Essays about: "reactivity"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 161 essays containing the word reactivity.

  1. 21. Friend or foam? Improved methods for stunning of pigs with foam : effects of repetition and scent on pig reaction to foam

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Miranda Blad; [2022]
    Keywords : pig; behaviour; stunning; foam; smell; scent; fear assessment; animal welfare;

    Abstract : There are several methods available for stunning of pigs before slaughter, but the most frequently used at larger abattoirs are electricity and CO2. There are advantages and disadvantages with both methods. As there is no method that does not have major animal welfare drawbacks. READ MORE

  3. 22. Reaktiva hundar i Sverige : en enkät till hundägare med reaktiva hundar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Emelie Ortenvik; [2022]
    Keywords : hundar; reaktivitet; etologi; djurvälfärd;

    Abstract : Reactivity can be explained as an animal’s sensitivity to environmental stimuli. Characteristics for reactivity in dogs are quick and intense reaction to different stimuli. The behaviours can be shown as aggression, fear, and excitement, such as barking, lunges and withdrawal. READ MORE

  4. 23. Tying the Ends and Beginnings of the EU Policy Cycle : A Comparative Case Study on Compliance with Better Regulation Before and During Covid-19 to Close the Gap in the Policy Cycle

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nicole Nordström; [2022]
    Keywords : Impact assessment; ex-post evaluation; Better Regulation; evidence-based; European Union; Directorate-General; cyclical policy-making; regulatory capacity; regulatory reactivity;

    Abstract : Since its implementation in 2002, the Better Regulation agenda for improved policy-making aimed at closing the gap in the policy cycle in the European Union. The gap in the policy cycle is said to be due to a lack of compliance with evaluations of existing regulations through ex-post evaluations before starting new policy processes with impact assessments. READ MORE

  5. 24. Catalytic synthesis of benign bisphenols

    University essay from KTH/Kemi

    Author : Victoria Chu; Emma Lundqvist; Hampus Hagelin; [2022]
    Keywords : Bisphenols; Vanillyl alcohol; Friedel-Crafts alkylation; Lewis acid catalysis; Sustainability; Bisfenoler; Vanillylalkohol; Friedel-Crafts alkylering; Lewissyra-katalys; Hållbarhet;

    Abstract : This study analyzes the reactivity and selectivity of Friedel-Crafts alkylations using benzylic alcohols and phenols in the presence of a Lewis acid, to synthesize methoxylated bisphenols as a benign alternative to BPA. The degree of methoxylation on the electrophile appears to affect the yield of the reaction while the degree of methoxylation on the nucleophile appears to affect the selectivity. READ MORE

  6. 25. Dream emotions and their relationship to next-day waking emotional reactivity and regulation : An online study

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Hilda Engelbrektsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Emotional reactivity; emotion regulation; dream emotions; continuity hypothesis; emotion regulation theories of dreaming;

    Abstract : Emotions are a central part of our lives and the ability to effectively regulate them is central to well-being. Although a lot of research shows the beneficial role of sleep on emotional reactivity and regulation, little is known about how dream emotions relate to emotional reactivity and regulation. READ MORE