Search for dissertations about: "cold"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 1106 swedish dissertations containing the word cold.

  2. 16. Cold-induced nonshivering thermogenesis : tissue origin, activation, recruitment

    Author : Valeria Golozoubova; Martin Brand; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; zoofysiologi; Zoological physiology;

    Abstract : Two types of heat production, shivering and nonshivering thermogenesis, are activated in mammals in the cold. In small mammals, nonshivering thermogenesis becomes the main source of heat upon long-term cold exposure. READ MORE

  4. 17. On the behaviour of tailings dams : Management in cold regions

    Author : Roger Knutsson; Jan Laue; Andy Fourie; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Soil Mechanics; Geoteknik;

    Abstract : Associated to mining activities there is mine waste generated. The residues left over from mineralextraction processes are referred to as tailings, normally stored in surface tailings facilities. Thefacilities are usually confined by embankment dams, so called tailings dams. READ MORE

  5. 18. Footwear for cold environments : thermal properties, performance and testing

    Author : Kalev Kuklane; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

    Abstract : Footwear with various insulation levels was evaluated. Some footwear was manufactured both with and without steel toe cap. Comparative studies between various methods (thermal foot model, human subjects, EN 344) were carried out. Data from subjects and foot model were used in evaluation of thermal properties of footwear. READ MORE

  6. 19. Cold Heart, Warm Heart : On fiction, interaction, and emotion in medical education

    Author : Anja Rydén Gramner; Katarina Eriksson Barajas; Sally Wiggins Young; Jessica Nina Lester; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Discursive psychology; Medical education; Interaction; Medical humanities; Narrative medicine; Higher education; Professional identity; Professional emotion; Emotional labour; Affective stance; Fiction talk; Reflection; Diskursiv psykologi; Läkarutbildning; Interaktion; Medicinsk humaniora; Narrativ medicin; Högre utbildning; Professionell identitet; Professionella känslor; Emotionellt arbete; Affektiv positionering; Fiktionssamtal; Reflektion;

    Abstract : Fiction is used for educational purposes in various fields such as engineering, law and higher education. In medical education, the theories of medical humanities and narrative medicine propose that engaging with fictional works can provide opportunities for medical students and physicians to develop central professional skills such as emotional awareness and empathy, which can help mitigate the documented empathy decline which occurs during medical training. READ MORE

  7. 20. Cold air, physical activity, and the airways : epidemiological and experimental studies

    Author : Linda Eklund; Nikolai Stenfors; Anne Lindberg; Thomas Sandström; Rita Sjöström; Leif Bjermer; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; asthma; asthma medication; athletes; cold temperature; environmental chamber; epidemiology; healthy; orienteers; physical activity; respiratory symptoms; risk factors; skiers; lungmedicin; Lung Medicine;

    Abstract : Background: Cold exposure is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Elite cross-country skiers are regularly exposed to cold, dry air and have a high prevalence of asthma compared to the Swedish population. READ MORE