Essays about: "global diversity"

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  1. 6. From Plant Genetic Resource Conservation to Digital Biorepositories: A Coming Paradigm Shift in Ex-Situ Conservation?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Christopher Keegan; [2023]
    Keywords : Bioinformatics; Genebanks; Genetic Engineering; Mixed-Methods; Multi-Disciplinary; Patent Analysis; Plant Genetic Resources; Synthetic Biology; Technological Trajectories; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Plant Genetic Resource Conservation has been a staple of agricultural development for the past century. Recently, several prominent papers have raised alarm surrounding the development of synthetic biology techniques and their potential to render modern practices and methods of conservation in the global genebank network obsolete. READ MORE

  3. 7. Wetland restoration on Öland : a short-term evaluation of vascular plant community composition after topsoil removal and reinstated grazing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Marta Holmlund; [2023]
    Keywords : wetland restoration; vegetation; biodiversity; topsoil removal; Ellenberg indicator values;

    Abstract : Wetlands are recognized as important types of ecosystems, inhabiting rich biodiversity and performing multiple ecosystem services. However, many have been lost because of anthropogenic activities and a majority of the remaining wetland habitats are in bad conditions, displaying both loss of functionality and biodiversity. READ MORE

  4. 8. Creation as Resistance: How small-scale farmers and food artisans collaboratively respond to the global food system by recultivating a traditional rye variety in Northeast Germany

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Leo Baumgärtner; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how small-scale farmers and food artisans in Germany are impacted by and respond to the pressures of the global food system. It is based on the in-depth analysis of a case study of a recultivation effort of the traditional rye variety ‘Mecklenburger Marienroggen’ in Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Northeast Germany. READ MORE

  5. 9. Factors Impacting Female Career Success in Leadership ´´ Insights from female leaders on their journey of professional growth and leadership ``

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Aram Ahmed; Mohamad ElHaj; [2023]
    Keywords : Leadership; communication; female;

    Abstract : AbstractThe underrepresentation of women in leadership roles has become a global issue. There aremany factors, numerous barriers, and obstacles that prevent women to attain leadership positions and career advancements such as unconscious bias, lack of access to networks and mentors, and a lack of work-life balance support, etc. READ MORE

  6. 10. Designing Diverse Features to Reduce the Filter Bubble Effect on Social Media

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

    Author : Ramya Kandula; [2023]
    Keywords : Filter bubbles; recommender systems; diversity; social media; filter bubblor; rekommenderande system; mångfald; sociala medier;

    Abstract : The filter bubble effect has been an active area of research that has been explored in various contexts within social media. Research on recommender system designs within filter bubbles has received a lot of attention, mainly due to its impact on the phenomena. READ MORE