Search for dissertations about: "Karin Sjöström"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Karin Sjöström.

2. 1. Health and herd health planning in organic dairy herds

   Author : Karin Sjöström; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
   Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : The status in European organic dairy production does not in all aspects, meet organic principles with regards to the aims of good animal welfare and health, and consumers’ expectations, and therefore needs to be improved. The aims of this thesis were to; assess the status of animal health in organic dairy herds; assess the structural characteristics, and their relation to implementation, of animal health plans; and to investigate a structured participatory and farm-centric approach. READ MORE

4. 2. Molecular epidemiology of pneumococcal carriage and invasive disease

   Author : Karin Sjöström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus, is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is the main cause of respiratory tract infections such as otitis media and sinusitis, but also causes millions of deaths each year due to pneumonia, meningitis and septicemia, especially among children and the elderly. READ MORE

5. 3. Some aspects on TCF-bleachability of softwood alkaline pulps

   Author : Karin Sjöström; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Bleachability; chlorine-free bleaching; softwoods; kraft pulps; alkaline sulfite pulps; oxygen; hydrogen peroxide; ozone; hydrogen sulfide ion; hydroxide ion; temperature; sodium ion.; Cellulose and paper engineering; Cellulosa- och pappersteknik;

   Abstract : The bleachability of softwood oxygen delignified pulps has been studied, i.e. the ease (requirement of bleaching chemicals) with which the pulps can be brightened to a target brightness in totally chlorine free (TCF) bleaching stages, including hydrogen peroxide, ozone and chelating agent stages. READ MORE

6. 4. Some effects of maternal anxiety on the fetus and on pregnancy outcome

   Author : Karin Sjöström; gynekologisk och prenatal ultraljudsdiagnostik Obstetrisk; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Labour.; Obstetrics; Gestational length; Fetal heart rate patterns; Fetal movement; Fetal hemodynamics; Worry; Life events; STAI; Pregnancy; Anxiety; gynekologi; Obstetrik; reproduction; gynaecology; andrologi; reproduktion; sexualitet; sexuality; andrology;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to study maternal emotional impact on the fetus and on pregnancy outcome. The thesis comprises five papers, which emanate from a prospective study regarding life situation, the experience of pregnancy, anxiety (Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety),and life events in nulliparous women, conducted in Malmö during 1988-1989. READ MORE

7. 5. On assessment methods related to pain in dogs with osteoarthritis

   Author : Ann Essner; Karin Hellström; Lena Zetterberg; Rita Sjöström; Pia Gustås; Patricia Hedenqvist; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; assessment methods; behavior; canine; chronic pain; heart rate variability; measurement properties; osteoarthritis; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

   Abstract : There is a need of valid and reliable assessment methods that are clinically applicable in canine rehabilitation practice. The aim of this thesis was to psychometrically evaluate measurement properties in assessment methods related to pain in naturally occurring canine osteoarthritis. READ MORE