Essays about: "hot areas"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 267 essays containing the words hot areas.

1. 11. Assessment of the invasive Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) distribution in Sweden : The effects of latitudinal location and land cover on the distribution

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Daniel Penttinen; [2023]
   Keywords : Himalayan balsam; Impatiens glandulifera; distribution; Jättebalsamin; Impatiens glandulifera; utbredning;

   Abstract : Invasive alien species are recognized as a major problem worldwide. They affect native flora and fauna negatively, resulting in loss of biodiversity and increased economic costs of the species’ themselves and management efforts. READ MORE

3. 12. Frying The Brain: The Effect of Prenatal Heat Exposure on Fetal Brain Development

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Samuel Svensson; [2023]
   Keywords : health; memory; brain development; heat; climate change;

   Abstract : Due to climate change, temperatures are rising and are expected to keep rising-leading to an increase in exposure to hot temperatures. This paper presents an analysis of the effects of prenatal exposure to heat on fetal brain development and cognitive abilities later-in-life. READ MORE

4. 13. The ecological impact of artificial light at night in landscape architecture : strategies and guidelines for street lights for the benefit of biodiversity and local wildlife

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Zozan Altun; [2023]
   Keywords : light pollution; artificial light at night; ecology; biodiversity; local wildlife; landscape architecture; guidelines; strategies;

   Abstract : Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an increasingly common form of light pollution that contributes to biodiversity loss, loss of dark habitats, disrupting populations both on an individual- and population level by invading biodiversity hot spots. Recent studies show that artificial light is increasing at a rate of approximately 6% annually over Earth’s surface, and 88% of Europe and 47% of the United States experience light pollution on a nightly basis. READ MORE

5. 14. HackerGraph : Creating a knowledge graph for security assessment of AWS systems

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

   Author : Alexios Stournaras; [2023]
   Keywords : Cloud security; Knowledge graph; Attack graph; Vulnerability ssessment; Attack paths; Vulnerable-by-design systems; Cloudgoat; Molnsäkerhet; Kunskapsgraf; Attackgraf; Sårbarhetsanalysis; Sårbara miljöer; Cloudgoat;

   Abstract : With the rapid adoption of cloud technologies, organizations have benefited from improved scalability, cost efficiency, and flexibility. However, this shift towards cloud computing has raised concerns about the safety and security of sensitive data and applications. READ MORE

6. 15. Värmereducerande åtgärder för urbana mikroklimat

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Alice Ljungdahl; Ida Grundh; [2023]
   Keywords : klimatförändringar; värmeböljor; värmeöar; värmeöeffekt; klimatanpassning; temperaturreglering; värmereducerande åtgärder; värmereducering; mikroklimat; vegetation; skugga;

   Abstract : Det står klart att rådande klimatförändringar har lett och kommer i framtiden att leda till ökade temperaturer samt fler och längre perioder av värmeböljor. Ökade temperaturer i kombination med värmeöeffekter medför att urbana miljöer är särskilt utsatta och människor som väljer att bosätta sig på sådana platser riskerar allvarliga konsekvenser när det gäller hälsa och välbefinnande. READ MORE