Mycobacterium tuberculosis is dependent on cysteine biosynthesis, and reduced sulfur compounds such as mycothiol synthesized from cysteine serve in first-line defense mechanisms against oxidative stress imposed by macrophages. Two biosynthetic routes to L-cysteine, each with its own specific cysteine synthase (CysK1 and CysM), have been described in M. tuberculosis, but the function of a third put

Efforts to reduce energy consumption in buildings have increased with the pending impact of climate change. Heat losses through airing behaviours remain a largely unknown factor due to the variety of reasons for opening a window, making generalization difficult. Currently, an estimation of 4 kWh/m2 heated area for airing heat loss is assumed in Sweden. Additionally, the resulting airflow from open

Malawi is prone to compounding climate shocks, the main climate risks being extreme rainfall/floods and dry spells. To provide support to poor and vulnerable households, the country has an established social protection system, including a Social Cash Transfer Program (SCTP), which contains shock-sensitive social protection mechanisms to increase the coping capacity of beneficiaries to climate shoc

This Master’s thesis evaluates and validates a newly developed risk assessment tool designed for performance guarantees in the sales of rock crushing solutions at Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions, Stationary Crushing & Screening (Stat. C&S). The research aims to compare the new tool against the current expert-based method, assess the relevancy of the variables included, and propose necess

Surfaktanter används inom många applikationer idag för att stabilisera eller förbättra proteiners funktion. Kartläggning av hur surfaktanter interagerar med proteiner påbörjades redan för flera årtionden sedan, men är ännu inte fullständig. Genom att förstå detta bättre kan surfaktanters användningsområden effektiviseras ytterligare och få produkter som läkemedel och rengöringsmedel som är effektiToday, proteins are used in a huge variety of industrial application ranging from detergents and pharmaceuticals to cosmetical products. Surfactants have the potential to increase solubility of poorly soluble protein, as well as hindering proteins in formulation to interact with the interface and thus protecting them from degradation. Even if the use of protein-surfactant system dates back decades

a documentary performance about the life and working conditions in the berry picking industry by Fix+Foxy (DK)

This thesis explores how entrepreneurs perceive and address ethical concerns when using machine learning (ML) in digital marketing (DM). This study highlights the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a game-changer for entrepreneurship, particularly by providing effectiveness and optimisation of DM practices. Additionally, this study provides insights to better understand how different eth

This thesis explores the experiences of employees during the technological transition from Skype to Microsoft Teams, focusing on their sensemaking processes. The research investigates how employees interpret and understand technological change, aiming to provide insights that facilitate smoother transitions in workplace technology. Through semi-structured interviews, the study captures a range of

Responsible Innovation (RI) is a relatively new framework and there is limited literature on its implementation in businesses. This thesis investigates if and how three multinational technology corporations implement RI by using a comparative case study approach. The three firms chosen - Airskin, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Autec - have significantly different market positions (size and resourc

This study explores Swedish banks' crisis management approaches during the COVID-19 epidemic, emphasising adaption and pre-planning measures. The study aims to explore how banks handled the crisis, their current thoughts on crisis management, and the reforms taken after the pandemic. A theoretical framework is established based on previous crisis management literature that focuses on the separ

The purpose of this study is to investigate how faculty members at Lund’s School of Economics and Management experience language barriers within the workplace. The study focuses on the relationship specifically between the language use of Swedish and English within the working environment. Data for this research were collected by conducting 14 semi-structured interviews with employees from the fac

This thesis examines the dynamics and impact of strategic cross-sector partnerships between businesses and non-governmental organisations, focusing on how these collaborations create shared value. The thesis looks at several strategic cross-sector partnerships involving large organisations such as IKEA, Hapag-Lloyd, UNICEF, and WWF to understand the unique characteristics that influence these coll

The study investigates employees' perceptions of trust within the Swedish Police and the Swedish Armed Forces. Trust is critical for organisational success, yet there is a lack of research comparing different dimensions of trust within these public sectors. This topic is particularly relevant given the rising threats to Sweden's national security, resulting in military rearmament and incre

This study aims to enhance understanding of the barriers and facilitators to creating and maintaining psychological safety in a hybrid work environment. It also explores whether these factors differ for hybrid teams compared to traditional settings. The research involved a literature review of existing barriers and facilitators, followed by qualitative, semi-structured interviews with members of t

This thesis investigates the implementation of the digital euro, focusing on university students' trust and awareness in the Benelux region. The study addresses a gap in the existing literature by exploring perceptions among students in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Through a quantitative survey of 390 respondents, the research examines if awareness of the digital euro predicts tru