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The co-existence of trees and grasses is a defining feature of savannah ecosystems and landscapes. During recent decades, the combined effect of climate change and increased demographic pressure has led to complex vegetation changes in these ecosystems. A number of recent Earth observation (EO)-based studies reported positive changes in biological productivity in the Sahelian region in relation to
In the current global energy scenario, gas turbine can provide delicate balance between the booming worlds energy requirement and a pollutant free sustainable society. Cleaner combustion of fuel (particular natural gas), efficient, reliable, low maintenance and cost effective operation of gas turbine attracted scientific community to push the limit further (high efficiency and zero emission gas tu
Background Purified α1 proteinase inhibitor (A1PI) slowed emphysema progression in patients with severe α1 antitrypsin deficiency in a randomised controlled trial (RAPID-RCT), which was followed by an open-label extension trial (RAPID-OLE). The aim was to investigate the prolonged treatment effect of A1PI on the progression of emphysema as assessed by the loss of lung density in relation to RAPID-
There is increasing empirical support for the biodiversity and ecosystem service (ES) benefits of mixed-species production forests. However, few studies control for the spatial arrangement of the trees within mixtures to determine the influence that clustering the tree species (patch scale mixtures), versus evenly dispersing them (intimate scale mixtures), may have for biodiversity and ES outcomes
Galactic Archaeology is the study of the formation and evolution of the Milky Way through the properties of stars and stellar populations. The combination of stellar ages, chemical compositions, positions, and velocities can reveal the history of star formation and chemical enrichment in different regions of the Galaxy. A large number of stellar spectroscopic, photometric, and astrometric surveys
Context and purpose: There is an urgent need to develop vitamin D dietary recommendations for dark-skinned populations resident at high latitude. Using data from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with vitamin D3-supplements/fortified foods, we undertook an individual participant data-level meta-regression (IPD) analysis of the response of wintertime serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25(OH)D) to total vit
Vad hände med innebörden av ordet "otrygghet", ett ord med gamla svenska rötter och en tidigare etablerad innebörd, när det amerikanska forskningsfältet "Fear of Crime" introducerade i Sverige och översattes till "Otrygghet"? Syftet med denna avhandling är att beskriva trygghetsforskningens uppkomst, etablering och expansion i Sverige, i syfte att besvara frågor om forskningsdiskursens funktion, sThe purpose of this dissertation is to construct an historical account of the emergence, establishment, and expansion of fear of crime research in Sweden. This dissertation aims to answer questions about the function, spread, and high level of institutional engagement of fear of crime research by analyzing the literature and examining the methodological, theoretical, and epistemological origins of
Popular Abstract in Swedish Avhandlingen utreder några av konsekvenserna av de institutionella reformer som genomfördes i Sydafrika under 1990-talet, med särskilt fokus på det nya kommunsystemet, enligt vilket varje kommun är skyldig att stimulera lokal ekonomisk utveckling i samarbete med det lokal näringslivet och andra civilsamhälleliga aktörer. Den syftar även till att utveckla den samhällsvetThis thesis focuses on the consequences of the institutional transformations in South Africa during the 1990s with specific reference to the introduction of a mode of local governance based on the direct participation of private and civic actors in policymaking and implementation. The study also aims to contribute to theory. The approach is that public, private and civic associations are best unde
Importance: Persistent disparities in mortality across countries suggest uneven improvements in living standards and access to life-extending health technologies, as well as context-specific obstacles. Studies have analyzed cross-country inequality in mortality but have not widely contextualized those disparities in terms of developmental progress relative to a frontier representing a level of mor
Objectives: To analyze device designs, similarities and overlaps of custom-made fenestrated arch endografts intended for mid/distal arch thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Materials and Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study analyzing custom-made anonymized graft plans was performed. Graft plans were included from a cohort of mid/distal aortic arch repairs using custom-made fenestrated aor
BACKGROUND: The period immediately following psychiatric inpatient care is recognized as a time of elevated risk of suicide, yet little is known about factors that influence how soon suicide occurs after discharge.AIM: To examine the timing of suicide among persons after psychiatric discharge and identify sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with a shorter time to death by suicide.METH
