Search for dissertations about: "background material"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 644 swedish dissertations containing the words background material.
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1. Alexithymia : background and consequences
Abstract : Aims of the study: The aim of this thesis was to acquire a deeper understanding of alexithymia and its correlates by establishing its nature of state or trait (stability over time), its prevalence among primary care patients and its prevalence in a working female population. We also aimed at identifying some of the psychological factors that are predictive of alexithymia as well as some of its consequences. READ MORE
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2. Silk Weaving in Sweden During the 19th Century : Textiles and texts - An evaluation of the source material
Abstract : Silk-weaving in Sweden during the 19th century. Textiles and texts - An evaluation of the source material. With the rich material available, 19th century silk-weaving invites to studies on industrialisation processes. READ MORE
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3. Performing second-hand retail : organizing the material re-circulation of goods
Abstract : This thesis concerns second-hand retail and efforts to prepare used goods for re-circulation. Second-hand retail is one of the most promising forms of alternative retail. However, second hand retailers struggle to attract mainstream consumers and often fail to commercialize most of the used goods donated. READ MORE
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4. Helium Filled Bubbles in Solids : Nucleation, Growth and Swelling
Abstract : When nuclear fuel, fabricated for the purpose of transmuting spent fuel is irradiated, significant amounts of He is produced from alpha particles mainly emitted when 242Cm decays into 238Pu. From irradiation experiments it is known that the presence of He in the solids alters the swelling behaviour of the material. READ MORE
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5. Exploring material things in family life : Morality and intimacy in sibling- and child-parent interaction
Abstract : This study examines the everyday family life of 12 families across Sweden. The study aims to explore the ways in which material things figure in the enactment of everyday family life, that is, how family life is accomplished in interaction between children, parents and material things during everyday activities. READ MORE