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Pigs from 154 litters (n = 1132, 19 +/- 3 days of age, 4.9 +/- 1.1 kg of bodyweight) were used in a 3 x 2 factorial design to evaluate two raw materials with nutraceutical properties being used in feeds, spray-dried porcine plasma (SDPP) and a yeast protein meal, and their effects on growth performance, immune parameters and gastrointestinal adaption of piglets to weaning. Factors included dietary
Structure-activity experiments were performed for the HCl oxidation reaction (Deacon-like process) over RuO2 model catalysts - RuO2(1 1 0) and RuO2(1 0 0) - applying in situ surface X-ray diffraction (SXRD) combined with on-line mass spectrometry. The studied model catalysts turned out to be long-term stable under reaction conditions with gas feed ratios p(HCl):p(O-2) ranging from 1:4 to 4:1 in th
BACKGROUND: Established risk factors for pancreatic cancer include smoking, long-standing diabetes, high body fatness, and chronic pancreatitis, all of which can be characterised by aspects of inflammatory processes. However, prospective studies investigating the relation between inflammatory markers and pancreatic cancer risk are scarce. METHODS: We conducted a nested case-control study within th
We aimed at investigating the distribution and risk of all second discordant primary cancers (SDPCs) after a specific first primary cancer in Germany and Sweden to provide etiological understanding of SDPCs and insight into their incidence rates and recording practices. Among 1,537,004 survivors of first primary cancers in Germany and 588,103 in Sweden, overall 80,162 and 32,544 SDPCs were recorde
Little is known regarding the incidence trends of squamous cell skin carcinoma (SCC) and rare skin tumors, including Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). The purpose of this study was to examine recent incidence trends for these cancers from 1990 to 2005 using the population-based Swedish National Cancer Registry. SCC incidence increased significantly over the st
In China, strict goal-oriented population control has been the reality for Chinese citizens since 1979. According to the Chinese population policy, Chinese citizens are only allowed to give birth to one child, with a few exceptions. The population policy has been strictly monitored by the government and implemented with highly questionable means clearly violating human rights. Ideological educatio
This study looks into diplomatic and consular immunity under international law as applied by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs in Sweden, Denmark and The Netherlands. It does so by examining the practice and/or considerations of these Ministries in 10 different hypothetical cases where individuals enjoying such immunity commit crimes in respective State, i.e., abuse of local laws and/or regulation
Having access to family planning (FP) services is a cornerstone for economic and social development. Because of reproductive health disparities between income groups, progressive policies have been passed in the Philippines to reduce the gaps. One example is the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health act that provides people living in poverty with FP services. Moreover, it attempts to prom
Connecting science to political agenda-setting is essential for a sustainable transition and acceptable politics. This task is complicated by phenomena like post-truth, for which facts are a non-issue. However, post-truth is not the only issue. The practice of political spin, in which the significance of facts is reconstructed according to specific interests poses another threat to scientific cred
This paper examines the effect of European corporates’ sustainability performance on their economic and financial performance. The sustainability performance is represented by ESG scores in this paper. ESG evaluates the sustainability performance in environmental, social and governance aspects. The financial performance is measured as the average monthly stock return from January 2002 to July 2018
At this pivotal point in history where we must drastically cut global green house gas emissions to curb the brunt of the climate crisis, fossil fuel infrastructure expansion continues to be prioritized by industry and governing institutions. This study examines one such initiative, namely the Baltic Pipe Project, which will transport natural gas from Norway, through Denmark to Poland. Situated in
This thesis is a study of conflicting perceptions provoked by Enhedslisten’s, Danish political party, attempt to practice socialist feminism organizationally. I locate three sites of conflicts; socialism(s) and organization of power, feminism(s), and queer culture and approach them from a theoretical framework of primarily Foucault, Panebianco, Halley, Young, Fraser, and Butler. I conduct four eth
It is difficult to prepare for events with large-scale consequences and low probability. Simulation exercises (SimEx) provide the opportunity to improve preparedness through strengthening capabilities before an actual emergency. Conducting a SimEx could be very expensive and therefore the SimEx should be thoroughly evaluated. Action plans (AP) determine the relevant recommendations to be implement
The increasing integration of Bitcoin with traditional stock markets makes understanding its impact on stock market volatility crucial. This paper constructs a GARCH-MIDAS model using data from the Shanghai Composite Index, the S&P 500 Index, and Bitcoin to investigate Bitcoin's influence under different regulatory environments. The results show that Bitcoin has a significant negative rela
Today, the digital transformation provides new avenues for women’s empowerment. Information and communication technologies (ICTs), including the internet, can contribute to greater gender equality by enabling everyone access to the same online resources and opportunities. Yet, the prevalence of a gender digital divide means that many women, not least in Tunisia and the Middle East and North Africa
Retrieval-induced forgetting (RIF) refers to the phenomenon that selective retrieval of some information impairs memory for related, but not previously retrieved information. Despite age differences in retrieval-induced forgetting regarding retrospective memory being documented, the current literature lacks studies examining age differences in RIF of the prospective memory tasks. This study compar
This paper investigates differences in initial underpricing and long-run aftermarket performance between private equity-backed and non-sponsored IPOs on the Nordic main markets between 1998-2012. First-day returns are calculated to measure the initial underpricing, while a BHAR approach is used to investigate the long-run aftermarket performance. Using a sample of 227 IPOs (59 private-equity backe
