Search for dissertations about: "University of Gothenburg"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 238 swedish dissertations containing the words University of Gothenburg.

  2. 21. Cross-Sector Strategists. Dedicated Bureaucrats in Local Government Administration

    Author : Petra Svensson; Faculty of Social Sciences University of Gothenburg Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Public administrators; horizontal governance; administration traditions; value conflict; situated agency;

    Abstract : It is argued that political-administrative organizations are becoming increasingly complex with more horizontal governance required. In Swedish municipal administration, there is a group of administrators assigned the task of monitoring and promoting strategic topics that should be integrated horizontally within the organization. READ MORE

  4. 22. On Rate-Dependency of Gothenburg Clay

    Author : Mats Olsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; K0-triaxial cell; destructuration.; creep; anisotropy; Soft clay;

    Abstract : On Rate-Dependency of Gothenburg ClayMATS OLSSONDepartment of Civil and Environmental EngineeringDivision of GeoEngineeringChalmers University of TechnologyABSTRACTLong-term settlements in clay constitute a major engineering challenge in areas with deep deposits of soft clay. This dissertation aims to extend the understanding and theoretical framework of rate-dependent soil behaviour, so that uncertainties in predictions of long-term settlements are significantly reduced. READ MORE

  5. 23. The Milliarcsecond Structure of some Extragalactic Objects

    Author : L.B. Bååth; Sweden Gothenburg Chalmers University of Technology Onsala Space Observatory; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

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  6. 24. To give birth in late- and post-term pregnancy - women's experiences and perspectives

    Author : Helena Nilvér; Gothenburg University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; childbirth experience; late-term pregnancy; post-term pregnancy; induction of labour; systematic review; validated questionnaire; randomised controlled trial; phenomenology; thematic analysis;

    Abstract : Childbirth is a lifechanging event, and women carry with them the experience throughout life. Around one in five pregnancies reach gestational week 41. When to recommend induction of labour for those extending 41 gestational weeks has been debated. Also, knowledge of women’s experiences and perspectives is limited. READ MORE

  7. 25. Environmental Assessment of Emerging Technologies: The Case of Alternative Transport Fuels

    Author : Karl Jonasson; Karl Hillman; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; environmental assessment; biofuels; transport; LCA; sustainable development; technological transitions; technology path assessment; alternative fuels; socio-technical scenarios; life-cycle assessment; technological systems;

    Abstract : There are several methods to evaluate the environmental performance of new technologies. The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the methodological development of environmental assessments, with contributions from life-cycle assessment (LCA), theories on technical change and socio-technical scenarios. READ MORE