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Bakgrund: Menopaus är en naturlig del av kvinnors åldrande och infaller runt 40–60 års ålder. Upplevelsen av symtomens påverkan i kroppen under denna period är högst individuell. Kvantitativa studier visar att klimakteriet har påverkan på delaktighet i aktivitet men studierna visar inte hur kvinnor upplever klimakteriets påverkan. Syfte: Studiens syfte är att undersöka kvinnors upplevelse av dela
Digital Deception and Inoculation: A Quantitative Study on Strategic Communica-tion Tactics Against AI-Generated Images and the Role of Bullshit Receptivity This thesis investigates the effectiveness of inoculation treatment using prebunking techniques to develop psychological defenses against believing syn-thetic images online. The study focuses on the influence of Bullshit Receptivity levels, s
BACKGROUND: Earlier studies have found that transthyretin (TTR) is reduced in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from patients with major depressive disorder and that levels correlate negatively with suicidal ideation. The purpose of this study was to examine CSF-TTR in a cohort of suicide attempters with different psychiatric diagnoses and to further assess the relationship between CSF-TTR and suicidal be
Small soluble oligomers, as well as dimers in particular, of the amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) are believed to play an important pathological role in Alzheimer's disease. Here, we investigate the spontaneous dimerization of Aβ42, with 42 residues, by implicit solvent all-atom Monte Carlo simulations, for the wild-type peptide and the mutants F20E, E22G and E22G/I31E. The observed dimers of these variants
The initial stages of stress corrosion on an amorphous polymer is investigated. This is done by exposing stressed specimens of polycarbonate to an acetone and water solution. The surface develops two distinct features of degradation that appear on different length scales when subjected to tensile stress. Small pits form on the surface and make it rough. These pits are in the order of micrometers,
We have combined near edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) to study the electronic rearrangement associated with the hydrolyzation of formaldehyde to methanediol in aqueous solution. The spectra are contrasted against those of aqueous formamide and urea, which are structurally similar but do not undergo hydrolysis in solution. We hav
In sustainability research and elsewhere the notion of resilience is attracting growing interest and causing heated debate. Those focusing on resilience often emphasize its potential to bridge, integrate, and unify disciplines. This paper attempts to evaluate these claims. Resilience is investigated as it appears in several fields, including materials science, psychology, ecology, and sustainabili
Abstract IKEA’s business idea is to offer a wide range of well designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. To be able to do this the costs must be kept as low as possible. Achieving desired customer service levels is although the key objective while cost reductions are a secondary focus. To be able to retain desired cu
Through previous research, several factors concerning the lack of knowledge among professionals regarding their work with transgender clients have been identified. A need for more counseling support for transgender clients has also been identified. The following study aims to respond to these shortcomings by studying professionals in Sweden who have experience working with clients who are explorin
Har du någonsin öppnat en flaska juice på morgonen för att sedan upptäcka att den luktar bacon? I så fall är det möjligt att en typ av bakterie som kallas Alicyclobacillus (förkortad ACB) har börjat växa i juicen. Inom juice-industrin är ACB - tillsammans med jäst, mögel och andra bakterier som kan växa i sura miljöer - en av de främsta bovarna som gör att produkter måste slängas eller återkallaThe main concerns of food spoilage in fruit juices are the off-flavours and off-odours caused by microorganisms. In order to ensure high quality products, these microorganisms must therefore be eliminated or below a certain limit. Trials using pear concentrate, a ready-to-drink pear drink and a carbonated pear drink, were performed in order to compare two detection methods for three different grou
This study investigates what impact Fairtrade has on labour and human rights development in the Kenyan cut flower industry, by discerning developments and comparing conditions between Fairtrade and non-Fairtrade farms. The developments sustainability and Fairtrade in relation to previous research is also brought up and discussed. The study is mainly based on interviews with people knowledgeable ab
The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare how and why consumers of different ethnic backgrounds value and prioritize product attributes among food in certain ways. We expected to find culturally bound attitude differences and our aim was to relate those to, and challenge, present knowledge of information structures. Consequently, we also aimed to use this new knowledge of attribute
An increasing number of scholarly publishers are beginning to make their journals available electronically. At the same time there is a growing amount of exclusively electronic journals freely accessible on the Internet. These are facts that librarians have to take into consideration. This master's thesis aims to describe the electronic journal and its role in Swedish academic libraries. In a
Author: Emil Bengtsson Title: Diversity perspectives – a hermeneutic study of successful diversity management in three organizations in southern Sweden[translated title] Supervisor: Annika Capelán Assessor: Gunilla Lindén The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives held regarding diversity in Swedish organizations considered successful in their diversity management. The first f
The amount of people in Sweden that studies on a higher level has increased a fair amount during the period 1990-2020. With a higher level of education, the graduates expect to be compensated for the time spent, with, for instance, a higher salary. Although during the same time studied, data and statistics show a negative trend regarding the profitability of the education, meaning that graduates r
Lift force is a crucial factor in aviation, particularly during landing phases where maintaining optimal lift is essential for safety and performance. This thesis explores the effectiveness of suction and blowing control methods in enhancing aerodynamic performance and increasing lift force. By investigating these control techniques, the study aims to provide recommendations for practical applicat
The mosquito Aedes aegypti is a known vector for many diseases, which leads to the use of harmful insecticides. Painless is a membrane protein that plays a role in sensing noxious heat mechanical stimuli, and by determining its structure, it could potentially be a target repellents as an alternative to insecticides. By expressing Painless an additional eGFP HisTag in yeast cells, the protein can
This essay explores the ethical dilemma surrounding the construction of green mines on indigenous lands and seeks to determine whether such actions can be justified. The aim is to show that a prioritisation between two seemingly good things is not always a given. Using a normative study framework, the research investigates a conflict of value between different interpretations of the value of the G
Using data on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions available on the S&P Capital IQ database, this paper aims to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on Emerging Market Multinational Enterprises (EMNEs). Basing itself on the idea that EMNEs may differ significantly in their behavior, investment patterns, and strategic choices from their counterparts from already established ma
How human beings perceive and interpret climate change and climate change policy is largely based on out narrative understanding of the political issue. Us as human beings create understanding of our social world through narrative practices. This essay takes its starting point in the new government formation in 2022 in the political context of Sweden. What narratives are present within the context
