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  2. 1. Causal Facts

    Author : Johannes Persson; Teoretisk filosofi; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; causation; trope; disposition; causal explanation; causal law; Philosophical logic; counterfactual conditional; causal mechanism; Teoretisk filosofi; logik;

    Abstract : The thesis addresses the nature of causation. It is argued that causation exists and is as local as its causes and effects. As a consequence, the position advocated is contrary to the as yet prevailing view that no 'causal tie' between cause and effect exists. Moreover, it is suggested that this tie can be perceived. READ MORE

  4. 2. Complex causality : Bridging analytical sociology and social-ecological systems research

    Author : Rodrigo Martínez Peña; Petri Ylikoski; Maja Schlüter; Karl Wennberg; Carl Nordlund; Edmund Chattoe-Brown; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Causal reasoning; Mechanism-based theorizing; Sustainability; Interdisciplinarity;

    Abstract : Understanding the complexity of social-ecological phenomena like climate change, ocean acidification, and biodiversity loss requires interdisciplinary collaboration. However, scholars that engage in interdisciplinary work face the challenge of grasping other disciplines’ causal reasoning. READ MORE

  5. 3. On the Causal Mechanisms of Stuttering

    Author : Per A Alm; Lund Neurologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; stuttering; neurofysiologi; neuropsykologi; neurophysiology; Neurologi; dystonia; neuropsychology; Neurology; basal ganglia;

    Abstract : Stuttering is one of the most common speech disorders. However, the etiology is poorly understood, and is likely to be heterogeneous. The aim of this thesis was to clarify causal mechanisms, focusing the brain. READ MORE

  6. 4. Genetic factors affecting pregnancy duration in humans

    Author : Jonas Bacelis; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; genomics; GWAS; Mendelian randomization; causal inference; preterm birth; pregnancy; gestation; height; text mining;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the mechanisms behind human pregnancy duration. Too short gestation is a direct cause of perinatal, neonatal, and infant mortality. Deviation from normal pregnancy length is also associated with a child's morbidity, even in the adulthood. READ MORE

  7. 5. Uncertainty intervals and sensitivity analysis for missing data

    Author : Minna Genbäck; Xavier de Luna; Elena Stanghellini; Arvid Sjölander; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; missing data; missing not at random; non-ignorable; set identification; uncertainty intervals; sensitivity analysis; self reported health; average causal effect; average causal effect on the treated; mixed-effects models; Statistics; statistik;

    Abstract : In this thesis we develop methods for dealing with missing data in a univariate response variable when estimating regression parameters. Missing outcome data is a problem in a number of applications, one of which is follow-up studies. READ MORE