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Climate change and human impact play a huge role in the sustainability and development of ecosystems and the services they offer to societies over temporal and spatial scales. Fossil pollen-based estimates provide unique information on past land cover change, but to date there are not many methods able to create spatially continuous maps and have a fine scale of land cover changes inferred from po
It is challenging for the food industry to deliver products that satisfy consumers changing desires and needs. Baobab is a fruit that holds potential for the development of trendy food products due to its rich nutritional profile and unique rheology. Unlike most fruits, it contains a dry pulp with a moisture content of 11-12 % (Phytotrade, 2008). Despite these features, baobab has been overlooked
I upphandlingsmål ska officialprincipen tillämpas på ett försiktigt sätt. Syftet med uppsatsen är att söka klarhet i om det införts en åberopsbörda i upphandlingsmål likt den som finns för dispositiva tvistemål samt hur en eventuell åberopsbörda samspelar med officialprincipen. Uppsatsen ämnar besvara två frågeställningar: hur kan vi förstå förvaltningsprocessens regler i FPL samt praxis i förhåll
Background: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory joint disease occurring in up to 30% of psoriasis patients. Relatively few clinical trials assess PsA treatment and data presentation in these are far from uniform making comparisons difficult. Objectives: To perform a literature review on methotrexate (MTX) efficacy in PsA. Research questions were: What evidence support MTX monotherapy in
In modern ASIC verification, bridging the gap between IP-level and system-level test environments is a major challenge, especially as system-on-chip (SoC) complexity grows. This thesis presents a novel methodology leveraging the Accellera Portable Stimulus Standard to enable portable, reusable verification scenarios across these levels. The approach introduces a pre-runtime signal forcing mechanis
Tunnel structures play an important role in Sweden’s infrastructure. At shallow depths, a common construction method is the so-called “Cut-and-Cover” tunnel, where the tunnel placement is excavated, cast in concrete on-site, and then backfilled. Such tunnels are typically subjected to constant water pressure, which yields high demands on crack control. Cracking in elongated concrete structures oft
Early and accurate prediction of patient outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs) is essential to help with effective clinical decision-making and resource allocation. This thesis investigates the predictive performance of logistic regression and machine learning models for 30-day mortality following ICU admission. The thesis has a particular focus on the contribution of medication administration r
Uppsatsen undersöker hur straffrättsligt medverkansansvar ska förstås och avgränsas i förhållande till brottet hedersförtryck i 4 kap. 4 e § brottsbalken (BrB). Särskilt analyseras situationer där flera personer deltar i olika delar av den brottslighet som tillsammans utgör det sammansatta brottet hedersförtryck. Fokus ligger främst på frågor om medhjälp, medgärningsmannaskap, underlåtenhet och upThis thesis examines how criminal liability for complicity should be under-stood and defined in relation to the crime of honor-based oppression under Chapter 4, Section 4e of the Swedish Penal Code. It analyzes situations in which multiple individuals participate in different aspects of the criminal conduct that constitute the composite crime of honor-based oppression. The focus is primarily on is
Sammanfattning Uppsatsens titel: Redovisningsskandaler och medias rapportering kring revisorsrollen - En dokumentstudie av fallet Fermenta. Seminariedatum: 28 maj, 2012. Ämne/kurs: Examensarbete på Civilekonomprogrammet, 30 HP, Magisternivå. Författare: Olof Ekman Ovenholm. Handledare: Anne Loft och Niklas Sandell. Fem nyckelord: redovisningsskandaler, Fermenta, Refaat El-Sayed, affärspress,Summary Title: Accounting scandals and the media's reporting concerning the role of the auditor - A document study of the Fermenta case. Seminar date: May 28th, 2012. Course: Master thesis in business administration, 30 University Credit Points (30 ECTS). Author: Olof Ekman Ovenholm. Advisor/s: Anne Loft and Niklas Sandell. Five key words: accounting scandals, Fermenta, Refaat El-Sayed,
Teknikutvecklingen, särskilt inom AI, har möjliggjort produktion av deepfakes, det vill säga artificiellt genererat eller manipulerat material som kan framstå som mycket autentiskt. Samtidigt har digitaliseringen medfört att digital bevisning fått en allt mer central roll i rättsprocesser. Detta aktualiserar nya rättsliga utmaningar, eftersom möjligheten att skapa övertygande falskt material riskeTechnological development, particularly within AI, has enabled production of so-called deepfakes, i.e., artificially generated or manipulated material that may appear highly authentic. At the same time, digitalisation has made digital evidence central in legal proceedings. This creates new legal challenges, since convincing false material may undermine the reliability of digital evidence. The pur
