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Stem CO2 efflux is known to vary seasonally and vertically along tree stems. However, annual tree- and stand-scale efflux estimates are commonly based on measurements made only a few times a year, during daytime and at breast height. In this study, the effect of these simplifying assumptions on annual efflux estimates and their influence on the estimates of the importance of stems in stand-scale c
Serum samples were collected from healthy blood donors in 5 regions in Sweden in 1999, i.e. from the local Blood Centres (collecting facilities) in Boden, Jonkoping, Lund, Skovde, and Uppsala. In total, 498 serum samples (63% males, 37% females) were received and tested by immunofluorescence assay for antibodies against B. elizabethae, B. grahamii, B. henselae (Houston-1), B. henselae (Marseille),
Interpersonal relationships are important factors in mental health. A genetically sensitive design was used to examine associations among marital quality, adequacy of social support, and 2 aspects of positive mental health in a sample of 652 Swedish twin women and their families. There were 3 main findings. First, the covariance between relationships and positive mental health was partially accoun
Popular Abstract in Swedish Avhandlingen består av tre empiriska uppsatser inom internationell finansiell ekonomi. Den ekonometriska gemensamma nämnaren är att samtliga använda modeller är av komplex multivariat natur. Därför föreslås att de ekonometriska modellerna estimeras med hjälp av simulated annealing, en stokastisk optimeringsalgoritm som potentiellt löser de problem som vanligtvis är förkThis thesis consists of three self-contained empirical studies on international financial economics. The common economic theme is that all three studies deal with international stock market return and risk. The common econometric theme is that all estimations are performed using simulated annealing, a stochastic optimization algorithm in the Markov Chain Monte Carlo family, in an attempt to solve
A novel calcium-independent serine protease from an alkaliphilic bacterium, Nesterenkonia sp. AL20, has been purified and crystallized at 296 K using sodium formate as the main precipitant. This enzyme is optimally active at pH 10, exhibits high stability towards autolytic digestion and its stability is not affected by the presence of EDTA or detergents. The triangular prism-shaped crystals diffra
Rapid, reliable diagnosis of tuberculosis is essential to initiate correct treatment, avoid severe complications, and prevent transmission. Conventional microbiological methods may not be an option if samples are formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) for histopathological examination. With the demonstration of necrotizing granulomatous inflammation, tuberculosis becomes an important differen
Klimatförändringarna tvingar miljontals människor världen över att lämna sina hem, men det juridiska skyddet för dem som flyr miljörelaterade kriser är fortfarande otydligt och fragmenterat. 1951 års flyktingkonvention erbjuder viktiga skydd för personer som flyr förföljelse, men omfattar inte individer som fördrivs av klimatförändringar, vilket skapar betydande luckor i den internationella rättenClimate change is displacing millions globally, yet legal protections for those fleeing environmental crises remain unclear and fragmented. The 1951 Refugee Convention offers critical safeguards for those fleeing persecution but excludes individuals displaced by climate change, leaving significant gaps in international law. This raises pressing questions: How can international law address the chal
Denna kvalitativa studie syftar till att undersöka psykoterapeuters erfarenhet av existentiella frågor i behandling. Studien utforskar med hjälp av semistrukturerade intervjuer och tematisk analys hur deltagarna upplever att de existentiella villkoren döden, meningslöshet, ensamhet och frihet påverka patienterna Den undersöker även hur psykologer arbetar med dessa frågor i terapi samt vilken effekThis qualitative study aims to explore psychotherapists' experiences of existential concerns in treatment. Using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, the study examines how participants perceive the existential givens death, meaninglessness, isolation, and freedom to have influenced their clients. The study also investigates how psychologists address these themes in therapy and th
The main goal of this study is to provide insights and knowledge into the matters of queer representation in entertainment media, with a particular focus on the depiction of queerness in association with crime on-screen, from the perspective of the LGBTQIA+ community itself. More specifically, the investigation is grounded on four main theories relating to queer studies, intersectionality, social
Ett bolag kan av olika anledningar välja att genomföra en kapitalökning och tillföras nya pengar. För bolag i en tillväxtfas är kapitalökningar ofta nödvändigt för investeringar och tillväxtplaner. Bolag vars värdepapper är upptagna till handel på en offentlig marknadsplats genomför i regel kapitalökningar via företrädesemissioner av aktier. Under de senaste åren har det blivit allt mer populärtA company may choose to carry out capital increases for various reasons. For companies in a growth phase, capital increases are often necessary to finance investments and growth plans. Companies whose securities are listed for trading on a public marketplace generally carry out capital increases in the form of preferential rights issues of shares. In recent years, it has become increasingly popul
To properly understand regions of space behind interstellar dust, like the Galactic bulge, infrared (IR) observations are needed, as it passes through the dust with minimal absorption. In the past few decades, the development of IR telescopes has allowed for a much deeper understanding of our Galaxy’s stellar populations and history. To properly use the data which these IR telescopes produce howev
Resource extraction and processing contribute to more than 90% of biodiversity loss and water scarcity and about 50% of climate impacts globally. Moving towards a sustainable resource use is fundamental for reducing environmental impact. Resource use is often considered within the framework of the Circular Economy, a concept that has been widely adopted as a key strategy to meet this challenge. In
De försäkringar som är involverade i fartygs financiering är av högsta betydelse för långivaren för att uppnå lägsta möjliga kreditrisk. Ett fartyg som utgör kreditsäkerhet och som har brister i sitt försäkringsskydd kommer inte vara till samma skydd för banken som var avsett om skada uppstår eller ännu värre om fartyget blir en totalförlust. Detta är extra viktigt idag då många fartygsägare beståThe insurances involved in ship finance are of vital importance for the lender to achieve as small credit risk as possible. A vessel that serves as collateral for a loan and lacks adequate insurance cover will not give the bank the protection it was meant to give if it suffers damage or even worse becomes a total loss. This is particularly important since many shipowners nowadays consist of one-sh
This Master Thesis describes the product development of a medical laboratory machine. The purpose of the project was to generate and evaluate different concepts of a device that is to be included in a bigger process named Dried Blood Spot testing (DBS) in which dried blood samples are collected and analyzed. The device developed here shall relocate the blood samples from a paper slip, mounted on a
During the last decades the production and consumption of chemicals has increased dramatically. We know that some chemicals are hazardous for humans and the environment but for most of them our knowledge is limited. Children are very sensitive to hazardous substances compared to adults because of their undeveloped bodies and different behavior. Due to lacking knowledge and regulation of chemicals
Syftet med denna studie har varit att undersöka hur Krami för män i Malmö arbetar med återanpassning för kriminellt belastade män, samt hur dem lyckas med detta arbete. Frågeställningarna för studien har varit följande: Vad sker i mötet mellan anställda och deltagare på Krami för män i Malmö gällande deras mål och förväntningar kring återanpassningsarbete, och kan mötet ha en betydelse för återanpThe purpose of this study has been to examine how Krami for men in Malmoe work with the reintegration of offenders into society, and how they succeed in this reintegration work. The questions for the study were as follows: what happens in the meeting between employees and participants at Krami for men in Malmoe regarding their goals and expectations about the reintegration work, and if this meetin
