Sökning: "Grading bias"

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  1. 1. Mental ill-health in Sweden. Causes and consequences from an inequality perspective

    Författare :Anna Linder; Centrum för ekonomisk demografi; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mental health; Inequality in health; Determinants of health; Determinants of inequality in health; Education policy; School grades; Grade inflation; Grading bias; Human capital development;

    Sammanfattning : The purpose of this thesis is to improve the understanding of factors related to mental ill-health, and itsdistribution, in the Swedish population. The thesis consists of four studies. In study I, we find thatbetween the years 1994 and 2011, the probability of receiving a psychiatric inpatient diagnosisincreased by 12. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Machine Learning for Appearance Grading of Sawn Timber using Cameras and X-ray Computed Tomography

    Författare :Linus Olofsson; Dick Sandberg; Olof Broman; Magnus Fredriksson; Johan Skog; Erkki Verkasalo; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Nyckelord :LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Träteknik; Wood Science and Engineering;

    Sammanfattning : This doctoral thesis deals with a new approach for the appearance grading of sawn timber adapted to the requirements of modern sawmilling industries and timber market situations. Appearance grading of sawn timber allows wood products to be made with a specific visual style due to wood features such as knots. LÄS MER

  4. 3. We are (not) anonymous : Essays on anonymity, discrimination and online hate

    Författare :Joakim Jansson; Björn Tyrefors; Björn Öckert; Stockholms universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Anonymity; Discrimination; Hate; Applied Econometrics; Gender Economics; Labor Economics; Political Economics; Behavioral Economics; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Sammanfattning : Haters gonna hate? - Anonymity, misogyny and hate against foreigners in online discussions on political topics. A crucial aspect of freedom of expression is anonymity, but anonymity is a contentious matter. It enables individuals to discuss without fear of repercussions, but anonymity can also lead to hateful writings threatening other's freedom. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Optimization of image quality and radiation dose in neuroradiological computed tomography

    Författare :Askell Löve; Lund Diagnostisk radiologi; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Sammanfattning : Background: The goal of clinical computed tomography (CT) is to produce images of diagnostic quality using the lowest possible radiation exposure. Degradation of image quality, with increased image noise and reduced spatial resolution, is a major limitation for radiation dose reduction in CT. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Clinical Aspects of Tinnitus- Course, Cognition, PET, and the Internet

    Författare :Gerhard Andersson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Tinnitus; PET; Internet; self-help; masking; cognitive-behavioural treatment; cognition; structured interview; psychological effects; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; oto-rhino-laryngologi;

    Sammanfattning : The purpose of this thesis was to develop novel ways to study tinnitus, to investigate the course of tinnitus, and to study the effects of cognitive-behaviour therapy on tinnitus related distress. Data from 377 tinnitus patients were collected.A group of 216 patients completed audiological measures and were assessed in a structured interview. LÄS MER