Abstract:Produced in cooperation with Akademika publishing. The thesis is produced by Akademika publishing merely in connection with the thesis defence. Kindly direct all inquiries regarding the thesis to the copyright holder or the unit which grants the doctorate. i Preface This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor. The study was accomplished during my employment as a Ph.D.
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