Essays about: "the hazard"

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  1. 1. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
    Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

  3. 2. Commitment, the Crucible of Peace Agreements : Quantitative study on how providing for peacekeeping operations affects the duration of peace agreements in intra-state conflicts

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

    Author : Linus Enderstad; [2024]
    Keywords : Peace agreements; Peacekeeping operation; Intra-state conflicts; Commitment; Duration;

    Abstract : Recurring conflicts are a common occurrence as most contemporary intra-state conflicts are recured old conflicts. This is the reality within peace and conflicts studies and a well studied phenomenon. READ MORE

  4. 3. Biological Age and Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

    University essay from KTH/Proteinvetenskap

    Author : Karolina Gustavsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Biological age BA ; PhenoAge; Klemera Doubal Method KDM ; Homeostatic Dysregulation HD ; Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias ADRD ; Biologisk ålder; PhenoAge; Klemera Doubal-metod; Homeostatic Dysregulation HD ; Alzheimers sjukdom och relaterade demenssjukdomar ADRD ;

    Abstract : Biologisk ålder (BA) har nyligen fått ökad uppmärksamhet att fördjupa förståelsen kring åldersrelaterade sjukdomar och dess behandlingar, eftersom åldersrelaterade förändringar utgör en grundläggande gemensam nämnare för dessa tillstånd. Medan kronologisk ålder (CA) mäts i år, kan biologisk ålder (BA) mätas på många olika sätt. READ MORE

  5. 4. Competition and Physician Turnover: Evidence from Swedish Primary Care Units

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : BELIT AY; [2023-10-10]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The Swedish government has over the years implemented several reforms to improve health care system and ensure continuity of care. One of the reforms, The Act on Free Choice, was implemented between 2007 and 2010 providing patients a free choice to choose a provider and private providers to freely enter the market; thereby, increasing the competition among providers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Depression in children and adolescents with ADHD : a systematic literature review

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Sofia Fioretos; [2023]
    Keywords : attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder; depression; child; adolescent; risk of bias; psychiatry;

    Abstract : Introduction: Poor mental health in children and adolescents is a growing public health concern. Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent disorder in youth, impacting their mental well-being. READ MORE