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OBJECTIVE: Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV) are chronic, relapsing inflammatory diseases, yet reliable biomarkers for detecting relapse and organ involvement remain limited. This study aimed to identify plasma protein biomarkers that distinguish active disease from remission and to explore markers associated with lung and kidney involvement.METHODS: Plasma
With the rapid development of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, the large-scale retirement of batteries has introduced multiple environmental risks and challenges to industrial sustainability. Smart circular business models (SCBMs) utilizing 10R circular strategies (i.e., Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture, Repurpose, Recycle, and Recover) present a promising soluti
Zinc-Manganese dioxide (MnO₂) batteries have garnered significant interest due to their high energy density, low cost and low toxicity. Crystalline MnO₂ has shown structural transformations during the intercalation and deintercalation of Zn, which influences the performance of the battery. Recent studies have demonstrated that amorphous MnO₂ shows better Zn storage capacity due to an increase in s
With the development of additive manufacturing, the freedom in developing complex cooling structures has been enlarged greatly. Topology optimization is one of the methods that can give out cooling structures beyond the limits of geometric parameters. In this research, an algorithm of topology optimization with heat transfer is derived. The detailed optimization procedure is presented in this work
Background: Data are lacking on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) trajectory following myocardial infarction (MI). Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of LVEF trajectory after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for MI on long-term outcomes. Methods: Patients undergoing PCI for MI (2007-2022) with serial echocardiograms were identified in the Swedish Coronary Angiograp
Achieving meaningful curriculum internationalization requires moving beyond siloed, ad-hoc efforts, such as relying solely on the International Office, especially when it comes to addressing the key issue of engaging faculty in internationalization efforts. Instead, faculty involvement in curriculum internationalization is best garnered through planning that leverages institutional synergy.To guid
Våldsutvecklingen i Sverige kan spåras till de förorts- och stadsdelsbaserade gängen och den organiserade brottsligheten i landet anses vara ett av samtidens största problem. För att inte skada grundläggande värden, som demokrati och rättssäkerhet, är det nödvändigt att motverka den organiserade brottsligheten. Oaktat hur brottslig en verksamhet är, saknas det förutsättningar enligt svensk gällandCausing the development of violence in Sweden, organized criminal organizations are considered being one of societies greatest problems. Fundamental values such as democracy and legal security are threatened by the organized crime. Requiring governmental actions to fight organized crime, SOU 2025:2, recommend a change in the Swedish constitution. RF 2 kap. 24§ 2 st. suggests having following formu
This essay explores the obligation to redeploy as a result of redundancy, conducting a comparative analysis of the redeployment processes in Sweden and Germany. The purpose of the essay is to examine what constitutes a reasonable redeployment in each country and identify differences and similarities in their respective legislation. This is achieved by using the legal dogmatic method, as the study
Syftet med denna uppsats är att belysa vad som inträffar när regler från förvaltningsrättslig reglering om sjukpenning, arbetsmiljö och Försäkringskassans ansvar ställas emot civilrättslig reglering om arbetsgivarens möjlighet att säga upp en anställd på grund av sjukdom. Detta för att undersöka när aktörernas skyldigheter kommer i konflikt och arbetstagare riskerar att lämnas utförsäkrade. UppsatThe purpose of this essay is to illustrate the implications that arise when administrative regulations governing sickness allowance, occupational health, and the responsibilities of the Swedish Social insurance Agency are juxtaposed with civil law regulations regarding an employer ́s ability to dismissal an employee due to illness. The investigation seeks to identify instances where the obligation
This study aimed to examine how empathy is portrayed in picture books for children aged 3-6. A total of 18 library books were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis, which consisted of a compilation of image and text analysis. By applying a psychological, social psychological, and communicative perspective on the empirical material, several aspects of empathy expressions were made visible.
Plastkonsumtionen har ökat markant över tid och har utvecklats till ett viktigt material i dagens samhälle, men med utmaningen att råvaran främst kommer från fossila källor. Användningen av plast är i linje med den linjära ekonomin och den så kallade slit-och-släng-kulturen, vilket bidrar till felaktig hantering av plastavfall och en ineffektiv användning av resurser. Detta kräver en övergång tillThe consumption of plastic has significantly increased over time and has emerged as a vital material in contemporary society, primarily derived from fossil fuels. Use of plastic aligns with the linear economy of “take, make, dispose”, which contributes to mishandling of plastic waste and an ineffective use of resources. This calls for a shift towards a circular economy, advocating for the princi
Det internationella rättssystemet har ännu inte erkänt ’klimatflyktingar’ som flyktingar berättigade asyl, trots att klimatförändringarna resulterat i att människor tvingats evakuera sina hem. Stilla havets så kallade ’Sinking States’ är samtidens främsta klimatoffer och belyser rättssystemets brister i att skydda de som drabbas. Syftet med arbetet är därför att utreda hur två olika asylrätts fall
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders, affecting motor function, movement and posture. Contractures, restrictions in the range of motion of joints, are a common problem affecting people living with cerebral palsy. In the present thesis, the effect of having a contracture on one knee, on the hazard for developing a contracture on the other knee, is explored. This
Intrafractional prostate motion during external beam radiotherapy of prostate tumors has been reported as a limiting factor in accurate treatment delivery. Technology for real-time image-guided radiotherapy has been introduced for tracking and for compensating prostate motion during treatment and could allow for reduced target margins. This project investigated the geometrical accuracy of Radixact
Fermentation has played a vital role in human history, offering solutions for food preservation, culinary diversity, and the creation of diverse and flavorful foods and beverages. Its importance continues today, both in traditional practices and in modern industrial applications. This report outlines the outcomes of an investigation into and the optimization of the solid-state fermentation proces
The knee menisci distribute and dampen mechanical loads. Vulnerability to injury and disease of the meniscus is a global issue, particularly concerning osteoarthritis. The connection between the breakdown of meniscal tissue and its mechanical response is not entirely understood. This thesis seeks to contribute to filling this knowledge gap by developing and implementing a digital volume correlatio
The goal of this research is to investigate how the use of provocative place branding, by companies, influences audience engagement with national identity, from a sensemaking perspective. The study specifically investigates how audiences, in the case of residents of Denmark, make sense of provocative content and how it influences their sense of place and national identity. The answered research qu
This thesis investigates how startups in Tier 2 European cities achieve sustainable growth by engaging with their local entrepreneurial ecosystems. While prior research has largely focused on major capital cities, this study aims to understand how emerging urban canters with less mature infrastructures can still support high-growth entrepreneurial activity. A qualitative research design was employ
Reconfiguring Warehouse Operations at CEPA to Improve Performance:A Design Science Study for Operational Efficiency
Betsockerprocessen är en energiintensiv process där ångdriven indunstning används för att avlägsna stora mängder vatten från den upprenade tunnsaften, som innehåller det från betorna extraherade sockret. I takt med industrins önskade fokus på energieffektivisering har membranteknologier för förkoncentrering av tunnsaften fått ett ökat intresse. Trots lovande resultat i ett begränsat antal försök åThe beet sugar process is an energy intensive process relying on steam evaporation to remove large amounts of water from the purified thin juice containing the sugar extracted from the beets. As the industry seeks greater energy efficiency, membrane technology for pre-concentration of thin juice has attracted interest. Limited trials have shown promise but fouling, sugar losses or high osmotic pre
