Search for dissertations about: "Maria Ivarsson"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Maria Ivarsson.

  1. 1. Fuel Optimal Powertrain Control for Heavy Trucks Utilizing Look Ahead

    Author : Maria Ivarsson; Lars Nielsen; Jan Åslund; Jan Wikander; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : The road topography in highways affects the powertrain control of a heavy truck substantially since the engine power is low in relation to the vehicle weight. In large road gradients constant speed is not possible to keep, which would have been beneficial otherwise, and in some uphills shifting gears becomes inevitable. READ MORE

  2. 2. Social interaction and participation in activities of everyday life among persons with schizophrenia

    Author : Maria Yilmaz; Ann-Britt Ivarsson; Staffan Josephsson; Berth Danermark; Anita Björklund; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Social interaction; social processes; schizophrenia; everyday life; qualitative content analysis; narrative analysis; Occupational therapy; Arbetsterapi; Disability Research; handikappvetenskap;

    Abstract : Difficulties in social interaction frequently accompany a diagnosis of schizophrenia and are an obstacle for participation in everyday life. The overall aim of this licentiate thesis was to develop knowledge about participation in everyday life among persons with schizophrenia. READ MORE

  3. 3. Mass screening for celiac disease : a public health intervention from the participant perspective

    Author : Katrina Nordyke; Anneli Ivarsson; Maria Emmelin; Lars Lindholm; David Grossman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adolescents; celiac disease; children; EQ-5D; intervention; public health; narrative; screening; screening-detected; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background  Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic disorder in genetically predisposed individuals in which damage to the small intestine is caused by eating foods containing gluten. The prevalence has been shown to vary from around 1-3%, but most people with CD are undiagnosed. READ MORE

  4. 4. Mass screening for celiac disease in 12-year-olds : Finding them and then what?

    Author : Anna Rosén; Anneli Ivarsson; Olof Sandström; Hans Stenlund; Maria Emmelin; Claes Hallert; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adolescent; celiac disease; children; coeliac disease; focus groups; mass screening; qualitative methodology; questionnaire; transglutaminase antibodies; Epidemiology; epidemiologi; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background Mass screening for celiac disease (CD) as a public health intervention is controversial. Before implementation, a suitable screening strategy should be outlined, and the acceptability of the screening scrutinized. Also, the benefits of early detection and possible negative consequences should be explored and compared. READ MORE