Search for dissertations about: "Pct"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the word Pct.

  2. 1. Optimisation of horizontal alignments for railways - Procedures involving evaluation of dynamic vehicle response

    Author : Björn Kufver; KTH; []
    Keywords : Railway; track geometry; alignment; cant; climbing ratios; clothoids; guiding forces; passenger comfort; Pct; superelevation ramps; simulation; track shift forces; track vehicle interaction; transition curves; vehicle dynamics; wheel rail forces;

    Abstract : This doctoral thesis summarises and deepens eightpublications on a project concerning railway alignments.The thesis presents an approach to definingequally costlyalignment alternatives. READ MORE

  4. 2. Primary and Secondary Outcomes from a Double Randomized Clinical Preference Trial of two Panic-Focused Psychotherapies

    Author : Thomas Nilsson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Paniksyndrom; Kognitiv beteendeterapi KBT ; Psykodynamisk terapi PDT ; Arbetsförmåga; Termination setback; Panic Disorder; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT ; Psychodynamic Therapy PDT ; Work Ability; Termination Setback;

    Abstract : Approximately 2-3% of adults in Sweden will experience unexpected panic attacks that cause them to develop fears of future attacks and to alter their lives, defined as Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia (PD/A). The condition often onsets in late adolescence or early adulthood, with high levels of psychiatric comorbidity, social difficulties, diminished study and work ability, an elevated risk for substance use, health problems, and mortality. READ MORE

  5. 3. Dilemmas in palliative chemotherapy when approaching end-of-life

    Author : Ulla Näppä; Bertil Axelsson; Birgit H Rasmussen; Olav Lindqvist; Gunilla Enblad; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cancer; chemotherapy; decision-making; dilemma; palliative care; performance status; questionnaire; registered nurse; kyselylomake; ongelma; palliatiivinen hoito; päätöksenteko; sairaanhoitaja; sytostaattihoito; syöpä; yleistila; allmäntillstånd; beslutsprocess; cancer; cytostatika; dilemma; enkät; palliativ vård; sjuksköterska; onkologi; Oncology;

    Abstract : Background When cure is no longer possible, medical care should aim for a transition to palliative care regardless of disease. Patients with incurable cancer are often treated with palliative chemotherapy (PCT), starting with the intent to prolong life and increase quality of life. READ MORE

  6. 4. Effects of silvicultural treatments in young Scots pine-dominated stands on the potential for early biofuel harvests

    Author : Kristina Ulvcrona; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The overall objective of the work underlying this thesis was to increase knowledge regarding growth of young Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) - dominated mixed forests in northern Sweden and the potential for combining early biofuel harvest in such stands while leaving crop trees for future harvests. For this purpose, several studies were made. READ MORE

  7. 5. Establishment and early management of young forest in Sweden : stand structure, spatial design and pre-commercial thinning

    Author : Mostarin Ara; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Demands on forests have shifted from one (production) to multiple ecosystem services. New management strategies need to be developed to balance production and other services. In this thesis, I evaluate alternative forest management strategies to balance production, profit, and multiple ecosystem services. READ MORE