Search for dissertations about: "Thomas List"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Thomas List.

  2. 1. Acupuncture - effects on muscle blood flow and aspects of treatment in the clinicla context

    Author : Margareta Sandberg; Björn Gerdle; Lars-Goran Lindberg; Thomas List; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Acupuncture; muscle blood flow; non-invasive; photoplethysmography; fibromyalgia; pain; postmenopausal symptoms; psychological distress; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to elucidate and investigate psychophysiological aspects and effects of acupuncture and needle stimulation. Within this framework emphasis was directed toward the effects of needle stimulation (acupuncture) on muscle blood flow in the tibialis anterior and trapezius muscles in healthy subjects and patients suffering from chronic muscle pain. READ MORE

  4. 2. Aspects of List-of-Two Decoding

    Author : Jonas Eriksson; Thomas Ericson; Tom Høholdt; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; list decoding; Sudan s algorithm; Reed-Solomon code; Datatransmission; Datatransmission;

    Abstract : We study the problem of list decoding with focus on the case when we have a list size limited to two. Under this restriction we derive general lower bounds on the maximum possible size of a list-of-2-decodable code. We study the set of correctable error patterns in an attempt to obtain a characterization. READ MORE

  5. 3. Success factors and new conceptual models for the development of process technology in process industry

    Author : Thomas Lager; []
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    Abstract : This thesis addresses the development of process technology in Process Industry, and is presented in the form of six appended papers together with an extended abstract. The overall aim of the study is to develop improved concepts and models in the area of process development that can be of further use as management tools to improve performance in the development of process technology. READ MORE

  6. 4. Design of Electro-Hydraulic Energy Converters : With Focus on Integrated Designs and Valve Plate Rotation

    Author : Thomas Heeger; Liselott Ericson; Andreas Johansson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : In mobile working machines, there is a trend towards replacing combustion engines by electric machines to reduce their carbon footprint. This provides several advantages and challenges for the hydraulic system. The low efficiency of conventional hydraulic systems is no longer acceptable due to the volume and cost of batteries. READ MORE

  7. 5. Essays on health, labor market behavior, and economic incentives

    Author : Alejandro Vega; Thomas Aronsson; Gauthier Lanot; David Granlund; Niklas Jakobsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Labor force participation; labor supply; health status; financial risk-taking; gender differences; job loss; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : Paper [1] analyzes how the labor force participation changes in response to major health shocks, such as new cancer diagnoses, heart attacks, and strokes, in middle-aged to elderly Mexican couples, and how the spouses interact in their responses. The data originates from the Mexican Health and Aging Study and provides information on how couples coordinate their labor market activities in response to major health shocks. READ MORE