Search for dissertations about: "Chairs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the word Chairs.

  2. 1. Valuation in Welfare Markets : The Rule Books, Whiteboards and Swivel Chairs of Care Choice Reform

    Author : Linus Johansson Krafve; Claes-Fredrik Helgesson; Teun Zuiderent-Jerak; Steve Woolgar; Tiago Moeira; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Welfare state; Market reform; Care choice reform; Market practice; Valuation practice; Science and technology studies; Economic sociology; Valuation studies; Välfärdsstaten; marknadsreform; vårdvalsreform; marknadspraktik; värderingspraktik; teknik- och vetenskapsstudier; ekonomisk sociologi; värderingsstudier;

    Abstract : This thesis takes an interest in how values attain a specific meaning in market reforms of welfare provision. The study builds on exploring how values are enacted rather than treating them as universal and stable. READ MORE

  4. 2. The role of the board chair : Changing expectations and hybrid organizations

    Author : Anup Banerjee; Mattias Nordqvist; Kajsa Haag; Martin Carlsson-Wall; Jarmo Vakkuri; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation is to enhance our understanding of the changing role of the board chair and what this means for hybrid organizations and their board work. Historically, the role of the boards and their chairs evolved around safeguarding shareholders’ financial interests. READ MORE

  5. 3. A view from the top : the local politico-administrative leadership in implementing evidence-based practice in social services

    Author : Annika Bäck; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Evidence-based practice is a way to integrate three knowledge sources into decision-making: research evidence, professional expertise, and client preferences and experience. It is argued that evidence-based practice may enhance client rights, strengthen the professional’s role, and make relevant use of scarce resources. READ MORE

  6. 4. Hygiene at CT and MRI

    Author : Charlotte Palmqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Preventing the spread of infections is a constant battle against microorganisms. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) with multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are a global problem today and causes suffering for patients and have high costs for society. READ MORE

  7. 5. Teaching mobile robots to use spatial words

    Author : Simon Dobnik; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; situated interaction; spatial descriptions; language and perception; perceptual grounding; dialogue; natural language semantics; machine learning;

    Abstract : The meaning of spatial words can only be evaluated by establishing a reference to the properties of the environment in which the word is used. For example, in order to evaluate what is to the left of something or how fast is fast in a given context, we need to evaluate properties such as the position of objects in the scene, their typical function and behaviour, the size of the scene and the perspective from which the scene is viewed. READ MORE