Essays about: "life-stage"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 36 essays containing the word life-stage.

1. 21. Lighting the Fire : Empowering Youth Towards Sustainability in Nature Camps

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

   Author : Kilia Drossart; Stéphanie Alexandra Heckman; Brendan Tate Wistreich; [2017]
   Keywords : Youth Empowerment; Strategic Sustainable Development; Sustainability; Nature Camps; Nature Connection;

   Abstract : The scale of the sustainability crisis is mounting exponentially as human development pushes the socio-ecological system closer to its limits. 12 to 18 year olds, who are in a formative life stage, are critical stakeholders in the success of addressing this sustainability challenge. READ MORE

3. 22. Barns möjlighet till medverkan i BKA-processen : exemplifierat genom Sylteskolan i Trollhättan

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

   Author : Linn Arnås; Klara Elg; [2016]
   Keywords : barnkonsekvensanalys; BKA; barnkonventionen; barns rättigheter; barns perspektiv; barns medverkan; enkätundersökning; gåtur;

   Abstract : Under de två senaste decennierna har barn och unga börjat ses mindre och mindre som enbart blivande vuxna utan allt större värde har också satts på barndomens egenvärde. Barnen ses mer och mer som kompetenta och självständiga individer som besitter en expertkunskap om den egna utemiljön. READ MORE

4. 23. Managing Generations of Individuals : A Study of Generations, Work Values, and Their Relevance in Management Strategy in Engineering Consulting

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Scott Krenz; Paul Stenger; [2016]
   Keywords : generational theory; work values; generational differences; management strategy;

   Abstract : With up to four generations working together in today’s workforce, research suggests that managers may feel overwhelmed at the idea of strategically managing the diversity of work values amongst their teams. Many studies suggest practical implications for managing a generationally diverse work force, however strong opposition does exist questioning the impact that generation alone has on work values and management strategy. READ MORE

5. 24. Effect of incubation temperature on Atlantic salmon metabolism as indicated by ventilation rate

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för miljö- och livsvetenskaper

   Author : Claes Vernerback; [2016]
   Keywords : Atlantic salmon; salmon; salmonid; salmonids; fish; temperature; incubation tamperature; incubation; egg; fry; alevins; metabolism; ventilation rate; ventilation frequency; climate change; lax; laxfiskar; fisk; fiskar; temperatur; inkuberingstemperatur; inkubering; ägg; rom; metabolism; ämnesomsättning; gälslagsfrekvens; klimatförändringar;

   Abstract : The global mean temperature is predicted to increase by up to 5 °C during this century. For fish, being ectotherms, temperature is one of the most important environmental factors, influencing them in a number of different ways, including effects on physiological traits, timing of life history events and behavior. READ MORE

6. 25. The European corn borer in Sweden : a future perspective based on a phenological model approach

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Joel Forsmoo; [2015]
   Keywords : Bt corn; diapause; life-stage; degree days; Ostrinia nubilalis Hubner ; European corn borer; pest management; Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The European Corn Borer (ECB) has the potential to markedly reduce the yield from corn plants and in turn affect the economy of farmers. The human world population is increasing and there is consequently an increased number of mouths to feed on a limited area, the Earth, and this makes this an important topic to study. READ MORE