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Research question: "How do individuals using semaglutide negotiate the stigma associated with its use?" Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how individuals using semaglutide negotiate the stigma associated with its use, extending moralised consumption into the underexplored domain of pharmaceutical weight loss. Theoretical perspective: The study draws on three complementar
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has placed retail organisations at the centre of a transformation that employees are largely left to navigate on their own. This study with the title Coping with Artificial Chaos: How Retail Organisations Make Sense of Disruptive Technological Innovations – A Qualitative Study on the Example of AI examines how retail employees make sense of disruptive
IntroductionForensic assessments of whether an injury would have been life-threatening often rely on empirical knowledge rather than evidence-based criteria. To address this gap, we applied the validated trauma scoring system New Injury Severity Score (NISS) to estimate mortality risk along the natural course of single stab injuries to the trunk.Methods and materialsWe included 408 survivors and 1
Sodium chloride (NaCl) has been proposed as a retrospective and prospective dosemeter for optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dosimetry. The potential for NaCl pellets for individualised in situ dose assessment during a radiological or nuclear emergency was enhanced by their suitability with a portable OSL reader. The current paper studies the possibility of developing a public dosimetric badg
BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) has well-documented cardio-respiratory protective effects in individuals with lung diseases. Whilst most studies examining the relationship between PA, lung function and respiratory symptoms have included self-reported PA data, studies assessing PA objectively using accelerometers are scarce.AIM: To explore the association of sedentary behavior (SED) and moderate
The 2026 Israel–US war against Iran exposed significant weaknesses in the Islamic Republic’s intelligence, counterintelligence, air-defence, and command-and-control systems, while leaving much of its asymmetric coercive capacity intact. Missiles, proxy networks, cyber operations, covert procurement, hostage diplomacy, and transnational repression therefore remain central instruments of regime secu
This thesis investigates public attitudes and the reception in Sweden of DeepSeek´s chatbot, with a particular focus on the discussions that appeared following its launch in January 2025. The study applies a thematic analysis and a quantitative content analysis, analyzing approximately 250 posts from Flashback and 80 news articles published by the “Big four” (Svenska Dagbladet, Dagens Nyheter, Aft
This thesis explores how stereotypes and prejudices about Thai women are reproduced in online discussions on the Swedish forum Flashback. Using a qualitative netnographic method, two discussion threads are analyzed through the theoretical perspectives of representation (Stuart Hall), orientalism (Edward Said), and concepts of prejudice and stereotypes (Jonas Stier). The analysis reveals four recu
With consideration to an increased future energy demand, efficient energy utilization is imperative. Within the context of district heating, otherwise underutilized resources are enabled, which enhances the efficiency of the energy system. In order to facilitate increased recovery of low-grade waste heat, supply temperatures in the district heating grid can be reduced. However, supply temperature
Den svenska kommersiella fastighetsmarknaden har under perioden 2008–2025 genomgått betydande förändringar. Perioden inleddes med efterspelet till finanskrisen 2008 och övergick därefter i en utdragen lågräntemiljö, vilken slutligen följdes av en snabb ränteuppgång under 2022–2023. Eftersom fastighetssektorn är kapitalintensiv och kännetecknas av hög skuldsättning får förändringar i Riksbankens stHow changes in interest rate levels affect transaction volumes, and financing strategies in the Swedish commercial real estate market The Swedish commercial real estate market underwent significant structural change between 2008 and 2025. A period that comprised the aftermath of the global financial crisis, an extended low interest rate environment and the rapid increase in the policy rate during
AimSwedish healthcare staff are obliged to immediately report suspected child maltreatment (CM) to child protection services (CPS), but often fail this duty. The use of screening instruments in EDs increases detection of adults with risk factors for CM. Such instruments have previously not been available in Sweden. The aim of the present study was to pilot test a Swedish version of the Dutch ‘chil
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive blood cancer characterized by the unregulated proliferation of immature myeloblasts. Gene mutations have been shown to have a large effect on pathogenesis, inter-tumour heterogeneity and clinical outcomes in AML1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7–8; however, the role of epigenetic alterations in these respects has been investigated less extensively. Here we use ATAC-
Background and Objectives: Psychosocial interventions support informal caregivers of people with dementia, but their impact on anticipatory grief and related health outcomes remains unclear. This review examines the effectiveness of different psychosocial approaches in addressing these outcomes.Research Design and Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guide
Pharbitis nil (L.) Choisy is a traditional medicinal plant exhibiting broad-spectrum pharmacological effects, including anti-cancer, renoprotective, and laxative effects; insecticidal activity; and antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective actions. In this study, 11 compounds were isolated from the seeds of the plant and structurally characterized. These inc
Background: The aim was to evaluate bias and precision for 177Lu-activity-quantification using window-based scatter compensation in a ring-configured CZT gamma camera (StarGuide™, GE HealthCare). This paper extends a previous study by applying modified scatter compensation (MSC) methods introduced with the StarGuidePlus upgrade. The modified methods account for contamination of scatter windows by
Background: Meningioma, the most prevalent brain tumor in adults, is predominantly benign and often treated with radiotherapy and/or surgery, generally with positive treatment outcomes. Radiotherapy can be administered using either conventional radiotherapy (CRT) or proton beam therapy (PBT). The treatment can cause chronic symptoms such as headache, fatigue, and neurocognitive impairments that ca
Abstract – Introduction: Hypochondriasis is a prevalent psychiatric condition associated with substantial individual suffering and healthcare utilization. Despite its clinical importance, little is known about its etiology, and the extent to which familial and genetic factors contribute to its development remains unclear. Methods: In this population-based cohort study, we identified 5, 809, 325 in
The slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) poses a challenge for the quantification of early disease-driven cognitive decline. Here, we show that frequently administered remote and unsupervised digital cognitive assessments can detect differences in cognitive decline within 30 weeks in early AD. The sample comprised 202 individuals (52–85 years old) recruited from longitudinal observational
Rationale: Clinical interest in psilocybin-assisted rehabilitation for motor disorders is growing. However, psilocybin’s motor effects are under-researched, and quantifying them is essential for assessing treatment risks and outcomes. Objectives: This study aims to clarify whether acute effects of psilocybin disrupt established patterns of manual dexterity and coordination. Specifically, we evalua
