Essays about: "vilma"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the word vilma.

  1. 1. Being involved in the community:  A qualitative study of social inclusion for people with physical disabilities in Mexico

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering; Jönköping University/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

    Author : Vilma Andersson; Alma Tidblom; [2020]
    Keywords : disability; inclusion; Mexico; occupational therapy; rehabilitation centre;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to describe participant experiences of how a rehabilitation centre can facilitate social inclusion for people with physical disabilities in Mexico. This research was a qualitative interview study with a semi-structured interview approach. Ten participants were recruited using purposive sampling. READ MORE

  3. 2. In vivo muscle morphology comparison between walking with and without ankle-foot orthosis in healthy adults. : A feasibility cross over study.

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform; Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Vilma Thunberg; Anna Jansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Stroke; AFO; orthosis; quadriceps; ultrasound.; Stroke; AFO; ortos; quadriceps; ultraljud;

    Abstract : Background:People who have survived a stroke often have post-stroke complications. One common complication is muscle weakness in the lower extremities. To treat this, patients can use an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). The purpose of this study was to investigate muscle morphology in the quadriceps when walking with an AFO. READ MORE

  4. 3. Board Composition, Sustainability and Fim Performance : A Nordics-Oriented Quantitative Study on a Global Trend

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi; Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Monique Sieng Kao; Vilma Saari; [2019]
    Keywords : stakeholder theory; agency theory; CSR; ESG; firm performance; board composition;

    Abstract : The issues surrounding sustainability continues to be at the forefront of the human agenda and firms are increasingly being held accountable by their stakeholders to assist in bringing about sustainability. Despite this, there is a tension surrounding the role of firms and the benefits implementing sustainability practices and policies has for these actors. READ MORE

  5. 4. Indigenous peoples’ self-determination - Market-inclusion or not? The case of indigenous designs in the international fashion industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Vilma Elise Lewis-Clemmensen; [2019]
    Keywords : Indigenous Peoples; Self-determination; Market-inclusion; Neo-liberalism; Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Rights; Comparative case study; Most Similar System Design; Most Different System Design; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In recent years the focus on indigenous peoples’ self-determination has been increasing. However, the debate on how to achieve this is rather divided. This study examines whether Slowey’s (2008) theoretical assumption, that market-inclusion leads to increased self-determination, holds in a different context. READ MORE

  6. 5. Factors Influencing Cross-Cultural Adjustment: Swedish Expatriates in East Asia Pacific

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi; Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Vilma-Ida Soininen; Rebecca Mannebratt Mabro; [2018]
    Keywords : Asia Pacific; Cross-Cultural Adjustment; Expatriate Management; Swedish Expatriates;

    Abstract : Background: Today the world is getting more globalized, which has led to multinational companies sending out expatriates on foreign assignments. Mostly expatriates’ responsibilities are to transfer knowledge from the headquarters to the subsidiary and to improve the communication between the headquarters and the subsidiary. READ MORE