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Understanding damage mechanisms and quantifying damage is important in order to optimise structures and to increase their reliability. To achieve this goal, experimental- and simulation-based techniques are to be combined. Different methods exist for the analysis of damage phenomena such as fracture mechanics, phase field models, cohesive zone formulations and continuum damage modelling. Assuming
Bakgrund: Ett mått på följsamhet till paleolitisk kost som inte baseras på populationsrelativa intag av livsmedelsgrupper har hittills saknats. Syftet med denna avhandling var att utvärdera användbarheten av Paleolithic Diet Fraction (PDF), ett nytt mått på följsamhet till paleolitisk kost, beräknat som andelen av det totala intaget av livsmedelsgrupper som utgörs av paleolitiska livsmedelsgrupperAbstract: Background: A measure of adherence to the Paleolithic diet not based on population-relative food group intakes was lacking. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the usefulness of the Paleolithic Diet Fraction (PDF), a novel measure of adherence to the Paleolithic diet, calculated as the fraction of total food group intake derived from Paleolithic food groups. Methods: PDF was calculate
Background and aimMany patients with depressive disorders do not improve with first-line treatment with selective serotonin inhibitors (SSRIs). Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are common. However, there are no reliable methods to predict treatment response.The general aim of this thesis was to investigate the role of peripheral serotonin and the polymorphic CYP2D6 gene as potential biomarkers of tre
Freight transportation security concerns both public and private sector institutions, yet their interests are often misaligned, resulting in tensions and trade-offs between performance criteria. Previous research overlooks the connection of public and private interests and provides a fragmented view of the institutions that impact operational conditions and performance within freight transportatioFreight transportation security concerns both public and private sector institutions, yet their interests are often misaligned, resulting in tensions and trade-offs between performance criteria. Previous research overlooks the connection of public and private interests and provides a fragmented view of the institutions that impact operational conditions and performance within freight transportatio
Aims: CT acquisition parameters and reconstruction techniques may affect the accuracy of calcium scoring measurements with a potential impact on clinical decision making. We evaluated the agreement of half- versus standard-dose protocols for assessment of aortic valve (AVCS HD and AVCS SD protocols) and coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS HD and CACS SD protocols) with and without the applicatio
Centenarians exhibit remarkable disease resilience despite chronic low-grade inflammation. We investigated the inflammation-related proteome response to acute exercise in seven centenarians (100–104 years). Exercise downregulated 52 proteins (e.g., TNF, IL10, IL1RN, CCL family members) involved in immune cell trafficking, apoptosis, and cytokine regulation. Even at the extreme end of the lifespan,
The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) throughout the perioperative phase of lung transplantation requires nuanced planning and execution by an integrated team of multidisciplinary experts. To date, no multidisciplinary consensus document has examined the perioperative considerations of how to best manage these patients. To address this challenge, this perioperative utilization of ECLS in l
The concept of early vascular aging (EVA) was introduced to identify adults at risk of developing premature cardiovascular disease. EVA, or the dissociation between chronologic and biologic age of large arteries, is an evolving concept. In this review, we propose that EVA in youth characterizes the early life biological and environmental risk factors that precede overt EVA. During early infancy, c
It is now well established that there is a reciprocal relationship between the content of literature and societal norms. Within feminist criticism, this has been highlighted as problematic, as women are often not portrayed fairly. In this essay, I will examine the relationship between literature and society by comparing the 19th-century Medieval novels Ivanhoe (1819) by Sir Walter Scott and The Wh
This bachelor's thesis investigates the rebranding process of the fashion brand Monki, with a focus on how the brand's marketing material on Instagram reflects changes in body representation and inclusion policies. Monki is known for its inclusive approach, especially regarding plus size-clothing and diverse body types. However, recent changes in their branding strategy, particularly the r
This thesis investigates how women's suit trousers from different price ranges differ in terms of durability, construction, and materials and discusses which pair of trousers has the longest lifespan. The study is grounded in theories of class, consumption, and luxury, and explores the concept of quality and longevity. By combining theoretical perspectives with a six-step object analysis, thre
This bachelor's thesis examines how the Swedish low-price company Lager 157 communicates feminist and sustainability-related messages through a campaign launched in connection with the International Women's Day 2025. The campaign offered T-shirts for eight SEK to celebrate women, which sparked strong criticism in the media. The aim of the study is to analyze how the company performs its br
This bachelor has examined how the birkin bag is represented in the television series Sex and the city and Gilmore girls, the reality show The real housewives of Beverly Hills and in a Youtube video from Kylie Jenner. Therefore this essay's purpose is to identify how the birkin bag is represented and which social interactions are therefore being made through all four videos. This essay also ai
The digitalisation and introduction of social media is a factor that today affects children’s lives a lot. So called “kidfluencers” are a phenomenon that is booming and that is becoming more and more frequent. The aim of this essay is to look into the impact that social media and “kidfluencers” may have on children in Sweden today. An interview study has been done, in which parents and educators
The brand Carhartt WIP has been working with establishing their brand image through social media that includes several collections with famous skate companies and posts including famous skaters from their team. Their clothing consisting of big silhouettes and good quality has been valued by the skate - community. Therefore this essay studies how Carhartt WIP is contributing to identity and what bo
