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Waist-hip ratio (WHR) is a measure of body fat distribution and a predictor of metabolic consequences independent of overall adiposity. WHR is heritable, but few genetic variants influencing this trait have been identified. We conducted a meta-analysis of 32 genome-wide association studies for WHR adjusted for body mass index (comprising up to 77,167 participants), following up 16 loci in an addit

The topics of regional innovation systems (RIS) and cross-border regions attract increasing attention, but few studies combine the themes. Further, the existing empirical studies of cross-border innovation and knowledge creation analyse one case at one point in time, thus, making it difficult to assess the progress of integration in the regions, as well as the effect of cross-border innovation pol

This paper reports on the results of a cross-sectional study that focused on the impact of attitudes, subjective norms and consumer innovativeness on intention to purchase cosmetic products. Beginning with the Theory of Reasoned Action (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1980; Fishbein, 1980; Fishbein & Ajzen, 1975), several models have been proposed to conceptualize the complex behavioral and social proce

Background Primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) is characterised by a chronic inflammation of exocrine glands. Salivary gland infiltrates, however, do not correlate well with disease symptoms, and a primary role for the salivary gland parenchyma in disease development has been suggested. Specifically, dysfunction of exocrine pathways involving the muscarinic receptor 3 (CHRM3) has been indicated. Obje

Waste heat recovery systems for power generation are gaining interest among the marine transport sector as a solution to accomplish the upcoming more restrictive regulations on emissions, and to reduce the total fuel consumption. In this paper we evaluate how a waste heat recovery system based on a regenerative organic Rankine cycle (rORC) could improve the performance of a passenger vessel. The c

The spruce seed moth, Cydia strobilella L., is a serious pest on cones of spruce (Picea spp.) in the Holarctic region. Previous studies from different parts of its area of distribution have reported conflicting results on the composition of its sex pheromone. By gas chromatography with electroantennographic detection, coupled gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, a Y-tube olfactometer bioassay, an

Introduction: Studies have shown that executive dysfunction is common in adults after stroke. Occupational therapists working in acute care assess the performance of activities of daily living; most instruments focus on personal care. However, the assessment of instrumental activities of daily living has been shown to discriminate executive dysfunction more effectively. An instrument for assessing

Det senaste decenniet tenderar antalet barn som har en oroande skolfrånvaro öka enligt flera Svenska organisationer och myndigheter och bland dessa barn finns en stor andel med NPF-problematik. Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka konsekvenserna för föräldrar med barn som diagnostiserats med autismspektrumtillstånd (AST) som också har eller haft en problematisk skolfrånvaro under det senaste

Förslaget om att införa anonyma vittnen i Sverige har fått större medialt utrymme på senaste tiden. En anledning är den grova gängkriminaliteten, och utsattheten hos vittnen, som av många antas vara ett resultat av den. Några debattörer uppger eller antyder att de tidigare motsatt sig tanken om anonyma vittnen men att den nya situationen med gängkriminaliteten har ändrat deras uppfattning. Uppsa

Den här uppsatsen har utrett huruvida det i arbetslivsdirektivet samt diskrimineringslagen stadgade förbudet mot åldersdiskriminering utgör hinder för vissa svenska kollektivavtalsbestämmelser som stadgar särskilda lönevillkor för ungdomar mellan 16 och 19 år, det vill säga de så kallade ungdomslönerna. I korthet innebär förbudet mot åldersdiskriminering att lön som huvudregel ska bestämmas utifr

The clothing industry has a great impact on the environment, and it is a big contributor to carbon dioxide emissions. The over consumption of clothes in the world leads to lots of clothing being thrown away every year. Sharing economy initiatives have come up recently and its popularity has grown. The idea is that instead of buying everything, we can borrow, rent and exchange with one another. Thi

Uppsatsen behandlar hur medverkan till utredningen av egen brottslighet i 29 kap. 5 § första stycket 5 brottsbalken tillämpas i mordfall. För att strafflindring ska medges i det enskilda fallet krävs att den tilltalades medverkan varit av väsentlig betydelse för utredningen. Ett övergripande syfte är således att slå fast vad som krävs för att medverkan ska anses uppfylla detta krav på väsentlig be