IKEA of Sweden aims to use only renewable materials by 2030. As part of this goal, this report focuses on reducing the use of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) in the speaker model VAPPEBY 20. The objective was to reduce the enclosure material by 5% using topology optimization. A literature review indicated that the most effective method would be to base the optimization on modal analysis, aim

Under de senaste decennierna har vårdsystem i allt högre grad formats av styrmodeller inriktade på effektivitet, ofta påverkade av marknadsbaserade ideal. Denna studie undersöker hur sjuksköterskor upplever konsekvenserna av sådana reformer, särskilt i relation till deras arbetsvillkor och deras upplevda kvalitet på patientvården, samt hur dessa upplevelser skiljer sig mellan offentlig och privat

Youth are official stakeholders of global environmental politics (GEP) since 1992, and several youth platforms have been created within the framework of the United Nations since the 2000s. However, recently, the oppositional voice of youth, through climate protests, has increased worldwide. While official youth platforms have been active over the years, this article asks to which extent they mitig

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: CNS embryonal tumor with pleomorphic adenoma gene-like 1 (PLAGL1)/pleomorphic adenoma gene-like 2 (PLAGL2) amplification (ET, PLAGL) is a newly identified, highly malignant pediatric tumor. Systematic MRI descriptions of ET, PLAGL are currently lacking. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MRI data from 19 treatment-naïve patients with confirmed ET, PLAGL were analyzed. Evaluation focuse

Background: Children and adolescents with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) are susceptible to developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to several predisposing factors such as cancer itself, central venous catheter use, mediastinal mass, and glucocorticoid therapy, yet reports on the topic are scarce. Aim: To study incidence, risk factors, and treatment of VTE, and the use of thromboprophylaxis, in a retro

Bee-mediated pollination plays a crucial role in sustaining global food production. However, while the demand for these pollination services is increasing, many bee species are in decline. To address this discrepancy, farmers use managed bee species to improve crop pollination. One key factor affecting pollination efficiency is the affinity for the crop of interest (i.e., the extent to which a bee

Microbial fuel cell constructed wetlands (MFC-CWs) represent a novel, low-carbon wastewater treatment technology for heavy metal removal and bioelectricity generation. This study compared MFC-CW performance in treating single and mixed heavy metal wastewater. Single Cu(II) and Cr(VI) removal was more efficient individually than in combination. For Cu(II), removal efficiency initially increased wit

We develop a human-centred, cognitive model of visuospatial complexity in everyday, naturalistic driving conditions. With a focus on visual perception, the model incorporates quantitative, structural, and dynamic attributes identifiable in the chosen context; the human-centred basis of the model lies in its behavioural evaluation with human subjects with respect to psychophysical measures pertaini

During the energy crisis in 2022/2023, households across Europe were encouraged to reduce their energy use to contribute to energy sufficiency, sovereignty, and solidarity. This paper explores energy saving heating practices among Swedish single-family households during the energy crisis in 2022. The Energy Cultures Framework is used to investigate how material culture and norms affect practices f

IMPORTANCE: Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most prevalent sustained arrhythmia, portends higher risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and is associated with quantifiable impairment in quality of life. While physical activity is widely recognized for its cardiovascular benefits, recent evidence challenges its role in the development of AF. OBSERVATIONS: Emerging data suggest a U-shaped rel

Objective: Low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets under eucaloric conditions are associated with several health-beneficial metabolic effects in humans, particularly in the liver. We recently observed that apolipoprotein A-IV (apoA-IV), a highly abundant apolipoprotein, was among the most upregulated proteins in circulation after six weeks of consuming a high-fat diet in humans. However, the impact of di

We report on the epitaxial growth of Bi2WO6 thin films by Pulsed Laser Deposition using a high-power infrared Nd:YAG laser source. X-ray diffraction investigation confirms that single (00l)-oriented thin films can be obtained on both LSAT and SrTiO3 substrates by using a LaNiO3 adapting layer. Moreover, reciprocal space maps show that the films coherently grow on such substrates with the in-plane

Hydrogels for biomedical applications have been widely studied once they are able to enhance the wound-healing process, as well as facilitate the controlled release and loading of drugs. In this context, Pluronic F127 (PF127) has a major role as it was shown to have exceptional versatility, once it holds unique gelation properties, as it is thermoreversible and is liquid in lower temperatures, and

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by genetic and clinical heterogeneity. A recurring p.(Glu303del)-deletion in TOR1A is a well-established cause for DYT-TOR1A (DYT1), an autosomal dominant early-onset isolated dystonia. TOR1A encodes TorsinA, an AAA + ATPase located in the nuclear envelope. By whole exome analyses of a family with a novel dystonia-hemichorea-/hemiballism phenotype, we

Project management is a widely discussed subject in both project management literature and academia. Still, organizations struggle with the complexity of managing projects effectively, especially in complex industrial environments. This thesis investigates investment projects at ABB in a single case study to explore which methodology is appropriate for investment projects within the organization.

This thesis explores how the European Union implements the concept of open strategic autonomy through three recent trade policy instruments: the International Procurement Instrument, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, and the Anti-Coercion Instrument. In response to growing geopolitical tensions, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the stagnation of multilateralism, the EU has increasingly turned to