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BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia increases as renal function declines and is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. Myostatin is a negative regulator of muscle growth. Its expression in response to exercise is unclear. In this prespecified substudy of the Renal Exercise (RENEXC) trial, we investigated the effects of 12 months of exercise training on sarcopenia, muscle mass and plasma myostatin and
The response of evapotranspiration (ET) to warming is of critical importance to the water and carbon cycle of the boreal biome, a mosaic of land cover types dominated by forests and peatlands. The effect of warming-induced vapour pressure deficit (VPD) increases on boreal ET remains poorly understood because peatlands are not specifically represented as plant functional types in Earth system model
Molecular tracers in secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) can provide information on origin of SOA, as well as regional scale processes involved in their formation. In this study 9 carboxylic acids, 11 organosulfates (OSs) and 2 nitrooxy organosulfates (NOSs) were determined in daily aerosol particle filter samples from Vavihill measurement station in southern Sweden during June and July 2012. Severa
Terpene emissions from the top-canopy layer (at 20 m) of one 118-year-old Norway spruce tree were measured between June and September 2013 using a branch chamber. Total terpene emissions varied from 0.05 to 332.5 μg gdw -1 h-1 with a peak in August. Monoterpenes dominated throughout the summer and on average accounted for 65% of the total terpene mass, followed by sesquiterpenes (29%) and isoprene
The study presents a hydrology concept developed to include lateral water flow in the biogeochemical model ForSAFE. The hydrology concept was evaluated against data collected at Svartberget in the Vindeln Research Forest in Northern Sweden. The results show that the new concept allows simulation of a saturated and an unsaturated zone in the soil as well as water flow that reaches the stream compar
Europe is one of the world's largest food producers, and climate change may pose a serious threat to food security in the region. In the present study, we assess the potential impact of climate change on the Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB), Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say)-a severe pest of potato (Solanum tuberosum, L.). We also investigate the possible impact of climate change on the phenological dev
Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (BVOCs) are trace gases other than CO2 and CH4 produced and emitted by the biosphere, where the amounts released depend on climatic factors such as temperature and solar irradiation. However, interpretation of leaf-level measurements is currently hampered by factors such as large within-genotypic variability, measurement height and time in the season. A campaign
Harvesting of wood for bioenergy purpose will probably increase in importance in the future, in order to replace fossil fuel. However, the environmental impact of increased harvesting might be considerable, e.g. on soil and water chemistry, biodiversity and long-term productivity, and in this study we investigate thresholds for sustainable harvesting volumes. The study is based on scientific revie
The contribution of forest harvesting to base cation losses and soil acidification has increased in recent years in Sweden, as the demand for bioenergy has increased and the sulphur deposition has decreased. Thus, new policy tools are required to evaluate the progress of the recovery from acidification, and as a basis for forest management recommendations. In this study we introduce and test a con
Physiological processes of terrestrial plants regulate the land-atmosphere exchange of carbon, water, and energy, yet few studies have explored the acclimation responses of mature boreal conifer trees to climate change. Here we explored the acclimation responses of photosynthesis, respiration, and stomatal conductance to elevated temperature and/or CO2 concentration ([CO2]) in a 3-year field exper
A bark beetle attack in a Norway spruce forest in southwestern Sweden killed most trees, which however mostly remained standing, and caused elevated nitrate concentrations and subsequent acidification in the soil water. Long-term monitoring showed very low nitrate concentrations in the soil water before the bark beetle attack. High nitrate concentrations remained throughout five years after the in
