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In the current era, the meat supply chain plays a vital role in the food industry. The meat supply chain is experiencing significant challenges due to the increase in demand and Circular Economy (CE) challenges. In the meat supply chain, a huge waste is generated during the meat processing, and it is much needed to manage waste effectively, considering the large quantities of by-products, packagin

Cellulosa är den vanligaste biopolymeren på jorden och en viktig reservoar av organiskt kol i terrestra ekosystem. I skogar kommer mycket av denna cellulosa från trä och bryts ner av saprotrofa basidiomyceter. Dessa svampar klassificeras traditionellt som vitröta eller brunröta baserat på deras sönderfallsmekanismer i lignocellulosasubstrat. Huruvida dessa funktionella kategorier förblir distinktaCellulose is the most abundant biopolymer on Earth and a major reservoir of organic carbon in terrestrial ecosystems. In forests, much of this cellulose originates from wood and is decomposed by saprotrophic basidiomycetes. These fungi are traditionally classified as white rot or brown rot species based on their decay mechanisms in lignocellulosic substrates. Whether these functional categories re

Purpose: Host factors, including genetic factors, are underutilized in breast cancer treatment selection. This study aimed to investigate AIB1 genotypes as pharmacogenetic markers for adjuvant breast cancer treatment. The prognostic impact of three functional polymorphisms associated with altered mRNA expression rs6094752 (low expression), rs2230782 (low expression) and rs2076546 (high expression)

This study investigated the retention of spatial knowledge in buildings following route-learning training in a virtual reality environment. A total of 121 participants were tested up to three months later on putting waypoints of the route in the correct order and recalling directions at waypoints. Memory accuracy declined over time, consistentwith classic memory theory. Route knowledge was retaine

Aim: Predicting the time-activity curve (TAC) of [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE for organs at risk and neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) is an essential element in the calculation of the absorbed dose (AD) and a critical step for individualising peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) treatment planning. This study aims to predict the TAC of [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE using a single quantitative image of [68Ga]Ga-

Background: Co-occurring substance use disorders, and mental disorders are associated with significant suffering, high risks of violent reoffending and relapse in both substance use and psychotic episodes. Treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders in forensic mental health settings would benefit from incorporating patients’ understanding of their disorders. Method: Using an interpretative

Background: Our aim was to investigate change over time of passive range of motion (pROM) in the upper limbs of children with cerebral palsy (CP), treated or not treated with botulinum neurotoxin-A (BoNT-A). Methods: Data from 2000 to 2017 were collected from the Cerebral Palsy follow-up program and registry in Sweden (CPUP) for children with spastic or dyskinetic CP. Mixed models were used to ana

Terrestrial ecosystems regulate climate by absorbing about one-third of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Monitoring carbon, water, and energy fluxes is essential for understanding ecosystem responses to climate change. However, existing flux datasets lack sufficient spatial resolution and consistency needed for fragmented landscapes like UK agricultural areas. This study presents the Unified FLUXes (U

Respect and integrity are fundamental to effective psychiatric care, yet patient experiences of poor treatment remain a significant concern. This study explores patient perspectives on mistreatment within Swedish adult psychiatry through focus group interviews with representatives of patient and family organizations. Participants described systemic and interpersonal challenges that contribute to i

Introduction: Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, congenital condition in which impaired ciliary function leads to bronchiectasis and progressive lung function decline. Bronchiectasis development is believed to involve infection and inflammation but is incompletely understood. Macrophages play a central role in cellular immune response, contributing to both pathogen clearance and immunoreg

Purpose: Humoral immunity proteins—immunoglobulins, complement proteins, and antimicrobial peptides—have key antimicrobial and immunomodulatory functions in sepsis. We hypothesised that their circulating levels are lower in non-survivors, potentially resulting in impaired bacterial clearance and persistent or recurrent infections. Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluat

Chemical pollution is identified as a significant driver of biodiversity loss, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current environmental risk assessment (ERA) practices. Conventional ERA approaches primarily rely on the endpoints of mortality, growth, and reproduction, often failing to capture the full scope of potential effects that chemicals can have on organisms. This is potentially pro

Thin-film thermocouples (TFTCs) are critical for real-time temperature monitoring in advanced manufacturing processes where conventional sensors fail due to spatial constraints or complex geometries. This study develops K-type TFTCs on stainless steel 316 L substrates with optimized SiO₂/SiO insulation layers for industrial deployment. In particular, two types of stainless steel substrates were in

There is a long tradition in using genetically based color polymorphisms in natural populations to study evolutionary processes. Despite growing evidence for continuous phenotypic variation within discrete morphs, we still know little about how this shapes selective dynamics. Here, using 43 years of plumage color data from a Finnish tawny owl population (Strix aluco), we show that gray and brown m

Introduction: To address communication barriers, minimise social isolation, prevent psychosocial illness and increase the independence of Deaf older adults, a mobile care team consisting of Deaf assistant nurses using sign language was initiated and developed by a nongovernmental organisation in a region in southern Sweden. Aim: To describe Deaf older adults’ experiences receiving support from an

Aims The prevalence of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is rising due to improved paediatric care. In parallel, updated data on prognosis in adult life are needed. Objectives The aim was to calculate the standardized mortality ratio (SMR) and death rates in ACHD compared to the general population. Methods and results Data were obtained from the national register of congenital heart dise

I samtida digital kultur har sociala medieplattformar blivit centrala arenor för förhandlingar kring kön, intimitet och attraktion. Tidigare forskning har i hög grad fokuserat på hur kvinnor representeras och objektifieras online, medan mindre uppmärksamhet har ägnats åt hur kvinnor kollektivt tolkar, kategoriserar och värderar män i digitala miljöer. Denna studie adresserar denna forskningslucka

Denna studie tar sin utgångspunkt i en tid då den kreativa sektorn genomgår omfattande förändringar, där generativ AI utmanar föreställningen om mänsklig kreativitet som något unikt och oersättligt. Genom en fallstudie av den AI-genererade bandet The Velvet Sundown undersöks huruvida publiken kan utveckla parasociala relationer till karaktärer som saknar biologisk existens, eller om dessa relation

Denna studie undersöker hur irritation och frustration uppstår, uttrycks och hanteras i vardagliga interaktioner med röstassistenter i hemmet. Tidigare forskning har ofta behandlat irritation som ett tillfälligt svar på tekniska misslyckanden eller som en indikation på bristande användbarhet. I denna uppsats ser vi istället på irritation som en aktiv och återkommande process som bidrar till den påThis study examines how irritation and frustration emerge, are expressed, and are managed in everyday interactions with voice assistants in the home. Previous research has often treated irritation as a temporary response to technical failures or as an indicator of poor usability. In this thesis, irritation is instead understood as an active and recurring process that contributes to the ongoing dom

Denna uppsats med titeln Samlartrendernas förföriska kraft - Tillhörighet i en digitaliserad samtid är skriven av Moa Jönsson Pettersson och Victoria Sommer vid Institutionen för kommunikation och medier vid Lunds universitet. Examensarbetet syftar till att undersöka varför människor väljer att samla på tillsynes onödiga samlarprylar där vi specifikt valt att kika på Stanleymuggen och Labubufigure