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1. 1. Wildfire growth modelling in Sweden - a suitability assessment of available data

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Henrik Hagelin; [2023]
   Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Physical geography; Prometheus; WiSE-FASS; The 2014 Västmanland wildfire; Wildfire growth modelling; Wildfire suppression support; Wildfire behaviour; MESAN; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Wildfires are worldwide problems that stress societies by damaging their economies and they cause serious, sometimes fatal, health implications among the populations. In recent years, the rate of wildfire occurrence has increased as the global average temperature has risen. Because of global climate change, this rate is expected to continue rising. READ MORE

3. 2. Thematic landscape master plan : climate-resilient, permeable, and culturally informed landscape master plan for Hostivice municipality, Czechia

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Vojtech Kettner; [2021]
   Keywords : landscape; thematic plan; master plan; municipality; comprehensive planning; urban ecology; landscape architecture; connectivity; Hostivice; Czechia;

   Abstract : The Master thesis investigates urban as well as open landscape in the Hostivice Municipality, Prague-West District, Czechia. The introduction presents the current state of landscape planning in the Hostivice Municipality, and unveils the concept of landscape within geography and its position in Czech Republic. READ MORE

4. 3. Characterization and optimization of Rhodosporidium toruloides for production of lipids

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Niharika Singh; [2021]
   Keywords : chemical engineering; oily yeasts; lipids; nitrogen limitation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Oleaginous microorganisms provide an opportunity to produce oils without the use of arable land for cultivation of oil-containing plants. Oleaginous microorganisms are also capable of storing products of pharmaceutical interest alongside storing polymers, which could open new opportunities in the bioplastic industry. READ MORE

5. 4. Finite element analysis of the effects of theCu:CNx nano-composite multilayer coating onto the improvement of cutting tool life

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Yang Liu; Rui Wang; [2021]
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   Abstract : To verify the effects of applying the shim with nanostructured composite damping coating onto the improvement of cutting tool life, the thesis studies two related aspects, the experiment and finite element software simulation. The experiment part mainly discusses the methods of designing the experiment process and verifying the damping vibration effectiveness of the coated shim. READ MORE

6. 5. The effects of introducing the Electronic Document and Record Management Information System “Irida” in the public sector of Greece. A case study

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Efstratios Lales; [2021]
   Keywords : Electronic Document and Record Management System; EDRMS; public sector; information systems; mixed methods research; municipality; qualitative; quantitative;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to explore and understand how employees of a specific municipality perceive this technology and how, in what ways, the EDRMS could affect organizational processes. Emphasis was also given on evaluating the factors affecting the successful introduction and implementation of the EDRMS. READ MORE