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Populärvetenskaplig sammanfattning: Den ökande växthuseffekten, med påföljande klimatförändringar, framträder alltmer som ett av vår tids största miljöproblem. På grund av människans industriella och agrikulturella aktiviteter har atmosfärskoncentrationen av de viktiga växthusgaserna koldioxid (CO2), metan (CH4) och lustgas (N2O) ökat drastiskt. Med hjälp av modeller och beräkningar förutspås det Northern peatlands are important in the context of the climate change. Since they comprise huge amounts of soil organic carbon and are found where the most significant greenhouse warming is predicted, they have the potential to exert major feedback effects on the global warming. Studies of the greenhouse gas exchange in northern peatlands have mainly focused on the growing season when the soil is

The main focus of the essay addresses loyalty obligations on the parties during an acquisition of a company and how the parties' different experience and knowledge impact the acquisition process. The essay divides the acquisition process into three parts&semic before signing, between signing and closing, and after closing. During the essay it will be important to examine how the demands fo

Abstract Title: To Cross the Line. An Examination of Cross-Boarder Cooperations Authors: Madeleine Albrektson, Karin Henriksson and Malin Sylvén Tutors: Lena Eskilsson and Ola Thufvesson Keywords: Place marketing, destination cooperation, cross-boarder cooperation, driving forces, advantages, culture, coordination Statement of purpose: Our aim is to gain a deeper understanding of how a cross-board

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are a major burden on individuals, health systems and social care systems and rehabilitation efforts in these disorders are considerable. Self-care is often considered a cost effective treatment alternative owing to limited health care resources. But what are the expectations and attitudes in this question in the general population? The purpose of this study w

Purpose - The article has two major purposes. The first purpose is to examine the roles and practices of communication professionals in relation to internal aspects of crisis communication. The second purpose is to suggest new roles and practices for communication professionals that will enable a strategic approach to internal crisis communication. This article is based on empirical material from

Mutations in pancreatic duodenal homeobox 1 (PDX-1) can cause a monogenic form of diabetes (maturity onset diabetes of the young 4) in humans, and silencing Pdx-1 in pancreatic β-cells of mice causes diabetes. However, it is not established whether epigenetic alterations of PDX-1 influence type 2 diabetes (T2D) in humans. Here we analyzed mRNA expression and DNA methylation of PDX-1 in human pancr

Andersson U, Henriksson E, Strom K, Alenfall J, Goransson O, Holm C. Rose hip exerts antidiabetic effects via a mechanism involving downregulation of the hepatic lipogenic program. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 300: E111-E121, 2011. First published October 19, 2010; doi:10.1152/ajpendo.00268.2010.-The aim of this study was to investigate the metabolic effects of a dietary supplement of powdered ro

The overall aim of the thesis was to investigate and explore job satisfaction, strain and stress of conscience (SC) among nurse assistants (NAs) working in residential care for older people. The thesis had a descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational design and consisted of one paper where qualitative methodology was used and three where quantitative methodology was used. The qualitative study

The role of estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) in breast cancer has been investigated since its identification in 1996. Studies based on protein expression have indicated that ERβ is a favorable prognostic marker. Further, ERβ expression is lower in obese breast cancer patients. Fewer studies have focused on the prognostic impact of ERβ polymorphisms. Therefore, we analyzed the associations between four

BACKGROUND: Restrictions in social and leisure activity can have negative consequences for the health and well-being of stroke survivors. To support the growing number of people who are ageing with stroke, knowledge is needed about factors that influence such activity in a long-term perspective. AIM: To identify long-term predictors of the frequency of social and leisure activities 10 years afte

Background: A potential dual role of folate in colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently subject to debate. We investigate the associations between plasma folate, several relevant folate-related polymorphisms, and CRC risk within the large European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohort. Methods: In this nested case-control study, 1,367 incident CRC cases were matched to 2,325 contr

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) potently augment insulin response to glucose. It is less known what their effects are insulin clearance, which also contributes to peripheral hyperinsulinemia observed after administration of incretins together with glucose. The aims of this study were the quantification of C-peptide secretion and the evaluation

AimsTo determine whether antivirus and/or islet cell antibodies can be detected in healthy pregnant mothers without diabetes and/or their offspring at birth in two winter viral seasons. MethodsMaternal and cord blood sera from 107 healthy pregnant women were tested for islet cell autoantibodies using radioligand binding assays and for anti-rotavirus and anti-CoxB3 antibody using an enzyme-linked i

The tracking of small avian migrants has only recently become possible by the use of small light-level geolocators, allowing the reconstruction of whole migration routes, as well as timing and speed of migration and identification of wintering areas. Such information is crucial for evaluating theories about migration strategies and pinpointing critical areas for migrants of potential conservation

Populärvetenskaplig sammanfattning: Naturbetesmarker är en av de miljöer som håller den hösta biologiska mångfalden i Sverige (Ingelög et al., 1993). Idag finns endast 10-12 % naturbetesmarker kvar (Jordbruksverket 2005a) av de 2 miljoner hektar som fanns i Sverige på mitten av 1800-talet (WWF, 2006). Naturbetesmarkerna innehar en speciell flora som är anpassad för kontinuerlig störning och näringSemi-natural grasslands are one of the habitats with the highest biodiversity in northern Europe. The high biodiversity is a result of the land being short in nutrient and being continuously disturbed, an effect of mowing and clearing of bushes and trees. Because the development of agriculture into more effective land use, many of these sites and their associated species are endangered. Besides de