Search for dissertations about: "Technique use"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 2044 swedish dissertations containing the words Technique use.

2. 1. Investigating Consumer Perceptions by applying the Extended Association Pattern Technique : A Study on Wooden Multistory Houses

   Author : Tobias Schauerte; Anders Baudin; Anders Pehrsson; Udo Mantau; Växjö universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Means-End Chain Theory; Means-End Theory; laddering technique; laddering; Association Pattern Technique; end use analysis; wooden multistory houses; timber construction; wood construction; wooden housing; Business and economics; Ekonomi; Forestry and Wood Technology; Skog och träteknik;

   Abstract : During the past years, the usage of wood as construction material in multistory applications has increased. In Germany and Sweden, various activities have been, and are about to be performed, to accentuate and improve the position of wooden multistory houses. READ MORE

4. 2. Resonator sensor technique for medical use : an intraocular pressure measurement system

   Author : Anders Eklund; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Sensor; Vibration; Hardness; Prostate; intraocular pressure; resonator; eye; applanation; glaucoma;

   Abstract : In the work of this doctoral dissertation a new resonator sensor technique, first presented in 1989, has been further developed and evaluated with focus on technical characteristics and applications within the medical field. In a first part a catheter-type tactile sensor using the resonator sensor technique was evaluated in a silicone model and applied to human prostate in vitro. READ MORE

5. 3. Factors affecting the use of data mining in Mozambique : Towards a framework to facilitate the use of data mining

   Author : Constantino Sotomane; Lars Asker; Henrik Boström; Venancio Massingue; Panagiotis Papapetrou; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

   Abstract : Advances in technology have enabled organizations to collect a variety ofdata at high speed and provided the capacity to store them. As a result theamount of data available is increasing daily at a rapid rate. The data stored inorganizations hold important information to improve decision making andgain competitive advantage. READ MORE

6. 4. Physical exposure, musculoskeletal symptoms and attitudes related to ICT use

   Author : Ewa Gustafsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Input device; Wrist movements; Electrogoniometry; EMG; Muscle activity; Thumb movements; Working technique; Information and communication technology; Computer mouse; Mobile phone;

   Abstract : High prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms/disorders in neck and upper extremities are reported among computer users. Considering the widespread use of information and communication technology (ICT) and mobile phones becoming more and more like computers with small keyboards it is of importance to identify the factors and conditions related to this use, that influence our health. READ MORE

7. 5. Medical Device Innovation : The integrated processes of invention, diffusion and deployment

   Author : Kerstin Roback; Jan Persson; Stuart S. Blume; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation; Medical technical products; Spread; Technique use; Technical development; Social change; Innovation; Medicintekniska produkter; Spridning; Teknikanvändning; Seknisk utveckling; Social förändring; Medical engineering; Medicinsk teknik;

   Abstract : An increased use of medical devices has been assumed to be a major cause of rising healthcare expenditures. Nations around the world are trying to keep costs down, but strong incentives still exist for the development and use of new devices. Innovation is, however, never exclusively good or bad and it is not easy to evaluate the net effect. READ MORE