Essays about: "mating"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 110 essays containing the word mating.

  1. 21. An Economic Proposition? Educational Assortative Mating and Earnings Inequality in Sweden, 2000-2010

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Simon Helperin; [2020]
    Keywords : Assortative mating; homogamy; earnings inequality; salary; economic inequality; decomposition; counterfactual analysis;

    Abstract : Educational assortative mating and earnings inequality has both increased in both Europe and the United States in the last decades. As a result, educational assortative mating, or educational homogamy, has been suggested as a potential explanation for the increase in earnings inequality. READ MORE

  3. 22. Simulating Facilitation in a Spiking Neural Network

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

    Author : Alexander Kuzmin; [2020]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Many insects are able to detect, isolate and track small targets that move quickly against a dynamic background. This ability is enabled by a group of neurons called small target motion detectors (STMD). These neurons, among other properties, have a type of short term memory called response facilitation. READ MORE

  4. 23. European perch (Perca fluviatilis) as a possible predator of the invasive round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) in the Baltic Sea

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Mari-Helen Westlund; [2020]
    Keywords : Baltic Sea; invasive species; Round goby; Perch; prey-predator interaction;

    Abstract : Invasive species is a global issue with a strong link to reduced biodiversity and large economic costs. The invasive fish species round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) is one of the species that are spreading in the Baltic Sea area most rapidly, and risk causing major issues. READ MORE

  5. 24. Calibration and Estimation of Dog Teeth Positions in Synchronizers for Minimizing Noise and Wear during Gear Shifting

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Qianyin Kong; [2020]
    Keywords : Synchronizer engagement; gear shifting; dog teeth; particle swarm optimization; Synkroniserare; Växling; Dog-teeth; Partikelsvärmoptimering;

    Abstract : Electric motors are used more widely in automotive to reducing emissions in vehicles. Due to the decreased usage of internal combustion engines which used to be the main noise source, impacts from synchronizers cannot be ignored during gear shifting, not only causing noise and wear but also delaying gear shifting completion. READ MORE

  6. 25. Vilket val av habitat gör älgen under brunsten?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Mikaela Casselgård; Simon Palmér; [2019]
    Keywords : Alces alces; tjurar; rörelsemönster; Sverige;

    Abstract : Älgen, Alces alces L., har länge varit en omdebatterad art inom skogsbruket och infrastrukturen. Under höst och vinter infaller de flesta trafikolyckor då älg är inblandad och är alltså den tid på året då större försiktighet på vägarna bör beaktas. READ MORE