Essays about: "opportunities"

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  1. 16. Lush Mental Landscapes : effects of Horticulture Therapy on Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

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

    Author : Katarzyna Domachowska; [2024]
    Keywords : mental disorders; horticultural therapy; effects of horticulture therapy on human; health; stress reduction; depression; anxiety; PTSD; ASD; therapeutic garden; hospital healing garden; effects of horticulture therapy on depression; effects of horticulture therapy on anxiety; effects of horticulture therapy on PTSD; effects of horticulture therapy on ASD;

    Abstract : Every developing human brain is formed by the environment, which is why our surroundings are an important factor for mental health. The natural surroundings have been shown to enhance mood and reduce stress. Being in a natural environment offers a refreshing setting that enables the brain to recover from mental fatigue. READ MORE

  3. 17. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
    Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

  4. 18. Hav av blommor : ett gestaltningsförslag för ängsmark i historisk parkmiljö, Tornerparken, Uppsala

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Magdalena Maria Wojcicka; Sarah Kallmén; [2024]
    Keywords : äng; park; historisk parkmiljö; gestaltningsförslag;

    Abstract : Idag minskar grönområden och biologisk mångfald i stadsmiljöer. För att motverka detta bör grönområden användas mer effektivt och öka i kvalitet, exempelvis genom att omvandla gräsmattor till äng. Syftet med detta examensarbete är att göra ett gestaltningsförslag för äng i Tornerparken, Uppsala. READ MORE

  5. 19. Fighting for Profit in Modern Warfare : A quantiative analysis of the influence of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC’s) on conflict intensity in weak states

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Samuel Hallhammar; [2024]
    Keywords : Private Military Security Contractors; Conflict Intensity;

    Abstract : The influence of private actors within armed conflict is becoming increasingly relevant, as the market for private military and security companies (PMSC’s) is growing in tandem with new opportunities within the sector. Their involvement in many conflicts around the world suggest the demand for private actors is not likely to go away any time soon, as their professional approach to offering an advantage in settling conflicts might appeal to many contracting parties. READ MORE

  6. 20. Circumventing The Bias. A case study of a company's capital budgeting process and its link to achieving organizational ambidexterity

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Alexander Williamsson; Leo Bastås; [2024]
    Keywords : Capital budgeting; ; Organizational Ambidexterity; Exploitation; Exploration;

    Abstract : This study utilizes in-depth interviews to examine the capital budgeting process of a multinational company, in order to understand its approach to organizational ambidexterity. When faced with a harsh economic environment and tougher financial demands, it is crucial for firms to exploit profitable capabilities in the short-run, but also to explore future highly uncertain opportunities. READ MORE