Search for dissertations about: "Erik Nilsson"

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  2. 6. Patterns and Drivers of Regional Crop Production in Chad

    Author : Erik Nilsson; Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; agricultural systems; crop production; drivers; trend analysis; variability; regional analysis; Sahel;

    Abstract : Agriculture constitutes the largest economic sector and professional occupation in Chad, and is undergoing rapid changes due to processes of population increase, institutional reforms, conflicts in neighbouring countries, increasingly globalized trade networks, and environmental changes. But despite their importance for livelihoods and economic growth, the specific patterns and drivers of change in the agricultural sector are however poorly understood. READ MORE

  4. 7. Diabetes and cognitive functioning : the role of age and comorbidity

    Author : Erik Nilsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Type 2 diabetes; cognition; cognitive support; glycated hemoglobin; Alzheimer s disease; adult; elderly; population-based study; out-patient; impending death; preclinical dementia; MMSE.;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with the influence of type 2 diabetes on cognitive function in adulthood and very old age. The effects of diabetes are studied both in populations free from dementia, and in a clinical Alzheimer's disease population. READ MORE

  5. 8. Experimental studies of the radiative capture reactions 11B(p, )12C and 11B(p, e+e-)12C AT Tp=98 MEV

    Author : Erik Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP;

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  6. 9. Growth hormones in chronic kidney disease

    Author : Erik Nilsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Several hormonal systems are disrupted in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and disturbances of the growth hormone axis could contribute to increased morbidity and mortality through effects on cardiovascular health, energy metabolism and inflammation. The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about hormonal alterations and their consequences in CKD, focusing on cardiovascular disease (CVD), mortality and the growth hormone axis in end-stage renal disease. READ MORE

  7. 10. Oxidation of heat resistant stainless steels in a pelletizing process

    Author : Erik Nilsson; Rikard Norling; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Materialteknik; Engineering Materials; Konstruktionsmaterial; Engineering Materials;

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