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Background: Helicobacter pylori (Hp) and its virulence factor Cytotoxin-associated gene A (CagA) have been linked to myocardial infarction (MI), but the mechanisms are unknown. This study aims to test if Hp infection and CagA are associated with pre-specified inflammatory and vascular biomarkers in patients with MI and to explore whether a broader biomarker panel can predict infection. Furthermore

Understanding the physical properties and flow behaviour of foods is essential for designing reliable processing equipment. In this thesis, the rheological properties and flow behaviour of Pasta Filata cheese are investigated to improve the understanding of the flow-distribution inside a Tetra Pak Cheese Extruder. Uneven flow-rates have been observed during production, which lead to inconsistent d

Detta kandidatarbete undersöker transformationen av den historiska Marieholms Yllefabrik till ett modernt kontorshotell. Syftet är att genom arkitektonisk återanvändning väcka liv i ett industriarv som stått sysslolöst sedan 2002 och därmed bidra till lokal vitalisering och hållbarhet.Visionen fokuserar på mötet mellan gammalt och nytt, där fabrikens befintliga betongstruktur och tegelfasader beva

Objective Transcriptomic subtyping is not yet standardized for prognostic use in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). This study aims to validate RNA sequencing (RNAseq) from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues and to evaluate survival-associated transcriptomic subtypes and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in a clinical trial cohort. Methods An exploratory post hoc analysis was condu

We present the design and implementation of a portable transfer system equipped with an integrated electrochemical cell that enables the controlled transfer of samples between an electrochemical environment and an ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) system without air exposure. This setup allows for the preparation of well-defined model surfaces, their electrochemical modification, and subsequent structural an

This study presents high-fidelity Large Eddy Simulations (LES) of supersonic combustion in a Mach 2 cavity flameholder over the full stable fueling region from 40 to 200 slpm. The simulations employ Finite Rate Chemistry LES with the Z70 ethylene-air mechanism, the Localized Dynamic k-equation model, Partially Stirred Reactor turbulence-chemistry interaction model, conjugate heat transfer, and the

Background All hospital laboratories in Sweden use the Owren prothrombin time (PT) method primarily to monitor anticoagulant treatment. Direct international normalized ratio (INR) calibration was introduced in 1999 under the supervision of Equalis, the national organization for external quality assessment (EQA) in laboratory medicine. Objectives We present 25 years of combined experience in develo

We unbox developments in artificial intelligence (AI) to estimate how exposure tothese developments affect firm-level labour demand, using detailed register data from Denmark, Portugal and Sweden over two decades. Based on data on AI capabilities and occupational work content, we develop and validate a time-variant measure for occupational exposure to AI across subdomains of AI, such as language moWe unbox developments in artificial intelligence (AI) to estimate how exposure to these developments affect firm-level labour demand, using detailed register data from Denmark, Portugal and Sweden over two decades. Based on data on AI capabilities and occupational work content, we develop and validate a time-variant measure for occupational exposure to AI across subdomains of AI, such as language

Women constitute a minority among patients in forensic psychiatric care, which aims to improve the patients’ health while ensuring safety for patients, caregivers, and society. Participation in forensic psychiatric care can be complex; its definition depends on the context and perspective and is influenced by several factors. This study examined the perceptions of female patients and caregivers re

The shape of reef-building corals largely determines how they interact with their environment and the ecosystem services they provide. However, morphology is not fixed. As corals grow and develop from singular polyps to mature adult colonies, they experience pronounced changes in their morphology. This developmental trait variation remains poorly quantified in corals, despite their importance as e

The sheet metal forming process is integral to the automotive industry, producing a variety of components essential for vehicle construction, including body panels, chassis parts, and structural supports. The process involves shaping thin metal sheets into desired forms using techniques such as bending, stretching, drawing, and stamping. In order to build high quality cars it is vital with an effi

Extreme weather events pose significant threats to urban health in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where there are systemic health challenges. This paper investigates health system vulnerabilities associated with flooding and extreme heat, along with strategies for resilience building by service providers and community members, in Accra and Tamale, Ghana. We em

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical acceptability of artificial intelligence (AI)-based organ segmentations on pretreatment CT images of prostate cancer patients using manual organ delineations as a reference. Paired AI-based segmentations and manual delineations of the prostate, urinary bladder, and rectum were evaluated by three observers, according to a 4-grade Likert-scale, based on qual

This chapter investigates how the challenging questions and tensions caused by migrants and their universalist claims for inclusion, have been approached and resolved in liberal democracies. By regarding the development of populism as a real and dangerous political phenomenon that has significant traction, the chapter asks whether populism adds something new to this approach and resolution. More s

During periods of economic and social stability, retailers rarely need to address grocery hoarding. However, in times of crises, understanding the driving mechanisms behind hoarding becomes crucial. This study investigates the relationship between consumers’ personality traits and grocery hoarding in Sweden during the beginning of Covid-19, applying the Five-Factor Model of personality (FFM), whic

BackgroundTo educate students and prepare them for life in society, school principals, teachers, and staff need proper work-related organizational preconditions, motivation, and good health. In this context, span of control (SoC, i.e., the number of employees a manager is accountable for) is an understudied modifiable organizational precondition that influences the relationships between managers a

This timely book presents new perspectives from global experts in entrepreneurship, innovation and regional economic development. Bringing together diverse perspectives, Eleanor Hamilton, Rhiannon Pugh and Danny Soetanto integrate research, practice and policy to develop new ideas and propose innovative learning models.

Notch connections are commonly used in timber concrete composite (TCC) members because of the simple geometry of the solution making execution easy and the high strength and stiffness resulting from the mechanical interlock between the timber and concrete. However, the use of low strength lightweight concrete in TCC applications is limited in the literature. Therefore, in this work, shear tests we

With sea-level rise and increasingly frequent extreme weather events threatening communities, ecosystems and built infrastructure alike, climate change adaptation is pressing. This remains true in high-income countries where research capturing power dynamics underpinning adaptation continues to develop with implications for how policy and exclusion can be understood. Through a systematic review, t

Wildlife in recreational hunting exists within a complex intersection of economic, ethical, and ecological concerns. Hunting offers personal fulfillment and supports conservation, while also driving a broader market of hunting-related goods and services. Yet, wildlife is often treated as unowned (res nullius) until harvested, leaving its value largely unregulated before capture or death. Yet we sh