Urban trees are uniquely valuable in towns and cities for the ecosystem services they provide their citizens and can as such be considered a potent source of public goods and positive externalities - even when these trees are found on private properties. The importance of urban trees will only grow as events of severe heat and extreme rainfall become more and more frequent and the urgency to reduc

Introduction: Discovering and characterizing protein interaction partners can provide valuable insights into key functions. It can also enable the structure determination of small and flexible proteins by providing rigidity through the formation of protein complexes. Background: To date, there are no protein structures of full-length PARP15 in the protein data bank (PDB). Utilizing binding partn

Water for Injection (WFI) is a critical utility in pharmaceutical manufacturing, traditionally produced through an energy-intensive distillation process. This thesis investigates the feasibility of a more sustainable alternative, ambient WFI production using membrane-based purification technologies combined with ozonation in the storage and distribution loop. Conducted in collaboration with AstraZ

Detta projekt avsåg att optimera ett automatiskt backspolande filter för emulsionspolymerer på the Dow Chemical Companys anläggning i Landskrona, samt att jämföra det med det befintliga påsfiltersystemet. Då filtret använder färdigprodukten för att backspola filtret fokuserade optimeringen på att minska mängden produkt som spolas ut, så kallat reject, då detta medför avfallskostnader och förlust aThis project aimed to optimize an automatic backwash filter for emulsion polymers at the Dow Chemical Company's facility in Landskrona, and to compare it with the existing cartridge filter system. Since the filter uses the finished product to backwash the filter, the optimization focused on reducing the amount of product that is flushed out, so-called reject, as this entails disposal costs and

Introduction: PARP14 is a member of the PARP superfamily of enzymes, which are responsible for the ADP-ribosylation of target proteins and nucleic acids. The enzyme performs mono-ADP-ribosylation of its targets and is involved in many cellular processes, including DNA repair, cellular differentiation and apoptosis. PARP14 is specifically regarded as a writer, reader, as well as an eraser of ADP-ri

The rapid evolution of digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has fundamentally altered how agreements are formed and executed. Automated contract formations occur when contracts are initiated, negotiated or concluded by software agents or systems with minimal or no human intervention. This presents challenges to traditional legal concepts such a

Fragmentbaserad läkemedelsutveckling (FBDD) har på senare tid utvecklats som en lovande alternativ metod för att identifiera svåråtkomliga bindningsställen, såsom små fickor eller allosteriska säten. Weak affinity chromatography (WAC™) är en FBDD-metod där dissociationskonstanten kan beräknas genom att jämföra retentionstiden på en proteinkolonn med en referenskolonn. Målet med projektet är att möFragment-based drug discovery (FBDD) has in recent years emerged as an interesting method to target challenging binding sites, such as allosteric sites or small pockets. Weak Affinity Chromatography (WAC™) is a FBDD technology where dissociation constants of injected compounds are determined by comparing retention times between a protein column to a reference column. The goal of this project was t

Tillgång till rent vatten och fungerande avloppssystem är en grundläggande samhällsfunktion som kommunerna ansvarar för att tillhandahålla. Dessa funktioner möjliggörs genom omfattande nätverk av VA-ledningar som ofta placeras i kommunalägd mark. När VA-verksamheten bedrivs genom kommunala bolag eller kommunalförbund uppstår frågor om markupplåtelseersättning till kommunen. Det saknas tydliga riktAccess to clean water and functioning sewage water systems is a fundamental municipal responsibility, often realized through extensive networks of pipes placed in municipally owned land. When water and sewage water services are managed through municipal companies or inter-municipal associations, questions arise regarding compensation to the municipality for the use of municipal land. The lack of c

