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Background: A common trend in the research on 2nd generation bioethanol is the focus on intensifying the process and increasing the concentration of water insoluble solids (WIS) throughout the process. However, increasing the WIS content is not without problems. For example, the viscosity of pretreated lignocellulosic materials is known to increase drastically with increasing WIS content. Further,
Processes leading to a final state with at least two high transverse momentum leptons (electrons or muons) are studied using the full e(+/-) p data sample collected by the H1 experiment at HERA. The data correspond to an integrated luminosity of 463 pb(-1). Di-lepton and tri-lepton event classes are investigated. Cross sections of the production of e(+)e(-) and mu(+)mu(-) pairs are derived in a re
The stem of Agave tequilana Weber is used to obtain fructans. Reports on the potential prebiotic activity of agave fructans as ingredients are scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the indigestible fraction (IF) content and the short chain fatty acid production (SCFA) from in vitro fermentation of: Native-agavefructans (NAF), agave-dietary-fiber (ADF), high-performance-fructans (HPF), both
A measurement is presented of the inclusive cross-section for b-jet production in association with a Z boson in pp collisions at a centre-of-mass energy of root s = 7 TeV. The analysis uses the data sample collected by the ATLAS experiment in 2010, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of approximately 36 pb(-1). The event selection requires a Z boson decaying into high P-T electrons or muons,
Aim: The aim of this study was to describe asylum seekers' satisfaction with daily occupations and activity level while in a Danish asylum centre, and whether this changed over time. Another aim was to describe whether exposure to torture, self-rated health measures, and ADL ability were related to their satisfaction with daily occupations and activity level. Methods: A total of 43 asylum seekers
O 1s x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) in conjunction with photoelectron spectroscopy has been used to explore the conduction-band edge of single crystalline and nanostructured anatase TiO2. The experiments are supported by ab initio density-functional calculations in which both the initial and core hole final states are considered. The calculations show that the states at the conduction-band ed
This thesis examines the relationship between financial development and economic growth. By reviewing previous theories and empirical studies about financial development and economic growth and financial development process in China, I assumed that there is a positive relationship between financial development and economic growth in China case. Then I use time series annual data from 1978 to 2009
Syftet med den här studien är att nå nya kunskaper om hur sångpedagoger arbetar med mentala och fysiska blockeringar hos sina elever. Studien syftar även till att klargöra hur sångpedagoger upplever sitt ansvar för eleverna och var de drar gränsen för sin yrkesroll som lärare i förhållande till vård- och terapiområdet. Studien bygger på kvalitativa intervjuer med tre sångpedagoger och deras erfareTitle: To sing without limitations, interviews with three singing teachers talking about their experiences about what it means to work with mental and physical blockages. The purpose of this study is to obtain new knowledge about how vocal coaches work with students’ mental and physical blockages. The study examines how vocal coaches perceive their responsibility towards their students and how the
Ecological modernisation has together with sustainable development reached a hegemonic status in the current environmental discourse. In the 1970's, the environmental crisis was blamed on modernity and technology and environmental protection was a prioritised area within the environmental movement. Today, it is believed that the crisis is to be solved with technical innovations and keywords ar
Our purposes with this essay was from the perspective of young people that has completed a stay at HVB-home, their parents and the social welfare secretaries get an apprehension on their way of looking at the purpose of placement in a HVB-home agrees with the comprehensive view of the placement. We also wish to get a picture of what is of important to change in this matter. How do they experience
Development, where agriculture is a central component, is today often related to different aspects of sustainability. Sustainable development is argued to be most effective when implemented on a local level where non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are usually active agents. The implementation of sustainable practices, such as sustainable agriculture, could hence be argued to depend upon the eff
Background:The African continent has shown significant social and economical improvements during the past decade. This has increased the incitements for investors to enter the continent. However great internal differences still exist and the attractiveness of different regions and sectors differs widely from an investor’s perspective. Markets Speaking is a Sweish-‐Ghanian consultancy who has spec
This essay deals with the problems that women face in Ireland, problems that arise because of the strict abortion laws. Women who deals with unwanted pregnancies must either travel to England to procure an abortion, or proceed with the pregnancy because of their lack of funding. This situation causes a lot of emotional stress for women, aside from the physical and economical problems that can be r
Jakten på vapen som distanserar soldaten från själva slagfältet har pågått ända sedan övergången från krigsföring med knivar till krigsföring med pil och båge. Idag har denna ambition närapå nått fullständighet med det ständigt växande antal obemannade, fjärrstyrda farkoster som snabbt håller på att bli den vanligaste och mest framstående metoden att föra krig. Politiska incitament såsom att kapa The pursuit of weapons which distance the soldier from the actual battlefield has been going on ever since the transition from the waging of war using short blades, to the waging of war using bow and arrow. Today, that ambition has reached an almost completion with the ever-increasing number of unmanned, remote-controlled vehicles that are rapidly becoming the most common and prominent method of w
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric condition associated with severe functional impairments in areas including emotion regulation, impulse control and the maintenance of stable and balanced self-views as well as interpersonal relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment program that has been shown effective in reducing suici
Aim: This study investigated the relationship between sexual debut at the age of 15 years of age and psychological health, difficult life experiences and sexual risk taking behaviour. Methods: A sample of 77 Swedish 15 year old students completed a survey about sexuality, psychological health and difficult life experiences. Results: Those who had their sexual debut at 15 years of age or younger ha
This dissertation examines the role of internal communication in enhancing employee motivation. As a role model – pharmaceutical company Roche Latvia was chosen. Roche Latvia is one of the Top 3 leading pharmaceutical companies in Latvia (Roche, 2015), and is seen as the main and most important contributor in educating patients and doctors, as well investing research and donating to charities. The
