Search for dissertations about: "alarm calls"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words alarm calls.

  2. 1. Iterated games as models of alarm calling

    Author : Joakim Linde; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; deception; signaling games; reciprocal altruism; alarm calls; evolutionary game theory; genetic algorithms;

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  4. 2. The Nepotistic Parent; Predator Protection, Kinship and Philopatry

    Author : Michael Griesser; Jan Ekman; Ronald Mumme; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Biology; referential alarm calls; delayed dispersal; nepotism; vigilance; alarm calling; mobbing; extended parental care; families; Perisoreus infaustus; Siberian jay; Biologi; Biology; Biologi; populationsbiologi; Population Biology;

    Abstract : Evolution is fuelled by independent reproduction events. Yet, the offspring of at least three percent of all bird species postpone dispersal and forego independent reproduction. READ MORE

  5. 3. Using technology for real-time coordination of work : a study of work and artifact use in the everyday activities at SOS Alarm

    Author : Maria Normark; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Numerical analysis; Numerisk analys;

    Abstract : Work in control rooms, or so-called Centers of coordination, places demands both on humans and technology. The people working there have to be able to make quick decisions as well as be alert during less busy times. The work has to be coordinated within the group, since the operators are much depending on each other's work. READ MORE

  6. 4. Prehospital identification and priority of acute stroke

    Author : Annika Berglund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Treatment of acute ischemic stroke is time critical and early initiated reperfusion treatment increases the chances of good recovery. However, in 2007, only 3% of ischemic stroke patients were treated with thrombolysis in Sweden. Patients’ late arrival to hospital was considered to be one of the reasons for the low treatment rate. READ MORE

  7. 5. Getting informed in a risky world : risk assessment, predator information & parental decisions

    Author : Nicole Schneider; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Predation ultimately affects the fitness of individuals. In nest building species like birds, the predation of dependent offspring is the most important source of reproductive failure, favouring the selection of parental adaptations to enhance offspring survival. READ MORE