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Based on an extensive cohort study over 25 years, the present study supports the assumption that major osteoporotic fractures can be reasonably predicted from hip fracture rates. The construct for FRAX models depends on algorithms to adjust for double counting of fracture outcomes in some models and in others, to estimate the incidence of a major fracture from hip fracture rates. The aim of the pr

Traditionally, multi-family houses have been constructed using heavy, homogenous materials like concrete and masonry. But as a consequence of the progress of lightweight building systems during the last decades, it has been questioned whether standardized sound insulation evaluation methods still are appropriate. An extensive measurement template has been applied in a field survey where several vi

Recent experiments exposing migratory birds to altered magnetic fields simulating geographical displacements have shown that the geomagnetic field acts as an external cue affecting migratory fuelling behaviour. This is the first study investigating fuel deposition in relation to geomagnetic cues in long-distance migrants using the western passage of the Mediterranean region. Juvenile wheatears (Oe

Following myocardial infarction (MI), patients often have unanswered questions about resuming sexual activity. Coronary care nurses can play an important role in counselling. However, this sensitive area is frequently neglected in nursing practice. This article discusses patient and nurse perceptions of such discussions and explores ways to increase nurses' awareness, so that they might offer sexu

Previous research has shown that wheelchair-seated passengers using special transportation services (STS) have been injured without being involved in a vehicle crash. In order to estimate incident rate and societal costs for these vehicle-related injuries, the focus needs to be adjusted towards a traveler/incident-oriented perspective. The aim of the project was to utilize such a perspective, rela

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur anställda på en skatte- och revisionsbyrå upplever organisatoriska förändringar samt hur organisationens kommunikation kan påverka dessa upplevelser och tilliten till organisationen. Studien genomfördes som en kvalitativ intervjustudie med semistrukturerade intervjuer med nio anställda i olika roller på en skatte- och revisionsbyrå i Sverige. Urvalet v

Framtidsångest är bland studenter ett bestående samt växande problem som har en betydande påverkan på dels den mentala hälsan men även den akademiska framgången. Hur den hanteras och motverkas skiljer sig således beroende på olika faktorer, denna studie kommer att belysa vilken roll self-efficacy, locus of control (intern/extern) och problem- samt emotionsfokuserad coping spelar i detta. Metoden sFuture anxiety is an existing and continuous issue that has a significant impact on the mental health and academic success among university students. How it is handled and counteracted thus differs depending on various factors such as self-efficacy, locus of control (internal/external), emotion focused and problem focused coping, which are highlighted in this study. The method used to investigate

This thesis explores the sociomaterial dynamics involved in the migration process to a new library system, specifically focusing on the case of Quria, developed by Axiell and launched in 2017. Using a sociomaterial perspective the study examines how this technological transition affects the social structures within library organizations. The research is based on qualitative data collected through

Undersökning av inomhusmiljön i Bostadshus i Kurdistan med förslag på förbättringar Av Zahir Rashid Ibrahim Sammanfattning Den varma sommarsäsongen i Kurdistan är mycket lång och omgivningstemperaturen är cirka 45 ˚C. Byggnader kyls ner med luftkonditioneringssystem på sommaren och värms upp med eldrivna eller oljedrivna värmesystem på vintern. Oljedrivna placeras oftast i vardagsrummet Examination of indoor environment in dwellings in Kurdistan with suggestions on improvements By Zahir Rashid Ibrahim Summary The hot summer season in Kurdistan is very long and the ambient temperature is about 45 ˚C. Buildings are cooled by air conditioning systems in the summer and heated with electric or oil-fired heating systems in winter. Oil-driven are usually placed in the living roo

Increasing global temperatures have been shown to advance the breeding phenology of migratory birds, not least in temperate regions, causing birds to adapt the timing of other life-history events such as molt. At high latitudes, summers are shorter, and the birds must complete their post-breeding molt in the few weeks available before the conditions in the breeding site become unfavorable. I exami

Vägarna i Sverige är totalt cirka 57 000 mil långa. Av dessa anses cirka 43 000 mil vara tillhöriga enskilda väghållare, det vill säga någon annan än offentliga aktörer så som stat eller myndighet. Vägar har länge haft en stor betydelse ur ett flertal aspekter och det har alltid funnits ett stort intresse av att vidhålla ett gott infrastruktursystem. Bestämmelser om vägar fanns det redan i de äldThe aim of this paper is to improve the management of joint facilities and private roads. This was done by identify and investigat different problems connected to the private road organisations, formed through the regulation of joint facility and associations connected to them. One aspect of the investigation was if the area of included land connected to one joint facility had grown in size. By st

Syftet med vår studie är att undersöka hur betalda samarbeten på ljudbaserade nätverk, såsom podcasts, är kommunicerade ur ett retoriskt perspektiv. Då det idag är ett stort fokus på visuellt och skriftligt material publicerat på sociala medier i bild- eller videoformat, är målet med denna studie att skapa en bredare förståelse för enbart ljudbaserad kommunikation. För att kunna besvara studiens fThe purpose of this study has been to investigate how paid collaborations in an audio-based social network, such as podcasts, are communicated from a rhetorical perspective. As there is today a great focus on visual and written material published on social media, the goal of this study is to create a broader understanding of audio-based communication. In order to answer the research question, a rh

Today, financial technology (fintech) companies implement marketing strategies targeting young and financially inexperienced adults to increase their habits of consumption using credit. Among the services provided by these companies, the concept Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) is the one that stands out within the context of marketing. Although this is a common concept within an industry, this essay choo

In connection to the Covid-19 pandemic, the global economy suffered significant damage regarding supply chains and the flow of free, open markets. In the aftermath of these struggles, both researchers and the public are debating a potential shift towards moving production sites closer to the market. This development, in combination with the ongoing establishment of larger production sites in Norrl

Syftet med studien var att undersöka vilka upplevelser, tankar och känslor frivilligt ensamstående mammor har gällande sitt föräldrablivande, i synnerhet i relation till sin kontakt med mödrahälsovården. Ensamstående mammor som genomgått assisterad befruktning i Sverige (N=10) deltog i studien. Datainsamlingen genomfördes via semistrukturerade intervjuer med hjälp av en intervjuguide. Materialet a