Essays about: "internal displacement"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 48 essays containing the words internal displacement.

1. 41. Multi-Cylinder Valve Control - FPGA-controlled Pneumatic Variable Valve Actuation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

   Author : Niklas Everitt; [2012]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The society of today relies heavily on transportation. Goods and people are transported across the globe at an unprecedented scale and volume and the internal combustion engine is an integral part of the world's transportation systems. READ MORE

3. 42. Numerical modelling of deformation within accretionary prisms

   University essay from Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Ting Zhang; [2012]
   Keywords : Discrete Element Method; accretionary wedge; basal friction; compression force; area loss; displacement;

   Abstract : A two dimensional continuous numerical model based on Discrete Element Method is used to investigate the behaviour of accretionary wedges with different basal frictions. The models are based on elastic-plastic, brittle material and computational granular dynamics, and several characteristics of the influence of the basal friction are analysed. READ MORE

4. 43. Role of Media in Struggles for Recognition. Case of Internally Displaced Persons in Azerbaijan

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Olga Shenshina; [2012]
   Keywords : internally displaced persons; struggle for recognition; discourse; mainstream media; alternative media; public sphere; Azerbaijan; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Internal displacement is a relatively new issue in the international agenda, in general, and in research, in particular. However, due to the steady increase in the number of displaced persons globally, this problem becomes more and more visible. READ MORE

5. 44. Land Redistribution in times of Conflict: A Case Study of Colombia

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

   Author : Kristin Petersson; Sanna Rosen; [2012]
   Keywords : Land redistribution; conflict; land rights; legal empowerment; Colombia; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Land is an important asset and redistribution of land is a sensitive subject in Colombia. Land issues in Colombia are complex and include political, social and economic aspects. Due to an on-going conflict people are being denied access to land. In Colombia there are between 3. READ MORE

6. 45. Internally Displaced Persons in Georgia - Challenges for Change

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : MIKAEL ÅHLIN; [2011]
   Keywords : Internal displacement; IDPs; Zugdidi; Samegrelo; Georgia; Caucasus; Megrelian; Mingrelian; Internally Displaced Persons;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on global and local level. The researchquestion deals with the problems associated with IDPs - what challenges IDPs are facing and thefuture prospects for IDPs worldwide and on local level in the Samegrelo region in Georgia. READ MORE