Search for dissertations about: "worth"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 205 swedish dissertations containing the word worth.

  2. 1. Uncertainty, Worth, Identity : How Early Career Academics Navigate Evaluative Landscapes

    Author : Jonatan Nästesjö; Utbildningsvetenskap; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Akademiska karriärer; Akademiskt arbete; Socialisation; Identitet; Värde; Värdering; Utvärdering; Uncertainty; Erkännande; Belöning; Projektifiering; Projektbaserade karriärer; Meningsskapande; Gränser; Gränsarbete; Moral; Utvärderingslandskap; Högre utbildning; Unga forskare; Statsvetenskap; Historia; Sverige; Academic Careers; Academic Work; Socialization; Identity; Worth; Valuation; Evaluation; Uncertainty; Recognition; Reward; Projectification; Project-Based Careers; Meaning-Making; Boundaries; Boundary work; Morality; Evaluative Landscapes; Higher Education; Early Career Academics; Political Science; History; Sweden;

    Abstract : This dissertation explores the interplay between valuation and academic socialization, addressing the question: how do early career academics navigate evaluative landscapes? Having completed their doctoral education but yet to find stable employment, early career academics are generally viewed as the most vulnerable group of academic staff. Comparing how individuals within this group seek to demonstrate their worth in order to be recognized by others and advance in their careers, I try to make sense of their world. READ MORE

  4. 2. What is a Life Worth? : Methodological Issues in Estimating the Value of a Statistical Life

    Author : Mikael Svensson; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

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  5. 3. What is a life worth? : methodological issues in estimating the value of a statistical life

    Author : Mikael Svensson; Lars Hultkrantz; Magnus Johannesson; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Value of a statistical life; scale bias; cognitive ability; hypothetical bias; cost-benefit analysis; calibration; certainty approach; attitude theory; seat belt use; bicycle helmet use; altruism; mortality rates; acute myocardial infarction; unemployment.; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses methodological issues in estimating the value of a statistical life (VSL). Two main approaches have been used to estimate the VSL, the indirect and direct methods; the indirect method is based on revealed preferences, such as the wage premium demanded for a risky job. READ MORE

  6. 4. On Uncertainty and Data Worth in Decision Analysis for Contaminated Land

    Author : Pär-Erik Back; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; uncertainty; decision analysis; risk; sampling; data worth; soil sampling; contaminated land;

    Abstract : Contaminated soil and groundwater is a problem that has received increased attention in the last decade. Decision-making about investigation strategies, protective actions, and remedial actions is based on sparse and uncertain information, primarily data of contaminant concentrations and geological information. READ MORE

  7. 5. Asperger syndrome: Early signs and slef-perception in adolescents and young adults

    Author : Petra Dewrang; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Asperger syndrome; early diagnosis; parental concern; questionnaire; SAB-2; selfperception; self-understanding; self-worth;

    Abstract : Asperger syndrome: Early signs and self-perception in adolescents and young adults. Petra Dewrang Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, 2010 ABSTRACT Dewrang, Petra (2010). Asperger syndrome: Early signs and self-perception in adolescents and young adults. Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. READ MORE