Essays about: "fear"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 980 essays containing the word fear.

  1. 26. Behavioral response of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) to acoustic stimuli

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Johanna Börs; [2023]
    Keywords : reindeer; Rangifer tarandus; acoustic stimuli; behavioral response; flight response; induced fear;

    Abstract : Scare systems based on acoustic stimuli have been tested on several ungulates in recent years. The aim has been to investigate whether the method can be useful in situations where the animals must quickly be displaced from a specific site, for example, to prevent wildlife accidents. READ MORE

  3. 27. “Can you check me?” : A phenomenological study on the experience of menstruating at school in the Swedish context

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Eira Nylander; [2023]
    Keywords : menstrual equity; menstruation; stigma; taboo; school; stockholm; solidarity; embodiment;

    Abstract : The topic of menstruation has gained traction in the last couple of decades amongst critical menstruation scholars and feminist theorists, but it was not until 2015 (“The Year of the Period”) that the topic of menstruation entered mainstream conversations, and policymakers across the globe started taking tangible steps towards menstrual equity. Yet, there is little sociological work done on menstruation, an experience that is still shrouded in stigma and taboo in many cultures. READ MORE

  4. 28. Female Entrepreneurship in Europe : How do socioeconomic and individual factors influence female entrepreneurial activity in Europe?

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Carina Wienecke; Henrik Berntsson; [2023]
    Keywords : female entrepreneurship; socioeconomic factors; individual factors; GEM; European countries; panel data study;

    Abstract : Background: Despite the societal progress made in recent decades, a gender gap in entrepreneurship persists. In Europe, there are fewer female entrepreneurs than male entrepreneurs. This issue is significant as female entrepreneurship substantially impacts economic development and social well-being. READ MORE

  5. 29. ENERGY LITERACY AND BEHAVIOR AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. THE CASE OF UPPSALA UNIVERSITY, CAMPUS GOTLAND.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Alma Alafandy; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy literacy; affective literacy; cognitive literacy; behavioral literacy;

    Abstract : Energy is one of the most critical elements that support societies in the modern world. As with anything else, energy is a limited resource, and saving it is essential for a fossil-free future where one is aware of their energy consumption and knows what is needed to save it. READ MORE

  6. 30. Uncanny Sound Design : How can voices in horror media be designed to sound uncanny, and are these effects perceived as being associated with fear?

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Rasmus Wikström; [2023]
    Keywords : Uncanny Valley; Sound Design; Sound Engineering; Fear; Scary Games;

    Abstract : Emotions of fear have long been the driving factor towards the appeal of the horror genre. Since beingpopularised in mothern years due to the ever growing development of technology, the Uncanny Valley hasfound its way into the horror genre. READ MORE