Essays about: "philippines studies"

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  1. 11. Isolation and cultivation of methanogenic archaea from serpentinization system at Chimaera Seeps, Turkey

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Bobby Zetterlind; [2020]
    Keywords : Archaea; methanogens; Chimaera seeps; serpentinization system; isolation; cultivation;

    Abstract : A methanogenic archaeon was successfully isolated from iron-rich environmental samples from the Chimaera seeps in Turkey by cultivation in anoxic media supplemented with H2/CO2 and an antibiotic, namely erythromycin. The morphological features of this methanogen were non-motile rod cells approximately 1.7 – 8.5 μm in length and 0. READ MORE

  3. 12. Ambient air pollution and low birth weight : A health impact assessment in the Philippines

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Stine Randeris; [2019]
    Keywords : particulate matter 2.5; pm2.5; air pollution; low birth weight; birth weight;

    Abstract : Introduction: The attention on environmental impact on human health is rising. But, the association between particulate matter 2.5 and birth weight is still not acknowledged in the global burden of diseases, and the association has not yet been studied in the Philippines. READ MORE

  4. 13. Rebels against mines? : Explaining rebel restraint on landmine use

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

    Author : Henrique Siniciato Terra Garbino; [2019]
    Keywords : non-state armed actor; legitimacy; restraint; landmine use; Philippines;

    Abstract : Instead of state governments, rebel groups have become the most prolific landmine users. However, rebels display significant variation in the way they restrict the use of landmines. READ MORE

  5. 14. FDI and CO2 Emissions in the ASEAN-5 and India

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Namé Martinez; [2019]
    Keywords : FDI; CO2 emissions; pollution haven hypothesis; Southeast Asia; Toda and Yamamoto causality; structural breaks; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : With the tremendous increases in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the last four decades arose the problem of a possible relationship between FDI and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Scholars have hypothesized that international companies invest in countries with lax environmental regulations to escape high production cost, we call this the pollution haven hypothesis. READ MORE

  6. 15. Putting capital punishment to rest : A qualitative study of capital punishment and human rights in China and the Philippines

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Micha Widerberg Serak; [2018]
    Keywords : capital punishment; human rights issues; legitimacy; China; The Philippines;

    Abstract : The situation of the influence of human rights issues related to capital punishment has for long been a matter of debate, especially regarding the retention and abolition of the death penalty. Various countries have, during the 20th century, changed their laws and approach on capital punishment with the implementation and adoption of human rights conventions. READ MORE