Search for dissertations about: "objective measures"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 463 swedish dissertations containing the words objective measures.

  2. 11. Methods for measurements and analyses of cracks in flexible pavements

    Author : Petra Offrell; KTH; []
    Keywords : Cracking; Crack propagation; Data collection methods; Image analysis; Image processing; LTPP; Automatic identification systems; Flexible pavement; PAVUE; Laser RST; measures; characterisation; x-ray computerised tomography; asphalt; 3D analysis; top-;

    Abstract : When cracking has propagated through the entire asphaltbound layers, water may ingress into the unbound layers andaccelerate the deterioration of the road structure. Knowledgeon where cracks initiate and how they propagate vertically istherefore of great practical importance. READ MORE

  4. 12. Value-based management - positioning of claimed merits and analysis of application

    Author : Peter W Jönsson; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; adoption; management process aspects; objective; performance measurement; strategic planning; remuneration; MVA; EVA; TBR; CFROI; Accounting; TSR; measurement aspects; management accounting constructs; Value-based management; management accounting; Redovisning;

    Abstract : Value-based management has attracted considerable interest among organizations and academics in recent years. Responding to calls for case-based research, this thesis describes, analyses and conceptualizes value-based management as a management accounting construct. While previous research has focused on the measures (eg. READ MORE

  5. 13. Sizing up leadership : Norms and normativity in and around leadership measures

    Author : Emilie Hesselbo; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Leadership measures; personality tests; quantitative assessments; commensuration; quantification; norms; normalisation; performativity; leadership development;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the role played by norms and social actors in establishing the acceptability and the purported validity of leadership measures. Taking an interpretivist and critical approach, I examine the subjective and normative side of supposedly objective quantitative assessment tools. READ MORE

  6. 14. Validation and application of objective measures of obesity and physical activity : studies in pregnant and non-pregnant adults and in infants

    Author : Anna Gradmark; Paul W Franks; David Fields; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : physical activity; validation; body composition; abdominal adipose tissue; methods; accelerometer; pregnancy; insulin sensitivity; offspring;

    Abstract : Background Excess adipose tissue and low physical activity are two major determinants for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  Understanding these relationships requires accurate and precise measures of body composition and physical activity, and most existing observational studies lack such measures. READ MORE

  7. 15. Ankle sprain : subjective and objective measures of functional impairment and treatment

    Author : Johan Leanderson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Ankle sprain; epidemiology; postural sway; muscle torque; muscle imbalance; proprioception; joint position sense; figure-of-eight running; sick leave; ankle brace treatment; functional instability; basketball; ballet; soccer; taping; Sickness Impact;

    Abstract : This thesis is based upon a series of studies were performed in order to provide more information about the etiology of late symptoms after ankle sprain, most often referred to as functional instability of the ankle joint. In a retrospective study of basketball players, the incidence of ankle sprains and the prevalence of late symptoms after such an injury were investigated. READ MORE