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Found 4 swedish dissertations matching the above criteria.

2. 1. Advanced clinical MRI for better outcome in epilepsy surgery. Focusing on fMRI and prediction of verbal memory decline

   Author : Maria Strandberg; Lund Neurologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; 3T MRI; surface coils; epilepsy surgery; fMRI; TLE; lateralization index; MTL; verbal encoding;

   Abstract : Abstract Aim: The aim of the thesis was to evaluate the use of advanced MRI technology to improve results of epilepsy surgery, with focus on language and memory functions. Methods: In paper I, 25 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy were retrospectively included in the study for having been referred to high resolution 3T MRI with and without surface coils. READ MORE

4. 2. Fuel conversion and ash formation interactions : a thermochemical study on lignocellulosic biomass

   Author : Anna Strandberg; Markus Broström; Rainer Backman; Christoffer Boman; Maria Zevenhoven; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Char conversion; pyrolysis; devolatilization; ash transformation; biomass; fuel characterization; fuel composition; ash composition; silicate formation; carbonate formation; thermogravimetric analysis; micro-tomography;

   Abstract : Biomass is considered to be CO2 neutral, and to be able to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels the need for expanded and sustainable biomass feedstock is increasing. Ash-related problems are some of the most important aspects of this increasing use of new biomass assortments in thermal energy conversion systems. READ MORE

5. 3. Through the Looking Glass : An Identity-Based View of Place Branding

   Author : Carola Strandberg; Maria Ek Styvén; Åsa Wallström; Eric Braun; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Place branding; identity-based place branding; place identity; place’s identity; places identity; places identities; place brand identity; place image; place brand image; self-congruity; self-congruence; place attachment; positive word-of-mouth; word-of-mouth; place advocacy; place ambassadorship; likelihood to stay; intention to stay; resident retention; stakeholders; residents; citizens; inhabitants; visitors; co-creators; co-creation; place brand; Industrial Marketing; Industriell marknadsföring;

   Abstract : Places of today face intense global competition for crucial resources. Attracting visitors and retaining residents is vital especially for post-industrial cities and rural places facing a loss of traditional industrial jobs, and urbanization and centralization of the population and economy. READ MORE

6. 4. Towards an Indigenised Social Work Practice to Better Address Elder Abuse and Neglect in Uganda

   Author : Charles Kiiza Wamara; Thomas Strandberg; Maria Bennich; Gillian (Jill) Manthorpe; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Elder abuse; Aging; Indigenous social work; Social Work; Older people; Ubuntu; indigenization; Indigenised social work; Uganda;

   Abstract : Understanding and addressing elder abuse in the Global South is complex as it occurs in different contexts and cultures. To be fully grasped and addressed, this problem demands indigenised theories, concepts, and models ooted in the people’s cultures and worldviews. READ MORE