The scope for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) widens to consider not only water quality and cost, but also energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The on-going research project, “Development and dynamic analysis of operational strategies for enhanced energy efficiency of wastewater treatment systems” aims to develop a tool for integrated evaluation of energy efficiency and greenh
The Visual Analogue Scale for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (VAS-IBS), a self-rating questionnaire, was designed to measure symptoms and the effect of treatment in patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. The aim of this descriptive correlational study was to conduct further psychometric validation after the VAS-IBS had been used in clinical practice, translate it into English, and compare the
The scientific knowledge of climate change processes and their worrying future implications for human societies and natural systems has developed considerably during the last decade, but necessary adaptive actions by decision makers have so far been rather limited. There are several causes to this, such as a discrepancy related to the communication between climate scientists and end-users, and the
Popular Abstract in Swedish Projektioner om framtida klimat i Arktis och subarktis tyder på att drastiska förändrinar väntar regionen under det närmaste århundradet. Inte bara temperaturen spås öka utan även nederbörd, och då framför allt nederbörden under vinterhalvåret. Dessa förändringar kommer sannolikt att ha stor inverkan på miljön i Arktis och subarktis, och stora forksningsansträngningar hClimate projections indicate that Arctic and sub-Arctic regions are facing a significant change in climate during the 21st century. With warmer temperatures precipitation is also expected to increase, and in particular winter precipitation. These changes are likely to have large impacts on the Arctic and subarctic environment, and extensive research has focused on ecosystem-climate interactions in
Edstrandska Stiftelsens stipendiater 2016: Tiril Hasselknippe Meriç Algün Ringborg Sara Wallgren Markus Bråten Henrique Pavão Johan Österholm Ana Rebordão 1 Förord Edstrandska stiftelsen i Malmö har sedan 1951 kunnat dela ut stipendier till betydelsefulla konstnärskap. Stiftelsen grundades som en hyllning till syskonen Reinhold, Gunhild och Theklas stora och hängivna intresse för den samtida bild
https://www.khm.lu.se/en/sites/khm.lu.se.en/files/edstrandska_digital_161017_org.pdf - 2026-07-10
Microsoft Word - Aron_Hendrix_Thesis.doc A case study on urban renewal through community governance in two Berlin neighborhoods Masters Thesis Aron Hendrix LUMES Spring 2009 Supervised by Patrik Wallman 1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………..2 1.1 Governance types………………….……………..………………………………..….……2 1.2 Social Capital in Sustainable Development………………………………………..…...3 1.3 Hyp
https://www.lumes.lu.se/sites/lumes.lu.se/files/hendrix_aron_1.pdf - 2026-07-10
Microsoft Word - 2 nv uppsatsen 2.doc 1 1. INTRODUCTION During the early 1980’s, the term sustainable development was first introduced. Through the Brundtland Report in 1987, sustainable development was concretized, and then popularized during the Rio conference in 1992. By formulating and defining the term, the recognition of the links between economic, social and environmental sustainability is
https://www.lumes.lu.se/sites/lumes.lu.se/files/wilhelmsson_petra.pdf - 2026-07-10
(Microsoft Word - Sammanfattning av j\344mst\344lldhetsenk\344ten 2009.doc) Sammanfattning av jämställdhetsenkäten 2009 Här sammanfattas resultaten från enkätundersökningen om jämställdhet som genomfördes på institutionerna för Geologi (GEO) samt Naturgeografi och Ekosystemanalys (INES), numera GEKO, under slutet av 2009. Resultaten presenteras för varje institution för sig, men även skillnader me
https://www.geologi.lu.se/sites/geologi.lu.se/files/jolk_sammanfattning_av_jamstalldhetsenkaten_2009_ac.pdf - 2026-07-10
Graduate School Newsletter Faculty of Social Sciences Master of science in development studies, Global studies and social studies of gender Issue 3: Winter 2014 What’s happening at Graduate School | 7 Letter from Lena | 1 Student Snapshots | 2 Story from the Field | 3 Our Alumni: Where Are They Now? | 5 Important dates | 14 1Graduate School Newsletter Letter from Lena This semester has been a busy
https://www.graduateschool.sam.lu.se/sites/graduateschool.sam.lu.se/files/graduate_school_newsletter_issue_3_3.pdf - 2026-07-10