Crystallization of amorphous lactose during storage at high relative humidity and high temperatures has been found to impair the quality of skim milk powders. This is related to the glass transition of lactose. Above a certain temperature (glass transition temperature) amorphous lactose transfers through the rubbery zone into a crystalline state due to increased molecular mobility and as a result
Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate whether the length of the maturity profile of a firm’s debt has any implications for the capital structure. Theoretical perspectives: A deductive approach, using econometric methodology to examine the correlation ( if any) between the selected variables, and the significance (if any) of that correlation. The output of our econometric model is f
Background: Pressure from volatile fossil fuel prices, an increased awareness of climate change and technological advances has resulted in a changing relationship between utility companies and their customers and has created a demand for more efficient and controllable electricity products and services. Smart services are seen as a tool to meet the demands of the market and to encourage consumers
I arbetet redogörs för den svenska sekretesslagstiftningens struktur, innehåll och historiska utveckling i den mån den berör statlig och kommunal tillsyn m.m. över näringslivet. Sekretessbestämmelserna återfinns i 30 kap. 23-24 och 27 §§ OSL. Arbetet behandlar skaderekvisitens betydelse vid rättstillämpningen och den begränsning av handlingsoffentligheten som därvid gjort sig gällande samt i vad mThe purpose of this graduate thesis is to describe the structure, content and historical development of the Swedish Official Secrets Act (2009:400) in terms of state and municipal supervision of the business community. The relevant provisions are contained in chapter 30 sections 23-24 and 27. The work deals with the current principal guideline, in which there is a presumption that secrecy would be
Examensarbetets titel: Bakom Investeringsbesluten: En Analys av Affärsänglars Värderingar av Affärsmodell och Team Seminariedatum: 30 maj 2024 Ämne/kurs: FEKH99, Examensarbete i entreprenörskap och innovation, Kandidatnivå, 15 Högskolepoäng Författare: Erik Kurtz, Anna Siltala & Minna Wendt Handledare: Joakim Winborg Fem nyckelord: Affärsängel, Affärsmodell, Entreprenör, InvesteringsbesluTitle: Behind the investment decisions: An analysis of Business Angels Valuation of Business Model and Team Seminar date: 30 may 2024 Course: FEKH99, Bachelor Degree Project in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Business administration, Undergraduate level, 15 University Credit Points Authors: Erik Kurtz, Anna Siltala & Minna Wendt Advisor: Joakim Winborg Key words: Business ange
During operation of a nuclear power plant the neutron radiation of the reactor core may induce activity in surrounding components and equipment. These may in turn become radiation hazards during decommissioning or component exchanges. To better plan for this, models of the degree of activation and subsequently, the dose are therefore of great importance. Building upon a previous study of the neutr
The purpose of this thesis is to examine if Swedish sustainable funds, which invest in Swedish companies and are registered in Sweden, have a higher risk-adjusted return than Swedish traditional funds. The main purpose is to evaluate the risk-adjusted return during the pandemic Covid-19 and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. We construct two different portfolios; one sustainable and one traditional p
Background: To assess whether retrograde cerebral perfusion reduces neurological injury and mortality in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection. Methods: Single-center, retrospective, observational study including all patients undergoing acute type A aortic dissection repair with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest between January 1998 and December 2022 with or without the
Background: Most patients with kidney disease have different degrees of proteinuria. Heavy proteinuria causes nephrotic syndrome. The incidences of nephrotic syndrome in adults are approximately three per 100 000 persons. Although if nephrotic syndrome is rare, it is a serious clinical condition. Little is known about health and wellbeing among patients with nephrotic syndrome. It is important for
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer peritoneal metastasis (CPM) confers an exceptionally poor prognosis, and traditional treatment involving systemic chemotherapy (SC) is largely ineffective. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is increasingly advocated for selected patients with CPM; however, opinions are divided because of the perceived lack of e
