Essays in education, labour and urban economics

This thesis comprises three essays examining the labor market effects of honors programs, international student mobility, and the development of cities. In Chapter 2, we investigate the impact of honors programs on tertiary education, specifically at non-selective universities. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, we find that attending an honors program enhances academic achievement and shapes future labour market prospects towards post graduate studies. Prospects are confirmed one year af...

Extraction and analytical techniques for the characterization, quantification, and valorization of plant metabolites by mass spectrometry

Development of non-invasive and multi-technique analytical protocols applied to degraded metal artefacts

The proper characterisation of degraded metals is essential to determine their current condition and develop effective conservation and restoration interventions. The ability to obtain information about the original alloy of an artefact can be a breakthrough in identifying its period or place of production, providing valuable references. A groundbreaking doctoral study aims to establish diagnostic protocols utilising non-invasive, portable, cost-effective techniques that provide fast analysis...

THE CONRADI PROCESS AND THE ORIGINS OF THE RUSSIAN SECTION OF THE ENTENTE INTERNATIONALE ANTICOMMUNISTE, 1923-1924

Dissection of the molecular effects of Citron Kinase deletion: insights from neuro-developmental and neuro-oncology models

Research on genetic and non-genetic disorders of the brain has revealed the enormous complexity of the mammalian central nervous system (CNS) and how the CNS optimal functioning requires a delicate balance and interplay of its cell types and molecular signaling pathways. Neuro-developmental disorders and brain tumors differently impact the CNS functioning but are however tightly linked, as disruptions of developmental signaling pathways have been implicated in tumor initiation and progression...

Genetic, Ampelographic and Phenolic Characterisation of Armenian Grapevine Varieties (Vitis vinifera L.)

Being one of the oldest centres of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivation, Armenia is rich in local old grapevine varieties. The abundance of grapevine biodiversity in a limited geographical area is intricately connected to the unique topographical features and a diverse range of climatic conditions, entwined with a rich cultural and historical heritage spanning millennia. Today, only a small portion of these varieties is widely used and many varieties that are well-adapted to their enviro...

Investigating Risk Factors and Neuropsychological Biomarkers in Neurocognitive Disorders

MENTAL SIMULATION IN COGNITION: A FOCUS ON DECEPTION

Sustainable Agricultural Heritage System in Dessert-Prone Areas: Challenges and Opportunities in Siwa Oasis, Egypt