Search for dissertations about: "Neighbourhood size"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words Neighbourhood size.

  2. 1. Impact of Geographical and Environmental Structures on Habitat Choice, Metapopulation Dynamics and Genetic Structure for Hazel Grouse (Bonasa bonasia)

    Author : Jonas Sahlsten; Jacob Höglund; Eric Rapaport; Markku Pyykönen; Jon Swenson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Ecology; Landscape; Patch occupancy model; Perimeter-area ratio; Geneland; Dispersal; Neighbourhood size; Ekologi;

    Abstract : In this work suitable habitats for hazel grouse (Bonasa bonasia) were identified using ecological niche factor analysis (ENFA). The results from ENFA reveal that hazel grouse utilize a different and more restricted niche than what is generally available in the study area. READ MORE

  4. 2. Water for the Many : Health, neighbourhood change and equality of access during the expansion of Swedish urban water networks

    Author : Martin Önnerfors; Centrum för ekonomisk demografi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; public investments; mortality; industrialisation; water networks; neighbourhood change; Sweden; Stockholm;

    Abstract : During the course of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, conditions for life in the city changed drastically. Investments in infrastructure, health and education coincided with economic growth, urbanisation and mortality decline. READ MORE

  5. 3. Moving out, moving up, becoming employed : Studies in the residential segregation and social integration of immigrants in Sweden

    Author : Kati Kadarik; Roger Andersson; John Östh; Anneli Kährik; David Manley; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Residential segregation; social integration; residential mobility; neighbourhood effects; k-nearest neighbour; Sweden; Social and Economic Geography; Kulturgeografi;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the complex relationship between residential segregation and social integration. The dominant discourse in Sweden and Europe sees residential segregation as hindering socioeconomic and cultural integration, creating parallel societies and even threatening the social cohesion of European societies. READ MORE

  6. 4. Green neighbourhood environments - Implications for health promotion, physical activity and well-being

    Author : Hanna Weimann; Avdelningen för arbets- och miljömedicin; []
    Keywords : Green space; Health; Public Health; Epidemiology; Qualitative Research;

    Abstract : The proportion of people living in densely built up areas is gradually increasing,forcing cities to generate new land to build homes upon. In this process there is a risk for an inexplicit decrease of green space. READ MORE

  7. 5. Forest edges in boreal landscapes - factors affecting edge influence

    Author : Ulrika Jansson; Per-Anders Esseen; Mats Nilsson; Timo Kuuluvainen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; aerial photographs; edge contrast; edge density; edge length; fetch size; forest fragmentation; lichen growth; line intersect sampling; pendulous lichen; photo interpretation; skogskant; flygbild; kantlängd; lav; Terrestrial ecology; Terrestisk ekologi; ekologisk botanik; Ecological Botany;

    Abstract : The boreal forest in Fennoscandia has been subjected to major loss and fragmentation of natural forests due to intensive forestry. This has resulted in that forest edges are now abundant and important landscape features. Edges have documented effects on the structure, function and biodiversity in forests. READ MORE