Search for dissertations about: "compulsory service"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words compulsory service.

2. 1. Doctors Behind Borders : The Ethics of Skilled Worker Emigration

   Author : Yusuf Yuksekdag; Elin Palm; Göran Collste; Kjersti Fjørtoft; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Brain drain; compulsory service; contracts; emigration; ethics; health workers; medical brain drain; skilled workers; responsibility; the right to exit; vulnerability; non-ideal theory; Etik; kontrakt; kunskapsflykt; mänskliga rättigheter; migration; moraliskt ansvar; obligatoriska vårdprogram; rättighet; utsatta grupper; vårdpersonal;

   Abstract : This doctoral thesis within applied ethics consists of four articles together with a cover essay. All articles concern the ethics of skilled health worker emigration from under-served and resourcepoor regions, often referred to as ‘medical brain drain’. READ MORE

4. 2. Integrating Computational Thinking into Swedish Compulsory Education with Block-Based Programming : A case study from the perspective of teachers

   Author : Lechen Zhang; Jalal Nouri; Peter Parnes; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computational thinking; Compulsory education; Programming; Information Society; informationssamhället;

   Abstract : Computational thinking (CT) is increasingly widespread in compulsory education worldwide, and programming is considered to be an appropriate and standard way of delivering CT. In particular, block-based programming languages (BBPLs) such as Scratch have successfully attracted an enormous amount of young users and have begun to predominate in classrooms over the past decade. READ MORE

5. 3. On Possibilities of Using Smart Meters for Compulsory Load Shedding Supported by Load Forecasting

   Author : Yasir Arafat; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Power quality; Remote switching; Electrical distribution system; Smart meter; Compulsory load shedding; Load forecasting;

   Abstract : The smart meter rollout is progressing in several parts of the world with early adoption in some parts, e.g., Europe. Remote ON/OFF control switch of the smart meter allows distribution system operators to switch the smart meter of any customer remotely. READ MORE

6. 4. Protecting Our Children : A comparative study of the dynamics of structure, intervention and their interplay in Swedish child welfare and Canadian child protection

   Author : Evelyn Grace Khoo; Lennart Nygren; Ulf Hyvönen; Gudrun Kristinsdottir; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social service; child welfare; child protection; social services; comparative; cross-national; social work; Socialt arbete; Social work; Socialt arbete;

   Abstract : This dissertation is a case study of how two agencies in Umeå, Sweden and Barrie, Canada protect children found in need of child welfare services. The project's purposes are to describe how children are protected from harm in these two contexts, to illuminate the similarities and differences in the child welfare systems reflected at the local level, and explicate the significance of uncovered similarities and differences. READ MORE

7. 5. Formative assessment : teacher knowledge and skills to make it happen

   Author : Charlotta Vingsle; Torulf Palm; Tomas Bergqvist; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; formative assessment; teacher knowledge; mathematics; interactive dialouges; compulsory school; didactics of mathematics; matematikdidaktik;

   Abstract : Several studies have demonstrated that substantial learning gains are possible when teachers use formative assessment in their classroom practice. At the heart of most definitions of formative assessment lies the idea of collecting evidence of students’ thinking and learning, and based on this information modifying teaching to better meet students’ needs. READ MORE