Search for dissertations about: "Interest"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 5249 swedish dissertations containing the word Interest.

  2. 1. Interest Curves : Concept, Evaluation, Implementation and Applications

    Author : Bo Li; Ulrik Söderström; Haibo Li; Björn Kruse; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; scale-invariance; edge; corner; curve; line; matching; object detection; signalbehandling; Signal Processing;

    Abstract : Image features play important roles in a wide range of computer vision applications, such as image registration, 3D reconstruction, object detection and video understanding. These image features include edges, contours, corners, regions, lines, curves, interest points, etc. READ MORE

  4. 2. Interest to Reinvest : Individuals’ use of numerical information for investment decisions

    Author : Nichel Gonzalez; Timo Mäntylä; Ola Svenson; Rob Ranyard; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; decision making; investments; interest rate; asset accumulation; information processing; gains; losses; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis is to contribute to the understanding of how numerical information, such as asset values and interest rates, influences inexperienced investors in their investment decisions. In relation to this, I have investigated the participants’ own understanding of what information they rely on for their own decisions. READ MORE

  5. 3. Interest and Engagement: Perspectives on Mathematics in the Classroom

    Author : Rimma Nyman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; interest; engagement; mathematics; introduction to algebra; TDS; years 6-9; video analysis; interviews;

    Abstract : The aim of this research project is to illuminate interest manifested as student engagement in mathematics in years 6-9. In particular, the studies capture how engagement is recognised by teachers and researchers and what didactical strategies the teachers use to engage students in an introduction to algebra. READ MORE

  6. 4. Interest Group Influence on Political Parties in Western Democracies

    Author : Maiken Røed; Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; interest groups; political parties; interest group influence; organizational ties;

    Abstract : This thesis asks when and why interest groups influence political parties. I address this question in two ways: 1) by examining the organizational ties between parties and interest groups, given that party-interest group ties may constitute an important step on groups' way to influence, and 2) by more directly examining interest group influence on parties. READ MORE

  7. 5. The child’s best interest : Perspectives of gamete recipients and donors

    Author : Stina Isaksson; Claudia Lampic; Agneta Skoog Svanberg; Gunilla Sydsjö; Ann Lalos; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Assisted reproduction; heterosexuals; sperm donation; oocyte donation; donor; disclosure; information-sharing; quantitative; qualitative;

    Abstract : Background: An increasing number of couples turn to treatment with oocyte or sperm donation, but there is limited knowledge regarding the consequences of these treatments in a program using identifiable donors. Aim: The overall aim was to study information-sharing among heterosexual couples following identity-release gamete donation. READ MORE