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  1. 1. Estimating historic ranges of extinct scavenging birds from North America during the late Pleistocene using co-occurrence data from the fossil record

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Melissa Miranda; [2023-06-30]
    Keywords : Scavenging birds; Vultures; Co-occurrence Data; Range Estimates; Spatial Autoregressive Models; Co-extinction;

    Abstract : The aim of my study was to estimate and compare the historic range of nine scavenging birds from North America that went jointly extinct with their mammalian megafaunal prey in the Late Pleistocene. Although the severity and timing of their co-extinction are strongly correlated, there has been little analytical support in providing estimates for the possible geographic distribution of scavenging birds prior to the extinction event. READ MORE

  3. 2. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
    Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE

  4. 3. A field-based estimation of eagle predation and scavenging on reindeer calves : towards mitigating human-wildlife conflicts

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

    Author : Aemilius Johannes Van Der Meiden; [2023]
    Keywords : aquila chrysaetos; haliaeetus albicilla; rangifer tarandus; predation; repelling; human-wildlife conflict;

    Abstract : Eagle predation on semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) calves, both golden (Aquila chrysaetos) and white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is a well-known issue in Sweden. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the balance between scavenging and hunting and the role that each of the eagle species has in this issue. READ MORE

  5. 4. Critical elements scavenged by secondary gypsum and HFO : Determined by sequential extraction combined with mineralogical studies

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geovetenskap och miljöteknik

    Author : Emma Flodin; [2022]
    Keywords : Geochemistry; gypsum; HFO; adsorption; scavenged; critical elements; beryllium; Yxsjöberg; mine waste; Sequential extraction; XRD; SEM-EDS;

    Abstract : The demand for metals is great for the purpose of developing green technologies, and EU has listed 30 metals and minerals that are of critical importance for the maintenance and evolving of today’s society, so called critical materials. However, mining of raw materials generates mine waste which can have adverse effect on human health, ecosystems, and surrounding areas. READ MORE

  6. 5. Inverse Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling in Complex Geometries

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Charlie Pelland; [2022]
    Keywords : atmospheric dispersion modeling; dispersion modeling; invers dispersion modeling; atmospheric dispersion; invers atmospheric dispersion; CFD; computational fluid dynamics; radioactive release; openfoam; CRBN; dry deposition; dry deposition velocity; scavenging effect; wet deposition; optimization model; Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes; adjoint mode; time-dependent rain simulation; time-dependent rain; time dependent rain simulation; time dependent rain;

    Abstract : In the event of a radioactive release in an urban environment the consequent response mustbe swift and precise. As soon as first responders have correct information, they can make anaccurate risk assessment. However, if the position, release rate and time of the radioactiverelease is unknown it is hard to know how the pollutant will spread. READ MORE