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Convetional brass is still allowed to contain up to 3.5 wt.% lead even though lead is a hazardous metal. However, due to environmental concerns lead-free brasses are becoming increasingly available. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the machinability of a lead-free brass alloy, CuZn21Si3P, as compared to a convetionally used, lead-alloyed alternative, CuZn39Pb3. The attained results show that C

During the recent years the concept or phenomenon of brands and the importance ascribed to them by the traditional marketing discourse seems to have spread to the every day discourse of ordinary consumers. Consumers are therefore thought to posses some kind understanding of how brands as a phenomenon work. This study sets out to investigate how consumers construct such a brand understanding, and w

A simulation model, FARMFLOW, was developed for the calculation of phosphorus (P), zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) stocks, flows and balances in different parts of a dairy farming system. The simulated continuous change in element stocks within the farming system enables evaluation of the long-term effects of management practices. The FARMFLOW model reproduces feedback mechanisms of the internal cyclin

Mergers of organizations are a widespread phenomenon in the public as well as in the private sector. The individual and the organizational outcomes are dependent on the success of the integration process. During the integration after a merger, a cross-fertilization of ideas, working methods etc. is possible and could pave the way for creative processes. The aim of the present thesis is to analyze

Green production systems requires efficient production and low use of resources such as energy, material etc. To achieve this, there is a need for further development of continuous improvement tools in the “lean and green” area. This work deals with environmental value stream mapping (Environmental-VSM), which has been applied in two case studies at Volvo Penta Vara and Volvo Construction Equipmen

Studies have demonstrated that neoliberal governance dismantles professionals? will to critique, counteracting efforts to improve quality by preventing professionals in all sectors of the labour market from grounding work in their professional convictions. Managing attempts at governance has therefore become an important professional competence. This paper investigates how higher education prepareStudies have demonstrated that neoliberal governance dismantles professionals’ will to critique, counteracting efforts to improve quality by preventing professionals in all sectors of the labour market from grounding work in their professional convictions. Managing attempts at governance has therefore become an important professional competence. This paper investigates how higher education prepare

The aim was to study dentists' judgement on the removal of and on the development of pathology associated with asymptomatic mandibular third molars. Thirty general dental practitioners (GDPs) and 10 oral surgeons were asked to judge 36 molars with equal distribution of three cues: patient's age, angular position and degree of impaction of the molar. Rating on a VAS was found to be an appropriate m

Uppsatsen undersöker vilka kvinnliga positioner arbetar- och statarförfattaren Ivar Lo-Johansson framhåller som förebildliga, förkastliga eller normerande i relation till 1930-talets egensinne- och skötsamhetsideologi. Analysen är gjord på romanerna "Måna är död" och "Bara en mor". Begrepp som skötsamhet, egensinne, klass, förväntad/konstruerad kvinnlighet är centrala.

Among the headlines:Did the Directive trigger any other discussion in the area of CB? Shrinking share of workplace union clubs and union representativesCollective agreements on co-determination ‘light’Reduced co-determination and reduced working hoursProblems with labour law requirements in public procurementsBig enterprises in new industries resist collective agreements, but very few new collecti