Vi översköljs dagligen av olika typer av information, men vad avgör om vi bedömer den som trovärdig eller inte? Tidigare studier har visat att gemene person bedömer sekretessbelagd information som mer trovärdig än offentlig. Kan detta gälla för alla? Finns det andra grupper som inte bedömer sekretessmarkerad information som mer trovärdig? Mitt examensarbete undersöker räddningstjänstpersonal och sInformation management is a central part of organizations in today´s society, and critical research is continuously made to assess the reliability of sources. Previous studies have suggested that information with confidential sources tends to be perceived as more credible compared to open sources. The aim of the thesis was to analyze the perceived credibility of information from confidential versu

Introduction: During the crosslinking process of high voltage cables, by-products are formed that affect the electrical properties of the cables, therefore these must be detected and quantified to improve manufacturing of high voltage cables. Background: Understanding conduction mechanism and insulation systems is essential for improving cable performance and preventing failures in high voltage d

PFAS are a group of persistent and harmful chemicals that are widely used in both industrial applications and consumer products. PFAS are commonly detected in the environment and pose health concerns. Adsorption by GAC is considered an effective treatment method for removing PFAS from water. After a certain period of operation, GAC requires high-temperature incineration as disposal method. Another

The persistent Energy Performance Gap (EPG) in buildings poses a major obstacle to achieving predicted energy savings and sustainability targets. This study provides a comprehensive review of EPG root causes and mitigation strategies across the building life cycle, encompassing the design, construction, and operation phases. Technical and soft mitigation measures were synthesized, including smart

metamorphic /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fɪk/ n. (of rock) changed into a new form and structure by very great heat and pressure. - Cambridge University Press. n.d. Metamorphic. In Cambridge Dictionary. The Ba Son complex was originally a shipyard built for constructing warships during the Nguyen Dynasty in the 1800s. Over time, it has undergone countless changes while witnessing significant historical events. O

Biofilms in the dairy and food industry, particularly those formed by Bacillus subtilis, present significant contamination and food safety challenges. This thesis investigates the impact of stainless steel surface properties, specifically oxide layer formation and surface roughness of polished coupons, on biofilm development. Bacillus subtilis SA 22 (NCA 72-52; DSM 4181) was cultivated using a CDC

This thesis explores the architectural potential of compressed wool as a natural material capable of forming complex structures. From the beginning, the project combined two main directions: first, the exploration of natural, growth-based patterns such as differential growth and hyperbolic surfaces, and second, the investigation of material behavior through direct experimentation. These two paths

Ett samtal om serieteckningar som ett sätt att nå ut med angelägen forskning mellan Robert Nyberg, Tecknare och Semra Sahin Haglund, Doktorand Mittuniversitetet/Lunds universitet.. Det handlar om normer inom bäckenbottenhälsa, urinläckage och bemötande i vårdenA conversation about cartoons as a way to reach out with important research between Robert Nyberg, artist, och Semra Sahin Haglund, phd student, Mid Sweden University/Lund University. It's about norms in pelvic floor health, urinary leakage, and treatment in healthcare.

Overfishing poses a critical threat to marine ecosystems and local coastal communities worldwide. Designation of Marine Protected Areas, particularly those incorporating No-Fishing Zones, act as refuges from the effects of climate and fishing, serve as valuable biodiversity conservation tools for more resilient social-ecological systems. Nevertheless, to be successful in long-term conservation the

Bakgrund: Det är ett välkänt faktum att den demografiska utvecklingen kommer att kräva nya arbetssätt för att äldre ska kunna få vård i liknande omfattning som tidigare. Förhoppningen har ställts till införandet av välfärdsteknik som en viktig del av kompetensförsörjningen, inte bara för att den kan bidra till att upprätthålla välfärden trots fler äldre, utan också genom att göra äldreomsorgsarbet

In this thesis work, the design challenges of building a robust Battery Management System with the existing solutions are discussed highlighting the communication within the battery pack. The initial plan of this master thesis work was to investigate wireless BMS technologies and to implement a wireless BMS, as a demo prototype for three segments with wired BMS for a full 7.2 kWh battery pack. Aft