Search for dissertations about: "multiple items"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 71 swedish dissertations containing the words multiple items.

2. 1. Bidding in Combinatorial Auctions

   Author : Jim Wilenius; Arne Andersson; Peter Bro Miltersen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; combinatorial auction; multiple-object; first-price; sealed-bid; game theory; multiple items; simultaneous auction; integer programming; equilibrium; strategy; reveue; Information technology; Informationsteknik; Datavetenskap; Computer Science;

   Abstract : This thesis concerns the interdisciplinary field of combinatorial auctions, combining the fields of computer science, optimization and economics. A combinatorial auction is an auction where many items are sold simultaneously and where bidders may submit indivisible combinatorial bids on groups of items. READ MORE

4. 2. Walking ability, balance and accidental falls in persons with Multiple Sclerosis

   Author : Ylva Nilsagård; Lars-Gunnar Gunnarsson; Eva Denison; Katrin Boström; Christina H. Opava; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : multiple sclerosis; cooling garment; gait; walking; balance; reliability; validity; accidental falls; prediction; ICF; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicin; Medicine;

   Abstract : By using a pragmatic paradigm, different research methodologies were employed in this thesis. MS-related symptoms may be exaggerated due to heatsensitivity and it is supposed that cooling garments relieve the symptoms. READ MORE

5. 3. Word-finding difficulties in left hemisphere stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease - differences in symptom occurrence and effects of anomia treatment

   Author : Joana Kristensson; Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs universitet; Gothenburg University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; anomia; word-finding difficulties; ICF; assessment; self-reports; naming; everyday communication; SFA; treatment; stroke; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson’s disease;

   Abstract : Word-finding difficulties, or anomia, are a common symptom in various conditions affecting the brain, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson’s disease (PD). The aim of this thesis is twofold: (i) to increase our knowledge about the similarities and dissimilarities between the word-finding difficulties associated with different kinds of neurological conditions, and (ii) to evaluate treatment effects of anomia treatment using a method called semantic feature analysis (SFA). READ MORE

6. 4. Statistical modeling in international large-scale assessments

   Author : Inga Laukaityte; Marie Wiberg; Kenny Bränberg; Ewa Rolfsman; Bernard Veldkamp; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; multilevel model; plausible values; sampling weights; missing information; multiple imputation; non-monotone missing pattern; TIMSS; PISA; Statistics; statistik; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : This thesis contributes to the area of research based on large-scale educational assessments, focusing on the application of multilevel models. The role of sampling weights, plausible values (response variable imputed multiple times) and imputation methods are demonstrated by simulations and applications to TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) and PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) data. READ MORE

7. 5. Psychosocial consequences of high and intermediate imperforate anus

   Author : Margret Nisell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet Department of Woman and Child Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit; []
   Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; imperforate anus; psychosocial; children; parents; fecal incontinence; multiple informant assessment; Imperforate anus; psychosocial; children; parents; fecal incontinence; multiple informant assessment.;

   Abstract : Imperforate anus including lack of a normal anorectum is an uncommon malformation. The parents of children born with high and intermediate imperforate anus have to take a big responsibility for the follow-up treatment. It has been revealed that children with imperforate anus have psychosocial problems, though knowledge of this is limited. READ MORE