pig reaction to foam

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Miranda Blad; [2022]
    Keywords : pig; behaviour; stunning; foam; smell; scent; fear assessment; animal welfare;

    Abstract : There are several methods available for stunning of pigs before slaughter, but the most frequently used at larger abattoirs are electricity and CO2. There are advantages and disadvantages with both methods. As there is no method that does not have major animal welfare drawbacks. READ MORE

  5. 24. Impacts of climate change on indoor thermal comfort in typical Swedish residential buildings - Assessing risks for human health

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Jessica Rumpca; [2022]
    Keywords : Climate change; Swedish building stock; Indoor thermal comfort; Overheating risk; Health-impact assessment; Human temperature-exposure; Temperature-related morbidity and mortality; Human excess vulnerability; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : There is strong evidence that climate change has a direct impact on humans and extreme temperatures have been linked to negative health impacts and increasing mortality. The heat wave of 2018 caused up to 8.2% more deaths compared to the year before in Sweden, with higher impacts in other parts of the world. READ MORE

  6. 25. Forecasting Value-at-Risk using GARCH(1,1) and Neural Networks as Volatility Estimation Methods – A Comparative Study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Signe Grönberg; Sofia Nilsson; [2022]
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    Abstract : Northvolt was founded in 2015 with the goal to create the world's greenest battery. Today, Northvolt is mainly funded by investors and have suppliers all over the world, which does not come risk free. READ MORE