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1. An investigation of circumstances surrounding prosthetic users’ fall and fear of falling : A Cross-Sectional Survey
University essay from Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan; Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattformAbstract : SummaryBackground Prosthetic users face significant challenges both physically and psychologically. Falling poses a significant risk for the individual, and a consequence of this is gaining a fear of falling and self-imposed restrictions. These consequences can have a major impact on the individuals’ health and quality of life. READ MORE
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2. Migrating Abroad : Factors and Experiences of Bangladeshi Students in Umeå, Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografiAbstract : The predominance of International Higher Education has switched from the USA, Canada, England and Australia, the pioneers of internationalization of higher education, to Europe and other countries. European countries have become the higher study destination for many students from all over the world. READ MORE
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3. Internationalization of Higher Education : Understanding the International Students' Choice of a Swedish University and the Decision-Making Process
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskapAbstract : As the growth of Internationalisation of Higher Education shifts from former dominant nations like USA, Canada, England and Australia to other nations in Europe and Asia such as Germany, Sweden, Japan and Singapore, this study seeks to understand the decision-making process of an International Student looking to study at a Swedish University. Borrowing from previous studies, the ‘push and pull factors’ are used as the main theoretical reference as well as in discussion of the findings. READ MORE
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4. A corpus linguistic investigation into patterns of engagement in academic writing in Swedish and English higher education settings
University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikationAbstract : Over the last few decades, the interpersonal dimensions of academic writing have received growing attention in the field of applied linguistics. As an important concept in academic writing, engagement has been a topic of interest to reveal how writers interact with readers to, for example, guide reasoning through arguments and to abide by conventions of politeness. READ MORE
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5. A sneak peek on the upcoming results of the comparison studies regarding the declining Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor) in Scania, Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologiAbstract : In recent years the populations of the lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor) has been declining in Sweden. Many other species, like for example the marsh tit (Poecile palustris), depend on woodland structures that the lesser spotted woodpecker creates such as nesting holes. READ MORE
