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1. Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Europe and the Impact on Near-Surface Wind Speed in Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Investigations of Land use and land cover change (LULCC) have recently become of increasing interest. This trend occurs not only based of the importance of biogeochemical processes such as carbon sequestration, but also because of their climate impacts caused by changed biogeophysical properties. READ MORE
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2. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE
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3. Exploratory Assessment of Machine Learning, Geospatial Methods, and Data Evaluation Techniques for Modelling Cooking Fuels in Colombia
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : This thesis evaluates the application of machine learning and Geographic Information System (GIS) methods to analyze Colombia's cooking fuels landscape. The study aims to identify socio-economic and geographical factors affecting cooking fuel choices and assess the predictive power of various machine learning algorithms using associative data. READ MORE
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4. Amongst Seals, Cattle, and Boars
University essay from Lunds universitet/Historisk osteologiAbstract : This study utilises Correspondence Analysis to investigate the subsistence strategies of Scandinavia's Middle Neolithic Culture of the Pitted Ware Culture (PWC). The aim is to understand subsistence strategies' regional and local expressions across larger geographic areas. READ MORE
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5. Assessing the potential impacts of tall buildings on a predominantly low-rise built urban environment : A case study from Västerås, Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografiAbstract : Tall buildings have been constructed in many cities over the world to accommodate the demographic and economic growth in urban areas. These structures, however, have been widely discussed concerning their potential negative impacts on urban life. READ MORE