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This chapter describes methods and procedures that can be used to calculate the absorbed dose distribution based on quantitative SPECT/PET images. In this context, quantitative images mean images corrected for various physical effects (among them are photon attenuation, scatter contribution, dead time) in such a way that the values of each voxel can then be translated into units of activity by a c

Objective: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a congenital condition caused by mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. CF-related diabetes (CFRD) is a common comorbidity among people with CF (pwCF) and is associated with increased morbidity. Previous in vitro studies have suggested that CFTR dysfunction is involved in the pathogenesis of CFRD. This prospective study aimed to eval

Seasonal temperature fluctuations present a major survival challenge for insects, requiring physiological adaptation that confers resilience to cold stress. However, the hormone mechanisms governing mitochondrial adaptation to overcome cold stress remain poorly understood. Here, we identify that the endogenous ascaroside C9 (asc-C9) acts as a chemical signal that markedly improves survival followi

Starting with remnants of street art and graffiti from the Orange Revolution of 2004, over the Revolution of Dignity in 2013–14, and ending with street art and graffiti created during Russia’s ongoing war of aggression since 2014, this chapter looks at several cases from Ukraine that showcase the different roles street art and graffiti have played in the country’s democratic process.

China plans expanding 49.5 million hectares of new forests by 2050 to strengthen carbon sequestration. However, estimates of the carbon benefits from this expansion rarely consider the effect of 'forest edge', where tree mortality increases under intensified stress from wind, drought, pests, and fire. Here we show that proximity to forest edges substantially reduces biomass carbon storage, and dev

The ability of organisms to change color in response to a change in environmental conditions is widespread across taxa. Predation represents the longstanding hypothesis for the evolution of such coloration plasticity. Yet, tests of the evolutionary drivers of coloration plasticity remain rare. Here, we examine how predation shapes both baseline coloration and coloration plasticity in the Trinidadi

The Circular Economy (CE) concept continues to garner significant attention from stakeholders. Yet, what a CE entails in its realized state remains insufficiently articulated, particularly for product users. This study introduces a multilevel systems model that conceptualizes an economy-wide, fully implemented CE from the perspective of the product user. The focus is on the foundational tenets of

Political participation is considered an important path for people to influence politics. However, whether those who participate actually see more of their preferred policies implemented remains an open question. We address this question by analyzing cross-national data connecting opinions to subsequent policy implementation on multiple policy issues. Based on an analysis of data on more than 270,

This thesis investigated how driving is affected by low visibility due to wildfire smoke. Virtual reality experiments with a driving simulator were performed with 89 participants. The software and hardware configuration mirrored the experiments by Rohaert et al. (2025) in order to compare the results. Participants drove five scenarios with different levels of smoke and were instructed to behave as

Det förändrade säkerhetspolitiska läget under de senaste åren har skapat ett behov av stärkt nationell beredskap i Sverige. För att säkerställa att landet är förberett för potentiella kriser eller väpnade konflikter har utvecklingen och förstärkningen av det civila försvaret prioriterats. Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap (MSB) ansvarar för att säkerställa att det civila försvaret fungerThe changing geopolitical situation in recent years has created a need for strengthened national preparedness in Sweden. To ensure that the country is prepared for potential crises or armed conflicts, the development and reinforcement of the civil defence has been prioritised. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is responsible for ensuring that the civil defence functions effectively duri

Dream Away. A Comparative Study of How Fritidsresor and Vingresor Presents the Mediterranean in Travel Catalogues from the 1960s and 1980s I denna uppsats kommer kvalitativ innehållsanalys och bildanalys användas för att analysera hur turismen har förändrats mellan 1960- och 1980-talet. Källmaterialet består av totalt 31 stycken resekataloger från Vingresor och Fritidsresor. Dessa kataloger analys

This essay examines how masculinity is negotiated through equestrian symbolism in Nicholas Evans’s The Horse Whisperer (1995) and Jilly Cooper’s Riders (1985), situating both novels within the cultural context of late twentieth-century neoliberal Britain and the United States. Drawing on masculinity studies, neoliberal theory, and animal symbolism, the essay argues that the horse functions as a ce

Examensarbetets titel: Åldersskillnader i användning av AI och självförtroende. Seminariedatum: 15 januari 2026 Ämne/kurs: FEKH38, Examensarbete i Business and Data Analytics, 15 ECTS Författare: Axel Zetterman, Emanuel Evers, William Pagel Handledare: Magnus Johansson Nyckelord: Artificiell intelligens (AI), Organisationer, Åldersskillnader, Förtroende, Dunning-Kruger-effekten. Forskningsfråga: HTitle: Age Differences in AI Usage and Confidence Seminar date: 15 January 2026 Course: FEKH38, Degree Project, Undergraduate level, Business Administration, Undergraduate level, 15 ECTS Authors: Axel Zetterman, Emanuel Evers, William Pagel Advisor: Magnus Johansson Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI), Organizations, Age differences, Confidence, Dunning-Kruger effect. Research question: How doe

This master thesis was conducted in collaboration with ateljé Lyktan and aimed to develop a concept for a decorative luminaire for public indoor environments, based on an already established design concept. The objective was to create an alternative to the recessed LED panel commonly used in ceiling grid systems, which often lack aesthetic character and fail to provide lighting that meets visual e