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The reliability of the correlation dimension estimation in short hydrological time series is investigated using an inverse approach. According to this approach, first predictions are made using the phase-space reconstruction technique and the artificial neural networks. The correlation dimension is estimated next independently and is compared with the prediction results. A short hydrological serie
Phosphonic acid (H3PO3) is a candidate as an anchor group that can be used to bind a wide range of molecules to TiO2 surfaces, with practical applications for example in dye-sensitized solar cells. Adsorption geometries and energies of H3PO3 on the TiO2 anatase (1 0 1) surface have therefore been investigated using quantum-chemical periodic hybrid ab initio Hartree Fock density functional theory c
It is widely recognized that judicial independence is an indispensable value of a modern democracy. When a country wishes to adopt this value, questions may arise, such as what it is and how to develop it properly? This thesis explores the issue of judicial independence in two aspects: theoretical and practical. For the theoretical aspect, it first examines the rule of law and protection of human
Zeaxanthin, an important component in protection against overexcitation in higher plants, is formed from violaxanthin by the enzyme violaxanthin de-epoxidase. We have investigated factors that may control the maximal degree of conversion in the violaxanthin cycle. The conversion of violaxanthin to zeaxanthin in isolated spinach thylakoids was followed at different temperatures and in the presence
To investigate the Ca2+-dependent plasticity of sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) function in vascular smooth muscle, transient responses to agents releasing intracellular Ca2+ by either ryanodine (caffeine) or D-myo-inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate [IP3; produced in response to norepinephrine (NE), 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), arginine vasopressin (AVP)] receptors in rat tail arterial rings were evaluated a
The purpose of this essay is to se if the mental illness of Swedish children has deteriorated or if it is a rhetorical issue. Are the newspapers overreacting and spreading the wrong messages?. Children seeking relief have increased, and the queues are long to get an appointment to a psychiatrist at the children- and youth psychiatry clinic. The daily newspapers are reporting that the numbers of gi
Community radio stations are a new phenomenon in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. While the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act 2008 recognizes them as a media category, confusion remains around questions of ownership, funding and roles. Following the volatile post-election situation of December 2007, the government imposed a month-long live media ban. Media has been blamed by politicians for infla
The essay applies the methodology put forward in Baur (2003) with some modifications and extensions in order to investigate on contagion and spillover effects originating from the financial sector in European and U.S. equity markets during the crisis following the “dot-com” bubble in 2000-2003 and the financial crisis of 2007-2009. A clear distinction between spillover and contagion effects is dra
This study investigates the consequences that female descriptive representation, at the highest executive political position, had on violence against women in politics. More specifically it looks at Jeanine Áñez ́s presidency and its impact on violence against women in Bolivia. The research question guiding the research is What were the consequences of Jeanine Áñez ́s presidency for violence again
Stavanger, long recognized as Norway's "oil capital", stands at a critical turning point as it transitions towards a resilient, post-oil future. This thesis explores how the regeneration of Østre Havn, once a industrial waterfront zone can- strengthen the relationship between the city and its harbour while promoting ecological, social and spatial resilience. Through a design-based re
Denna studie undersöker hur irritation och frustration uppstår, uttrycks och hanteras i vardagliga interaktioner med röstassistenter i hemmet. Tidigare forskning har ofta behandlat irritation som ett tillfälligt svar på tekniska misslyckanden eller som en indikation på bristande användbarhet. I denna uppsats ser vi istället på irritation som en aktiv och återkommande process som bidrar till den påThis study examines how irritation and frustration emerge, are expressed, and are managed in everyday interactions with voice assistants in the home. Previous research has often treated irritation as a temporary response to technical failures or as an indicator of poor usability. In this thesis, irritation is instead understood as an active and recurring process that contributes to the ongoing dom
The drought-prone Eastern Province of Rwanda faces recurring water scarcity that constrains rural livelihoods. This thesis investigates seasonal water use, availability, and impacts in the Lower Akagera catchment by combining household interviews, groundwater monitoring, and remote sensing of dams. A Normalised Water Use Index (NWUI) was developed to capture seasonal groundwater abstraction and l
Lagen (1982:80) om anställningsskydd (LAS) genomgick år 2022 en reform som bland annat innebar en förändring av regleringen för uppsägning på grund av personliga skäl i 7 § LAS. Syftet var att öka förutsebarheten för både arbetsgivare och arbetstagare vid uppsägningar. Med hjälp av rättsdogmatisk metod syftar uppsatsen till att analysera och kartlägga reformen i förhållande till uppsägning på gruThe Employment Protection Act (LAS) underwent a reform in 2022 which, among other things, involved a change in the regulation regarding dismissals on personal grounds in Section 7. The purpose of the reform was to increase predictability for both employers and employees in cases of dismissals. Using a legal dogmatic method, the thesis aims to analyse and map the reform in relation to dismissal on
The difference between the English North and South has long been a defining feature within the political and economical debate of the United Kingdom. Research has traditionally been done either explaining the regional inequalities of the region or the examination of the difference in material indicators such as income and employment. This thesis explores the role of the media and how the media dis
Introduction: Breast cancer remains a global public health priority, with increasing incidence and mortality among postmenopausal women. While high body mass index (BMI) and reproductive history are established risk factors, the interaction between BMI and cumulative reproductive exposure, measured as fertile years, has not been thoroughly investigated. This study investigated the independent and
Against the backdrop of escalating US-China competition, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is situated in a key geopolitical position. This is not the first time ASEAN has faced great power competition within the region. During the Cold War, to respond to the US-Soviet rivalry, ASEAN developed neutrality as one of its fundamental norms. This thesis aims to explore the role and evo
En stad är aldrig färdig, genom byggda förändringar och omförhandlade relationer. Samtidigt är en stad alltid färdig genom nuet hos dem som bor i den. Detta projekt syftar till att undersöka denna paradox och hur medvetenheten om tid och förändring kan berika design. Det studerade området för projektet är Varvsstaden i Malmö. En plats som en gång i tiden var en del av ett av världens största skeA city is always in the process of becoming, through built changes and renegotiated relationships. At the same time, a city is always finished through the present of those who live in it. This project aims to investigate this paradox and how the awareness of time and change can enrich design. The studied area of the project is Varvsstaden in Malmö. A place which was once a part of one of the lar
Denna studie presenterar resultaten från den första detaljerade strukturanalysen av glaciotektoniska strukturer på de norra klippexponeringarna på Ven tillsammans med den första sammanhängande tolkningen av öns glaciotektoniska utveckling. Dessutom presenterar studien resultaten av den första geomorfologiska kartläggningen av land former på Ven. Det primära syftet med denna studie var att fylla kuThis study presents the results from the first detailed structural analysis of glaciotectonic structures of the northern cliff exposures on Ven alongside the first coherent interpretation of the glaciotectonic evolution of the island. Additionally, the study presents the findings of the first geomorphological mapping of surface features on Ven. The primary objective of this study was to fill gaps
This thesis analyzes lived experiences from former juku students as well as promotional material produced by three shingakujuku (Nichinōken, Yotsuya Ōtsuka, Sapix) aimed at the private junior high school entrance examinations in Japan. The research questions aims to investigate the framing of the future and outcome of attending juku as well as how former students reflect on their own experience an
