Search for dissertations about: "rated difficulty"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words rated difficulty.

  2. 1. Difficulties to Read and Write Under Lateral Vibration Exposure : Contextual Studies Of Train Passengers Ride Comfort

    Author : Jerker Sundström; Shafiquzzaman Khan; Neil J. Mansfield; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; lateral vibrations; passenger activities; reading; writing; sitting posture; frequency weighting; rated difficulty; field study; laboratory study; transient vibrations; stationary vibrations.; Vehicle engineering; Farkostteknik;

    Abstract : Many people use the train both as a daily means of transport as well as a working place to carry out activities such as reading or writing. There are, however, several important factors in this environment that will hamper good performance of such activities. READ MORE

  4. 2. An Investigation into the Perception and Production of Slow Rhythms

    Author : Rasmus Bååth; Kognitionsvetenskap; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; slower limit of rhythm perception; rhythm perception; time perception; finger tapping;

    Abstract : Appreciation and production of musical rhythm is a human universal and, as with other human capacities, it is imperative to understand the extent of our capacity to perceive and produce rhythm. This thesis presents my work on the cognitive and perceptual aspects of rhythm perception and production at a slow tempi. READ MORE

  5. 3. Social Adjustment of Kenyan Orphaned Grandchildren

    Author : Paul Odhiambo Oburu; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; caregiving stress; child adjustment; physical discipline; grandmothers; orphans;

    Abstract : Oburu, P.O. (2004). READ MORE

  6. 4. Unequal tracks? Studies on work, retirement and health

    Author : Harpa Sif Eyjólfsdóttir; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: In Sweden, the proportion of people aged 65 and older has doubled since 1950, and is projected to continue to increase. The increased longevity and proportion of older people in the population pose a challenge for financing and maintaining of the welfare, social security and pension systems. READ MORE

  7. 5. Thumb Base Osteoarthritis: Prevalence, Occupational Risk, and Surgical Outcomes

    Author : Jennifer Wolf; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; osteoarthritis; epidemiology; occupation; load stress; sick leave; sex differences;

    Abstract : Osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb (CMC1 OA) is common and causes difficulty in grasp, grip, and fine manipulation of the hand. Surgery is recommended after failure of non-operative treatment, andevidence from short and medium-term follow-up studies shows successful relief of pain and return of function. READ MORE