Essays about: "socio-ekonomiska effekter"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words socio-ekonomiska effekter.

  1. 1. Potential of Smart-Inhalers in Reducing Human and Economic Costs of Erroneous Inhaler Use

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Anton Grünfeld; [2022]
    Keywords : Unsupervised medical treatments; respiratory diseases; asthma; COPD; smart-devices; smart-inhaler; erroneous use; embedded systems; socio-economic effects; Oövervakad medicinsk behandling; lungsjukdomar; astma; KOL; smarta-apparater; smartinhalator; felaktigt användande; inbyggda system; socio-ekonomiska effekter;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the possibilities of increasing efficacy and general improvement of unsupervised medical treatments by implementing electronics and embedded systems (so-called smart devices) to allow the physician to monitor or track the treatment and adherence of the patient to it. The diseases in focus are respiratory: asthma and Chronic Obstructive lung [Pulmonary] Disease (COPD). READ MORE

  3. 2. The socio-economic impact of mini-grid usage in Kenya : A qualitative case study in the rural areas of Kisii and Nyamira

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Adam Torebrandt; [2022]
    Keywords : Mini-grid; rural electrification; sustainable development; socio-technical perspective; design thinking; socio-economic benefits; Powerhive; Mini-grid; elektrifiering på landsbygden; hållbar utveckling; sociotekniskt perspektiv; designtänkande; socio-ekonomiska fördelar; Powerhive;

    Abstract : Today, sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 75% of the world population without access to electricity which corresponds to over 500 million people. One strategy to reduce this number and provide access to electricity for more people, is to install mini-grids. READ MORE

  4. 3. Driving forces of land use : underlying factors in peri-urban land use

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Matilda Thelin; [2014]
    Keywords : land use; agricultural land; farmers; driving forces; land management; landowners; exploitation; future scenarios;

    Abstract : Swedish agriculture faces future challenges regarding food production and land use. Increased competition for agricultural land creates complex situations, where conflicts may arise when productive crop land is in demand not only for food production but also energy- and fodder production. READ MORE

  5. 4. Desertification in China : desertification in China, causes and preventive actions in modern time

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Joel Forsmoo; [2012]
    Keywords : social economic; semi-arid; Mongolia; China; desertification; land degradation; source criticism; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The climatic conditions in northern China and Mongolia make these regions prone to desertification. The results showed that there is quite a lot of disagreement in this matter, as to whether it exists at all and if so what the major explanatory factor is. READ MORE

  6. 5. Enteric bacteria on fruit and vegetables : interaction with bioactive compounds, socio-economic effects of E.coli outbreak in food system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Neda Hooshang; [2012]
    Keywords : verotoxin producing E.coli; bioactive compounds; ascorbic acid; EHEC outbreak;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of bioactive compounds in the propagation of verotoxin producing E. coli using ascorbic acid as a model compound and to identify the socio-economic effects that E. coli outbreak have had on vegetable producers, retailers and consumers. READ MORE