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This report describes a language and an interactive environment, called LICS, for implementation of control systems and dynamic modelling. It used graphics for representation of the structural properties: hierarchical decomposition, interconnection structure, and structure of the interfaces. The decomposition and interconnection structures are described by block diagrams. Low level modules are des
Anaerobic degradation of a semi-solid waste with a total solids content of 4% particulate matter, much of it insoluble, was investigated in four laboratory-scale reactors. Two of the reactors were equipped with different textile materials for immobilisation of microorganisms, while the other two were used as continuously-stirred-tank reactor references, A constant organic loading rate and hydrauli
The oncogene cyclin D1 is highly expressed in many breast cancers and, despite its proliferation-activating properties, it has been linked to a less malignant phenotype. To clarify this observation, we focused on two key components of malignant behavior, migration and proliferation, and observed that quiescent G0/G1 cells display an increased migratory capacity compared to cycling cells. We also f
Sp1/Kruppel-like factor (KLF) family of transcription factors regulates diverse biological processes including cell growth, differentiation, and development through modulation of gene expression. This family of factors regulates transcription positively and negatively by binding to the GC and GT/CACCC boxes in the promoter through their highly conserved three zinc finger domains. Although the mole
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by accumulation of oxidized lipoproteins, increased cell death and hypertrophic degeneration of the arterial intima. The disease process is associated with local formation of modified self antigens that are targeted by both innate and adaptive immune responses. Although it remains to be firmly established it is likely that these autoi
The purpose of this paper is to understand the significance of form elements through the interpretations of design sketches. These interpretations are provided by designers themselves interpreting expressive characteristics of car images, and by students interpreting the sketches of designers' morphing sequences. In the experimental investigation of the sketching process through morphing sequence
Spatial data are crucial in disaster planning. However, because of the dynamic, urgent and uncertain nature of disasters, certain data and functionalities may be inaccessible to decision makers when they are required. Web service composition offers a possible solution whereby disaster planners can integrate spatial web services to generate new spatial data and functionalities, quickly, from existi
This paper presents the use of a membrane-integrated reactor system with recycling of laccase and mediator for azo dye decolorization. From initial screening of different laccases and mediators, Trametes versicolor laccase and syringaldehyde provided the best system for decolorization. Decolorization yields of 98, 88, 80 and 78% were obtained for Red FN-2BL, Red BWS, Remazol Blue RR and Blue 4BL,
Glial cell line derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) has great potential to treat Parkinson's disease (PD). However, constitutive expression of GDNF can over time lead to side effects. Therefore, it would be useful to regulate GDNF expression. Recently, a new gene inducible system using destabilizing domains (DD) from E. coil dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) has been developed and characterized. The a
Ad hoc networks, being able to organize themselves without user intervention, can easily provide their users with mobility, multimedia support and group communication. However, they have to combine quality of service (QoS) and multicast routing strategies. This article defines the resource management and admission control components of the ad hoc QoS multicast (AQM) routing protocol, which achieve
When ill the individual faces the options of seeking health care, using self-medication or doing nothing. In an economic perspective, an individual's propensity to utilise health care is determined by the costs of utilisation and the perceived benefits of health care. The propensity to utilise health care may hence be expected to vary between individuals. In this paper we attempt on the one hand t
Mismatch negativity (MMN) is a negative component of auditory event-related potential (ERP), reflecting the brain's automatic change detection process. In the present study we investigated the development of the pitch change detection, as indexed by the MMN, in the same infants from birth until 12 months of age. The MMN was identified in approximately 75% of infants at each age, being relatively s
The vehicle ingress and egress are important issues for the automotive industry, both for minimizing assembly work load and for maximizing end-users’ comfort. Digital human modeling tools are used for evaluating and visualizing these issues. The assembler and end-user are more or less performing the very same entering task if the vehicles have identical geometrical prerequisites. The major differe
När EKS 11 publicerades blev det krav på att i Br0-byggnader göra en särskild bedömning av byggnadsdelars skyddsbehov med avseende på deras bärförmåga vid brand för att avgöra om det föreligger ett utökat skyddsbehov för byggnadsdelarna. I de fall där det föreligger ett utökat skyddsbehov ökar de brandtekniska kraven som ställs på byggnadsdelarna, medan i de fall där det inte föreligger ett utökatThe aim of this thesis is to investigate which factors that should be taken into consideration in the assessment of extended fire safety for building components in building class Br0. Problem areas have been identified through a literature study in this field. To solve the identified problems, interviews have been carried out with the National board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket) and
Based on data from the past, predictive analytics can give a competitive advantage for companies when it is used to forecast the future. Specifically, predictive analytics can be used to aid decision makers in strategic planning. As the construction industry faces challenges with both more costly and complicated projects, predictive analytics can support decision makers in the industry in the most
The Alingsås dry-cleaning facility is one of the heavily halogenated hydrocarbon contaminated sites in Sweden. The source of contamination dates back to the 1970s when a large scale tetrachloroethylene leakage outbroke inside the dry-cleaning building. After years of propagation and dissemination, the tetrachloroethylene together with its degradation products was widely found in soil and groundwat
This thesis studies the cognitive elements in strategic thinking and aims to contribute to the assessment of a tool that is developed to measure this ability. Strategic thinking is an area in strategy research that has received little emphasis. There is a lack of understanding of the cognitive elements behind the ability to think strategically. Therefore, this research aims to gain a deeper insigh
Titel: Solceller med tillhörande lagringsbatteri i flerbostadshus – Analys av lönsamhet och möjlighet att uppfylla kommande NNE-krav Författare: Frida Hansson, Christian Bakgrund: Den 1 januari 2021 träder nya, skärpta krav på byggnaders energiprestanda i kraft. Dessa krav kallas nära-nollenergikrav (NNE-krav) eftersom de tillkommer som en åtgärd för att öka antalet nära-nollenergibyggnader i SveTitle: PV-cells and storage batteries in multifamily residential buildings – Analysis of the profitability and the ability to meet the upcoming nearly zero-energy requirements Authors: Frida Hansson, Christian Jedhammar Supervisors: Karin Adalberth, Building Physics, LTH Ludvig Andersson, Teknik och hållbarhet, NCC Building SE Examiner: Åsa Wahlström, Installation Technology, LTH Problem: On 1 Jan
