Search for dissertations about: "frame extension"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words frame extension.

  2. 1. Frame dynamics and stakeholders in risk governance

    Author : Beatrice Bengtsson; Research Policy Institute (RPI); []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; GMOs; framing; EU; stakeholders; expertise; governance rationalities; policy; feed; boundary framing; frame extension; intertextuality; food chain; participation; EFSA; DG SANCO; risk assessment; risk management; threshold; risks.;

    Abstract : The EU governance of food safety and GM food and feed has gone through significant changes since the BSE crisis and food scares during the 1990s. This work focuses on one particular new feature; the role of stakeholders representing the food chain: biotech associations, farmer organizations, food and feed processors, consumer organizations and environmental NGOs. READ MORE

  4. 2. Topology optimization of vehicle structures

    Author : Torbjörn Johansen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : topology optimization; frame structure; vehicle structure; flexible joint; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : This thesis concerns topology optimization of vehicle structures. Vehicle structures are considered to be composed of beams joined together and the work has been focused on a method for beam topology optimization including joints. READ MORE

  5. 3. Subcultures and Small Groups : A Social Movement Theory Approach

    Author : Ugo Corte; Mats Franzén; Michael Allvin; Adrienne Sörbom; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; theoretical extension; White Power music; BMX; commercialization; creativity; collaborative circles; right-wing extremism; lifestyle sports; small groups; subcultures; social movement; ethnography; social psychology; mobilization; Sociologi; Sociology;

    Abstract : This dissertation uses social movement theory to analyze the emergence, activities and development of subcultures and small groups. The manuscript is comprised of an Introduction followed by three journal articles and one book chapter. READ MORE

  6. 4. Dynamic Programming for Ultrasound Image Analysis of Atherosclerosis

    Author : Peter Holdfeldt; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; atherosclerotic plaque; ultrasound; classification; dynamic programming; carotid artery; image analysis; edge detection; graph cuts;

    Abstract : Cardiovascular diseases, due to atherosclerosis, are among the most common causes of death in the industrialized world. Atherosclerotic plaque composition as well as arterial diameter and wall thickness can be used to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease. These risk factors can be assessed non-invasively by ultrasound. READ MORE

  7. 5. Enhancement, Detection, and Visualization of 3D Volume Data

    Author : Qingfen Lin; Tony Lindeberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Three-dimensional (3D) volume data become increasingly common with the emergence and wide availability of modern 3D image acquisition techniques. The demand for computerized analysis and visualization techniques is constantly growing to utilize the abundant information embedded in these data.This thesis consists of two parts. READ MORE