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The aim of this study was to explore and understand young women who grew up with one parent with alcohol abuse. Through a document analysis in podcasts, six women shared their experiences from childhood to adult life in interviews. Erving Goffman’s theories about stigma as well as dramaturgy were used. The results showed how the women as children viewed close friends and adults in their everyday l
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a widespread endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) used as the base compound in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics. It alters pancreatic beta-cell function and can be considered a risk factor for type 2 diabetes in rodents. Here we used ER beta(-/-) mice to study whether ER beta is involved in the rapid regulation of K-ATP channel activity, calcium signals and insulin rel
In some European countries, landscape analysis has long been used in support of large-scale planning or major projects such as new trunk roads and mainline rail routes, in line with both the UN's Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment and the European Landscape Convention. Some countries, however, lack a regulatory framework for what should be analysed, how a landscape analysis should be co
The initial stages of stress corrosion on an amorphous polymer is investigated. This is done by exposing stressed specimens of polycarbonate to an acetone and water solution. The surface develops two distinct features of degradation that appear on different length scales when subjected to tensile stress. Small pits form on the surface and make it rough. These pits are in the order of micrometers,
The aim was to learn how frail elderly people experienced becoming assistive device users and how assistive devices affected their independence in daily activities. Focus-group methodology was used, including people 80 and older with multiple health problems. Five group discussions were conducted with a total of 18 people including 14 women and four men. Each group met once, for 90-120 minutes, an
BACKGROUND: The high prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents emphasizes the necessity to develop evidence-based treatment programs that are useful in a clinical setting. AIMS: The overall aim of the thesis was to develop and evaluate multidisciplinary approaches for management of children and adolescents with obesity. The focus was on generalizability of the treatment in a clinical setti
The interactions of lipid based cubic liquid crystalline nanoparticles (Cubosome (R)) with surface supported model membranes constituted of dioleylphosphatidylcholine ( DOPC) have been studied in situ by use of ellipsometry, quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring and neutron reflectivity. The systems investigated were cubic phase dispersions of glycerol monooleate (GMO) stabilised
This thesis seeks to uncover the Thai public perception of COVID-19 policies. These policies include lockdown, curfew and social security. Thailand is a country that has been praised by the World Health Organisation for their control over the pandemic. One might wonder what regulations were implemented, for the Thai government to be able to control it so well; and how did people respond to this? T
Titel: Projekteringsledning med stöd av BIM Författare: Caroline Gustafsson, Civilingenjörsutbildning Väg och vattenbyggnad, Lunds Tekniska Högskola Handledare: Stefan Olander, Universitetslektor, Docent, Institutionen för byggvetenskaper, Avdelningen för Byggproduktion, Lunds Tekniska Högskola Examinator: Radhlinah Aulin, Universitetslektor, Docent, Institutionen för byggvetenskaper, AvdelningTitle: Design management with the support by BIM Author: Caroline Gustafsson, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Supervisor: Stefan Olander, Associate Professor, Docent, Department of Construction Sciences, division of Building production, Lund University Examiner: Radhlinah Aulin, Associate Professor, Docent, Department of Construction Sciences, div
Förevarande studie utforskar betydelsen av partisanship när svenskar exponeras för politisk desinformation genom fake news. Undersökningen antog en kvantitativ ansats och rekryteringen av deltagare skedde via sociala medieplattformar kända för att premiera användarengagemang med hjälp av algoritmer, där deltagarna ombads delta genom att genomföra en onlineenkät. Forskningsfrågan som vägledde arbetThe current study explores the impact of political partisanship among Swedes upon exposure to political disinformation through fake news online. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, participants were recruited through social media platforms known to promote engagement through algorithms and subsequently asked to complete an online survey. The study's research question was: what signific
Studien syfte var att undersöka upplevelser och självbilder kopplade till överskuldsättning hos överskuldsatta personer med psykisk ohälsa. Överskuldsättning, i studien definierat som en upplevelse av att inom överskådlig framtid inte kunna betala tillbaka sina skulder, är ett växande fenomen som uppvisar ett positivt samband med psykisk ohälsa. Studien baserades på intervjuer med nio respondenterThis study investigated experiences and self-images related to over-indebtedness among over-indebted individuals with mental health problems. Over-indebtedness is a growing phenomenon, here defined as the experience of not being able to pay one’s debts within a foreseeable future, that correlates positively with mental illness. The study was based on interviews with nine respondents and situated m
Diffuse reflectance Spectroscopy is a non-invasive and real-time technique used both in research and clinical studies for purposes such as identifying tumors and monitoring their response to therapy. Here, a compact, cost-effective and portable experimental setup is used in order to acquire the diffuse reflectance spectra from tissue-like liquid phantoms. Two fiber optic probes with different sour
Remote work is becoming more and more common among employees on today´s labour market. Previous research show that remote work both have positive and negative effects on the psychosocial work environment and learning opportunities. This study aims to generate deeper knowledge of how managers and employees are affected by and deal with remote work in relation to the psychosocial work environment an
The aim of this paper is to contribute to the ongoing discussion about M&A performance and the impact pre-merger characteristics have on post-merger performance for the acquiring firm. The study is limited to acquisition deals that occurred in 2014 and the acquiring firm being located in the EU-15 area. Using the quantitative indicators method, econometric models were performed to measure the
Voting cohesion in the European Parliament is a thoroughly studied field, however a deep dive into the kingmaker of coalition building, the liberal party group, has yet to be done. This thesis attempts to illustrate how voting cohesion varies within the Alliance of Liberals & Democrats and Renew Europe respectively, and what factors can explain variation in cohesion. Specifically, how cohesion
This Master’s thesis is performed on behalf of Alfa Laval, a multinational company providing technological products and services.
Alfa Laval has in the past had a lot of successful mergers, but there were also those cases that led to sell off and those that had potential to add more value than was actually realized. In the common case, it has been shown that 60-70 per cent of M&As fall sho
We aim to clarify how Swedish listed entities experience and manage changes in IFRS and how they are adapting to new and revised standards as issued by the IASB. This thesis has an abductive approach. A qualitative method was selected as a research strategy, and semi-structured interviews were conducted in order to gather relevant information from the respondents; listed entities and auditors. The
This project is set at the crossing of two burning topics of our time: the often ignored problematics of displaced people around the world; and the recently much more debated question of global warming. That these seemingly diverse thematics are deeply connected with each other becomes clear just by reading the IPCC* report from 2007 on global warming. As this report suggests, the real danger lies
In humanitarian logistics today there is a gap between the practical and theoretical methods used for facility localization. The consequence is that ad-hoc methods are frequently used, leading to non-optimal localization of facilities which in turn leads to long lead times and costs. This study aims to fill that gap by identifying the factors affecting facility localization in the humanitarian sec
Flood is the most common natural disaster globally, affecting human health and assets. The work with the Swedish ordinance of flood risk is connected to the sustainment of vital societal functions. This thesis examines how direct and indirect effects of floods are considered in Swedish legislation and when the County Administrative Boards produce flood risk maps and management plans. Moreover, it
