Search for dissertations about: "EFA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the word EFA.

  2. 1. Essential fatty acids in the perinatal period. Short and long term effects in a rat model

    Author : Marina Korotkova; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : EFA; perinatal period; lactation; diet; adipose tissue; leptin; programming;

    Abstract : Nutritional factors during a sensitive perinatal period may lead to developmental adaptations proposed to program for pathological conditions later in life. An adequate supply of essential fatty acids (EFA) during pregnancy and lactation is crucial for optimal fetal and postnatal development. READ MORE

  4. 2. Exploring fatty acid derivatives from renewable resources as raw materials for coating applications

    Author : Samer Nameer; Mats Johansson; Mats Martinelle; Dean Webster; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; epoxy; vegetable oils; birch bark; thermoset; bio-based; fatty acid; renewable resources; Fiber- och polymervetenskap; Fibre and Polymer Science;

    Abstract : In the work presented herein, epoxy fatty acid derivatives were explored in the formation of thermosets for coating applications. The epoxy fatty acid derivatives were obtained from renewable resources such as birch tree bark and epoxidized linseed oil. READ MORE

  5. 3. Interpersonal Skills in the Dentist-Patient Relationship: the art of dentistry

    Author : Károly R. Kulich; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Interpersonal skills; dentist-patient relationship; dental phobia; patient-centered dentistry; Grounded Theory; qualitative method; exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis; Dental Beliefs Survey;

    Abstract : The concept of interpersonal skills and its relevance in the dentist-patient relationship wasinvestigated. In Study I, general dentists responding to a mailed questionnaire reported thatthe ideal characteristics of a good dentist can be divided into three categories: 1)interpersonal skills; 2) clinical skills; and 3) other skills. READ MORE

  6. 4. Aspects on puberty and fertility among females with cystic fibrosis a multidisciplinary study on humans and rats

    Author : Marie Johannesson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : cystic fibrosis; puberty; fertility; hormonal profiles; CFTR mRNA; MDR mRNA; rat brain; pregnant rat lung; psychosocial aspects.;

    Abstract : Due to intensified symptomatic treatment, a majority of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) now go through puberty and reach adulthood. This provides new challenges for the CF health care providers. READ MORE

  7. 5. On Symbolic Analysis of Discrete Event Systems Modeled as Automata with Variables

    Author : Zhennan Fei; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Partitioning Techniques; Discrete Event Systems; Supervisory Control Theory; Extended Fi- nite Automata; Binary Decision Diagrams;

    Abstract : In benefit of the current revolution in computer technology, nowadays, society is dependent on dedicated computer-aided systems more than ever to assist us in every aspect of daily life. Thereby, designing reliable control logic of those systems to avoid malfunctioning behavior is of importance. READ MORE