Essays about: "use of science in daily life"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words use of science in daily life.

  1. 1. Modelling the Water Table in a Bog

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Tobias Bowley; [2023]
    Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Over the past five years, an ongoing study at INES, Lund University, have examined the encroachment of trees and vegetation into a bog ecosystem in northern Scania, Sweden. While several factors have been identified as contributing to this ecological transformation, including, nutrient availability, and climate, the hydrological aspect remains a key area of investigation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hypercheck - Developing a Reminder and Data Logging System for Hypertension Patients

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Ferdinand Karl Albrecht Martini; [2023]
    Keywords : Hypertension; mHealth; Patient Compliance; Reminder System; Mobile App; ;

    Abstract : Problem: A Major challenge for healthcare providers is the non-adherence of patients to prescrip- tions. One important area is hypertension treatment through medication. A treatment often starts with multiple adjustment cycles of medication type or dosage, which are based on regular at-home blood pressure measurements. READ MORE

  4. 3. “Without my phone, I cannot move one step forward” : A Qualitative Study of the Information Practices of Immigrants to Sweden through their Smartphones

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Ali Jasim; Hannah Mills; [2023]
    Keywords : Smartphones; Smartphone applications; Transnational practices; Information practices; Belonging; Immigration; Information; Library and Information Science;

    Abstract : Given increased immigration rates in recent years and the rapid rate technology has become part of daily life, understanding the role of technology in the immigration process is important. Smartphones, in particular, are now commonplace, yet little is known about their role in immigration, still less from an information perspective. READ MORE

  5. 4. Forecasting Inventory Quantities : Time Series Models for Visualizing Fluctuations within Outbound Logistics

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Johan Lagerström; Lisa Sundström; [2022]
    Keywords : Outbound Logistics; Forecasting; Fluctuations; Time Series Analysis; Inventory space; 3PL;

    Abstract : Forecasting demand is one of the processes which greatly influences the decision making within a company, and it is also one of the greatest sources of uncertainty. Inaccurate forecasts force companies to find ways to compensate for the uncertainty, often by building inventories. READ MORE

  6. 5. Traditions challenged by transitional change : A study of what can be learned from the overcoming of change in work and other habits by the reindeerherding nomad Dukha community

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

    Author : Björn Stigson; [2020]
    Keywords : Working life science; Work without boundaries; Concept of work; Ontology of work; Dukha; Reindeer Herding; Pastoralism; Gränslöst arbete; Arbetsvetenskap; Nomadism; Arbete; Dukha; Renskötsel;

    Abstract : The Dukha people are nomadic pastoralists who also supplement their income from tourism and their diet from hunting and gathering. The Dukha community has gone through and overcome numerous changes in conditions over the years. READ MORE