Search for dissertations about: "patterns"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 4845 swedish dissertations containing the word patterns.
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21. Psychobiological 24-hour patterns : theory, methods and summary of empirical studies
Abstract : The principal aim of this work was to study the characteristics of 24-hour patterns in various performance functions, in subjective wakefulness, and in physiological variables-their temporal interrelationships and correlation with individual habits. Human subjects were isolated in groups under controlled conditions, and were deprived of sleep for 72 hours. READ MORE
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22. Non-State Participation in International Organizations : Patterns, Drivers, and Consequences
Abstract : Over recent decades, one of the most prominent developments in global governance has been the expanded involvement of non-state actors (NSAs) in the policy-making bodies of international organizations (IOs). This trend is expected to have positive implications for democracy and effectiveness in global governance by improving participation, accountability, and representation, and by allowing IOs to draw on NSA resources to improve policy-making. READ MORE
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23. Hidden patterns that matter : statistical methods for analysis of DNA and RNA data
Abstract : Understanding how the genetic variations can affect characteristics and function of organisms can help researchers and medical doctors to detect genetic alterations that cause disease and reveal genes that causes antibiotic resistance. The opportunities and progress associated with such data come however with challenges related to statistical analysis. READ MORE
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24. Out-of-Home Care and Educational Outcomes : Prevalence, Patterns and Consequences
Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to examine educational stratification in the context of out-of-home care (OHC; foster family care, residential care) and to place one of society’s most vulnerable groups in the fields of social stratification and family complexity research. About 5% of the Swedish population experience OHC during childhood or adolescence. READ MORE
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25. Patterns of co-presence : Spatial configuration and social segregation
Abstract : This thesis notes that there is a lack of systematic research investigating segregation patterns based on how public space is used and frequented by citizens. In order for understanding of urban segregation to reach beyond residential segregation, the extent to which public space facilitates co-presence between social groups is a key issue. READ MORE