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Risk of breast cancer is temporarily elevated shortly after pregnancy and the available limited data suggest that a family history of breast cancer may reinforce the risk. We used the nation-wide Swedish Family-Cancer Database to estimate the relative risk (RR) for invasive breast cancer following childbirth among women with or without a family history. The RRs were defined using Poisson regressio
Overconsumption is a widely used term in science, media and among concerned consumers. What do we mean by this term? This study is based on the assumption that both the public debate on consumption and consumer research could benefit from better understanding how this term is used and from clarifying the definition. The primary aim of this study was to describe how the term 'overconsumption' is be
Two different learning models for a teachable agent were tested with respect to perceived intelligence, the protégé effect, and learning in Swedish grade 5 and 6 students. A strong positive correlation was found between perceived intelligence and the protégé effect, but no significant differences were found between the two different implementations of the learning algorithm. The results suggest th
Monoglyceride lipase (MGL) hydrolyzes monoacylglycerols (MG) to glycerol and one fatty acid. Among the various MG species, MGL also degrades 2-arachidonoylglycerol, the most abundant endocannabinoid and potent activator of the cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2. We investigated the consequences of MGL deficiency on platelet function using systemic (Mgl-/-) and platelet-specific Mgl-deficient (platMgl-/
There has been widespread debate about whether the way in which we measure economic activity is fit for purpose in the twenty-first century. One aspect to this debate is to move away from measuring a nation’s income (GDP), towards monitoring a nation's assets (their inclusive wealth), as a better indicator of sustainable economic development. We provide the first critical comparison of the approac
The purpose with this thesis is to examine if strategic and tactical asset allocation are used within Swedish balanced funds and to outline how these investment strategies are used, by identifying trends. Compiled data over the asset allocation within Swedish balanced funds 12 years back has been analyzed by defining strategic and tactical asset allocation in quantitative terms. With several hypo
This study investigates how Swedish students perceive apology marketing when used in response to racism scandals through a qualitative multi-case study design. An imbalance is recognised between the conventional theoretical frameworks, the emergence of social media, and the increased awareness among consumers. Subsequently, this thesis explores the applicability of conventional theoretical framewo
The purpose of the study was to describe digital artists’ notions about their physical work environment in an organizational context. It is suggested that digital artists are creative professionals that use personal, creative imagination and skills to practice problem-solving by producing artistic artifacts. Based on four in-depth interviews and nine email interviews a qualitative research effort
The importance of supply chains and the dissemination of EMS concept trigged this research to explore the environmental supply chain requirements, the way these requirements are controlled and to reveal the potential interface with EMS. The focus of this research has been in supply chains in Sweden and Poland. Interviews were conducted with companies of various sectors and members of the consultan
The refugee status determination procedure involves complex issues of both law and fact. The process becomes even more complicated when facts arise that give indications on the possible applicability of article 1.F of the Refugee Convention. In this case the decision-maker has to decide on the one hand if the applicant qualifies for refugee status and on the other hand if there are serious reasons
Employee benefits can be seen as an HRM practice that has received increased attention among practitioners, while scholars’ interest in this theme has been moderate. The previous research focus has mostly been on how benefits contribute to organizational outcomes such as commitment, retention and attraction of employees. As opposed to this dominant view, this study sets out to explore employee ben
