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Galectin-8 is a β-galactoside-binding protein, participating in many homeostatic and pathological functions, such as regulation of cellular adhesion, T-cell homeostasis, apoptosis, as well as playing a major role in tumor development and progression. Galectin-8 has two CRDs, namely galectin-8 N-terminal (galectin-8N) and C-terminal (galectin-8C) domains, that exhibit differential glycan binding sp

Cities around the world are employing strategies to become greener and more sustainable, and urban forests can play a major role in providing environmental benefits. However, it has been found that in many cities those benefits are not equally experienced by citizens, highlighting the importance of examining environmental justice. Environmental justice is commonly conceptualised as composed of thr

Different actors identified the circular economy (CE) as a solution to tackle global environmental challenges and foster sustainable growth. Transitioning to CE requires new circular business models (CBM), which create, capture, and deliver value, based on the principles of the CE. It is, however, a challenging process for companies see through the wide variety of CBM types and to identify which C

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate if there is any difference in payout policies between firms that adopt a dual-class share structure compared to a single-class share structure. Methodology: We are using an unbalanced panel data set of firms that are listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (SSE). The econometric approach is based on pooled ordinary least square regressions, rand

While Costa Rica is a country with many impressive social and economic achievements, women in the country are still struggling to participate in and contribute to the economy. The disproportionate share of childcare responsibilities that women in the country often bear, are hindering them from achieving work opportunities and attaining higher educational levels. This qualitative case study has ana

Examensarbetets titel: CSR och dess inverkan på anställdas motivation Seminariedatum: 2 juni 2022 Kurs: FEKH49, Examensarbete i organisation på kandidatnivå, 15 hp Författare: Elsa Castensson, Sofia Holmbeck och Axel Nilervall Handledare: Olof Hallonsten Fem nyckelord: CSR, corporate social responsibility, motivation, employee empowerment, inre motivation Forskningsfråga: Hur upplever anställda påTitle: CSR and Its Impact on Employee Motivation Seminar date: June 2nd, 2022 Course: FEKH49, Business Administration: Bachelor’s Degree Project in Organization, Undergraduate level, 15 credits Authors: Elsa Castensson, Sofia Holmbeck, and Axel Nilervall Advisor: Olof Hallonsten Five Keywords: CSR, corporate social responsibility, motivation, employee empowerment, internal motivation Research Ques

Byggbranschen står för elva procent av koldioxidutsläppen i världen (WorldGBC, 2019). För att minimera den påverkan måste byggbranschen förbättra byggnaders hållbarhet. Detta skulle kunna göras genom att få en mer exakt förståelse för de laster som påverkar byggnader. En av de laster som påverkar dimensioneringen av byggnader är den nyttiga lasten. Den nyttiga lasten beror på belastningar som uppsThe construction sector stands for eleven percent of the carbon dioxide emissions in the world WorldGBC (2019). To minimize that impact, the construction sector must take a closer look at improving the sustainability of buildings. One way to do this would be to have a more accurate understanding of the loads that affect buildings, including the so-called imposed load. The imposed load includes loa

Seminar Date: 2022-06-01 Course: BUSN79, Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Jakob Mathiasson & Philip Hausenkamph Examiner: Reda Moursli Key Words: Risk Management, Hedging, Firm Value, Insider Ownership, Foreign Ownership Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of hedging derivatives on firm valuation in present time, as well as the partial effect o

In this thesis I investigate children’s negotiation of deviancy and normality in relations to body and sexuality through analysing children’s magazine Kamratposten (KP, Pal Paper). Also, how children’s letters to the editor are being responded to by the magazine’s engaged counsellors of the section Kropp & Knopp (Body & Bud). By using sacred and profane, anomalies and gender theory, I

Inledning: Inom röntgenverksamheten utförs undersökningar med kontrastmedel för klinisk diagnostik. Kontrastmedelinducerad njurskada förekommer vid administrering av kontrastmedel. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att beskriva kontrastmedels påverkan på njurfunktionen och om hydrering kan minska eventuell negativ påverkan. Metod: Denna studies design är en icke-systematisk litteraturstudie. Artiklar

In the last decades, due to geopolitical tensions, climate change, and technological advancements, countries worldwide are becoming less dependent on oil. This thesis aims to establish if decreased oil dependence weakens the impact of oil price shocks on inflation, thus contributing to the existing literature on the oil-inflation relationship. To this end, a Structural Vector Autoregressive (SVAR)

The study aims to develop an understanding of how consumers construct their identities through online communities on social media platforms. The paper will specifically look into the platform Tiktok, and moreover how consumers construct their identities within the beauty community on the platform. The findings of the study demonstrate how consumers within the beauty community on Tiktok are seeking

In this thesis, a participatory approach was used to privilege the opinions of sex workers regarding the effects of the Swedish prostitution policy. Since 1999, Sweden has criminalized only the purchase of sex, thus, this research studied the impact on sex workers, who are seen as victims by the law. The debate on the matter is extremely polarized, therefore, sex workers have been of fundamental h

FinTechs - new technological developments devised to ameliorate the delivery and usage of financial services - are disrupting the financial services industry. The business model of traditional banks thus confronts the challenge of adapting to the dynamic circumstances and digital transformation shaped by new market entrants and higher customer expectations. However, the persistence of traditional

I linje med miljökvalitetsmålet minskad klimatpåverkan har det lilla företaget Grobruket börjat se över sin verksamhets miljöpåverkan och vill nu undersöka vilken typ av växthus och framför allt vilket täckmaterial i växthus som har minst miljöpåverkan. Ett växthus miljöpåverkan kan delas in i fyra olika delar: råmaterial, produktion, användande och när materialet blir avfall. Dessa fyra steg är oGrobruket is a small company that works with cultivation in many ways and they are very aware of their climate footprint. Therefore, they are also interested in taking a deeper look into the environmental impact of different covering materials used for greenhouses. The most common covering materials used in greenhouses are glass, ethylene vinyl acetate plastic (EVA) and polycarbonate plastic. The

This socio-legal research investigates the online dating outcomes of individuals with a Swedish criminal history. By utilising a self-administered questionnaire, this research has asked respondents several questions which helped to paint a picture of what kind of impact the online availability of court records has within the online dating realm in Sweden. By drawing on Foucauldian theories of law,

Spåravgifter - Är det tillåtet och hur vanligt är det? En promenad i naturen, en cykeltur i skogen eller en skidtur på fjället - ja allt detta har vi rätt att utföra helt gratis tack vare allemansrätten. Men under senare år har det blivit allt vanligare att man tvingas att betala för skidspår och cykelspår i naturen. Är denna utveckling verkligen förenlig med allemansrätten? I det nyligen preseThe right of public access, in Swedish called allemansrätten, gives people the opportunity to roam freely in nature. Whether one prefers to explore nature by foot, on a bike or on a pair of skis is up to the individual since the right of public access includes all the above-mentioned types of transportation. Today there seems to be a trend that the usage of cross-country skiing tracks and mountain

The project examines how a dog carrier for the rear seat of the car can be designed to provide safety and improve user experience, for dog and human. To include both of the users throughout the process, an animal-human centred design approach was applied. The report presents the concept development process of the dog carrier and evaluates how selected methods fulfil the design approach. Initially

The Cosmetic packaging industry is on the rise and through consumer demand, cosmetic companies are increasing their focus on sustainability and accountability. This has left many companies in need of a deeper understanding regarding the environmental impact of their current packaging solutions as well as how to improve their footprint in the future. This thesis addresses these points by providing