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  1. 36. Exploring the ecotoxicity of microparticle debris

    Författare :Zandra Gerdes; Elena Gorokhova; Martin Ogonowski; Tamara Galloway; Stockholms universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; microplastics as emerging pollutants; hazard assessment; ecotoxicological experimental design; aquatic toxicology; chemical vector; suspended solids; reference particles; crustaceans as test organisms; behavioural assays in ecotoxicology; Applied Environmental Science; tillämpad miljövetenskap;

    Sammanfattning : The global distribution and anticipated increase of environmental microplastic (MP) pollution are concerning. However, while the impacts of macroplastic litter on wildlife are apparent, we know relatively little about the MP hazard potential. LÄS MER

  3. 37. Natural Hazards as Windows of Opportunity for Change : Character and Time Perspectives on Environmental Opportunities and Preparedness

    Författare :Åsa Davidsson; Magnus Johansson; Carl Bonander; Yvonne Andersson Sköld; Karlstads universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; window of opportunity; change; environment; natural hazard; preparedness; Risk and Environmental Studies; Risk- och miljöstudier;

    Sammanfattning : In the aftermath of natural hazards, opportunities often arise for society to make changes that prevent future losses. These changes can also have environmental impacts, increase preparedness, and contribute to sustainable development. LÄS MER

  4. 38. The Analysis of Duration and Panel Data in Economics

    Författare :Wolfgang Hess; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Monetary Exchange Rate Model; Homogeneity Testing; Panel Cointegration; Pooling; Duration of Trade; Unemployment Duration; Proportional Hazards; Unobserved Heterogeneity; Hazard Rate; Discrete-Time Duration Model; Threshold Excess Model;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis is divided into two distinct parts. The first part contains three chapters dealing with the analysis of duration data from an econometric perspective and with application to trade durations. LÄS MER

  5. 39. On the Design of Electrical Architectures for Safety-Critical Automotive Systems

    Författare :Per Johannessen; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; distributed systems; system-safety; model-based development; hazard analysis; dependable systems; drive-by-wire; electrical architecture; time-triggered communication;

    Sammanfattning : Increasing demands in the automotive industry in areas such as safety, driving pleasure and environmental care require new complex functionality to be implemented in cars. This evolution will to a large extent depend on the introduction of drive-by-wire systems in cars. LÄS MER

  7. 40. Differences and similarities in work absence behavior : - empirical evidence from micro data

    Författare :Maria Nilsson; Mårten Palme; Jan Erik Askildsen; Växjö universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; moral hazard; gender difference; immigrants; panel data; count data models; fixed effects; finite mixture models; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis consists of three self-contained essays about absenteeism. Essay I analyzes if the design of the insurance system affects work absence, i.e. the classic insurance problem of moral hazard. LÄS MER