Immunotherapy has brought hope for cancer treatment, but its clinical success remains limited. Recently, overexpression of the transcription factors PU.1, IRF8 and BATF3 (PIB) was shown to induce direct reprogramming of tumor cells into antigen-presenting type 1 conventional dendritic cells (cDC1s), a rare subset of immune cells with pivotal role in anti-cancer immunity. This strategy might open a
Hotspot tracks (chains of seamounts, ridges, and other volcanic structures) provide important records of plate motions, as well as mantle geodynamics, magma flux, and mantle source compositions. The Tristan-Gough-Walvis Ridge (TGW) hotspot track, extending from the active volcanic islands of Tristan da Cunha and Gough through a province of guyots and then along Walvis Ridge to the Etendeka flood b
Popular Abstract in Swedish Inom området datorgrafik undersöker man hur virtuella scener kan omvandlas till verklighetstrogna bilder. För interaktiva miljöer, som exempelvis datorspel, måste en ny bild vara genererad och klar att visas på skärmen mellan 30-60 gånger i sekunden för att upplevelsen ska kännas responsiv och för att rörelser ska flyta på ett naturligt sätt. För att datorn ska hinna meThe field of computer graphics refers to the use of computers to generate realistic-looking images from virtual scenes. Graphics processing units use an algorithm known as rasterization to compute images of scenes viewed from a virtual camera. The commonly used pinhole camera model does not account for the imperfections that stem from the physical limitations in real-world cameras. This includes,
Background: Words are a natural way to describe mental states in humans, while numerical values are a convenient and effective way to carry out quantitative psychological research. With the growing interest of researchers in gaming disorder, the number of screening tools is growing. However, they all require self-quantification of mental states. The rapid development of natural language processing
Background: There is little agreement on clinically useful criteria for identifying real-world responders to biologic treatments for asthma. Objective: To investigate the impact of pre-biologic impairment on meeting domain-specific biologic responder definitions in adults with severe asthma. Methods: This was a longitudinal, cohort study across 22 countries participating in the International Sever
Den tekniska utvecklingen har under den senaste tiden tagit stora kliv framåt, vilka inneburit positiva förändringar för yttrandefriheten. Men parallellt med de nya möjligheterna har det även tillkommit nya problem. Internet, och främst sociala medier, har blivit en kommunikationsplattform där också hat, hot och kränkningar frodas. Känslan av anonymitet och den fysiska distans som internet skapar The development of the Internet, and also user devices such as smart phones, has recently made significant strides, which have had a great positive impact on freedom of speech. However, in parallel with the new opportunities, new problems have developed. The Internet, and foremost social media, has become a communication platform where hatred, threats and violations of privacy thrive. The feeling
Examensarbetets titel: VD-skiftets inverkan på diversifieringsstrategi – en longitudinell studie av svenska börsnoterade företag Seminariedatum: 2013-01-18 Ämne/kurs: FEKH19, Examensarbete kandidatnivå i Strategic Management, 15 högskolepoäng Författare: Linnea Bråtenius, Henrik Emilsson, Elin Skoghagen Handledare: Matts Kärreman Fem nyckelord: Diversifieringsstrategi, Rumelts klassificeringTitle: How CEO turnover affects diversification strategy – a longitudinal study of Swedish listed companies Seminar date: 2013-01-18 Course: FEKH19, Degree project Undergraduate level, Strategic Management, 15 University Credits Points Authors: Linnea Bråtenius, Henrik Emilsson, Elin Skoghagen Advisor: Matts Kärreman Key words: Diversification strategy, Rumelt’s Classification Scheme, CEO inc
Title: Access to cultural education in a multi-ethnical context. The right to dance and play an instrument, to paint and work with film is taken for granted by many children in Malmoe today. The agenda explicitely phrases the intent of the publicly financed schools of art for children to reflect the multi-ethnic demographics of the city. Public community music schools of today, incorporate classe
Allt fler kommuner utformar och använder digitala tvillingar eller 3D stadsmodeller för att tillgodose sina behov inom bl.a. stadsplanering och bygglov. Inom byggbranschen så ökar användningen av byggnadsinformationsmodellering (BIM) i framförallt planering- och projekteringsstadiet. Frågan är hur man kan utbyta denna digitala information från respektive bransch i bygglovsprövningar. I nuläget såAn increasing number of cities are modelling their built environment in three-dimensional (3D) city models to plan their cities more efficiently. In parallel, the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry are increasingly relying on Building Information Models (BIM) when designing, constructing and managing facilities such as buildings. These new means of storing, presenting and ex
