This thesis aims at investigating the effect of corruption on economic growth in Europe, as well as Western and Eastern Europe separately. In particular, I ask the following two research questions: Does corruption in Europe have a negative effect on economic growth at an aggregate level? Does this effect change when dividing my data set into two sub-samples, each consisting of countries with simil

In the present study, corrugated-core and X-core sandwich panels with multi-layer and multi-row lightening holes are designed from the perspective of extending the thermal short-circuit path. The thermal insulation performance and load-bearing capacity of the integrated thermal protection structure are investigated and enhanced by sequential thermal–mechanical coupling method. For the corrugated-c

SARS-CoV-2 Antagonism of IFN Signalling Pathways. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The rapid spread of the virus raised concerns for the major gap in knowledge of infectious viral diseases. Understanding how the virus modulates host innate immune responses is crucial for development of therapeutic strategie

Syfte Undersöka konsumenters köp- och returbeteenden vad gäller kläder vid införandet av striktare returpolicys. Teoretiska perspektiv Returbeteende, Categories of online returning behavior, Returpolicy, CSR, Carroll’s Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility, Tidigare forskning, Grandiositet och nollsummespel Metod Uppsatsen utgår från en kvantitativ undersökningsmetod och deduktiv ansats. DePurpose To investigate consumer purchasing and return behaviors regarding clothing when introducing stricter return policies. Theoretical perspective Returning behavior, Categories of online returning behavior, Return policies, CSR, Carroll’s Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility, Grandiosity and Zero-sum games Methodology The essay is based on a quantitative research method and deductive a

Denna uppsats har skrivits vid Företagsekonomiska institutionen på Lunds universitet under vårterminen 2023. Uppsatsen är ett examensarbete i marknadsföring på kandidatnivå där vi erhållit utökade kunskaper inom valt forskningsområde kombinerat med en förhoppning om att vi med denna uppsats kan bidra med kunskap och intressanta forskningsresultat inom ett spännande men, enligt oss, relativt outfor

This article analyzes learning in the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) by way of drawing on recent theoret- ical advancements on the concept of communities of practice (CoP) in international relations (IR). The article presents an analytical framework that distinguishes between reproductive and transformative learning in relation to levels of contestation in CoPs. To illustrate the f

Examensarbetets titel: Från “Svensson” till Premium - En fallstudie av Volvo Cars sinnesmarknadsföring Seminariedatum: 1 juni 2023 Ämne/kurs: FEKH29, Examensarbete i Marknadsföring på kandidatnivå, 15 hp Författare: Johanna Hahlin, Theodor Nilsson, Ebba Skillius Handledare: Clara Gustafsson Fem nyckelord: Sinnesmarknadsföring, Semiotisk analys, Sinnesupplevelse, Volvo, Servicelandskap ForsknTitle: From “Svensson” to Premium - A case study of Volvo Cars sensory marketing Seminar date: June 1st 2023 Course: FEKH29, Business Administration: Bachelor’s Degree Project in Marketing, Undergraduate level, 15 ECTS Authors: Johanna Hahlin, Theodor Nilsson, Ebba Skillius Advisor: Clara Gustafsson Key words: Sensory marketing, Semiotic analysis, Sensory experience, Volvo, Servicescape Rese

The impact of anaerobic bacteria on the human host is sparsely investigated due to cultivation challenges. Nonetheless, in the last decade increasing research demonstrated the importance of paying attention to these overlooked pathogens. In this chapter, we provide an overview of analyzing surface and intracellular inflammation markers of neutrophils and monocytes in response to Gram-positive anae

OBJECTIVE: To explore the experience of using audience response systems (ARS) in postgraduate physiotherapy training.DESIGN: Qualitative interview study following the 'reflexive thematic analysis' by Braun and Clarke.SETTING: Higher education university.PARTICIPANTS: Ten Italian students (60% men, N=6; 40% women, N=4) agreed to partake in the interviews.RESULTS: We generated four themes. Specifica

The aim of this study is to investigate how newspaper articles from the Swedish newspaper Expressen have presented cannabis in the years 1992 and 2022. The objective was to compare the coverage between these years. After applying selection criteria and random selection, 70 articles were chosen for analysis. The method on which this work is based is qualitative text analysis. The content from the a

Background:The known genetic causes for Parkinson’s disease (PD) onlyexplain a small proportion of the familial aggregation of PD. Despiteintensive efforts by researchers internationally, identifying and confirmingadditional monogenic causes for PD has been difficult.Methods:We examined 16 members of a large family with multi-incidentPD and dementia. Eight members were examined by whole exome (WES

BackgroundCongenic leptin receptor deficient rat generated by introgression of the Koletsky leptin receptor mutation into BioBreeding Diabetes Resistant rat (BBDR.lepr−/−) is a novel animal model combining obesity, systemic insulin resistance and diabetes. Systemic insulin resistance is associated with reduced myocardial glucose utilization, but its effect on myocardial external efficiency, i.e. t

AIMS: There is considerable controversy regarding optimal management of patients with paraesophageal hiatus hernia (pHH). This survey aims at identifying recommended strategies for work-up, surgical therapy, and postoperative follow-up using Delphi methodology.METHODS: We conducted a 2-round, 33-question, web-based Delphi survey on perioperative management (preoperative work-up, surgical procedure

Detta examensarbete undersöker estetiska värden i arkitektur inom ramarna för cirkulär ekonomi och design. Vad som blir värdefullt när ett samhälle skiftar från vår tids globala kapitalism till ett system där evig tillväxt ersätts av ett resilient system som arbetar inom gränserna för planetens resurser. Rapporten undersöker olika källor kopplade till estetiska värden och cirkulär ekonomi och -desThis thesis examines aesthetic values in architecture within the framework of circular economy and design. The objective is to identify what becomes valuable when a society transitions from the current global capitalism to a system where perpetual growth is replaced by a resilient model that operates within the limits of the planet’s resources. The thesis analyzes various sources related to aesthe

Sustained motivation is crucial to learning a second language (L2), and one way to support this can be through the mental visualisation of ideal L2 selves (Dörnyei & Kubanyiova, 2014). This paper reports on an exploratory study which investigated the possibility of using technology to create representations of language learners' ideal L2 selves digitally. Nine Chinese learners of L2 English we

The use of timber as a construction material demands continuous improvements of our knowledge about the material and computational techniques for structural analysis and design.In this report the fracture properties of wood are studied and implemented into numerical crack propagation models. The numerical algorithms are utilized for computing the development of cracks in structural elements. Six t

The performance of timber in exposed environments is affected by several biotic and abiotic factors. For timber cladding and decking, two important aspects include reduced structural performance due to fungal decay and aesthetical changes resulting from superficial effects such as photodegradation and moulds. Predicting the long-term performance of timber is important because it enables rational m

Galectins are a group of carbohydrate-binding proteins with a presumed immunomodulatory role and an elusive function on antigen-presenting cells. Here we analyzed the expression of galectin-1 and found upregulation of galectin-1 in the extracellular matrix across multiple tumors. Performing an in-depth and dynamic proteomic and phosphoproteomic analysis of human macrophages stimulated with galecti