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A group of pauci-immune vasculitides, characterized by neutrophil-rich necrotizing inflammation of small vessels and the presence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs), is referred to as ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). ANCAs against proteinase 3 (PR3) (PR3-ANCA) or myeloperoxidase (MPO) (MPO-ANCA) are found in over 90% of patients with active disease, and these ANCAs are implicated in
BACKGROUND: The behaviour of blood-sucking arthropods is a crucial determinant of blood protozoan distribution and hence of host-parasite coevolution, but it is very challenging to study in the wild. The molecular identification of parasite lineages in vectors can be a useful key to understand the behaviour and transmission patterns realised by these vectors. METHODS: In this study, we collected b
The sharing of computer programs, movies and music over the Internet marks an all time high in the persistent controversy between intellectual property owners and reproduction technologies as file sharing has gradually become a natural element in the everyday life of today’s younger generations. At present, the magnitude of the expanding gulf between traditional society’s intellectual property rig
Abstract: Animal models of Parkinson's disease (PD) are important for understanding the mechanisms of the disease and can contribute to developing and validating novel therapeutics. Ideally, these models should replicate the cardinal features of PD, such as progressive neurodegeneration of catecholaminergic neurons and motor defects. Many current PD models emphasize pathological forms of α-synucle
Understanding the relationships between biodiversity and land-use is a key element for the development of effective conservation strategies. We studied a mid-altitude steppe-like area of Southern France, the Causse de Sauveterre, that has been grazed for many centuries. The decrease of human population during the 20th century, particularly since the end of 2nd World War, and the ongoing changes in
Background: Appendicitis is the most common disease requiring abdominal surgery in children. However, the diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis is still a challenge, resulting in perforation and negative appendectomies, especially in girls and young children. Further, the pathogenesis of acute appendicitis is not known. Aim: To examine acute appendicitis in children in the aspects of evaluation of t
Popular AbstractAvhandlingen tar sin empiriska utgångspunkt i en analys av hur historiskt betingade värden hanteras i samtida planering samt natur- och kulturmiljövård. Syftet är att därigenom förtydliga förutsättningarna för en hållbar landskapsutveckling avseende landskapets historiska värden. Analysen tar sin teoretiska utgångspunkt i tidsgeografi och kritisk realism. Perspektiven har använts fThis thesis is based on an analysis of how historically motivated values are treated in contemporary planning- and conservation practices. The aim is to discuss the premises of a sustainable landscape development regarding historical landscapes and heritage. The analysis takes its theoretical point of departure in time-geography and critical realism. These perspectives have been used to develop a
This thesis explores the transformative impact of social media platforms on communication and representation. More specifically, it investigates the themes of motherhood portrayed in the YouTube videos of Swedish party leaders and how these themes relate to the process of democratic representation. The research centers around former Center party leader Annie Lööf and the current Christian Democrat
Föreningsfriheten är en viktig del av den västerländska demokratin. Genom denna frihet har medborgare i föreningar möjlighet att samarbeta för att göra gemensam sak av intressen och låta dessa påverka utvecklingen av samhället på en ideell grund. Statens intresse i föreningslivet är åtminstone tveeggat. Frågan om reglering av ideella föreningar har diskuterats av politiska partier i Sverige sedan Freedom of association is an important part of Western democracy. Through this freedom, citizens in associations can work together to share interests and allow them to influence the development of society on a non-profit basis. The state's interest in associations is at least double-edged. The question of regulating non-profit organisations has been discussed by political parties in Sweden sin
