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Government and Program Implementation Bodies Policies on Performance of Women Empowerment Projects in Dagoretti Area, Nairobi County, Kenya 

Effect of foreign direct investment on employment and welfare in Kenya 

Effect of alternative methods to corporal punishment on student discipline in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya 

Student leadership influence on the management of student discipline in public day and boarding secondary schools in Kaloleni, Kilifi County, Kenya 

Influence of principals’ management practices on teacher professional performance in secondary schools in Bungoma County, Kenya 

Subject choice in humanities and its implications on Kenya certificate of secondary education examination candidature in public schools: Laikipia County, Kenya. 

School heads’ transfer and its effect on students’ performance in public secondary schools in Nyeri County, Kenya 

Link between complaints resolution and tutor motivation in public teacher training colleges in the eastern region of Kenya 

Influence of laboratory utilization on students’ academic achievement in chemistry among public secondary schools in Kisumu County, Kenya 

School preparedness and its influence on the implementation of national health strategic plan in public secondary schools in Machakos County, Kenya 

Teachers’ competence and its influence on effective implementation of competency based curriculum in public primary schools in Machakos County, Kenya 

Information communication technology influence on teaching and learning outcomes in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya 

Kenya education management institute’s training and its outcome on management skills of principals in public secondary schools in Kitui County, Kenya. 

Transformative instructional methods effects on pupils’ academic achievement in lower primary schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya 

Effects of non-performing loans on technical efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya 

Effects of mobile money financial technology services on output growth and productivity in Kenya 

Relationship between Social Emotional Intelligence and Quality of Intimate Relationships among Undergraduate Students in Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya 

Effects of application of technology on student discipline in public secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya 

Influence of continuous assessment on academic performance in primary schools in Mogotio Division, Baringo County, Kenya 

Adoption of information and communication Technology in teaching and learning in secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya 

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If you want to do your master's thesis in the didactics of your subject.

The first you should do is contact Head of Department , who will suggest a supervisor among the scientific staff of the department. You will then discuss the possible themes of the thesis with the supervisor and finally the theme of the thesis must be approved by the study board, before the writing begins!

If you want to do a (bachelor) project in the didactics of your subject

You must begin by checking (with the study director or student counsellor) if it is possible to do a bachelor project in the didactics of your subject. Alternatively a subject didactical project can be included in the "free" part of the bachelor programme (at least one year can consist of freely chosen courses according to the statute). After this you should contact Head of Department , who will suggest a supervisor among the scientific staff at the department.

It is a prerequisition for project work and writing your master's at DSE, that you have completed one or more courses in didactics. Here you will most likely have gotten an impression of the topics that you would like to explore.

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In the list below you can read the descriptions of 11 very different theses, authored by students at the MSc Programme in Environmental Science. You are welcome to contact the author if you have further questions regarding a specific thesis.

Chronic toxicity of silver nanoparticles to Daphnia magna under different feeding conditions

Author : Aiga Mackevica

Supervisor : Anders Baun, DTU Environment.

Ecotoxicity of nanoparticles has been an emerging issue in recent years, which is why it is necessary to evaluate the effects of nanoparticle exposure to the aquatic environment. In this study, we performed series of 21-day chronic tests with Daphnia magna exposed to silver nanoparticles to obtain information on growth and reproductive effects. The results were used for modelling to find possible modes of action of silver nanoparticle toxicity.

Determination of Steroid Hormones in Polar Bear Hair (Ursus maritimus) - a Methodology Study

Author: Johan Weisser

Supervisors: Bjarne Styrishave, Erland Björklund & Martin Hansen; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

The aim of this thesis was to develop an analytical methodology to determine steroid hormones in hair, for the purpose of using hair as a biomarker to study endocrine imbalance in polar bears ( Ursus maritimus ). Hair was chosen because steroids are incorporated into the hair shaft while growing and thereby gives a prolonged steroid profile which reflect blood steroid concentration in that given time period. An extraction and clean up method was developed. For analyte determination both gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (LC) was tested followed by tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). It was possible to detect progestagens, androgens and estrogens using GC-MS/MS whereas LC-MS/MS is a better analytical technic for detecting corticosteroids. Hair steroid profiling may be used to assess stress in polar bears in response to pollution and climate changes.

Effects of Carbon Nanotubes on the Female Reproductive Axis: Interference with the female reproductive cycle. A Study in Mice.

Author: Hanna Lilith Katarina Johansson

Supervisor: Karin Sørig Hougaard; National Research Centre for the Working Environment & University of Copenhagen

Very little is known on the effects of nanoparticles on reproductive function. Inhalation of nanoparticles induces inflammation in the lung – and inflammation interferes with the female reproductive axis. In this study, we investigated the effect of airway exposure to multi walled CNTs (MWCNTs) on the estrous cycle of female mice. The results showed that female reproduction may be susceptible to acute exposure to nanoparticles.

Fluorochemicals and antiandrogenic effects – an in vitro study of per- and polyfluorinated chemicals on steroidogenesis and androgen receptor activation

Your Masters thesis should demonstrate that you are able to address complex problems/issues, which demand the integration of empirical data, theory and rigorous methods. The thesis may be based on primary or secondary data and material.  

The thesis will be graded by your supervisor and an external examiner.

The thesis process

1. Synopsis 2. Research proposal 3. Data collection 4. Participation in thesis seminar 5. Thesis

The thesis outline

• be based on a clearly formulated research question;
• have specific objectives;
• be based on relevant and clearly-described materials and methods;
• present clear findings;
• present a balanced and critical discussion of materials, methods and findings, relating these to other relevant literature within the field;
• fulfil the formal requirements for scientific presentations and include a front page, an abstract, a table of contents, references, etc.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the master's thesis, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate insights into the research process from identifying the nature of a research problem, formulating research questions and translating these into research objectives.
• Understand the value of the choice of appropriate research methods.
• Collect necessary data/information and critically analyse, review and interpret own research in the context of existing literature.
• As part of the thesis writing process give a short thesis presentation, highlighting research problems and questions, research objectives, methods and main findings, conclusion and possible recommendations - as well as discussing critical questions and remarks regarding the findings and conclusions.
• Develop and present well-argued and referenced recommendations as to future practice(s) in a given field.
• Where relevant, include proper communication with and feedback to study objects and local authorities on research results including practical policy implications (if research is based on local data) with a view to contribute to improvements at the local level.
• Provide critical and constructive feedback to fellow students on their theses.

See all learning outcomes in the course curriculum .

Admission criteria

To be admitted on the Master of Disaster Mangement programme, you must

• Hold a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent
• Have a minimum 2 years of relevant job experience
• Be proficient in English

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To start your master's project, you must complete

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Peter Kjær Mackie Jensen ,  Associate Professor, Global Health Section, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen.

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