Essays about: "locus"

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  1. 6. Pre-decision control mechanisms of strategic investment decision - A multiple case study on the application and dynamism of pre-decision controls in Swedish real estate companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Yumeng Guo; Thomas lo; [2023]
    Keywords : Strategic investment decision SID ; Pre-decision control; Commercial real estate; Property investment; Uncertainty; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Summary Title - Pre-decision control mechanisms of strategic investment decision - A multiple case study on the application and dynamism of pre-decision controls in Swedish real estate companies Hand-In Date - 28 May 2023 Seminar date - 31 May 2023 Course - BUSN79 Degree Project: Accounting and Finance Authors - Thomas Lo & Yumeng Guo Advisor - Anders Anell Five Keywords - Strategic investment decision (SID), Pre-decision control, Commercial real estate, Property investment, Uncertainty Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate how pre-decision control mechanisms are applied in strategic investment decisions, and what contextual factors could influence the pre-decision control mechanisms. To fufill the purpose, the study examined the use of pre-decision controls in different strategic investment decision processes and the relationship between contextual factors and the dimensions of applied pre-decision controls, with a main focus on current increasing uncertainty. READ MORE

  2. 7. CYP2D6 loss of heterozygosity - a potential target for neuroblastoma therapy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Jordan Dupuis; [2023]
    Keywords : Loss of Heterozygosity; CYP2D6; Neuroblastoma; Collateral Lethality; Precision Cancer Medicine;

    Abstract : Loss of heterozygosity events, whereby alleles are lost at heterozygous chromosomal loci, are associated with cancer formation and may result in the deletion of numerous genes encoding enzymes that have critical activities within the cell. Consequently, vulnerabilities are created that are absent in normal cells which can be targeted using a precision medicine approach called collateral lethality. READ MORE

  3. 8. Complementary sex determination in a solitary bee : Mapping candidate sex determination loci and associated genes

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Sara Magnusson; [2022]
    Keywords : Osmia bicornis; solitary bee; sex determination; Csd; Fem; complementary sex determination; hymenoptera;

    Abstract : The molecular mechanism of complementary sex determination in the haplodiploid organisms is poorly understood and has only been described in the honeybee Apis mellifera. In the haplodiploid system, males develop from unfertilized eggs and females from fertilized eggs. However, in some rare cases, diploid males develop from fertilized eggs. READ MORE

  4. 9. Do Not Blame it on Good Times, Blame it on The Attributions: A content analysis of attributions to wins and losses in match reports published by Swedish football clubs in Allsvenskan

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Lisen Lundvall; Styrbjörn Roald; [2022]
    Keywords : Sports communication; Attribution theory; Sweden; Allsvenskan; Football;

    Abstract : Football is one of the most followed sports globally and its communication reaches a large audience, including both fans and other stakeholders. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how Swedish football clubs in the top league, Allsvenskan, ascribe causes to their wins and losses in the match reports published online. READ MORE

  5. 10. Mobile application to encourage change in favor of the environment: A quantitative study of the persuasive effect of a gamified app on cognitive and psycho-social variables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Michaela Hautamäki Bengtsson; [2022]
    Keywords : gamified mobile application; sustainability; pro-environmental behavior; attitudes; behavior intent; locus of control; persuasion; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Human-induced climate change continues to have a disproportionate negative impact on people and the planet. The human dimension must be included to make a change to reduce the environmental challenges we are facing. As mobile digital technologies have developed, the use of gamification has emerged as a way to promote pro-environmental behavior. READ MORE