Search for dissertations about: "Syria"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 35 swedish dissertations containing the word Syria.

  2. 16. Social integration and immigrant mental health : the role of social capital and neighbourhood ethnic composition

    Author : Charisse Johnson-Singh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Nearly 20% of Sweden’s population are immigrants and research has identified inequalities in mental health between certain immigrant groups and the native Swedish population. The role of social integration factors such as social capital, defined as: “features of social organization such as networks, norms, and social trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit”, has been minimally explored in understanding differences in immigrant health. READ MORE

  4. 17. International organizations as peacemakers : The evolution and effectiveness of intergovernmental instruments to end civil war

    Author : Magnus Lundgren; Jonas Tallberg; Isak Svensson; Yoram Haftel; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; intergovernmental organizations; international organizations; conflict management; conflict resolution; mediation; civil war; armed conflict; institutional design; mediator bias; bargaining theory; Political Science; statsvetenskap;

    Abstract : Across four self-contained essays, this dissertation seeks to identify which features make international organizations (IOs) effective peacemakers in modern civil wars. The first essay introduces an original dataset on the institutional design of 21 peace-brokering IOs between 1945 and 2010. READ MORE

  5. 18. Cutaneous leishmaniasis : treatment and genetic mechanisms affecting outcome

    Author : Hedvig Glans; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Leishmaniasis is a neglected parasitic disease and a rare diagnosis in non-endemic countries in Europe. Migration, geopolitical conflicts and climate change have increased awareness of this infection in Europe, as more patients with leishmaniasis are admitted to health care. READ MORE

  6. 19. International Humanitarian Law and Influence Operations : The Protection of Civilians from Unlawful Communication Influence Activities during Armed Conflict

    Author : Pontus Winther; Inger Österdahl; Jann Kleffner; Kjetil Mujezinović Larsen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; International Humanitarian Law; IHL; Geneva Conventions; Laws of Armed Conflict; LoAC; International Law; Armed Conflict; International Armed Conflict; IAC; Non-international Armed Conflict; NIAC; Occupation; Civilians; Civilian Population; Communication Influence Activities; Influence Operations; Psychological Operations; Threat; Coercion; Compulsion; Humane Treatment; Outrages Upon Personal Dignity; Cruel Treatment; Inhuman Treatment; Mental Torture; Public International Law; Folkrätt; Juridik med inriktning mot folkrätt;

    Abstract : Contemporary armed conflicts are not only fought with physical means and methods. Increasingly, in order to achieve military and political objectives, parties to armed conflicts use communication activities to influence individuals. Armed groups such as ISIS use online propaganda to instil terror and recruit new fighters to their cause. READ MORE

  7. 20. Gates and Gods. Cults in the City Gates of Iron Age Palestine. An Investigation of the Archaeological and Biblical Sources

    Author : Tina Haettner Blomquist; Centrum för teologi och religionsvetenskap; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; 2 Kgs 23:8; 15-16; 1 Kgs 22:10-12; 22-25; 18-19; 1 Sam 9:12-14; Num 5:11-31; Exod 22:6-11; Yotvata; Horvat Uza; Timna Site 30; Horvat Teman; Horvat Radum; Tell en-Nasbeh; Mezad Hazeva; Megiddo; Lachish; Tell el-Farah North; Dan; Chinnereth; Bethsaida; Beersheba; Palestine; Iron Age; cult; religion; archaeology; Old Testament; Bible; Hebrew Bible; Ezek 8:3; 5; Ezek 16:24; 31.; Bibelvetenskap;

    Abstract : The present study deals with the question of cult locales in city gate contexts in Iron Age Palestine. Both archaeological and biblical sources are analysed in order to determine the presence of gate cult locales and indicate some directions of interpretation. READ MORE