Search for dissertations about: "long term stability"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 351 swedish dissertations containing the words long term stability.

2. 11. Children’s Peer Status and Their Adjustment in Adolescence and Adulthood : Developmental issues in sociometric research

   Author : Peter Zettergren; Lars R. Bergman; Thomas W. Farmer; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; sociometric peer status; classification; stability; cluster analysis; longitudinal; long-term adjustment; childhood; adolescence; adulthood; Psychology; Psykologi; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The present research intended to examine the relationship between childhood stable peer status and adjustment in midadolescence for both genders, and adjustment in early and middle adulthood for women. One-year stably peer rejected, popular, and average boys and girls were identified by an age 10 and age 11 sociometric classification procedure using positive nominations and rank-ordering. READ MORE

4. 12. Long-term Environmental Problems, Economic Measures and Physical Indicators

   Author : Christian Azar; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; stability analysis; discounting; environmental debt; sustainability; intergenerational; weight factors; population dynamics; the greenhouse effect; economics; indicators;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of five papers and an introduction dealing with various aspects of the use of environmental resources. In both Paper I, The marginal cost of CO2 emissions, and Paper II, Discounting and distributional considerations in the context of global warming, we analyse the economics of the greenhouse effect. READ MORE

5. 13. By Means of Beams : Laser Patterning and Stability in CIGS Thin Film Photovoltaics

   Author : Per-Oskar Westin; Marika Edoff; Uwe Zimmermann; Lars Stolt; Friedrich Kessler; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Laser patterning; laser ablation; laser micro-welding; stability; Cu InGa Se2; CIGS; thin film solar cells; thin film photovoltaics; module technology; solar energy; Electronics; Elektronik; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot elektronik; Engineering Science with specialization in Electronics;

   Abstract : Solar irradiation is a vast and plentiful source of energy. The use of photovoltaic (PV) devices to convert solar energy directly to electrical energy is an elegant way of sustainable power generation which can be distributed or in large PV plants based on the need. READ MORE

6. 14. Form and Finish of Implants in Uncemented Hip Arthroplasty : Effects of Different Shapes and Surface Treatments on Implant Stability

   Author : Stergios Lazarinis; Nils P. Hailer; Lars Weidenhielm; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Form; Finish; Total hip arthroplasty; Swedish Hip Arthroplasty Register; Hydroxyapatite; RSA; DXA; BMD; Stability.; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

   Abstract : The design of an uncemented hip arthroplasty implant affects its long-term survival. Characteristics such as the form and the finish of the implant are crucial in order to achieve the best possible conditions for long-term implant survival. READ MORE

7. 15. Orthodontic retention : studies of retention capacity, cost-effectiveness and long-term stability

   Author : Gudrun Edman Tynelius; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Retention strategies, cost-effectiveness and long-term stability oftreatment outcome are essential aspects of orthodontic treatmentplanning.The overall aim of this thesis was to compare and evaluate threedifferent retention strategies, with special reference to short- andlong-term clinical stability and cost-effectiveness. READ MORE