Essays about: "factors affecting science education"

Found 5 essays containing the words factors affecting science education.

  1. 1. Sport migration in a Global World: A Case study of Lithuanian Swimmers migration to the United States

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV)

    Author : Ignas Vaičaitis; [2021]
    Keywords : Migration; swimming; Lithuania; The United States; Collegiate sports;

    Abstract : In this master's thesis, I studied the migration of Lithuanian swimmers to the United States. This study covered the period from 1990 when Lithuania regained its independence from the Soviet Union to 2004 when it joined the European Union and opened up to the free labor market movement. READ MORE

  2. 2. Foreign Direct Investment and Gender Inequalities in Labour Force Participation in African Countries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies

    Author : Nadab Abraha; [2020]
    Keywords : FDI; gender inequality; labour force participation; trade; economic growth; income inequality and education; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) has been described as a mechanism to promote employment. Recent research suggests that FDI could even impact gender inequalities in labour force participation. READ MORE

  3. 3. An Analysis of the Determinants of Credit Card Use Among Urban Residents in China

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Duyu Zhou; [2016]
    Keywords : credit cards; trust; social status; credit institutions; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Along with globalization, the use of credit cards has become popular among Chinese urban residents; China has witnessed the tremendous growth in the accumulated number of credit cards issued and the amount of credit loans utilized. The new-classical consumption theory holds individuals responsible for the use of credit loans, however, from Veblen’s institutional perspective, the use of credit cards is influenced by issuers, consumers and governments. READ MORE

  4. 4. Factors influencing interpersonal variability in plasma enterolactone concentration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Elin Hålldin; [2016]
    Keywords : enterolactone; lignans; interpersonal variability; intestinal microflora; phytoestrogens; plasma;

    Abstract : Lignans are biologically active diphenolic plant compounds with potential health affecting properties. Some epidemiological studies have demonstrated that a high lignan intake is associated with risk reduction of several chronic diseases such as breast, prostate and colorectal cancer as well as cardiovascular disease. READ MORE

  5. 5. Inadequate educational attainments: A study of boys in a small fishing village in Iceland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Thelma Bjork Gisladottir; [2010]
    Keywords : Iceland; boys; attainments; education; post-structuralism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In this thesis I have presented possible indicators affecting boys’ educational attainments and learning behaviors. In my study I used both quantitative and qualitative methods. First, I studied the relationship between knowledge of relational concepts and later academic achievements. READ MORE