Search for dissertations about: "Ann Johansson"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words Ann Johansson.

2. 1. Essays on schooling, gender, and parental leave

   Author : Elly-Ann Johansson; Peter Fredriksson; Per Johansson; Nabanita Datta Gupta; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; schooling; gender; parental leave; mixed-age classes; child care; preschools; Economics; Nationalekonomi; nationalekonomi; Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of four self-contained essays.   Essay 1: Mixed-aged classes (MA-classes) are a common phenomenon around the world. In Sweden, these types of classes increased rapidly during the 1980:s and 1990:s, despite the fact that existing empirical support for MA-classes is weak. READ MORE

4. 2. Spectroscopic techniques for photodynamic therapy dosimetry

   Author : Ann Johansson; Atomfysik; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Atomic and molecular physics; diffuse light spectroscopy; photodynamic therapy; biomedical optics; Atom- och molekylärfysik;

   Abstract : Photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a cancer treatment modality relies on the simultaneous presence of three components; light, photosensitiser and oxygen. Once excited by the light, the photosensitiser can interact with oxygen, leading to the formation of toxic oxygen species. READ MORE

5. 3. Drum sound from floor coverings - objective and subjective assessment

   Author : Ann-Charlotte Johansson; Teknisk akustik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; vakuumteknik; vibrationer; akustik; hydraulik; Maskinteknik; vacuum technology; vibration and acoustic engineering; hydraulics; acoustic standard; Mechanical engineering; tapping machine; veneer flooring; parquet flooring; binaural recording; foot impact; loudness; sound quality; listening test; paired comparisons; walking sound; drum sound; building acoustics; psychoacoustics; laminate flooring;

   Abstract : Drum sound is the sound produced when an object, such as a foot, hits the flooring in the room in which the receiving ear is located. Drum sound has attracted interest in recent years, particularly due to an increased use of thin floating floor constructions, such as veneer or laminate flooring, which can produce loud and sharp walking sound. READ MORE

6. 4. Psychosocial factors in patients with lumbar disc herniation : enhancing postoperative outcome by the identifiction of predictive factors and optimised physiotherapy

   Author : Ann-Christin Johansson; Steven J. Linton; Karin Harms-Ringdahl; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : Lumbar disc herniation; surgery; psychosocial factors; physio-therapy; expectations; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicin; Medicine;

   Abstract : Psychosocial factors have been advanced as an explanation for the development of chronic disability in 20 to 30% of patients treated by lumbar disc surgery. Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to study the role of psychosocial factors in patients undergoing first-time lumbar disc surgery in relation to the outcome of both surgery and subsequent physiotherapy. READ MORE

7. 5. Occupational adaptation in diverse contexts with focus on persons in vulnerable life situations

   Author : Ann Johansson; Anita Björklund; Sofi Fristedt; Martina Boström; Birgitta Bernspång; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ageing; disability; empirical context; mixed design; poverty; theoretical context;

   Abstract : Introduction. This present thesis focuses on occupational adaptation in the empirical context of vulnerable populations relative to ageing (Study II, III), disability (Study I, II) and poverty (Study IV) and in a theoretical context (V).Aim. READ MORE