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Showing result 16 - 20 of 274 swedish dissertations containing the word Couples.

  2. 16. Exploiting the Synergies from Coupled Electricity and Heat Distribution Networks : Modelling, simulation and optimization based on an extended energy hub approach

    Author : Getnet Tadesse Ayele; Björn Laumert; Joachim Claesson; Bruno Lacarrière; Pierrick Haurant; Filip Johnsson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; District heating networks; Electricity distribution networks; Extended energy hub approach; Integrated load flow study; Integrated optimal power flow; Multi-carrier energy networks; Multi-energy system; Optimal placement; Thermal storage.; Hub énergétique étendu; Flux de charges; Flux de puissances intégrées optimaux; Réseaux énergétiques multi-vecteurs; Système multi-énergies; Placement optimal.; Fjärrvärmenät; Elektricitetsdistributionsnät; Utökad strategi för energihub; Integrerad belastningsstudie; Integrerat optimalt effektflöde; Energinät med flera bärare; Multi-energisystem; Optimal placering; Termisk lagring.; Energy Technology; Energiteknik;

    Abstract : Recent literature shows that there is a significant potential of decarbonisation and efficiency improvement that can be achieved through the synergy from multi-energy systems (MESs). Coupling technologies, such as co-generation plants, heat pumps and thermal storages are widely recommended as means of unlocking additional flexibility and increasing the penetration of renewables in the heating and electricity sectors. READ MORE

  4. 17. Fertility and HIV infection : fertility decision-making challenges of mutually- disclosed discordant couples and young people

    Author : Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Young people; HIV-infected; HIV discordant couples; Fertility decision-making; Uganda;

    Abstract : Background: Sexuality and reproduction in mature generalised HIV epidemics pose significant dilemma to both HIV infected and negative people. Sexually active young people and HIV serodiscordant couples are faced with difficult decision-making about procreation and HIV transmission. READ MORE

  5. 18. “Doing things together” : Towards a health promoting approach to couples’ relationships and everyday life in dementia

    Author : Therése Bielsten; Ingrid Hellström; Agneta Kullberg; John Keady; Anna-Karin Edberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Couplehood; Dementia; Everyday life; Intervention; Salutogenesis; Demens; Det vardagliga livet; Intervention; Parskap; Salutogenesis;

    Abstract : Background: Most people with dementia live in their own homes, often together with their partners, who become informal caregivers. Relationship quality and sense of couplehood can be threatened as a result of the transition from a mutually interdependent relationship to a caregiver-care-receiver relationship. READ MORE

  6. 19. ‛The virus stops with me’ : couples living positively with HIV in rural, eastern Uganda

    Author : Rachel Lisa King; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : HIV;

    Abstract : Background: Historically people living with HIV (PLHIV) were left out of the center of the HIV prevention agenda in Africa, yet more recently greater attention has been placed on interventions that forefront PLHIV. Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge on the ways couples living with HIV prevent further transmission of HIV and live with health and dignity. READ MORE

  7. 20. Essays in Empirical Labor Economics

    Author : Thomas Hofmarcher; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; health; vacation; holiday; working time; poverty; education; compulsory schooling; social exclusion; household specialization; sexual orientation; same-sex couples;

    Abstract : This thesis contributes to empirical research in labor economics. It consists of three self-contained papers.The first paper, The Effect of Paid Vacation on Health: Evidence from Sweden, analyzes the causal effect of paid vacation on health. READ MORE