Search for dissertations about: "adaptive practice"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 86 swedish dissertations containing the words adaptive practice.

2. 1. Advancing Resilience Practice : Bridging social-ecological resilience theory and sustainable development practice

   Author : My M. Sellberg; Garry D. Peterson; Albert V. Norström; Sara Borgström; Dirk Roux; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Complex adaptive systems; Local and regional planning; Resilience thinking; Social-ecological systems; Transdisciplinarity; Sustainability Science; vetenskap om hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the application of resilience thinking in different real-world settings and research-practice interfaces, for example in the context of natural resource management, local government planning and food systems. The number of cases of resilience practice are growing, including resilience assessments, planning and action, but there are still few scientific studies and even less synthesis across cases. READ MORE

4. 2. Evidence in practice : On knowledge use and learning in social work

   Author : Gunilla Avby; Per- Erik Ellström; Per Nilsen; Lennart Svensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Knowledge; knowledge use; learning; evidence-based practice; social work practice; Kunskap; kunskapsanvändning; lärande; evidensbaserad praktik; socialt arbete;

   Abstract : Against the backdrop of the transformations in the entire framing of professional work, social work has come under close scrutiny in many countries, including Sweden. Doubts have been raised about practitioners’ existing knowledge base, and the importance of practitioners engaging in learning and the renewal and extension of professional capacities has been emphasized. READ MORE

5. 3. Optimal adaptive designs and adaptive randomization techniques for clinical trials

   Author : Yevgen Ryeznik; Warwick Tucker; Andrew Hooker; Franz König; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; optimal designs; optimal adaptive designs; randomization in clinical trials; restricted randomization; adaptive randomization; unequal cost; allocation ratio preserving randomization procedures; heterogeneous costs; multi-arm clinical trials; randomization-based inference; unequal allocation; Tillämpad matematik och statistik; Applied Mathematics and Statistics;

   Abstract : In this Ph.D. thesis, we investigate how to optimize the design of clinical trials by constructing optimal adaptive designs, and how to implement the design by adaptive randomization. READ MORE

6. 4. The impact of viral vaccines in immunosuppressed and at-risk individuals

   Author : Anja Rosdahl; Torbjörn Norén; Helena Hervius Askling; Sara Cajander; Leonardus (Leo) Visser; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vaccine; Vaccine failure; Immunocompromised host; Hepatitis A; Tick borne encephalitis; SARS-CoV-2; Innate immunity; Adaptive immunity;

   Abstract : Vaccines have saved millions of lives, but for some individuals with a defective immune system the protection may be uncertain. This thesis aims to assess the immune response following viral vaccines in immunocompromised patients and in other groups at-risk. READ MORE

7. 5. Quality Management Competencies-in-use : exploring competence and practice perspectives on quality management work

   Author : Jason Martin; Mattias Elg; Ida Gremyr; Andreas Wallo; Kristen Snyder; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Quality management; competence; practice; work; organisation; individual; structure;

   Abstract : Quality management is an established, widespread and well-researched management concept. Yet, surprisingly little research can be found on understanding the potential for action that is required in order to perform quality management work. READ MORE