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Mechanical function of articular cartilage in joints between articulating bones is dependent on the composition and structure of the tissue. The mechanical properties of articular cartilage are traditionally tested in compression using one of the three loading geometries, i.e., confined compression, unconfined compression or indentation. The aim of this study was to utilize a composition-based fin
Popular Abstract in Swedish Istiden har påverkat utbredning och variation hos många växter i Europa, framförallt arter i tempererade områden (dvs. norra Europa). Under den sista istiden (som slutade för mindre än 15 000 år sedan) täcktes stora delar av norra Europa, bl.a. hela Skandinavien och norra England, av ismassor. Bergskedjor som finns i södra Europa, t.ex. Karpaterna, Pyrenéerna och AlpernThe Helianthemum oelandicum complex shows considerable morphological variation across its geographic distribution in Europe and western Asia. By combining four primer pairs and four restriction enzymes I identified nine cpDNA haplotypes with distinct geographical distributions. Two haplotypes were most frequent over most of the range; one in western Europe and one in eastern Europe. Moreover, diff
The RAINBOW program, a Child and Family-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program (CFF-CBT) for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder (PBD) designed for children aged 8-12 years and their parents, in a parallel group format, has been adapted to adolescents aged 14-17. The aim of this study was to investigate if CFF-CBT is effective and feasible for adolescents and their parents in Sweden. Method: The samp
This research explores the interplay between strategic communication and legitimacy in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, focusing on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) and addresses the challenge of maintaining and establishing legitimacy through strategic communication during crises. The study specifically investigates the use of strate
Introduction: TH2-upstream cytokines (IL-33, IL-25 and TSLP) have emerged as key cytokines in the promotion of allergic asthma. Macrophages (Mϕs) play an important role in the pathogenesis of asthma both in the inflammatory and resolution phases of the disease. Mϕs can acquire different phenotypes depending on their microenvironment. Our aim was to investigate the difference in expression of TH2-u
Kazakhstan is a middle-income country which is going through the global phenomena of nutritional transition. One of the characteristics of the transition is increase in red meat consumption associated with growing incomes. Public Health diseases and environmental challenges caused by the transition are starting to take place in the country. Plant based diet is recognized and suggested as a sustain
Statslöshet inskränker många rättigheter, såsom rätten till utbildning och arbete, vilket leder till att många statslösa personer befinner sig i socioekonomisk utsatthet. Socioekonomisk utsatthet kan leda till så akuta konsekvenser att människor tvingas korsa internationella gränser för att söka skydd någon annanstans, till exempel som flyktingar. I internationell flyktingrätt är det allmänt etablStatelessness restricts the access of many rights, such as education and employment, which leads to many stateless persons finding themselves in socio-economic deprivation. The predicament of socio-economic deprivation can become so acute as to force people to cross international borders to seek protection elsewhere, for example as refugees. In international refugee law, it is widely acknowledged
The European furniture industry is driven to change from linear to circular business models. Product-service systems (PSS) are considered to offer promising solutions that may enable the transition towards the circular economy. In the furniture industry, one example of a product-service system is the furnishing rental service. However, understanding of how such a service could be developed and imp
The aims of this study were to survey a sample of Swedish adults with self-reported ADHD and to investigate: 1) the extent of their reported impairments in social functioning and the relationship between these and the severity of their ADHD symptoms, comorbid symptoms of anxiety and depression, psychological flexibility and ADHD-specific quality of life (QoL); 2) investigate whether the participan
The Swedish power grid is experiencing an ever-growing challenge to efficiently balance the grid. An increasing share of intermittent generation, decreased system inertia, continued electrification and more distributed energy resources result in an increasing need for flexibility. Smart grid technologies have, amongst other applications, shown to be a possible solution to this increased need for f
Warehouse operations are considered a key aspect to the success of a supply chain. They are not only costly to the supply chain but they also affect the flow of material both upstream and downstream. Warehouse improvement measures play therefore a considerable role in decreasing cost and lead time by improving material flows. To increase the efficiency of material flows and aiming to reduce labor
The purpose of this master thesis is to investigate the difficulties that arise in the construction process by analyzing documentations from real-life construction processes that occurred in four municipally in Skåne. By mapping out all the problems that arise, opportunities for improvement will be obvious and thus efficiency solutions can be proposed. After a conversation with a control inspector
Aim: This qualitative study explores the sexual and reproductive health service provision offered to undocumented Roma women migrating to Finland and traces the major challenges in this regard through the experiences, the perceptions, and the views of Finnish health professionals. Background: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of undocumented Roma women is of a particular concern since the lack
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a disorder of movement that is caused before, during or soon after birth. CP affects movement and co-ordination caused by lack of muscle control by the brain [1], [2]. Stiff muscles, weak muscles, tremors and seizures as well as difficulties with swallowing are examples of symptoms in children with CP. Every year there are approximately 200 children born in Sweden that are a
Incubators have emerged as crucial intermediaries for facilitating innovation for established companies. This thesis examines the process of transferring innovation from incubators back to established businesses. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with stakeholders representing both sides of the relationship: managers responsible for fostering and supporting innovative ventures within incub
Humanitarian organizations transitioning from a service provider (SP) to a capacity strengthener (CS) in countries where there is political stability and economic growth presents a set of opportunities and challenges. Despite this there has been limited research studies that have been conducted on the transition of humanitarian organizations in this context. The overall objective of this research
Educational systems constantly shape and rebuild our lives. Faced with the urgency of climate change, the development of knowledge by students about the climate crisis and their own role in global systems is critically important to prepare them for their future lives as global citizens and decision makers. This calls for educational systems to take a more prominent position in educating educators
