Search for dissertations about: "Maria G. E. Karlsson"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Maria G. E. Karlsson.

  2. 1. The Importance of Cell-Mediated Immunity for the Development of Type 1 Diabetes

    Author : Maria G. E. Karlsson; Stellan Sandler; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease characterised by infiltration of T-lymphocytes in the islets of Langerhans. In particular, activated Th1-like lymphocytes secreting IFN-γ are suggested to contribute to the inflammatory process and the destruction of ß-cells, whereas Th2-like cells producing IL-4 might even be protective. READ MORE

  4. 2. Methods for interval-censored data and testing for stochastic dominance

    Author : Angel G. Angelov; Magnus Ekström; Maria Karlsson; Bengt Kriström; Per Johansson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Interval-censored data; Informative censoring; Self-selected intervals; Questionnaire-based studies; Maximum likelihood; Permutation test; Two-sample test; Stochastic dominance; Four-decision test; Statistics; statistik;

    Abstract : This thesis includes four papers: the first three of them are concerned with methods for interval-censored data, while the forth paper is devoted to testing for stochastic dominance.In many studies, the variable of interest is observed to lie within an interval instead of being observed exactly, i.e. READ MORE

  5. 3. The MHC genes: variation and impact on life-history traits in house sparrwos

    Author : Maria Karlsson; MEMEG; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MHC-I; house sparrow; 454-amplicon sequencing; cDNA; functional clustering; trans-species evolution; nestling survival; mate-choice;

    Abstract : In birds the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) organization differs both among and within orders. Galliformes often have simple arrangements with few transcribed MHC genes whilst many songbirds (Passeriformes) have a complex arrangement with many MHC genes and also presence of pseudo-genes. READ MORE

  6. 4. Stability of ultra-high temperature treated milk : the effect of raw milk quality, storage temperature and storage time

    Author : Maria Karlsson; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The composition and properties of raw milk are important for the stability of dairy products, especially for products with long shelf-life, e.g. ultra-high temperature (UHT) treated milk. READ MORE

  7. 5. Frontline employees' role in service innovation and value creation

    Author : Jenny Karlsson; Per Skålén; Carolina Camén; Maria Holmlund Rytkönen; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; frontline employees; service innovation; value creation; service-dominant logic; resource integration; value propositions; Business Administration; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : Frontline employees play a key role in service innovation and value creation. However, a detailed and structured understanding of how frontline employees contribute, and what types of roles they enact when involved in service innovation, is lacking. Hence, this thesis aims to explore frontline employees’ contributions to service innovation. READ MORE