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2. 1. Social and Emotional Characteristics of Speech-based In-Vehicle Information Systems : Impact on Attitude and Driving Behaviour

   Author : Ing-Marie Jonsson; Nils Dahlbäck; Johan Åberg; Olle Eriksson; Håkan Alm; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Bilkörning; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

   Abstract : Modern vehicles use advanced information systems in vehicles to provide and control a wide variety of functions and features. Even modest vehicles today are equipped with systems that control diverse functions from air-conditioning to high quality audio/video systems. READ MORE

4. 2. Evaluation of Students' Attitudes Towards Vocational Education in Jordan

   Author : Ahmed Al-Sa'd; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; attitudes; students attitudes; vocational education; psychometrics; scaling techniques; factor analysis; multiple regression; logistic regression; attitude behaviour relationship;

   Abstract : This doctoral dissertation consists of the empirical main study and the explorative study. The main goal of the empirical study has been to acquire knowledge about students’ attitudes towards vocational education in Jordan, and to explore the dimensionality of their attitudes as well. READ MORE

5. 3. Advancing Models of Privacy Decision Making : Exploring the What & How of Privacy Behaviours

   Author : Agnieszka Kitkowska; Leonardo Martucci; Erik Wästlund; Lynne Coventry; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Privacy; Attitudes Behaviour; Modelling Behaviour; HCI; UI Design; Computer Science; Datavetenskap;

   Abstract : People's decisions do not happen in a vacuum; there are multiple factors that may affect them. There are external determinants, such as cost/benefit calculation of decision outcomes. There are also internal factors, such as attitudes, personality, emotions, age, and nationality. READ MORE

6. 4. What is a life worth? : methodological issues in estimating the value of a statistical life

   Author : Mikael Svensson; Lars Hultkrantz; Magnus Johannesson; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Value of a statistical life; scale bias; cognitive ability; hypothetical bias; cost-benefit analysis; calibration; certainty approach; attitude theory; seat belt use; bicycle helmet use; altruism; mortality rates; acute myocardial infarction; unemployment.; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : This thesis addresses methodological issues in estimating the value of a statistical life (VSL). Two main approaches have been used to estimate the VSL, the indirect and direct methods; the indirect method is based on revealed preferences, such as the wage premium demanded for a risky job. READ MORE

7. 5. Vigilance & Invisibility : Care in technologically intense environments

   Author : Sofia Almerud; Bengt Fridlund; Margaretha Ekebergh; Patricia Benner; Växjö universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; caregivers; caring; caring relationship; critical illness; intensive care; nursing; patient perspective; phenomenology; technology; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Vårdvetenskap; Caring Science;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on the relationship between technology and caring in technologically intense environments. The overall aim was to uncover the meaning of care in those environments as experienced by patients and caregivers. READ MORE