Introduction: Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a disabling condition that may require complex surgical treatment. Little is known about the incidence of AAFD in the general population and specifically of AAFD requiring specialist care. We aimed to describe the incidence of AAFD referred to specialist care in the Swedish general population. Methods: We conducted a nation-wide epidemiolog

In a global retrospective assessment, this study quantifies the potential impacts of croplands on biodiversity using the UNEP-Life Cycle Initiative's recommended method for land use that was proposed by the GLAM consensus working group for Global Guidance for Life Cycle Impact Assessment Indicators and Methods. The findings show the importance of using tools that account for both occupied area and

In recent years, injectable cryogels have been frequently used in various biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, therapeutics, therapy, cell transplantation and immunotherapy. Cryogels, one of the biomaterials with injectable 3D scaffold structures, have important properties such as biocompatibility, physical resistance, macropore and sensitivity. In addition to being b

Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is distributed across various human tissues and plays a crucial role in lipid metabolism. Recent investigations have uncovered an additional facet of APOE's functionality, revealing its role in host defense against bacterial infections. To assess the antibacterial attributes of APOE3 and APOE4, we conducted antibacterial assays using Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia c

Context: Peptidylglycine-α-amidating monooxygenase (PAM) is a critical enzyme in the endocrine system responsible for activation, by amidation, of bioactive peptides. Objective: To define the clinical phenotype of carriers of genetic mutations associated with impaired PAM-amidating activity (PAM-AMA). Design: We used genetic and phenotypic data from cohort studies: the Malmö Diet and Cancer (MDC;

Objectives Peak exercise systolic blood pressure (SBP) is associated with future cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the predictive value of different SBP patterns at the end of exercise with these outcomes. Methods We studied 6329 adults (45% women) referred for exercise testing, with test duration of 6-14 min, maximal effort and valid SBP measurements at the end of e

Karakterisering av mikroplaster i biogödsel - insikter i partikelegenskaper och miljöpåverkan Mikroplaster i biogödsel kan bidra till att sprida giftiga föroreningar i miljön. När all vår plast bryts ner till mikro-plaster och hamnar i naturen kan den sprida toxiska ämnen och problem långt bortom den ursprungliga källan. Bio-gödsel från våra hushållssopor kan upplevas som en grön lösning – men deThe significant increase in global plastic production has led to its widespread environmental accu-mulation. Soil has become a major sink for microplastics, originating from sources like biofertilizers. This study aims to link the characteristics of microplastics in biofertilizer with their possible envi-ronmental effects, specifically focusing on the sorption of contaminants. Microscopy was emplo

Klimatfrågan är ett ämne som många människor pratar om. De senaste årtiondena har klimatfrågan ökat i samband med ökade utsläpp. Effekterna av utsläppen är tydliga i form av höjda vattennivåer, värmeböljor, extremväder och skyfall för att nämna några. Vad människor gör åt saken beror mycket på hur medvetna människor är om klimatförändringarna. Vissa personer märker inte av klimatförändringarna medClimate change is an important topic for a lot of people and the usage of art to draw attention towards the issue is not a novel idea. Each art piece has had a different approach to, not only increase awareness but to also portray climate change. The expressions vary depending on who made the art piece, the context of its creation and similar parameters. Globally, this has been done since at least

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly important for storing energy, particularly renewable energy, and stabilizing electricity grids. These systems often use lithium-ion batteries, which are efficient but pose risks during accidents. Rapid implementation of BESS has led to uncertainties in regulations and emergency response protocols. This thesis aims to identify and eval

To reduce reliance on energy-intensive, chemically synthesised nitrogen sources in microbial cultivation, we investigated the integration of the nitrogen-fixing bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii into a bioconversion process with the recombinant yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Our objective was to develop a more sustainable approach by utilising biological nitrogen fixation to supply ammonium direct

This project investigates non-planar 3D printing techniques using a robotic system and Polylactic Acid (PLA) filament, drawing inspiration from the spider web’s structure. The primary aim is to develop methods that optimise material usage while maximising print coverage over large areas. Ultimately, the research seeks to expand the capabilities of robotic manufacturing and uncover new architectura

På botten i en av Skånes största dricksvattensjöar gömmer sig gamla synder från förr. På sommaren kommer de till ytan och orsakar problem med vattnets kvalité och gör sjön ovälkomnande grön. I denna studie går vi till botten av problemet med förhöjda näringshalter i Vombsjön. Sedan en lång tid tillbaka har orenat avloppsvatten och vatten från jordbruksmark runnit in i Vombsjön. Vattnet har innIn this study, the internal load of phosphorus in Lake Vomb is explored. Years of external inputs from untreated sewage and agricultural runoff have built up tonnes of phosphorus in the lake sediment, periodically released causing HABs and impairing water quality. The aim of this study is to investigate how the internal load varies over a year and to explore correlations between internal loading,

Geologiska resurser är essentiella för den gröna omställningen, men även för Sveriges infrastruktur. Bland dessa resurser återfinns flera kritiska material, ämnen som EU-kommissionen identifierat som särskilt viktiga att unionen har tillgång till, så som magnesium, vanadin och fosfor. Det finns kända förekomster av kritiska material i Sverige och andra nordiska länder som kan komma att bidra till

The Philippines is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, particularly flooding due to extreme climatic events, therefore efforts in reducing and managing associated risks are crucial. A case study for a flooding risk assessment based in Region III, Central Luzon was conducted through an exposure, damage, and risk analysis of economic and social factors for three different return periods with the

When acidification of soils and lakes got acknowledged in the 1960’s, it soon became one of the biggest environmental issues in northern Europe. Long-range transport of sulphur and nitrogen emissions caused acid rain to fall thousands of kilometers away from its source. South-western Sweden was one of the areas most affected by acidification. One of the lakes affected is Lake Gårdsjön, situated ab

Surface water fluctuations and lake storage has been severely impacted by climate change, causing severe flooding and drought events. Hence, monitoring the storage of lakes and reservoirs is of paramount importance to assess freshwater availability, to maintain a balance with the ecosystem and water use. This balance is important for sustainable water management in Sweden, which is reflected in th

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), atmospheric methane (CH4) concentrations are considered a crucial factor in global warming, particularly in the near term, due to its high warming potential (~ 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide, or CO2) and shorter atmospheric lifetime compared to CO2. CH4 emissions have more than doubled since the industrial revolution and

Examensarbetets syfte är att undersöka användandet av didaktiska metoder för att påverka gruppdynamik i undervisning i högstadiet inom matematik respektive musik. Frågeställningarna handlar om vilka sådana metoder som används och hur erfarenheten skiljer sig mellan lärare inom de två olika skolämnena. Två matematiklärare och två musiklärare har intervjuats – individuellt. Datan har bearbetats enliThe aim of this student paper to examine the uses of didactical methods to affect group dynamics in upper compulsory school in Sweden in education within mathematics and music respectively. The questions concern which such methods are used and how the experience varies between teachers in the two different subjects. Two mathematics teachers and two music teachers have been interviewed – individual