Search for dissertations about: "ITT"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the word ITT.

  2. 1. Towards Corporate Sustainable Development : The ITT Flygt Sustainability Index

    Author : Eva Pohl; Hans Lundberg; Birgitta Schwartz; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : Environment; Sustainability; CSR; Indicators; Aggregation; Hållbar miljö; Nyckeltal; Vikta;

    Abstract : This thesis suggests a method for measurement of corporate contribution to sustainable development, looking at how well a company stands up to its policies and commitments regarding sustainable development.A sustainability index is developed and calculated for ITT Flygt AB over a three years period (2002-2004). READ MORE

  4. 2. Melatonin receptors in pancreatic islets - Linking a genetic variant to functional phenotype

    Author : Cecilia Nagorny; Diabetes - molekylär metabolism; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Melatonin receptor; knock out mice; IVGTT; OGTT; ITT; Hyperinsulinemic clamp; MTNR1B; MT2;

    Abstract : Defective insulin secretion and insulin resistance are the two hallmarks of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). The pathophysiology of the disease is not fully understood but genetic susceptibility for the disease is a new major player in the understanding of the underlying mechanisms. READ MORE

  5. 3. Effects of cognitive behavioural therapy targeting eating behaviour (CBT-TEB) : a novel obesity treatment

    Author : Lisbeth Stahre; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Objective: The overall objective was to evaluate the outcome of the 10-week (20/30 h) CBTTEB treatment programme for persons with obesity. The evaluation took place in three studies. Paper I (Study I): Method. One hundred and five obese women from an obesity unit`s waiting list participated in a randomised controlled study. READ MORE

  6. 4. Bone health and cardiovascular risk in hypopituitary patients on complete hormone replacement, including GH

    Author : Helene Holmer; Lund Medicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; sekretion; diabetologi; Endokrinologi; Craniopharyngioma; insulin tolerance test; Endocrinology; secreting systems; diabetology; cardiovascular risk; growth hormone deficiency; fracture incidence; bone mineral density; growth hormone replacement;

    Abstract : Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is associated with decreased bone mineral density (BMD). Low BMD is correlated to increased fracture risk. There are no studies on fracture risk in GHD patients on GH therapy and no studies on BMD in adults with childhood onset (CO) craniopharyngioma (CP) on GH therapy. READ MORE

  7. 5. Congruence between product strategy and manufacturing strategy : a framework for collaborative development

    Author : Niklas Tjärnberg; Peter Gröndahl; Christer Johansson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Manufacturing engineering; Produktionsteknik;

    Abstract : Today’s industries face an increasing global competition. Decision makers have to deal with different kinds of uncertainty, a complex business ecosystem, a high pace of change, and an unforgiving market when less than best decisions are made. One, among many others, approach that can lead to these better decisions is to have a strategy. READ MORE