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  1. 1. Examining Conservation Narratives : An Environmental Discourse Analysis of WWF Madagascar

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Félice Rubin; [2024]
    Keywords : Conservation; Discourse; Deforestation; Community management; Biodiversity; Ecosystem services; Hegemony; Baselines; Environmental History; Miljövård; diskurs; avskogning; samhällsförvaltning; biodiversitet; ekosystemtjänster; hegemoni; miljöhistoria;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the conservation narratives of Madagascar the ambiguity of forest cover and deforestation estimates, and the difficulty in deconstructing the narratives linked to the idea of a once fully forested island. In particular, shifts in the conservation debate are related to the discursive power of a large-scale international NGO, the WWF. READ MORE

  3. 2. Physical Exercise and Fatigue Detection using Machine Learning

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Filip Säterberg; Rasmus Nilsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Fatigue Prediction; Data Collection; Supervised learning; Surface Electromyography; Accelerometers; Maskininlärning; Trötthetsförutsägelse; Datainsamling; Övervakad; Ytlig-elektromyografi Accelerometrar;

    Abstract : Monitoring of physical exercise is an important task to evaluate and adapt exercise to provide better exercise results. The Inno-X™ device, developed by Innowearable, is a device that can be used for such monitoring. It collects data using an accelerometer and sEMG sensor. READ MORE

  4. 3. Biomassatillväxt och koldioxidinlagring med mineralnäring och bionäring i norra Sverige

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : David Berglund; [2023]
    Keywords : organiskt gödsel; kolbildning; norrbotten;

    Abstract : Denna studie är en uppföljning på ett mastersarbete som är del av ett större projekt som heter ”Kolsänkor Norrbotten”. Projektet handlar om att jämföra bionäring (avloppsslam) och mineralnäring på 22 skogsbestånd utspridda i Norrbotten. Dessa bestånd gödslades mellan 2006 och 2008. READ MORE

  5. 4. Demographic equilibrium modelling of single tree selection stands in Siljansfors : judging the sustainability of single tree selection systems in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Ludwig Olofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : CCF; continuous cover forestry; single tree selection; equilibrium models; forestry;

    Abstract : Lately debates have occurred questioning the rotation system, which is the most used silvicultural system in Sweden. Continuous cover forestry (CCF) has therefore been suggested as an alternative management method, due to its environmental benefits such as increased biodiversity and higher resilience against extreme weather which is important with the current climate change. READ MORE

  6. 5. Modelling the Water Table in a Bog

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Tobias Bowley; [2023]
    Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Over the past five years, an ongoing study at INES, Lund University, have examined the encroachment of trees and vegetation into a bog ecosystem in northern Scania, Sweden. While several factors have been identified as contributing to this ecological transformation, including, nutrient availability, and climate, the hydrological aspect remains a key area of investigation. READ MORE