Search for dissertations about: "Action recognition"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 87 swedish dissertations containing the words Action recognition.

  2. 26. Studies on the mechanisms of action and physiological relevance of SOCS proteins

    Author : Fahad Al-Zadjali; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Understanding systemic biological pathways and the key cellular mechanisms that dictate disease states, drug response, and altered cellular function in metabolic disorders is a significant challenge. Research in the last 20 years have made it clear that tissue communication, through the actions of endocrine, paracrine or autocrine factors play a significant role in pathogenesis of complex multiorgan diseases such as the metabolic syndrome. READ MORE

  4. 27. Material perception and action : The role of material properties in object handling

    Author : Kristin Ingvarsdottir; Kognitiv modellering; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; material perception; visual properties; motor planning; cognition; humanoid robot;

    Abstract : This dissertation is about visual perception of material properties and their role in preparation for object handling. Usually before an object is touched or picked-up we estimate its size and shape based on visual features to plan the grip size of our hand. READ MORE

  5. 28. Towards More Coherent and Sustainable Biomass Policy: Examining European biomass-to-energy planning

    Author : Niina Kautto; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Bioenergy; Biomass policy; Renewable energy; Policy coherence; National action plan; Strategic planning; European Union; Region;

    Abstract : Coordination of policies embracing biomass use has been called for in order to speed up progress towards the European Union renewable energy and climate change goals. Policy coordination and coherence is also required if the many complex and diverse issues constraining sustainable bioenergy development are to be addressed. READ MORE

  6. 29. Co-developing pest management for organic apple production : combining participatory action research, activity theory, laboratory and field trials in a Swedish context

    Author : Weronika Swiergiel; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Participatory Action Research (PAR) is an interventionist, action-orientated and transdisciplinary approach to applied research that strives for the collaborative development of any practice together with relevant stakeholders. It enhances the relevance of research to practice by active stakeholder involvement in all research steps, including the spaces in which the practice is conducted, its iterative knowledge construction and the recognition that knowledge exists in practice and is created when attempting to transform reality. READ MORE

  7. 30. The Institutional Sources of Statehood - Assimilation, Multiculturalism and Taxation in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Author : Anna Persson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Institutions; institutional theory; states; statehood; taxation; taxes; citizenship; assimilation; multiculturalism; ethnic diversity; ethnicity; identity; sub-Saharan Africa; Botswana; Zambia; Uganda;

    Abstract : Today, almost all states are, or at least claim to be, nation-states. As such, they subscribe to the legitimating doctrine of national sovereignty and claim to derive state power from, as well as exercise it for, a nation. READ MORE