Essays about: "external validity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 87 essays containing the words external validity.

  1. 1. Independent validation of a system for real-time localization of the prostate during motion tracking radiotherapy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Klara Stefansson; [2024]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Intrafractional prostate motion during external beam radiotherapy of prostate tumors has been reported as a limiting factor in accurate treatment delivery. Technology for real-time image-guided radiotherapy has been introduced for tracking and for compensating prostate motion during treatment and could allow for reduced target margins. READ MORE

  3. 2. Method Development & Analysis of Seals using FEM

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion

    Author : Lovisa Svanborg Östlin; [2023]
    Keywords : FEM; guidelines; hyperelastic materials; hyperelastic material models; method development; seals; FEM; riktlinjer; hyperelastiska material; hyperelastiska materialmodeller; metodutveckling; tätningar;

    Abstract : Hyperelasticity is a significant property of rubber, taken advantage of in engineering applications. A common application is the use of seals to prevent fluid transfer (liquid or gas) between solid regions. Volvo CE is often depending on external supplier when developing seals. READ MORE

  4. 3. Masked Autocratization : Testing Levitsky and Ziblatt's Theory of Democratic Backsliding in the Context of Polish Covid-19 Autocratization

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Josefine Vallbom; [2023]
    Keywords : Covid-19 pandemic; crisis; Covid-19 autocratization; Levitsky Ziblatt; democratic backsliding; autocratization; hybrid regimes; Poland; PiS; theory-testing;

    Abstract : The study examines to what extent Levitsky & Ziblatt’s theory of democratic backsliding, as a universal three-step sequential process of democratic deterioration, can explain the novel phenomena of Covid-19 autocratization, in the context of Poland. Via said aim, the research serves as an explorative investigation into the strategies and methods used to invoke democratic backsliding amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE

  5. 4. Digitalization and SafetyA case study of a large company’s digitalization approach and its impact on occupational health and safety

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Prathamesh Bachche; [2023]
    Keywords : Digitalization; Occupational Health and Safety; Digital tools; Human Factors; Ergonomics.;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to evaluate the implementation of digital tools in terms of worker and manager experiences and perceptions at Stora Enso Packaging Solutions with respect to safety and where the opportunities for improvement are for these technologies to enhance the workplace safety through an external vantage point. The goal is to identify factors at the design and implementation phase of the digital tools and provide suggestions on improvements. READ MORE

  6. 5. The impact of COVID-19 and the importance of supply chain resilience building : Case study of Swedish firms using offshoring for finished goods

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomi

    Author : Isak Prytz-Sund; [2023]
    Keywords : Qualitative; Case study; Supply chain; Risk management; Resilience; COVID-19; Offshoring; Finished goods;

    Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to look deeper at how Swedish firms using offshoring have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic regarding their supply chains and make them more resilient. Design/methodology/approach: This study is a case study that examines two Swedish companies that have outsourced their production processes to other countries. READ MORE