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1. Sensor-based knowledge- and data-driven methods : A case of Parkinson’s disease motor symptoms quantification
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to develop and evaluate new knowledge- and data-driven methods for supporting treatment and providing information for better assessment of Parkinson’s disease (PD).PD is complex and progressive. There is a large amount of inter- and intravariability in motor symptoms of patients with PD (PwPD). READ MORE
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2. The physical classroom environment : roles, conceptions, and preferences
Abstract : The problem addressed in this thesis is that a considerable proportion of students around the world attend school in inadequate facilities, which is detrimental for the students’ learning outcome. The overall objective in this thesis is to develop a methodology, with a novel approach to involve teachers, to generate a valuable basis for decisions regarding design and improvement of physical school environment, based on the expressed needs for a specific school, municipality, or district as well as evidence from existing research. READ MORE
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3. Nonresponse issues when analysing business survey data
Abstract : Data issues due to nonresponse or missing data arises often in company surveys or in firm data. Missing data and nonresponse causes bias. Another problem that causes bias is omitted variables. Accordingly, it will lead to wrong conclusions. READ MORE
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4. Heuristic optimization of the p-median problem and population re-distribution
Abstract : This thesis contributes to the heuristic optimization of the p-median problem and Swedish population redistribution. The p-median model is the most representative model in the location analysis. READ MORE
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5. How does accounting and auditing regulations affect firm growth and cost of capital?
Abstract : This thesis provides an understanding of how new audit regulation affect firm growth and how audits affect the cost of capital. To investigate the effect of audit reforms on employment growth, we exploited a Swedish reform made in November 2010 that gave certain firms the option to opt out of previously imposed statutory audits. READ MORE