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Hittade 5 avhandlingar innehållade ordet Weinstein.
1. Uncontainable Life : A Biophilosophy of Bioart
Sammanfattning : Uncontainable Life: A Biophilosophy of Bioart investigates the ways in which thinking through the contemporary hybrid artistico-scientific practices of bioart is a biophilosophical practice, one that contributes to a more nuanced understanding of life than we encounter in mainstream academic discourse. When examined from a Deleuzian feminist perspective and in dialogue with contemporary bioscience, bioartistic projects reveal the inadequacy of asking about life’s essence. LÄS MER
2. Psychological responses to noise and vibration
Sammanfattning : Vehicle drivers are a group of workers that are exposed to noise and whole-body vibration (WBV) several hours a day. Some drivers may also be exposed to high mental loads – monitoring and manipulating physical controls while engaging problem solving activities often with strong short-term memory and spatial manipulation components. LÄS MER
3. Hand-arm vibration syndrome; Consequences for hand function and quality of life
Sammanfattning : Workers exposed to hand-held vibrating machines may risk developing a hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a condition which can cause chronic impairment and disability. The aims of this thesis were 1) to obtain deeper insight and further knowledge of HAVS and the consequences for hand function, and aspects of quality of life (QoL); 2) to investigate the usefulness of clinical assessments in diagnosing HAVS; 3) to evaluate a treatment method for patients with severe cold intolerance. LÄS MER
4. Chekanov-Eliashberg dg-algebras and partially wrapped Floer cohomology
Sammanfattning : This thesis consists of an introduction and two research papers in the fields of symplectic and contact geometry. The focus of the thesis is on Floer theory and symplectic field theory. LÄS MER
5. Outcome and refinements of gender confirming surgery
Sammanfattning : Introduction: Gender dysphoria is a state in which the individual shows strong and persistent identification with the opposite sex. After thorough diagnostic assessment, the treatment includes gender confirming surgery (GCS). LÄS MER