Essays about: "vine"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 19 essays containing the word vine.

1. 6. The vine of the soul : Antidepressant and anxiolytic effects of Ayahuasca

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Emil Cederholm; [2021]
   Keywords : Ayahuasca; antidepressant; anxiolytic; depression; anxiety;

   Abstract : Depression and anxiety are two of the most common psychiatric disorders and leading causes of disability. Antidepressants and anxiolytics, though revolutionary, do not treat all those suffering from these diseases satisfactorily. Psychedelics are currently under investigation as remedies for several ailments, including depression and anxiety. READ MORE

3. 7. Evaluating Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods for Estimating Systemic Risk Measures Using Vine Copulas

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Rasmus Guterstam; Vidar Trojenborg; [2021]
   Keywords : Systemic Risk; Value-at-risk; Risk allocation; Risk contributions; Markov Chain Monte Carlo; No-U-Turn Sampler; Metropolis-Hastings; Monte Carlo; Vine Copula; Systemisk Risk; Value-at-risk; Riskallokering; Riskbidrag; Markov Chain Monte Carlo; No-U-Turn Sampler; Metropolis-Hastings; Monte Carlo; Vine Copula;

   Abstract : This thesis attempts to evaluate the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods Metropolis-Hastings (MH) and No-U-Turn Sampler (NUTS) to estimate systemic risk measures. The subject of analysis is an equity portfolio provided by a Nordic asset management firm, which is modelled using a vine copula. READ MORE

4. 8. To certify or not to certify: A qualitative investigation into producer sentiments surrounding sustainability certifications in the Spanish wine industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Angelika Nyblom; [2020-09-04]
   Keywords : wine industry; ; Spain; sustainability; certification; neoliberalism; Critical Sustainability Studies;

   Abstract : As the popularity of sustainably-produced wines continues to grow, wine producers are seeking to market sustainable practices through certification schemes, in order to gain advantage in the competitive global wine industry. Though Spain contains the largest amount of land dedicated to vine growing globally and is home to over 4,300 wineries, the Spanish wine industry only has one industry-specific sustainability certification scheme, Wineries for Climate Protection, of which a mere 23 wineries are certified. READ MORE

5. 9. The effect of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and biostimulating algae extract on establishment, growth and development of Vitis vinifera : a field study conducted in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

   Author : Hanna Silwer; [2020]
   Keywords : Arbuscular mycorrhiza; biostimulator; crop physiology; mineral fertilizers; precision farming; Vitis vinifera;

   Abstract : About 23% of total global net anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) come from agricultural and forestry related activities. One of the largest contributors of GHG is the usage of nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) fertilizers, causing eutrophication and contributing to global warming. READ MORE

6. 10. To be, or not to be, organic : Motives and barriers for Swedish wine farmers to use organic practices

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Andreas Länn; Philip Wikholm; [2019]
   Keywords : Organic farming; Viticulture; Wine; Organic wine; Self-determination theory; Motivation; Swedish wine;

   Abstract : Wine production is one of the farming practices with the highest negative environmental impacts, mainly due to a heavy use of pesticides, why it is important to find more sustainable wine production practices. One such practice is organic farming, but the transition is slow and the number of organic certified vineyards remain low. READ MORE