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We report on the preliminary results from a study of the decay of the I-pi = 8(+) T-1/2 = 2 mu s isomer in Pd-96 performed as part of the Stopped-Beam RISING campaign within the Rare Isotope Investigation at GSI (RISING). The Pd-96 ions were produced following the projectile fragmentation of a 750 MeV per nucleon Ag-107 primary beam. The reaction products were separated and identified by the in-fl
This thesis is concerned with modeling of the cracking process in reinforced concrete due to imposed deformations. Cracking is investigated both at early ages, during hydration, and at mature age when the final properties of the concrete are reached. One of the most important material characteristics of the concrete at early ages, the Young’s modulus is determined by means of a dynamic method call
BACKGROUND: Although inflammation has been associated with different cardiovascular diseases, the relationships with future heart failure (HF) are unclear. This population-based study explored whether elevated plasma levels of inflammatory proteins are associated with incidence of HF. METHODS: Five inflammation-sensitive plasma proteins (ISPs, fibrinogen, ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin, orosomucoid, a
For radionuclide therapy, individual patient pharmacokinetics can be measured in three dimensions by sequential SPECT imaging. Accurate registration of the time series of images is central for voxel-based calculations of the residence time and absorbed dose. In this work, rigid and non-rigid methods are evaluated for registration of 6-7 SPECT/CT images acquired over a week, in anatomical regions f
The aim of this project is to transfer and implement a monoclonal antibody purification process that is traditionally done on an ÄKTAxpress to another machine called the ÄKTA pure. This is due to the fact that the ÄKTAxpress is being discontinued by the manufacturer and a replace-ment machine is needed for the time being. The project will include developing some new meth-ods that might also highli
Forskning indikerar att föräldrar som under sin egen uppväxt har varit placerade i samhällsvård löper högre risk att få sina egna barn placerade. Forskningen om föräldrar med erfarenhet av samhällsvård är begränsad, ofta till tonåren och de tidiga vuxenåren. Det finns i nuläget ingen forskning om dessa föräldrars omvårdnadsrepresentationer. Det har även påpekats att forskningsfältet saknar salutogResearch indicates that children of parents with experience of out-of-home care (OHC) are at higher risk of also spending time in care. Research on parents with experience of OHC is limited, often to the period of adolescence or young adulthood. There is currently no research on the caregiving representations among these parents. Furthermore, it has been claimed that the research field lacks a res
The purpose of this candidate essay is to investigate whether there are any differences in how female and male party leaders are portrayed in news articles. To establish a reasonable level of abstraction, the essay has focused on Nyamko Sabuni and Johan Pehrson as the two party leaders under investigation. By using qualitative content analysis, this essay has developed and utilized a coding scheme
The purpose of this study is to explore health sector social worker’s experiences of the implementation of Lean management. Five interviews were conducted with social workers working at departments where Lean-management had been implemented. In addition, observations were made during 4 days at one such department. Backed up by Julia Evetts’ theory of professions and the concepts “occupational prof
Syfte: Denna masteruppsats ämnar att deskriptivt beskriva hur bankanställda och experter på bankregleringsområdet ser på de regleringen av de finansiella risker som härrör från klimatförändringarna. Material och metod: Semistrukturerade expertintervjuer genomfördes med fem bankanställda från svenska banker av olika storlek samt med fyra experter på bankreglering och en expert på översvämningar oc
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of leading causes of death in the world; survivors commonly exhibit behavioural changes and neurocognitive defects in the long-term. Following TBI, rapid changes in the neurovascular unit (NVU) occur as the permeability of the blood brain barrier (BBB) increases and cerebral blood flow (CBF) becomes dysregulated. An integral component of the NVU are pericytes wh
Previous research of environmental groups and social movements underline the potential of alliances between groups to increase their aggregate impact. Through a case study of a cooperation between the climate action group Code Rood and the environmental interest organization Groninger Bodem Beweging, the thesis examines cooperation between the European movement for climate justice and locally base
Memory integration is how series of similar memories can merge into overlapping representations as one abstract model of behavior to anticipate present and future episodes – facilitating instrumental use of episodic experience for higher-order inferences. Previous research has showed that a novel memory of reward can travel backwards in time through episodic memory and generalize its contents to p
Dataskyddsförordningen, GDPR, ämnar att skydda personuppgifter genom att sätta den registrerades intressen är i fokus, samtidigt som lagen specifikt beaktar mikro-företag samt små och medelstora företags, SMEs, särskilda behov. Uppsatsen närmar sig denna problematik från ett perspektiv baserat på grundläggande rättigheter; problemformuleringen är hur mindre företags rättigheter och intressen kan bThe General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR, aims to provide protection of personal data which is centred on the data-subject, while at the same time categorically giving special consideration to the specific needs of micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises, SMEs. The paper approaches this conundrum from a fundamental rights angle, and tries to answer how the rights and interests of smaller bus
This thesis will explore the theme of masculinity in Boyz n the Hood (John Singleton 1991) through a film analysis, from the perspective of two theoretical concepts by bell hooks regarding the studies of masculinity and race. These include Black Looks: Race and Representation and We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity. This essay will also contain a discussion regarding the concept of “Black
This study aimed to deepen and refine the understanding of the responsibility burden that children may need to navigate in a family where a parent is grappling with alcohol abuse. Our research questions included “How is the responsibility that a child may need to assume for a parent with alcohol abuse portrayed in the autobiographies of adult children?” and “How is the responsibility one may need
The sport of football is commonly perceived as a domain traditionally associated with masculinity, thereby marginalizing women who, as female fans, constantly encounter societal expectations regarding their genuine passion for the game. To achieve the status of being perceived as authentic, they often are ‘forced’ to negotiate their gender identities so that their fandom identity becomes evident.
This project presents the design and development of “Breathe Right,” a wearable AI-powered device and app aimed at promoting a regulated and healthy breathing pattern. Our breathing pattern plays a significant role in both our physical and mental health. Even if we don’t realize it, there are proper and improper ways to breathe, and an unregulated breathing pattern can unconsciously harm our healt
