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The success and the costs of infrastructure projects depends to a large extent on a reliable characterisation of the subsurface. Information about the groundwater is crucial to protect groundwater resources and to avoid stability problems. Usually, drillings followed by hydraulic tests are conducted which are reliable but expensive and only give punctual information. The use of the geophysical met

Resection of advanced rectal cancer might result in significant tissue loss, including pelvic floor and parts of the vaginal wall. Pelvic floor reconstruction using a musculocutaneous flap offers optimized healing abilities and the possibility of vaginal reconstruction. In Skåne University Hospital, two different flap techniques are used to reconstruct the perineum: the vertical rectus abdominis m

The PNPLA3 I148M variant is the major genetic risk factor for all stages of fatty liver disease, but the underlying pathophysiology remains unclear. We studied the effect of this variant on hepatic metabolism in homozygous carriers and non-carriers under multiple physiological conditions with state-of-the-art stable isotope techniques. After an overnight fast, carriers had higher plasma β-hydroxyb

Urinary extracellular vesicles (uEV) are a largely unexplored source of kidney-derived mRNAs with potential to serve as a liquid kidney biopsy. We assessed ∼200 uEV mRNA samples from clinical studies by genome-wide sequencing to discover mechanisms and candidate biomarkers of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in Type 1 diabetes (T1D) with replication in Type 1 and 2 diabetes. Sequencing reproducibly s

Evaluating the subground properties during the initial stage of a construction of building is important in order to estimate the suitability of soil quality to the technical requirements of bearing capacity, resistance to stress, and strength. This study presented the evaluation of the geotechnical properties of soil intended for the construction of Max IV facility of Lund University, performed in

Permanent deformation is the primary failure mode for the asphalt concrete (AC) pavement in urban environment. It is mainly caused by a combination of heavy traffic load, low vehicle speed and channelised traffic. A rut prediction model would therefore be a valuable tool for planning maintenance scheduling and selecting an appropriate asphalt material. This study uses the PEDRO (Permanent deformat

Apart from classical orthostatic hypotension, the gravitational force may strongly contribute to other forms of orthostatic intolerance, delayed and postprandial OH, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and reflex syncope. In delayed OH, the significant blood pressure drop occurs first after 3-min period of orthostasis, whereas in postprandial OH, the symptoms appear first approximate

To increase engagement with science and technology, young people around the world are encouraged to attend activities at science centers. But how effective are these activities? Since women have weaker ability beliefs and interest in technology than men, it is especially important to learn how science center visits affect them. In this study, we tested if programming exercises offered to middle sc

The COVID-19 pandemic, the surge of populism, the climate crisis and many other destabilizing factors in our time, all point at the expectation of trustworthy knowledge and reliable organization devoted to knowledge production and dissemination. However, universities remain enmeshed in economic liberalization and ensuing cultural struggles where their funding, governance and practices reflect mark

Perennial agriculture systems are gaining ground as a more sustainable alternative to conventional annual agriculture, partly for their potential to increase the soil organic carbon (SOC) content. Carbon farming is another hot topic for SOC sequestration, as it creates economic incentives for farmers. The main purpose of this study was to measure the baseline SOC stock for a larger research projec

Transpersoner har på gruppnivå sämre hälsa än cispersoner, vilket kan förstås utifrån minoritetsstressteori. Ett sätt att öka deras välmående är genom transbekräftande kognitiv beteendeterapi och denna studie undersökte deltagarnas upplevelser av en sådan intervention. Interventionen var terapeutledd, individuell och internetbaserad och riktade sig till transpersoner i Sverige. Åtta semistrukturerTrans and gender diverse people report significantly poorer health than cisgender people. This could be understood as an effect of minority stress. One way of enhancing their wellbeing is through transgender affirming cognitive-behavioural therapy, and this study investigated participant experiences of such an intervention. The intervention was therapist led, individual, internet based and directe

This study investigates the complex mechanisms that drive and facilitate a Sustainable Entrepreneurial Mindset. While existing literature highlights the importance of Sustainable Entrepreneurship in promoting sustainable change, it lacks a detailed understanding of the specific mechanisms behind this mindset. To address this gap, the study conducts semi-structured interviews with ten sustainable e

Denna uppsats undersöker företagsledningens personliga ansvar för miljöskadestånd enligt svensk rätt, med fokus på bestämmelser i miljöbalken (MB), aktiebolagslagen (ABL) och det föreslagna direktivet om tillbörlig aktsamhet (CSDDD). Uppsatsen analyserar hur dessa regelverk samverkar och hur de påverkar företagsledningens ansvar vid miljöskador. Det konstateras att företagsledningen kan hållas