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The economic history of British colonialism in Southern Africa is defined by three interrelated dynamics: the initial expansion driven by chartered companies, a substantial influx of European settlers, and the establishment of racially segregated, unequal Neo-European societies. In this chapter, we show how the discovery of minerals in the nineteenth century radically reshaped the economic and soc
Understanding the determinants that influence parents’ decisions to participate with their infants in primary prevention trials is essential for achieving representative study samples and ensuring the generalizability of outcomes. We analyzed quantitative and qualitative data collected from infants eligible for the Primary Oral Insulin Trial (N= 2,750) or the Supplementation with B. INfantis for M
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey-V (SDSS-V) Magellanic Genesis Survey is a spectroscopic program designed to map the kinematic and chemical structure of the Magellanic Clouds (MCs) using APOGEE and BOSS spectroscopy. This overview describes the survey’s design, target selection, and science goals and highlights some first results using these data. In the inner regions of the Large and Small Magellanic
Protest and activism are endemic and potent features of many nations’ political life and critical potential counters to democratic backsliding and authoritarianism. In this review article, we meta-analytically examine six decades of research findings on what explains participation, focusing particularly on two well-studied protest forms: marches and demonstrations. Focusing on these iconic and com
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has emerged as a powerful technique for the rapid and sensitive detection of pesticide residues, particularly targeted pesticides of concern in food safety. However, hotspot intensification strategies in hydrogel-based SERS substrates that rely on solvent-exchange-induced shrinkage often suffer from concomitant analyte loss, thereby limiting detection relia
This thesis comprises three papers in the field of proof complexity, in which the objects of study are certificates of unsatisfiability. In algebraic proof complexity, the aim is to prove lower bounds on the complexity of certifying that there is no common root of a given set of polynomials. We will be especially concerned with the polynomial calculus proof system, where this is accomplished by it
Sulfur compounds in coal release sulfur oxides during thermochemical conversion, causing environmental pollution in the form of acid rain when discharged into the air. There is thus a significant need to develop efficient, environmentally friendly coal desulfurization technologies. This work studied Zhundong coal desulfurization using supercritical carbon dioxide-cosolvent systems experimentally a
Climate change is disproportionately warming the Arctic, leading to changes in weather patterns that affect breeding phenology for many Arctic species. Despite extensive research on non-predatory birds, few studies have examined the impacts of climate change on higher trophic levels, especially those comparing breeding phenology and productivity between migratory and resident species. Our study us
Background: The global shift to sustainable diets has raised interest in plant-based protein sources, particularly pulses, due to their nutritional value, health benefits, and low environmental impact. Pulses are rich in protein, dietary fiber, and a variety of bioactive compounds that may influence gut microbiota and metabolic health. Objective: This narrative review aims to evaluate the role of
Background: Septic arthritis (SA) is considered the most harmful etiology in patients presenting with an acutely painful swollen knee. This study aimed to estimate the incidence, mortality rate, and cause of death among patients diagnosed with SA and compare it to non-infectious causes. Methods: We conducted a population-based observational cohort study in Skåne, southern Sweden, with a population
Direct reprogramming of somatic cells into induced dopaminergic neurons (iDANs) is a promising strategy for replacing degenerated dopamine neurons in Parkinson’s disease. One current bottleneck for translation of direct neuronal reprogramming is the low reprogramming efficiency and difficulty to acquire enough tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) positive iDANs. Here we systematically refine the culture cond
Den sydatlantiska anomalin (SAA) är ett fenomen som innebär en försvagning av magnetfältets intensitet, vilket får konsekvenser för rymdinfrastruktur som påverkas av förhöjd strålning vid låg omloppsbana. De senaste 200 åren, tack vare moderna satellitdata, konstateras att anomalin rör sig västerut mot sydatlanten. Anomalin har även föreslagits vara en indikator på en framtida polomvändning. Idag The South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) is characterized by a weakening of the magnetic field intensity and is a phenomenon that has consequences for space infrastructure affected by elevated radiation in low orbit. Over the past 200 years, thanks to modern satellite data, the anomaly has been observed to move westward towards the South Atlantic. The anomaly has also been suggested to be an indicator of
As sustainability goals gain importance, both the renovation of existing buildings and the transformation of construction methods are becoming priorities that may drive innovation in current practices. Within this context, this research examines through a design-based methodology the relationship between computational design, craftsmanship, and material innovation. Through a series of material
This study aimed to investigate how students at Lund University discuss dating culture, gender norms, power relations, and ideals, while highlighting similarities and differences between female and male students’ reasoning. The study employed a qualitative approach, and empirical data were collected through four gender-segregated focus groups with a total of 14 participants. The material was analy
Uppsatsen undersöker brottet förolämpning mot tjänsteman i 17 kap. 3 § brottsbalken, som infördes den 2 juli 2025, ur ett yttrandefrihetsperspektiv. Syftet är att klarlägga vilken förändring av det straffrättsliga skyddsintresset som bestämmelsen innebär, hur underrätterna har dragit gränsen mellan straffbar förolämpning och legitima eller spontana uttryck för missnöje samt i vilken utsträckning rThis thesis examines the offence of insulting a public official under Chapter 17, section 3 of the Swedish Criminal Code, which entered into force on 2 July 2025, from a freedom of expression perspective. Its purpose is to clarify how the provision changes the interest protected by criminal law, how the lower courts have distinguished punishable insults from legitimate or spontaneous expressions o
This thesis examines whether the legal presumption of employment introduced in Directive (EU) 2024/2831 on improving working conditions in platform work will be of legal significance in countering the misclassification of people performing platform work in the European Union. The thesis first analyses the EU concept of worker and shows that the notion of worker is not uniform within the EU. It th
This thesis examined the concept of self-preferencing in digital platform markets and its treatment under Article 102 TFEU within the framework of EU competition law. The research focused on the extent to which existing competition law principles are capable of addressing preferential conduct by dominant digital platforms that simultaneously operate as intermediaries and competitors within the sam
Denna studie undersöker hur unga vuxna i åldern 18-20 år tolkar och uppfattar Försvarsmaktens kommunikation på TikTok, med särskilt fokus på govtainment, plattformsspecifika uttrycksformer och trovärdighet. Studien tar sin utgångspunkt i spänningen mellan anpassning till TikToks plattformslogik och kultur och de förväntningar på saklighet, seriositet och trovärdighet som ofta omger myndighetskommuThis study explores how young adults aged 18-20 interpret and perceive the Swedish Armed Forces’ communication on TikTok, focusing particularly on govtainment, platform-specific expressions and credibility. The study is centered on the tension between adapting to TikTok’s platform logic and culture and the expectations of objectivity, seriousness and credibility that typically surround government
The cross-border transfer of personal data has become one of the most contested dimensions of international digital trade law. As the European Union pursues an expanding network of digital trade agreements, a fundamental tension emerges between its constitutional commitment to data protection as a fundamental right and the trade law imperative to facilitate the free movement of data. This thesis e
