Search for dissertations about: "Influence function"

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  2. 1. Olfactory Function : The Influence of Demographic, Cognitive, and Genetic Factors

    Author : Margareta Hedner; Maria Larsson; Lars-Göran Nilsson; Claire Murphy; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Olfaction; odor identification; odor threshold; odor discrimination; aging; gender; ApoE; BDNF; val66met; association study; population-based; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Olfactory function is affected by demographic, cognitive, and genetic factors. In the present thesis, three empirical studies investigated individual differences in olfactory ability. Study I explored demographic and cognitive correlates in common olfactory tasks; odor detection, odor discrimination, and odor identification. READ MORE

  4. 2. Function follows Form : Trait-based approaches to climate change effects on wetland vegetation and functioning

    Author : Helen Moor; Jon Norberg; Andrew Gonzalez; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Functional traits; Plant community ecology; Trait distributions; Wetlands; Ecosystem functioning; Ecosystem Services; Climate change; Dispersal; Metacommunity modelling; naturresurshushållning; Natural Resources Management;

    Abstract : Climate change and habitat fragmentation are altering the structure and functioning of plant communities world-wide. Understanding how, why and with what consequences are major challenges of ecology today. Trait-based approaches focus on functional rather than taxonomic identity to facilitate process-based explanation and prediction. READ MORE

  5. 3. Influence in sensemaking during change : a study of the Swedish police reform and subsequent change work

    Author : Robert Kihlberg; Malin Näsholm; Ola Lindberg; Oscar Rantatalo; Markus Hällgren; Johan Alvehus; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; police reform; organizational change; employee influence; sensemaking; sensegiving; employee-driven development; episodic power; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

    Abstract : This dissertation is based on four articles, and examines efforts of influence in processes of sensemaking during, and subsequent to, the Swedish police reform. Sensemaking – a process where individuals work to understand what is going on when they encounter confusing events – is of central importance for how organizational change unfolds. READ MORE

  6. 4. Managing the Industrial Service Function

    Author : Christian Kowalkowski; Per-Olof Brehmer; Maria Holmlund-Rytkönen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial service offerings; service function; manufacturing firms; ICT; customer relationships; value; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

    Abstract : During the past decade, growing attention has been given to industrial service offerings in the marketing literature as well as in many manufacturing firms. This phenomenon is often described as a goods-services transition, in which companies increasingly turn to the provision of industrial services in order to achieve competitive advantage, such a closer customer relationships and higher profit margins. READ MORE

  7. 5. Influence of metabolic disturbance on nervous function : clinical and experimental studies

    Author : Lars Hyllienmark; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The present work consists of clinical and experimental studies and describes some effects of metabolic disturbance on nervous function. It is an electrophysiological examination of both single cells and patients exposed to metabolic insult or disease. READ MORE