I augusti 2022 infördes en ny regel om distansutmätning. Regeln har tagit plats i 6 kap. 12 a § UB och ger Polismyndigheten möjlighet att säkerställa egendom inför utmätning. Detta kan ske i fall då polistjänstemän inom ramen för sitt normala uppdrag kommer i kontakt med egendom som de misstänker kan utmätas. I dessa fall kan Polismyndigheten på plats ringa KFM och fråga om ägaren har indrivningsbIn August 2022, a new rule on remote property securing was introduced. The rule is found in Chapter 6 § 12 a of the Enforcement Code, granting the Police Authority the power to secure property for enforcement purposes. This can occur when police officers, in the course of their normal duties, come into contact with property they suspect can be seized. In such cases, the Police Authority can call t
Unga lagöverträdare har under lång tid särbehandlats inom den svenska straffrätten av flera olika skäl vilka främst grundar sig i principen om humanitet. På senare tid har dock denna särbehandling kommit att ifrågasättas. En bestämmelse som varit föremål för särskilt omfattande kritik är den så kallade ungdomsreduktionen vilket stadgas i 29:7 § brottsbalken. Detta till följd av kriminalitetens utvYoung offenders have been treated differently within Swedish criminal law for a long time due to several different reasons, which are primarily based on the principle of humanity. However, recently, this differential treatment has come into question. One provision that has been subjected to particularly extensive criticism is the so-called youth reduction, which is stipulated in Section 29, paragr
In a modern context, organizations increasingly rely on data analysis and the importance of data quality have accordingly become even more crucial. In this context, missing values pose a significant challenge compromising the utility of the data. In an ideal scenario data should be collected in a way so that the missing values are avoided, but practical and cost constraints often make this unfeasi
Verksamhetsöverlåtelser är vanligt förekommande i dagens samhälle och påverkar därmed många av oss människor som lever och arbetar i samhället. Överlåtare, förvärvare och arbetstagare påverkas alla på ett eller annat sätt när en verksamhetsöverlåtelse sker. Denna uppsats har genom rättsdogmatisk metod tillkommit i syfte att analytiskt utreda hur arbetsgivare och arbetstagare som berörs av en verksBusiness transfers are common in today’s society and affect many of us who live and work here. Transferees, transferors and employees are all in some way affected when a transfer of undertakings or business takes place. This essay is written with the aim to analytically investigate in how employers and employees who are part of a transfer is affected. Furthermore, the aim is to investigate how ter
Cancer is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, and despite the effectiveness of established treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, they may prove inadequate in advanced stages. These treatments can cause severe side effects, such as immune suppression and damage to healthy cells, which can lead to resistance and hinder treatment effectiveness. Immunotherapy is another estab
Title: Improving charging scheduling of public transport electric buses Authors: Anna Hassler & Franz Bamberg Supervisor: Johan Marklund, Lund University Background: This thesis focuses on a Swedish BTO that operates EB fleets. For companies investing in electrification, record-high and volatile electricity prices, present challenges and creates a need to improve the charging scheduling of
PowerPoint Presentation E-learning Module 1 Scanning at 7T Introduction This module introduces main elements that differentiates scanning at 7T from scanning at 3T, from a users perspective. Aspects of 7T physics are described, and examples of how that impact scanning will be given, with a focus on the additional challenges of scanning at 7T. In the end is a small quiz that can be used for testing
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This master’s thesis examines 21 master’s theses written in Library and Information Science in Sweden between the years 2010 and 2013. The master’s theses are written in Lund, Borås and Uppsala and all of them have literature and/or reading as subject matters. The aim of the thesis is to investigate how master’s theses in our time handle the question of reading and literature as a subject matter i
Nowadays, innovation and technological development are considered as crucial for the development and economic growth of regions and nations. Knowledge interactions hold a central position in the innovation process. In line with this, researchers as well as politicians emphasize that knowledge interactions need to be facilitated. This approach has been adapted to the cross-border regional context a
Author: Hanna Hansson Title: A problem in alteration - A study of the construction of men's violence against women as a social problem [Translated title] Supervisor: Stig Linde Assessor: Ingrid Sahlin The purpose of this study was to examine the constrution of men’s violence against women. More specific, the aim was to look at the consequenses of these changes in the construction of victims a
