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This thesis consists of three self-contained papers that all relate to the understanding of equality. The first chapter investigates the effects of preschool attendance on children in Kenya and Tanzania. We use a within-household estimator and data from nationally representative surveys of school-age children's literacy and numeracy skills, which include retrospective information on preschool att
Popular Abstract in Swedish Denna avhandling är inriktad på metoder för att förbättra och utvärdera infrastrukturer för geografiska data (eng. Spatial Data Infrastructure). Syftet har varit trefaldigt: att utveckla ett ramverk för hantering och utvärdering av en infrastruktur, att förbättra tillgängligheten av geografiska data i en infrastruktur, och för att förbättra kartografi i visningstjänsterThis thesis mainly focuses on methods for improving and evaluating Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs). The aim has been threefold: to develop a framework for the management and evaluation of an SDI, to improve the accessibility of spatial data in an SDI, and to improve the cartography in view services in an SDI. Spatial Data Infrastructure has been identified as an umbrella covering spatial data
Aims Previous studies on disparities in healthcare and outcomes have shown conflicting results. The aim of this study was to assess differences in baseline characteristics, management, and outcomes in myocardial infarction (MI) patients, by country of birth. Met hods a nd results In total, 194 259 MI patients (64% male, 15% foreign-born) from the nationwide SWEDEHEART (The Swedish Web-system for E
OBJECTIVES: To describe the outcome of growth-restricted fetuses with absent or reversed end-diastolic flow (ARED) in the umbilical artery delivered on fetal indication before 30 gestational weeks.METHODS: Between 1998 and 2004, 42 fetuses with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and ARED in the umbilical artery were delivered liveborn by Cesarean section on fetal indication before 30 gestation
SARS-CoV-2 has been associated with an increased rate of venous thromboembolism in critically ill patients. Since surgical patients are already at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than general populations, this study aimed to determine if patients with peri-operative or prior SARS-CoV-2 were at further increased risk of venous thromboembolism. We conducted a planned sub-study and analysis fro
OBJECTIVE: Traditionally, the diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma is based on histological material. Minimally invasive effusion cytology specimens are an alternative that, like biopsies, require ancillary analyses. Validation of immunohistochemical (IHC) analyses on cytology, including the surrogate markers for molecular alterations BAP1 and MTAP, is of interest.METHODS: IHC for eight different mar
OBJECTIVE: Developing and validating a risk assessment tool aiming to identify older adults (≥65 years) at increased risk of possibly medication-related readmission to hospital within 30 days of discharge.DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study.SETTING: The risk score was developed using data from a hospital in southern Sweden and validated using data from four hospitals in the mid-eastern part of Swed
BACKGROUND:Although oxygen therapy has been used for over a century in the management of patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction (AMI), recent studies have raised concerns around the efficacy and safety of supplemental oxygen in normoxaemic patients.OBJECTIVE:To synthesise the evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effects of supplemental oxygen therapy
Introduction: Our objective was to investigate the trajectories of anxiety, depression, emotional and social functioning in women with newly diagnosed vulvar cancer from the time of diagnosis to 12 months after treatment. A further aim was to identify risk factors for high levels of anxiety. Material and methods: PROVE (PROspective Vulvar Cancer Evaluation) is a nationwide longitudinal cohort stud
Background: Logistics within the food industry have been under increased pressure in recent years due to factors such as the invasion of Ukraine and Covid-19. This has put additional focus on efficiency throughout the supply chain, including warehousing activities. Warehousing has historically often been seen as a burden as it provides limited value-adding activities which means organizations cons
BACKGROUND: The Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), the standard measure of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has limitations in reflecting disease severity.RESEARCH QUESTION: Is high hypoxic burden (HB) more strongly associated with major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular adverse events (MACCEs) than AHI≥ 30/h?STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: This secondary analysis of the RICCADSA observational cohort included 3
Background: Chimney endovascular aneurysm repair (chEVAR) techniques have been described to manage a group of patients who are unsuitable for either open aortic aneurysm surgery or a variety of standard endovascular repair techniques. The aim of this study was to assess the long-term clinical outcomes of chEVAR in emergency settings for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms that have complex mo
Titel: När de som vet köper: Marknadens reaktion på insynshandel Seminariedatum: 2025-06-05 Kurs: FEKH89, Examensarbete i finansiering på kandidatnivå, 15 HP Författare: Marcus Brodin, Sebastian Dolk Persson, Carl Edlund Handledare: Maria Gårdängen Nyckelord: Insynshandel; Abnorm avkastning; Eventstudie; Befattningar; Transaktionsstorlek Forskningsfrågor: Hur reagerar marknaden på insynshanTitle: When Those Who Know Buy: The market’s reaction to insider trading Seminar date: 2025-06-05 Course: FEKH89, Bachelor Degree Project in Financial Management, Undergraduate Level, 15 ECTS-Credits Authors: Marcus Brodin, Sebastian Dolk Persson, Carl Edlund Advisor: Maria Gårdängen Key words: Insider trading; Abnormal return; Event study; Position; Transaction size Research questions: How
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https://www.saco.se/studier/saco-studentrad/evenemang/saco-studentrads-kongress-2025/program/ - 2026-06-29
Workshop: Relational Practices Workshop: Relational Practices Published 29 September 2023 The Department of Philosophy at Lund University is delighted to share the program for a workshop on “Relational Practices” which will take place on September 29, 2023. Participation is open to all upon registration. If you are interested in participating, please email Toni Rønnow-Rasmussen , specifying your
https://www.lgrp.lu.se/article/symposium-current-themes-in-practical-philosophy/ - 2026-07-06
The “new” Lund Protein Production Platform (LP3) was created as a centre in June 2016 by the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering, by combining the “old” LP3, which specialised in protein production, with the Lund University protein crystallization facility. In 2021, LP3 continued to deliver projects to its users at the maximum of its capacities and as much as
https://www.lp3.lu.se/lp3-annual-report-2021 - 2026-07-11
Here you can find answers to most questions about the Lund University Alumni Network. You are also welcome to join as a member. Who can join? The Alumni Network is for anyone who has studied, worked or been in close collaboration with Lund University. Of course, this includes honorary doctors, guest researchers, board members and others who are close to the University. You are also welcome to regi
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni/faqs-and-contact-alumni-network - 2026-07-11
Uppsala University - 7,5 credits This course addresses various aspects of power in development. Rather than adapting a post-colonial perspective in which development practices and politics is portrayed as something enacted by the global North on the global South, the course is situated in the debates around decolonization in the contemporary global context. About the courseThis course is situated
https://www.developmentresearchschool.lu.se/our-doctoral-courses/power-justice-and-decoloniality-development - 2026-07-11
The MentLife mentorship program aims to support young researchers interested in a career within life science industry. The program was founded in 2013 by Lars Erik Edholm and is since 2019 organized by the Careers Center at the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University. Mentor Helen Sjögren and mentee Diahann Atacho share their experiences from the program. Helen Sjögren, Senior Principal Scientist a
