Search for dissertations about: "evaluating the effects of"
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1. Assessing the competitive effects of convergence mergers : the case of the gas-electricity industries
Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis has been to evaluate how the competitive effects following a convergence merger and in particular a gas-electricity merger, should be detected. This was done by employing and critically evaluating two methods proposed by Brennan (2001) and Hunger (2003), both specially designed for analysing convergence mergers and between gas and electricity utilities. READ MORE
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2. Geochronology of the Oklo and Bangombé fossil natural fission reactors : tracing the effects of geological events
Abstract : Thesis to be publicly defended for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, in lecture room De Geersalen, Svante Arrhenius väg 8a, Stockholm, Friday February 1, 2002 at 10.00 am. Two billion years ago, natural fission reactions took place in the Oklo and Bangombé uranium ores in Gabon, West Equatorial Africa. READ MORE
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3. Philosophical controversies in the evaluation of medical treatments : With a focus on the evidential roles of randomization and mechanisms in Evidence-Based Medicine
Abstract : This thesis examines philosophical controversies surrounding the evaluation of medical treatments, with a focus on the evidential roles of randomised trials and mechanisms in Evidence-Based Medicine. Current 'best practice' usually involves excluding non-randomised trial evidence from systematic reviews in cases where randomised trials are available for inclusion in the reviews. READ MORE
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4. The value of social investments : A health economic approach to evaluating parenting interventions
Abstract : Child mental health problems are current welfare challenges and may be costly to the individual, the family and society at large. The problems may persist and result in adverse outcomes later in life, which also carries a large financial burden. READ MORE
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5. Non-image-forming effects of light : Implications for the design of living and working environments
Abstract : Seasonal variation in mood and subjective well-being are common at geographical locations further away from the equator. The 24-h light-dark cycle is the main time cue for synchronizing the human circadian clock to the external day and night. READ MORE