Dissertations on Environmental Studies

Environmental studies is a broad field of study that combines scientific principles, economics, humanities and social science in the study of human interactions with the environment with the aim of addressing complex environmental issues.

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Groundwater Use in Kathmandu Valley

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Chapter IV A. Groundwater Use inKathmandu Valley Abstract: The Kathmandu Valley, bowl shaped of 651 Km2 basin areas, has gently sloping valley floor, valley plain terraces with scrap faces together wi...

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Design of Tarmac Surface Heat Collector for Central District Water Heating and Supply.System

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Table of Contents COPYRIGHT DECLARATION DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS LIST OF EQUATIONS Abstract 1 introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Background 1...

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Identification of Parameters of Fluid Viscous Dampers using Soft Computing Techniques

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“Identification of Parameters of Fluid Viscous Dampers using Soft Computing Techniques” Table of Contents 1.Introduction…………………………………………………………………...

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions in House Construction

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Background and Justification of project Buildings are climate modifiers which provide indoor environments. These are essential to the well being and the social and economic developments of mankind. Ho...

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Historical Coastal Damages: Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Flooding in London

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Investigating Historical Coastal Damages The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Flooding in London ­­­­ Cover Artwork The Great Wave off Kanagawa, Hokusai  The print series by Hokusai shows ...

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How Well Do Engineered Aeration Systems Improve Water Quality in Drinking Water Supply Reservoirs?

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How well do engineered aeration systems improve water quality in drinking water supply reservoirs? Contents Contents 1. List of Figures 2. List of Tables 3. List of Abbreviations 4. Introduction ...

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Nature, the Environment and their Uses in Art

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“I name that man an artist who creates forms… I call that man a craftsman who reproduces forms.” Malraux is talking about artists and craftsmen, but might as well be talking about artists and de...

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Utilizing the Hygrothermal Performance of Sheep Wool, Re-cycled Newspaper and Wood Fibreboard Insulation

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Benefits of utilizing the hygrothermal performance of sheeps wool, Re-cycled Newspaper and Wood Fibreboard insulation, in reducing the risk of potential moisture build-up in retrofitting external wal...

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Effect of Temperature on Shape Memory Polymer

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TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF FIGURES ABSTRACT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION LITERATURE REVIEW AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: METHODOLOGY. MATERIALS USED EQUIPMENT USED ELASTICITY ANALYSIS CRYSTALLISATION ANALYSIS S...

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Literature Review: Impacts of Protected Areas on Livelihoods in Ghana

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CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Introduction Literature review is “the selection of available documents (both published and unpublished) on the topic, which contain information, ideas, data, and ...

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Smart Bin for Smart Cities System Requirements

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                                                          1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of the system: The overflowing municipal garbage bins, are not cleared anytime. A...

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Base Isolation Devices for Seismic Isolation

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The present study shows that the model of base isolation reduces meaningfully the moment and shear produced for the same mode, the results also show that the modal period increases in the isolated base model....

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Vertical Mixing of Lakes Around the World

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Vertical Mixing Of Lakes Around The World Abstract This report explores the relationship between the rate of vertical mixing in stratified lakes across the world and the corresponding lake profile ...

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Characterization and Application of Heterotrophic Microalgae Isolated from Wastewater Treatment Plant

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 ABSTRACT Heterotrophic microalgae, capable of converting organic carbons to biofuel, as well as assimilating nutrients, have a great prospective in wastewater treatment. Meanwhile, the knowle...

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Literature Review of Dynamic Ice-structure Interaction Models

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Executive Summary: The report presents a comprehensive literature review of dynamic ice-structure interaction models. The major models were discussed in details to identify their limitations and poss...

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Smart Environmental Monitoring and Controlling System Based on IOT

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INDEX PAGE NO ABSTRACT           vi LIST OF FIGURES         vii ABBREVIATIONS        viii                                     Chapter 1:...

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Groundwater Quality & Protection in Australia

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GROUNDWATER QUALITY & PROTECTION IN AUSTRALIA Abstract The overall objectives of the research are to review the groundwater contamination and remediation. The approach relies on finding the best ...

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Traditional Knowledge Discourses in Climate Change Adaptation

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Table of Contents Chapter 2: Understanding the Critiques of Traditional Knowledge Discourses in Climate Change Adaptation. 2.1 Introduction 2.3 Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights ...

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Has the Expansion of the Panama Canal Influenced the Competitiveness of ULCV Vessels?

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Has the expansion of the Panama Canal influenced the competitiveness of ULCV Vessels?   Source: Pulse, 2016 Abstract In 2006 the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP) announced the project to exp...

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Threats to the Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas)

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Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) Abstract Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas), also known as white whales, are migratory marine mammals that are distributed across Arctic and Subarctic waters ar...

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Improvements of the Upper Mahiao Power Plant Organic Rankine Cycle Efficiency

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Improvements of the Upper Mahiao Power Plant Organic Rankine Cycle Efficiency Abstract The Upper Mahiao Power Plant (UMPP), a geothermal binary plant operating in Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), has tw...

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Motivations for Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development

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Environmental issues and sustainable development Are the pathways towards sustainable development offering opportunities for everyone in a globalised world? Table of Contents Introduction      ...

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Landscape, Mobility and the Non-Representational: A Critical Discussion of their Intersections

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Landscape, Mobility and the Non-Representational: A Critical Discussion of their Intersections Over the past two decades the social sciences have experienced a theoretical turn towards understanding...

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Impact of Geographic Access on Intuitional Delivery Care Utilization in Low and Middle-income Countries

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The impact of geographic access on intuitional delivery care utilization in low and middle-income countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Background Access to and quality of health services ar...

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CO2 Emissions and Fuel Alternatives in Shipping

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CO2 Emissions and Fuel Alternatives in Shipping The future of emissions from the scope of Alternative Fuel options adaptation table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF FIGURES INTRODUCTION HYDROGE...

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