Essays about: "why study management"

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1. 16. The Role of Public Innovation on Water Governance in Brazil

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Isabel Gennaro; Panagiota Christodoulou; [2021]
   Keywords : water governance; public sector innovation; social innovation; interactive governance; system change; cross-sector stakeholder engagement;

   Abstract : It is impossible for the world to exist without water, then why do socio-political systems treat it like an unnecessary, disposable resource?  Currently, there is a water crisis happening globally, and specifically in Brazil it encompasses tremendous socio-ecological, political, cultural and economic injustices and challenges. The water resources management and the national infrastructures are inadequate to conserve and treat this valuable commodity. READ MORE

3. 17. When lawns become forests : how natural/forest-like vegetation can better human health and well being in urban areas

   University essay from SLU/Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Elin Fänge; [2021]
   Keywords : biodiversity; lawn; dynamic vegetation; forest; grass; human health; human well being; green spaces; monoculture; phycological; physical; well-being; natural forests; natural forest-like vegetation;

   Abstract : For a long time, lawns have dominated urban areas but are they good for human health and well-being? This study investigates how natural/forest-like vegetation affects human health and well-being and discusses why static lawns still dominate areas today even though there is much research on the positive benefits of natural/forest-like vegetation. The study has three main methods; 1 - A literature study that looks into what Swedish state-owned organizations, global organization, and research studies write on the subject of human health and well-being connected to human visits in natural/forest-like vegetation. READ MORE

4. 18. The Guardian Forest : sacred trees and ceremonial forestry in Japan

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Oscar Nilzén; [2021]
   Keywords : sacred forests; shrine; Japan; religion; forest management;

   Abstract : Forests have played a major role in the development of human society across the world. It is therefore no surprise that a natural resource which is such an integral part of human life gave rise to religious beliefs, superstition and notions of the supernatural in connection to trees. READ MORE

5. 19. The effect of gut microbiota and insecticide resistance on host plant preferences and voracity of the cotton fly, Spodoptera littoralis

   University essay from SLU/Department of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Vaida Dzemedzionaite; [2021]
   Keywords : Insecticide resistance; gut microbiota; insect pest; host plant preference; sustainable agriculture;

   Abstract : To counteract pesticide resistance development, it is crucial to understand why and when it evolves. Additionally, to inform the farmers about this term and provide advices on efficient pest management strategies to prevent pesticide resistance. READ MORE

6. 20. Torget som demokratisk arena : en nödvändighet eller en anakronism?

   University essay from SLU/Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Hanna Alfredsson; [2021]
   Keywords : demokrati; demonstration; möten; torg; gestaltning; democracy; demonstrations; public space;

   Abstract : Torgen har haft en roll i demokratiseringsprocesser under hundratals år och tycks fortfarande spela en viktig roll, trots att en stor del av det politiska samtalet idag sker på internet. Inte minst har vi kunnat se detta under 2020 då stora grupper människor har gett sig ut och demonstrerat – en global pandemi till trots. READ MORE