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Kombucha contains a plethora of compounds that contribute to its health benefits apart from its probiotic effects. This project was conducted to determine the total polyphenolic content (TPC) and total antioxidant content (TAC) of kombucha prepared with black tea, oolong tea, and green tea as a function of fermentation time (day 0 to day 18). Amongst all the kombucha samples, green tea kombucha on
In this master’s thesis, different options to update the variant rank model used at the University hospital in Lund are presented. The variant rank model filters genetic variants from whole genome sequencing. This is done to identify potential causative variants in patients. Since the knowledge concerning these variants and rare genetic diseases grows rapidly, the model which filters said variants
Liquefied Natural Gas is a clean and lower carbon alternative to diesel in the heavy road transport sector. It is established as a system in Netherlands and is in the preliminary phase in Belgium with three existing LNG filling stations. Belgium is one of the most heavily trafficked countries in Europe with poor air quality, making it an interesting market for establishing a LNG system. Truck manu
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to enhance the understanding of how different groups of consumers perceive a brand depending on whether they are exposed to influencer marketing or paid social media marketing. Methodology: A descriptive quantitative study with a between-subjects design was conducted using a digital survey. A combination of one-way ANOVA, independent samples t-test and Spear
Society is facing numerous environmental challenges today and tomorrow. Several global, national, and regional frameworks and instruments are in place to battle the storm. The Regional Council in Scania works with environmental issues through different programs and methods. Miljövårdsfonden is one of these methods, where financial support is allocated to various external projects to further a posi
This thesis examines the interplay between gender and the perception of impoliteness in the Japanese workplace. Firstly, impoliteness is an area in sociolinguistics that discusses face-threatening acts, perceived in situations modified by different aspects, e.g. context and the gender of the interlocutors. Secondly, gendered language is another area within sociolinguistics which gained popularity
The aim of this paper has been to undertake an osteological investigation of an unresearched bone assemblage of a hut construction from the late mesolithic dwelling site of Skateholm on the south coast of Sweden. The hut construction, named Construction 24, has been interpreted as a construction for ceremonial activities by earlier researchers (Larsson 1988b). This interpretation is challenged by
Mitt syfte med uppsatsen är att undersöka hur väl forensikers egen uppfattning om vad de bör uttala sig om och vad de inte bör uttala sig om stämmer överens med en idealbild av expertrollen. Mot bakgrund av syftet ställdes elva påståenden till 50 forensiska experter vid Nationellt forensiskt centrum (NFC) i form av en enkätundersökning. De sätt på vilka forensiker kan avvika från idealet som testaMy purpose with this thesis is to examine how well forensic experts` understanding of what they should and should not express opinions on is in accordance with an idealized view of the expert role. Given my purpose with the thesis, eleven statements were presented in a survey to 50 forensic experts working at the Swedish National Forensic Centre (NFC). Two deviations from the ideal view of an expe
Battery electric trucks and autonomous driving systems are each approaching commercial viability for long-haul freight. Current development treats these technologies as independent improvements to diesel operations. This thesis examines the operational and economic synergies that emerge when autonomy and Megawatt Charging System infrastructure are deployed together rather than in isolation. The a
The tumor suppressor protein p53 is an intrinsically disordered protein. Binding to DNA as a tetramer, the protein searches for mutations and prevents the replication of damaged DNA through apoptosis and growth arrest. Inactivation of p53 by mutation is recognized as a key step in the development of over 50 % of human cancers. The p53 protein family contains two additional proteins, p63 and p73. W
The aim of this study was to examine experience of stigma among parents of children with neuropsychiatric disabilities. Since I wanted my study to focus on parents’ experiences, I used a qualitative approach. I based my study on interviews made with six mothers of children with different neuropsychiatric disabilities such as autism, Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD and ADD. Most previous studies on stigm
This essay aims to analyze Richard Swinburne's theistic description of God and investigate whether it is excluding from a feministic perspective. The foundation of this work is built upon the contemporary religio-philosophical debate that criticizes the philosophical work that has transpired since the enlightenment for its unilateral approach and it’s excluding nature. According to current phi
Non-invasive MRI is widely used to assess and monitor ischemic stroke, yet conventional approaches often lack sensitivity to subtle microstructural changes and struggle to evaluate tissue viability across lesion, penumbra, and distal regions. In this study, frequency dependent diffusion tensor distribution imaging (ωDTD) was combined with clustering of diffusion tensor distributions D(ω) and multi
The setting for this study is Swedish film culture of the 1920s, which has been studied with a focus on representations of masculinity and gender relations according to four themes: 1) children and youth 2) fatherhood and love 3) sexuality and popularity 4) ethnicity and racial stereotyping. The rise of new consumer culture in the first decades of the 20th century created turmoil between traditi
Data from finished projects may stay in a researcher’s mind for many reasons: a fascination for a field, members’ charm, odd circumstances in the collecting process, analytical frustration etc. Yet the possibility of bringing back one’s attention to these data in order to understand them in new conceptual contexts is rarely as valued as the opposite: a quest for new data to be put in one’s famili
Solution properties of ethyl(hydroxyethyl)cellulose (EHEC) and a hydrophobically modified analogue (HM-EHEC) in water in the presence of various amounts of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) have been investigated by cloud point (CP) measurements, titration microcalorimetry, and static light scattering. The CP experiments revealed that the hydrophobically modified polymer is less soluble than the unmodi
Purpose: This trial of the German High-Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Study Group compares the use of high-dose therapy (HDT) as part of primary treatment with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) plus etoposide followed by involved-field (IF) radiotherapy in a randomized, multicenter, phase III study. Patients and Methods: Three hundred twelve patients with "aggressive"
The presence of introduced brown trout (Salmo trutta) on the distribution of native crayfish (Paranephrops planifrons), native galaxiid fishes (Galaxias spp.) and invertebrate fauna was investigated in 18 West Coast New Zealand streams (8 with trout and 10 without trout) differing in chemical characteristics. Gut contents of trout, crayfish and eels were also examined to evaluate whether competiti
Avhandlingen fokuserar på musikdramaturgi i opera som har en story. Jag tycker att min egen musik blir bättre när jag skriver opera än konsertverk, frågan är varför? Syftet är att undersöka förhållandet story och musik och hur det påverkar komponerandet. Förloppet är undersökningens utgångspunkt eftersom story och musik pågår parallellt i tiden. Den konstnärliga verksamheten tas metodiskt i anspråTitle: The Twofold Rhythm of Duration in Opera. The Musical Dramaturgy of the Car Radio Opera "Cleansing of the Soul through Fun and Games". This thesis focuses on musical dramaturgy in operas with a story. I believe my own music is better when I write operas than instrumental music. The question is why? The aim of this thesis is to investigate the relationship between story and music and see how
