Search for dissertations about: "torun"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the word torun.

  2. 1. Taking Time and Making Journeys : Narratives on Self and the Other among Backpackers

    Author : Torun Elsrud; Sociologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sociology; other; backpacking; primitivism; risk; time; tourism; gender; adventure; Sociologi; Sociology;

    Abstract : This work addresses the phenomenon of long-term, so-called ‘independent’ travelling, or backpacking, often to destinations described as the ‘third world’. It regards backpacker journeys as arenas for identity work, for expressing individuality and a ‘strong character’. READ MORE

  4. 2. Climate impacts of woody biomass use for heat and power production in Sweden

    Author : Torun Hammar; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Global warming is a result of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from fossil fuel use, but also from land use changes. To mitigate climate change, fossil fuel-based energy systems need to be replaced with alternative energy sources. READ MORE

  5. 3. Temporal climate impacts of using willow and logging residues for district heating in Sweden

    Author : Torun Hammar; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Using bioenergy to replace fossil fuels has been adopted as a climate mitigation measure, since less greenhouse gases are expected to be released into the atmosphere. In Sweden, the share of bioenergy is relative high (about 23% of total consumption including peat), with a relatively large proportion originating from domestically produced forest biomass. READ MORE

  6. 4. Deuterium-L-DOPA : a novel means to improve treatment of Parkinson's disease

    Author : Torun Malmlöf; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : L-DOPA, the precursor of dopamine, is administered to restore dopamine deficiency in Parkinson´s disease (PD) patients. L-DOPA initially provides a sustained symptomatic relief with superior efficacy as compared to other treatments, while long term treatment is complicated by the gradual emergence of troublesome motor complications i.e. READ MORE

  7. 5. Glomerulopathy in normoalbuminuric adolescents with type 1 diabetes : relations between structure, function, metabolic control and ambulatory blood pressure

    Author : Torun Torbjörnsdotter; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Type 1 diabetes; Adolescents; Metabolic control; Kidney morphology; Basement membrane thickness; Foot process width; Kidney function test; Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring;

    Abstract : An increase in the incidence of type 1 diabetes in childhood has been reported in several countries, especially among the youngest children. Although clinically apparent diabetic vascular disease is rare in children and adolescents, 30-40% are at risk of developing nephropathy during their lifetime which may lead to renal failure. READ MORE