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  1. 1. Disgraced : A study of narrative identity in organizations that suffer crises of confidence

    Författare :Mathias Skrutkowski; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; disgrace; scandal; Corporate branding; identity; narrative theory;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis investigates the interface between external impressions of an organization, often referred to as its brand and image, and internal expressions, its culture and the identity of its employees, in organizations that have suffered crises of confidence. More specifically, the thesis seeks to problematize the alignment ideal in the corporate branding perspective (de Chernatony, 2001; Harris and de Chernatony, 2001; Hatch and Schultz, 2001 and Balmer and Sonen, 1999), which suggests that organizations should actively seek to realign external and internal impressions, in cases where they have become misaligned. LÄS MER

  3. 2. ACT Treatment of Epilepsy : Time for a behavioral model?

    Författare :Tobias Lundgren; JoAnne Dahl; Per Carlbring; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Sammanfattning : The present dissertation contributes to the understanding of behavioral treatment of epilepsy and supports the integration of medical and behavioral science to develop a treatment model to help those who suffer from drug refractory epilepsy. There is a lack of well-designed randomized controlled trials evaluating behavioral therapy for epilepsy. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Improved needle design to reduce the risk of infection in transrectal prostate biopsies

    Författare :Andreas Forsvall; Translationell Sepsisforskning; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; sepsis; biopsy; prostate cancer; infection; Forsvall needle; Needle biopsy; tru-cut biopsy needle; health economics; sepsis; Biopsy needle; Forsvall needle; tru-cut biopsy needle; infection; health economics; Prostate Cancer; complication; Needle : adverse effects; Needle biopsy; Needle;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis addresses infections in prostate biopsy – a global problem. Over 3 million prostate biopsies are performed annually and 3% of men suffer a severe infection. The risk of infection is increasing in parallel with rising antibiotic resistance. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Corrosion testing of heat exchanger tubing

    Författare :Ulf Kivisäkk; KTH; []
    Nyckelord :corrosion testing; heat exchanger; stainless steels; general corrosion; immersion testing; activation; stress corrosion cracking; constant load; u-bends; relaxation; dewpoint corrosion;

    Sammanfattning : Heat exchanger tubes are commonly made from stainless steel.In a heat exchanger both the process fluid and the cooling orheating media can be corrosive. It is therefore important to beable to select materials that do not suffer from corrosion.Current methods in this area, however, suffer from limitationsand shortcomings. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Lean, mean sleep machine? : Effects and experiences of a sleep robot intervention for adults with insomnia

    Författare :Siri Jakobsson Støre; Annika Norell-Clarke; Maria Tillfors; Børge Sivertsen; Karlstads universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ADHD; anxiety; depression; hyperarousal; insomnia; robot; sleep; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Sammanfattning : Many adults suffer from insomnia disorder, struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or with early morning awakenings. Hyperarousal is an important predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factor to insomnia. Anxiety, depression and ADHD are common comorbid disorders, with shared cognitive, behavioral, genetic, and neurological features. LÄS MER