Essays about: "human exposure effects"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 99 essays containing the words human exposure effects.
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1. Effects of early exposure to fluoxetine on behavioural development in zebrafish
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Many pharmaceuticals are stable molecules and after human excretion they enter the wastewater facilities where roughly 60 % is removed. The remaining residues will affect the concentration in close by streams and at the effluent, where fish like to spawn. Therefore, the development and behaviour of aquatic life is potentially at risk. READ MORE
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2. Architecture and CognitionArchitectural settings’ influence on cognitive performance in an isolated and confined environment, over time.
University essay from KTH/ErgonomiAbstract : his thesis examines the relationship between architectural design in a space analog environment and cognitive performance. This is done through longitudinal, repeated measures, quantitative study which was conducted during a Mars analog mission, with cognitive assessments administered under different environmental conditions within the mission habitat. READ MORE
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3. The Potential to Target Smaller Sized Baltic Herring to Decrease the Dietary Exposure - an Assessment Based on Dioxin Samples from the Southern Baltic
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs, or more commonly referred to as dioxin and dioxin like substances are compounds present in our surrounding environment. As some congeners of these have been shown to be toxic, they are regulated under the Stockholm Convention. READ MORE
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4. Behaviours of older adults in urban outdoor environments during warm days
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : As a result of climate change, heat waves are expected to increase in frequency, duration, and severity, which is particularly threatening to the urban population. Vulnerable groups, including the older population, are more likely to be affected by adverse health effects due to heat exposure. READ MORE
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5. Lead Concentrations in Indoor Dust : Differences Between Indoor Shooting Ranges and Assumed Non-Lead Contaminated Sites
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : A projectile which missed its target and falls into the bullet trap at the end of the shooting range might not be viewed as dangerous. Yet, hazardous fumes and fine metal fragments from the bullet might contaminate the users of the shooting range. READ MORE
