Comparative genomic analysis often involves visualization of alignments of genomic loci. While several software tools are available for this task, ranging from Python and R libraries to stand-alone graphical user interfaces, a tool is lacking that offers fast, automated usage and the production of publication-ready vector images. Here we present LoVis4u, a command-line tool and Python API designed

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in anarchism from both social movements and critical academic circles. When tracing the genealogy of anarchist perspectives since the nineteenth century, radical geographers have pointed out the importance of the anarchist movement in Spain, and particularly in the city of Barcelona. During the 1960s and 1970s, authors like Murray Bookchin shared

BACKGROUND: Lead is an established causal risk factor for coronary heart disease. Atherosclerosis may be the key mediator for this association, but evidence from studies in humans is limited. Our objective was to test the hypothesis that environmental lead exposure is associated with coronary atherosclerosis. METHODS: We used cross-sectional data from the SCAPIS (Swedish Cardiopulmonary Bioimage S

Climate change and land-use change represent a dual threat to terrestrial ecosystem functioning. In the tropics, forest conversion to agriculture is occurring alongside warming and more pronounced periods of drought. Rainfall after drought induces enormous dynamics in microbial growth (potential soil carbon storage) and respiration (determining carbon loss), affecting the ecosystem carbon budget.

How mergers affect galaxy formation depends on both feedback processes, and on the geometry and strength of the mergers themselves. We introduce the PARADIGM project, where we study the response of a simulated Milky-Way-mass galaxy (M200c ∼ 1012 M at z = 0) forming in a cosmological setting to differing merger histories, using genetically modified initial conditions, each simulated with the VINTER

Accurate quantification in emission tomography is essential for internal radiopharmaceutical therapy dosimetry. Mean activity concentration measurements in objects with diameters less than 10 times the full width at half maximum of the imaging system’s spatial resolution are significantly affected (>10%) by the partial-volume effect. This study develops a framework for PET and SPECT spatial resolu

När maten blir en risk: Om smittskydd och ansvar inom äldreomsor gen Livsmedelsburna sjukdomar förekommer över hela världen och kan orsaka sjukdom hos alla människor. Äldre människor är i riskgrupp på grund av deras nedsatta immunsvar och längre återhämtningstid. Detta gör att våra äldre drabbas hårdare av sjukdomar än andra. Samtidigt är det en del av vår äldre befolkning som bor på äldreboenFoodborne diseases are a growing global concern, and a shift in trends has occurred re garding salmonella infections in Sweden. The purpose of this study is therefore to inves tigate how nursing homes in Sweden work to prevent foodborne infections. The study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with staff at nursing homes and with representatives from inspection authorities to gather

This thesis examines how female-targeting fintech firms can internationalize in ways that genuinely promote financial inclusion for women. Conducted as an exploratory interview study with Female Invest, it builds on the broader observation that gender remains largely absent from fintech’s outlook. The study addresses two key research gaps. First, financial inclusion efforts often overlook how cult

This thesis explores the potential of soundscape-based urban design to activate and regenerate Norra Grängesbergsgatan (NGBG), a post-industrial corridor in Malmö, Sweden. Rather than treating sound as a byproduct of urban life, the project positions it as a primary design medium one that can shape spatial experiences, encourage social interaction, and support cultural identity. The design introdu

Produkter framställda från massa är en del av vardagen. Med produkter så som kaffefilter, förpackningar till mat och mjukpapper. Dessa är ett resultat av trä som behandlats i massabruk för att producera massa, som de tidigare nämnda pappersprodukterna är producerade från. Den moderna pappers och massaindustrin är energiintensiv och står för stora utsläpp utifrån ett globalt perspektiv, ansvarig föProducts made from pulp are a part of everyday life. With end products like coffee filters, food packaging and tissue paper. These products are the result of wood being processed in pulp mills to produce the pulp from which the forementioned paper products are produced. The modern pulp and paper industry is energy intense and on a global perspective a large emitter of greenhouse gasses, accounting

This study addresses the thermal comfort challenges faced by high-altitude residential buildings in Nepal. A field study was conducted in five houses located in the city of Marpha, where observations concerning building materials and construction types were made alongside measurements of air leakage, indoor temperature, relative humidity, and CO2 concentrations. Aimed at raising indoor temperature

Hur s ag universum ut bara n agra o ̈gonblick efter Big Bang? Det är en av de mest spännande frågorna inom fysiken i dag. Under denna ursprungliga tid bestod universum av ett extremt hett och tätt tillstånd av materia. Detta tillstånd existerar inte naturligt, dock har forskare lyckats ̊aterskapa det i laboratorier med hjälp av kollisioner av tunga atomkärnor. Detta tillstånd kallas kvark-gluonplaHow do event-by-event temperature fluctuations in the quark–gluon plasma alter jet- quenching signatures? This thesis answered that question by using the simulation tool JEWEL with two different medium models. The first one was a more realistic, event-by- event ”lumpy” temperature profile in the plasma. The second one treated the medium as a smooth, average background instead. Jet quenching is the

Titel: Strategisk diversifiering av värdeerbjudanden i T-KIBS Författare: Daniel Danielsson och Theo Lönnebacke Handledare: Ola Alexanderson Bakgrund: Teknologibaserade kunskapsintensiva tjänsteföretag (T-KIBS) bedriver ofta projektbaserade affärer där teknisk expertis står i centrum. Inom dessa relationer finns en växande medvetenhet om potentialen att skapa ytterligare kundvärde genom komplet

Denna studie syftar till att undersöka hur Nonviolent Communication (NVC) kan bidra till en sundare arbetsmiljö samt att identifiera faktorer som påverkar möjligheten till en lyckad implementering. Studien baseras på åtta semistrukturerade intervjuer med individer som aktivt använder sig av NVC på arbetsplatsen. Datan analyserades med tematisk analys utifrån ett kritisk-realistiskt perspektiv. ResThis study aims to explore how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can contribute to a healthier work environment, and to identify factors that influence the possibilities of a successful implementation. The study is based on eight semi structured interviews involving individuals who actively apply NVC at their place of work. The data was thematically analysed from a critical-realistic perspective. The

Traditional mechanical methods for the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fail to produce high-quality materials suitable for upcycling. Alternatives like chemical recycling face challenges due to the high energy demands, concerns, and the cost of specialized equipment. Enzymatic recycling has emerged as a promising alternative, offering a simple process under environmentally friendly c

This thesis investigates how young women navigate flexibilization and informalization in the Taiwanese labor market, their motivations guiding the transition from formal to informal sector, and generational differences in terms of motivations and interpretation of informality. A qualitative approach was adopted, entailing thematic analysis based on a corpus of different data, including participant

This thesis investigates gender image in Sichuan based TV dramas supplemented with interviews with women from the region. This research focuses on the region of cultural Sichuan including Chongqing municipality and its perceived differing regional gender hierarchy. It utilizes Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis and Visual Analysis to examine the representation of Gender in two television dramas,

The thesis project explores how emerging technologies and Al Voice Assistants can enhance user understanding of electric vehicles by offering more intuitive, adaptive, and immersive experiences. Users often face challenges understanding how to interact with their vehicle’s autonomous features effectively. This project focuses on bridging that gap by integrating interaction design with Al and eXten