Essays about: "sex-differences"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 47 essays containing the word sex-differences.

1. 21. Sex differences in neuronal differentiation of human stem cells

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Olga Doszyn; [2019]
   Keywords : stem cells; neural stem cells; embryonic stem cells; sex differences; neuronal differentiation;

   Abstract : Sexual dimorphism has been long noted in human neurobiology, apparent most notably in sex-biased distribution of multiple neurological disorders or diseases, from autism spectrum disorder to Parkinson's disease. With the advances in molecular biology, genetics and epigenetics have come into focus as key players in sexually dimorphic neural development; and yet, many studies in the field of neuroscience overlook the importance of sex for the human brain. READ MORE

3. 22. The impact of chronic widespread pain on health status and long-term health predictors: a general population cohort study

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Charlotte Sylwander; [2019]
   Keywords : Chronic widespread pain; sex differences; health status; health predictors; Kroniskt utbredd smärta; könsskillnader; hälsostatus; hälsoprediktorer;

   Abstract : Background: Previous research states that chronic widespread pain (CWP) has a negative impact on health status and daily life activities. Risk factors for developing CWP are, e.g. female sex, other chronic diseases, smoking, inactivity, sleeping problems and obesity. READ MORE

4. 23. Gender Bias in Sports Commentary : the CrossFit Games

   University essay from Högskolan Väst/Avd för utbildningsvetenskap och språk

   Author : Jesper Carlsson; [2019]
   Keywords : CrossFit Games; gender bias; gender and language; sex differences; sports commentator; CrossFit Games; genusbias; könsskillnader; kön och språk; sportkommentatorer;

   Abstract : This paper examines the phenomenon of gender-biased language of sports commentary in the 2019 CrossFit Games. Three events from the 2019 CrossFit Games were transcribed verbatim and analyzed to answer five hypotheses relating to the overarching question of this paper; Do commentators' talks contain noticeable differences in the mentions of female and male athletes? The results of the five hypotheses were mixed; two were confirmed, two were ambiguous, and one was refuted. READ MORE

5. 24. Sex differences and multiplexity in Swedish local elite networks

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Idil Ekim Erdogan; [2019]
   Keywords : Social capital; elite networks; multiplexity; social network analysis;

   Abstract : This study discovers sex differences in multiplex links on formal and informal networks of Swedish local elite. Elites are widely known to have an immense influence on a country’s politics and governance, and proportional representation of women in elite positions is an indicator of democratization and gender equality. READ MORE

6. 25. Nature Pictures for a Restorative School Environment – Effects of Nature Pictures on Pupils’ Cognitive and Psychological Functions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Pia Kabitzsch; [2019]
   Keywords : nature pictures; school environment; classroom environment; Attention Restoration Theory; restoration; directed attention; psychological well-being; sex differences; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Pupils tend to experience ‘attentional fatigue’ after persistently demanding their attentional system during school hours, resulting in decreased psychological well-being and a lack of attention, along with losses of other cognitive functions. Previous research found natural elements in a school environment to restore pupils’ depleted attentional system. READ MORE