Essays about: "information technology in environment and human health"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words information technology in environment and human health.
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1. Increasing ecosystem services at an industrial area : A study applied to Rönnskärsverken
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : What are ecosystem services, what are the possibilities to use them as a solution to remediate environmental problems, and how can they be increased in an industrial area such as Rönnskärsverken? The aim of this master thesis was to investigate the potential and the incentive for increasing ecosystem services in Rönnskärsverken’s industrial area through green areas and nature based stormwater management solutions on the site. Ecosystem services is a concept that was put on the political agenda in the UN in 2005 in order to create a common definition and valuation to raise awareness of the values that nature provides to human beings. READ MORE
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2. Zenth : An Affective Technology for Stress Relief
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : This master's thesis presents a research-through-design process that explores how can affective, context-aware systems support mental health and minimize stress in young adults during exam periods. This is achieved by designing an interactive system for stress recognition and relief. READ MORE
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3. Using Augmented Reality technology to improve health and safety for workers in Human Robot Collaboration environment: A literature review
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskapAbstract : Human Robot Collaboration (HRC) allows humans to operate more efficiently by reducing their human effort. Robots can do the majority of difficult and repetitive activities with or without human input. There is a risk of accidents and crashes when people and robots operate together closely. In this area, safety is extremely important. READ MORE
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4. Tribolysis : – Reaction of Aromatic Halides for Potential Dehalogenation
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematikAbstract : Out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015, chemicals and waste management are obtainable under six. Improper and unsafe disposal of toxic chemicals into the environment affects life below water (SDG 14), human health and well-being (SDG 7), and clean water and sanitation (SDG 6). READ MORE
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5. Walkability assessment using GIS-MCDA : A case study of two counties Gävle and Uppsala in Sweden
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/SamhällsbyggnadAbstract : Walkability is the measure of walking comfortably in the urban environment, based on numerous parameters, including traversability, compactness, attractiveness, and safety. Recently, walkability has become a significant key to well-being quality in the urban environment through enhancement of the walking environment, including filling spaces with life, promoting sustainability, and attracting people for exercise. READ MORE