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SummaryElevated HDL-C levels are generally regarded as prognostically favorable in cardiovascular disease. Our study shows that higher HDL cholesterol levels are prospectively associated with 18% increased risk of new-onset fractures in men but not in women. Higher HDL cholesterol may be a novel risk factor for developing fractures in men.PurposeIncreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-

Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) can induce oxidative stress, genomic instability, and epigenetic modifications. In occupational settings, Cr(VI)-exposed workers may also be exposed to other toxicants, such as elements besides Cr, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). However, research on the extent of these co-exposures and their combined effects remains limited. The objective of this study

Insect pollinators are declining globally, partly due to agricultural intensification, which threatens biodiversity and ecosystem services. To help decision-makers make informed choices, a variety of tools such as softwares, websites and frameworks have been developed to guide pollinator-friendly management and conservation. However, the lack of a comprehensive overview of these tools limits stake

We investigate whether the eye parameter of bumblebees—a visual trait measuring the tradeoff between light sensitivity and visual resolution—is associated with: (i) local habitats, (ii) forest cover at the landscape scale (1 km radius), and (iii) the shade tolerance of the plants they forage on. The association of bumblebee species with local habitat and forest cover at the landscape scale was ana

Within the field of gender studies, this research aims to analyze the contemporary gendered constructions that are made through fashion trends on Tiktok. This interdisciplinary thesis on culture, fashion and social media utilises both Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis and Critical Visual methodology to study the multidimensional material of Tiktok videos with sound, visuals and text. Central th

This thesis investigates whether firm-level innovation predicts both stock returns and future profitability among Swedish listed firms, an area that remains underexplored and inconclusive despite its growing importance. Using patent-based measures of innovation, I analyze the impact through portfolio analysis and Fama–MacBeth regressions. The results show that innovation is positively associated w

This thesis investigates whether portfolios constructed from over 8000 recommendations from analyst companies operating in Sweden (2019-2024), outperform their benchmarks and generate abnormal returns in excess of common risk factors. Four of the six analyst-driven portfolios outperformed their respective indices in cumulative returns, but factor model explained most of the excess performance. Not

This paper aims to comprehensively examine the impact of global climate change, particularly how climate change and the natural disasters it triggers affect the insurance sector in Asia and Europe and the stock market performance of reinsurance companies in both Asia and Europe. Using an appropriate event study methodology, the study investigates the impact of two natural disasters in China and tw

Den reflekterande delen av mitt examensarbete på masterutbildningen i kyrkomusik handlar om hur jag som organist har användning för min blockflöjt – hur jag kan utveckla mitt orgelspel genom att spela blockflöjt. Eftersom jag upplevde att mitt orgelspel förbättrades när jag började spela blockflöjt på allvar, har jag jämfört de båda instrumenten utifrån områdena artikulation, andning, intonation oI have written my thesis about how I as an organist can use the recorder – how I can develop my organ skills by playing the recorder. My experience is that my ability to play the organ improved as I went back to playing the recorder seriously. That is why I have compared the instruments in articulation, breathing, intonation and ensemble and reflected upon what I can take with me and translate fro

This study investigates the influence of polypropylene fibres (PF) on concrete performance across a finely resolved dosage spectrum (0.0–2.0% by cement mass, in 0.1% increments) using 2,100 laboratory specimens. The experimental programme evaluated compressive strength, tensile strength (flexural and splitting), modulus of elasticity, and water penetration depth. Predictive modelling was conducted

The standard assessment of mental health typically involves clinical interviews conducted by highly trained clinicians. While effective, this approach faces substantial limitations, including high costs, high clinician workload, variability in expertise, and a lack of standardization. Recent progress in large language models (LLMs) offer a promising avenue to address these limitations by simulatin

Developing a robust decision analysis framework for selecting appropriate building envelope assemblies is essential to ensure moisture safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Recently, Bayat Pour et al. introduced the inutility decision analysis (IDA) method, which integrates moisture safety criteria with sustainability considerations, including economic and environmental aspects. This stud

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate if opioid-free anaesthesia (OFA), is non-inferior to standard of care (SOC), in patients at low risk for acute postoperative pain (APOP).DESIGN: Patient- and assessor-blinded, non-inferiority, randomised, controlled trial.SETTING: Single centre between March 2022 to February 2024.PATIENTS: 154 adult patients, ASA I - II, planned for elective laparoscopic surgery and risk-cla

Thirty years on, gender mainstreaming is still a dominant strategy for working with gender equality, even though its effectiveness is debated. This is also the case in Sweden. This study focuses on how organisations in public administration, particularly municipalities and regions, are introduced to and approach gender mainstreaming. It aims to contribute with in-depth knowledge of how organisatioThirty years on, gender mainstreaming is still a dominant strategy for working with gender equality, even though its effectiveness is debated. This is also the case in Sweden. This study focuses on how organizations in public administration, particularly municipalities and regions, are introduced to and approach gender mainstreaming. It aims to contribute with in-depth knowledge of how organizatio

Understanding vegetation sensitivity to hydroclimate factors, especially how carbon and water cycles respond to climate change, is crucial for assessing ecosystem vulnerability. However, the seasonal sensitivity of carbon and water fluxes to temperature, radiation, soil water content, and vapor pressure deficit across diverse biomes and climates remains unclear. Here, we use 196 eddy covariance ob