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This paper applies Sykes and Matza’s theory of neutralization (1957) to three cases of convicted, self-interested spies: Peyman Kia, Stig Wennerström, and Robert Hanssen. Using congruence analysis, the study assesses the explanatory strength of the theory, with qualitative text analysis as the primary method to identify neutralizations in Kia’s interrogation transcripts, Wennerström’s autobiograph
This thesis examines how Swedish intelligence actors use intelligence disclosures as strategic communication to address hybrid threats. The study applies a qualitative document analysis to the Swedish Security Service’s and Swedish Military Security and Intelligence Service’s open annual reports and yearly assessments from 2015 and 2024. The material is analysed using Nato’s framework for intellig
The murder of Olof Palme in Stockholm 1986 remains an unsolved murder. The investigation of different leads have resulted in speculation of several conspiracy theories regarding who or what group committed the murder. Due to the lack of structure and technical evidence obtained during the investigation several different assailants are still possible murderers and the only technical evidence that c
Extreme environmental events such as Heat Waves (HWs), cold waves, and droughts intensified by climate change are increasingly associated with adverse health outcomes. In this study, investigation of the extreme temperature across Uttar Pradesh (U. P.), one of India’s largest and densely populate states has been done. Using high-resolution climate data from the Providing REgional Climates for Impa
Three cationic heteroleptic Ni(ii) dithiocarbamate complexes ([Ni(L)(L′)n]PF6, n = 1 or 2) were synthesized and characterized to explore the relationship between diphosphine chelate ring size and their electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen production. These complexes (1–3) feature a common dithiocarbamate ligand (L) and varied diphosphine ligands (L′): dppm (1), dppe (2), and dppp (3). Single-cry
How do new companies attempt to captivate customers in a food market they are substantially seeking to transform? Plant-based meat has been marketed as a revolutionary food product that will not only transform markets but also provide better health and reduced environmental harms. Building on conceptualizations of captivation, we analyze video ads from leading brands. Our results highlight four mo
DNA mutations in specific genes can confer preferential benefit from drugs targeting those genes. However, other molecular perturbations can "phenocopy" pathogenic mutations, but would not be identified using standard clinical sequencing, leading to missed opportunities for other patients to benefit from targeted treatments. We hypothesized that RNA phenocopy signatures of key cancer driver gene m
This article explores the longstanding connection between a local version of a widespread cultural phenomenon – sea and lake serpents – and the community that cares for it. Legends and observation narratives, memorates, from the seventeenth century onwards concerning this lake serpent are analysed. The study further discusses how these narratives constitute the best-known Swedish version of lake s
This article examines the search for the Storsjöodjuret and how evolving perspectives on nature and science have shaped attempts to capture and protect this cryptid. Initially considered a sjörå—a folkloric guardian of a specific place—Storsjöodjuret was later framed within scientific inquiry as a potential, yet undiscovered, species. During the 19th century, as zoological studies gained prominenc
Eco-social policies aim to establish a social floor while respecting planetary boundaries and to improve the social outcomes of ecological policies. Research on public attitudes towards eco-social policies remains limited, focusing exclusively on people in high-income countries in Europe. Using representative samples in three diverse middle-income countries (Brazil, South Africa, China) and three
To meet future demands for cleaner water and comply with the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), many European wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) will need quaternary treatment to reduce emissions of organic micropollutants (OMPs). Quaternary treatment based on granular activated carbon (GAC) is a promising solution, yet long-term, full-scale operational data remain scarce. This
Purpose To investigate patient-reported symptom relief day-by-day and the use of postoperative analgesics after open trigger finger release. The primary outcome of this study was the number of days to resolution of pain. Secondary outcomes were the use of analgesics and the number of days to complete resolution of stiffness and triggering. Methods In this prospective, multicenter cohort study, a t
Weight bias is a social justice issue that manifests in social and health inequities, affecting the lives of millions of individuals globally. Although weight bias research has increased over the last two decades, it remains pervasive, and more work is needed to establish effective strategies to reduce it. The 2024 International Weight Bias Summit aimed to collaboratively identify future research
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) exhibits heterogeneous treatment responses, yet molecular subtypes based on predefined biological pathways show limited prognostic value. We introduce tumor-specific total mRNA expression (TmS), a pathway-agnostic deconvolution metric derived from matched RNA/DNA sequencing, as a robust stratification tool. Analyzing 575 TNBC patients across Western and East As
Artikeln analyserar hur svenska myndigheter anpassade sin samhällsinformation till den kommersiella tv-reklamens logik i början av 1990-talet. Med Försäkringskassans omdebatterade kampanj med Ronny och Ragge inför Socialförsäkringens dag 1993 som fallstudie undersöks hur gränserna mellan kunskap, information och underhållning förhandlades i ett avreglerat medielandskap. Studien visar hur en tidiga
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) forms highly deformable aggregates with broad variations in size and morphology, complicating controlled separation and biological analysis. Reliable methods to isolate fractions of GAS clusters with defined properties are essential for studying host–pathogen interactions that depend on cluster size. Here, we present a simple deterministic lateral displacement (DLD) mic
