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Abstract The thesis explores the effects of economic development indicators on biodiversity in Latin America and Europe. Economic data from the World Development Indicators (World Bank, 2023) and FAOSTAT (FAO, 2023), as well as Klein Goldewijk’s biodiversity index database (2015) are used. Through panel linear regression models, the analysis reveals a clear correlation between factors, but the eff
Payments for ecosystem services (PES), a mechanism of incentives or compensation to landowners for provision of ecosystem services, have grown as a tool for meeting conservation goals. The Costa Rican payments for ecosystem services (PSA) program is one of the best-known examples because of being one of the most established. Despite this, the PSA program and many other PES programs do not monitor
As permafrost thaws, diverse experts converge, creating space for onto-epistemological collaborations. On a local level, permafrost thaw compounds risks for human and non-human communities in the Circumpolar North and at high altitudes. Panning out, permafrost thaw holds the potential for immense greenhouse gas release as once-latent microbes feed on thawed organic matter. Faced with interwoven lo
This project explored the usage and effectiveness of a natural water filtration system using xylem from Picea Abies, or Norway Spruce. The project is concentrated on the region of southeast and south Asia where people suffer from water contamination, providing a concept of a water filter with comprehensive protection against waterborne diseases. The study implemented secondary research on product
Over the past years, there has been a boom of children’s books on environ- mental topics in Germany reflecting the prominence of sustainability discussions in society. These children’s books are influential in shaping the worldview and behavior of the children, which will most likely be affected by increasing environmental and social challenges in the future. From an ecocritical and ecopedagogical
Over the last decades, video games have found their way into mainstream culture. Their distinctly interactive nature sets them apart from other forms of media. With regards to the ongoing global climate crisis, it is more relevant than ever to examine the ways in which we depict natural environments in the media. This master’s thesis aims to identify ecocritical concepts present in Far Cry 6 (Ubis
This thesis examines how small-scale farmers and food artisans in Germany are impacted by and respond to the pressures of the global food system. It is based on the in-depth analysis of a case study of a recultivation effort of the traditional rye variety ‘Mecklenburger Marienroggen’ in Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Northeast Germany. I employ a thematic analysis of semi- structured interview data and s
Analyses of enslaved labor and marronage in the Caribbean and beyond abound. As insightful and important as many of these works have been, they have often overlooked the ecological dimension of the maroons’ struggle for their liberation, the relationship between nature and the political struggle for emancipation. Drawing on archival data, other primary sources, and secondary materials, and buildin
The world needs rapid transformation if we are to shift towards more just and regenerative socio-ecological futures. In merging scholarly fields of transformation studies, regeneration and ethics of care this thesis explores the connection between inner-outer regeneration through the in-depth study of a transformative caring process. With a focus on lived experience and affects, this study conduct
In this thesis, an autonomous system capable of navigating and mapping unknown environments is developed. The solution uses a family of algorithms called SLAM or simultaneous localization and mapping, capable of mapping the environment and retaining accurate position data without external sensors such as GPS. Firstly four different SLAM algorithms are implemented and then four different pathing al
The purpose of this study was to study China’s perception of the EU by analyzing China Daily’s framing of the Union, which is a Chinese government-owned newspaper. In particular, the EU-China relationship holds great significance in international affairs. However, in recent years, the bilateral ties have experienced various setbacks due to conceptual differences between the actors. Thus, I argue t
Can mussel shells cure heavy metal polluted soils? Heavy metal contamination in soils has become a global concern, as it has recently been increasing due to anthropogenic factors, such as agricultural and mining activities. These practices have led to elevated and unsustainable metal concentrations in soils, causing toxicity and fatality to plants and other living organisms. Heavy metal polluted
Leaf Area Index (LAI) is quantity representing the amount of foliage in the canopy, which makes it an important parameter for analysing terrestrial ecosystems. Traditional methods of measuring LAI were done by analysing hemispherical photographs by hand and were very time consuming, requiring specific weather conditions (Jonckheere et al. 2004). Modern methods, including remote sensing, have much
Jordbruksgrödor används huvudsakligen som livsmedel, men som en konsekvens av en strävan efter ett mer fossilfritt samhälle sker ett ständigt sökande efter andra användningsområden, i synnerhet för biprodukter inom livsmedelssektorn. En sådan biprodukt från sockerindustrin är melass. Melass består mestadels av socker men också av bl.a. andra organiska föreningar och salter, och har traditionellt aThis project aims to compare the effect of viscosity on flux for high viscosity liquids. The performance of two different viscous solutions was studied in a plate-and-frame membrane module. The solutions used were based on molasses, which is a liquid containing mainly low-molar mass components and konjac glucomannan (KGM) which is a substance with high molar mass. The change of the mass transport
In recent years, as Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning technologies have advanced, there has been increasing interest in the study of energy-efficient and flexible architectures for embedded systems. To bridge the performance gap between microprocessors and memory systems, Near-Data Processing (NDP) was introduced. Although some works have implemented NDP, few of them utilize the microp
Energy renovations are an important measure for achieving the European Union’s target of climate neutrality by 2050. To meet the EU goal, Estonia needs to fully renovate 14 000 multi-family buildings by that time, affecting the indoor environment conditions of a large number of people. To gain knowledge for the upcoming renovations, the experience of the people living in the multi-family buildings
Denna uppsats ämnar att besvara frågan hur unga vuxna ser på identitetsskapande kring det vita snuset respektive tobakssnuset. Genom intervjuer och deltagande observationer som gjordes under våren 2023 framkom det hur klass- och genusprocesser skapades samtidigt som identiteten. Genom att bearbeta det insamlade materialet sammanvävt med teorier och tidigare forskning framkom det att snuset blir en
Levande organismer är mycket avancerade biokemiska system, där ett otal kemiska reaktioner sker hela tiden. I dessa reaktioner omvandlas molekyler (substrat), till en annan molekyl (produkt) under milda betingelser; med detta menas till exempel neutralt pH, atmosfärstryck och kroppstemperatur. Detta är möjligt på grund av biologiska katalysatorer, kallade enzymer, då dessa reaktioner utförs i det Metalloenzymes have the ability to enhance oxidation reactions within biological systems, which have spurred efforts to synthesize biomimetic FeII complexes. That being said, two N4Py-derivative ligands N-((6-(4-chlorophenyl)pyridine-2-yl)methyl)-1,1-di(pyridine-2-yl)-N-(pyridine-2-ylmethyl)methanamine (L1) and N,N-bis((6-(4-chlorophenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)-1,1-di(pyridin-2-yl)methanamine (L2) we
This research explores how young audiences in Georgia perceive and engage with Russian Soft Power in the context of the media platform Alt-info. Alt-info is a privately-owned right-wing TV company and online media outlet founded in 2019 in Georgia. The study delves into the complex relationship between Russian Soft Power, the media landscape, and the perspectives of Georgia's youth. Using a c
