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This paper evaluates the cost-effectiveness of renovating single-family houses to Passive House level, as compared to maintaining the existing buildings or renovating to building regulation level. The assessment involved life cycle cost analyses, and concerns the Swedish single-family housing stock constructed between 1961 and 1980, which accounts for about a third of Sweden’s two million single-f

Popular Abstract in Swedish Avhandlingen består av tre empiriska uppsatser inom internationell finansiell ekonomi. Den ekonometriska gemensamma nämnaren är att samtliga använda modeller är av komplex multivariat natur. Därför föreslås att de ekonometriska modellerna estimeras med hjälp av simulated annealing, en stokastisk optimeringsalgoritm som potentiellt löser de problem som vanligtvis är förkThis thesis consists of three self-contained empirical studies on international financial economics. The common economic theme is that all three studies deal with international stock market return and risk. The common econometric theme is that all estimations are performed using simulated annealing, a stochastic optimization algorithm in the Markov Chain Monte Carlo family, in an attempt to solve

Objective: Present a systematic analysis of the outcome research concerning video feedback (VF) programs. Method: Twentyninestudies published between 1990 and 2014 were examined. They focused on children 0–12 years old and had at least onecontrol group. Results: VF programs were similar in design, with interventions focusing on parental and child behavior, parentalsensitivity and attachment. In 41Objective: Present a systematic analysis of the outcome research concerning video feedback (VF) programs. Method: Twenty- nine studies published between 1990 and 2014 were examined. They focused on children 0–12 years old and had at least one control group. Results: VF programs were similar in design, with interventions focusing on parental and child behavior, parental sensitivity and attachment.

I detta delprojekt har följande genomförts:• Beräkning av effekterna av solinstrålning och förvärmning av luften vid inglasning av befintliga byggnader• Beräkning av energibesparing vid inglasning• Beräkning av termisk komfort och studie av effektiva passiva kylåtgärder• Framtagande av datorverktyg (modeller och moduler för energiberäkningsprogram, Glazing-LTH) för att bättre kunna uppskatta effek

To investigate the symbiotic interaction of Trichoderma harzianum Rifai on Chenopodium quinoa Willd. in isolation, we studied axenic co-culture of the T. harzianum isolates T-22 and BOL-12QD and the C. quinoa cultivars Kurmi and Maniqueña real. Neither T-22 nor BOL-12QD affected seedling growth during two days of co-culture in the early growth phase of rapid primary root extension. However, after To investigate the symbiotic interaction of Trichoderma harzianum Rifaion Chenopodium quinoa Willd. in isolation, we studied axenic co-culture of the T. harzianum isolates T-22 and BOL-12QD and the C. quinoa cultivars Kurmi andManiqueña real. Neither T-22 nor BOL-12QD affected seedling growth during two days of co-culture in the early growth phase of rapid primary root extension.However, after lon

Problem-based learning (PBL) has proven to be highly effective for educating students in an active and self-motivated manner in various disciplines. Student projects carried out following PBL principles are very dynamic and carry a high level of uncertainty, both conditions under which agile project management approaches are assumed to be highly supportive. The paper describes an empirical case st

I avhandlingen undersöks betydelsebeskrivningen i Ordbok över svenska språket utgiven av Svenska Akademien (SAOB) i ljuset av teoretisk semantik. De fem etablerade och i ordbokens definitionstext högfrekventa formlerna, eller semantiska etiketterna, "bildlig", "oegentlig", "utvidgad", "allmännare" och "överförd användning" studeras ur olika perspektiv.Frågan som ställs i avhandlingen är hur formle

Popular Abstract in Swedish Klumpfot är en medfödd missbildning av foten med karaktäristiska felställningar av fram- och bakfot, där såväl skelett som mjukdelar är engagerade. Foten är både vriden och roterad inåt med felställningar av bl.a. hälbenet, språngbenet och båtbenet, i varierande svårighetsgrad. Med en förekomst på cirka 1-2 av 1000 levande födda (i Europa) är klumpfot en av de vanligastThe purpose of the study was to develop an ultrasound (US) protocol for evaluating congenital clubfoot pathoanatomy before and during early treatment. By using 3 easily defined and reproducible US projections the talonavicular and the calcaneocuboid joints were assessed. Normal configurations of the relationships at these joints were obtained by investigating 54 healthy babies at the ages of 0, 4

Popular Abstract in Swedish Blodparasiter och blåmesar - en studie i rött och blått Alla har någon gång varit utsatta för parasiter. Man kan nog till och med vara säker på, att just i den stund du läser detta, finn's det någonstan's någon form av parasit som försöker attackera dig. I dom allra flesta fall misslycka's sådana försök tack vare ett mycket starkt och mångfacetterat försvar. Förutom deParasites are ubiquitous and can cause significant fitness reductions to their hosts. Therefore, selection for the evolution of host resistance should be strong. However, resistance may be costly and should be traded-off against other fitness related traits. Parasites could therefore have a significant impact on the evolution of fitness related characters of their hosts. It has been suggested that

Artikeln påminner svensk praktisk teologi om dess historiskt givna identitet samt visar att denna identitet härleds ur ett bestämt encyklopediskt sammanhang. Utgångspunkten för den encyklopediska bestämningen är att akademisk teologi är en i Schleiermachers mening positiv vetenskap, vars uppgift är att främja kyrka och kristendom. I denna positiva vetenskap har den praktiska teologin rollen av proThe purpose of this article is to remind Practical Theology in Sweden of its historically given identity and to show that this identity derives from a welldefined encyclopedic context. The point of departure is that theology is a positive science, in the sense used by Friedrich Schleiermacher: a science directed towards a specific goal, which in theology's case is the wellinformed government of th

Popular Abstract in Swedish Under senare år har de högsta domstolarna i Norden i ett antal uppmärksammade avgöranden åsidosatt lagar, som stått i strid med respektive lands grundlag eller med EKMR. En omdebatterad fråga är om domstolarna har gått för långt – eller om de har väntat för länge med att ta på sig denna uppgift. I denna bok sätts de nordiska domarnas uppgift att kritiskt granska lagarsIn recent years, the supreme courts in the Nordic countries have set aside statutes as contrary to the constitution of the country or to the ECHR. A much debated question is whether the courts have gone too far – or if they have waited too long to take on this task. In this dissertation, the task of Nordic judges to critically examine the compatibility of legislation with constitutional norms is

We study in detail the linear flow of particles on a graph with one vertex and k+1 infinite edges. This has a rich environment with many different emergent behaviours depending on the system parameters. The abrupt change in the behaviour of the system along a continuous change of the parameters manifests multiple phase transitions.We discuss the physical interpretation of the considered simple modWe study in detail the linear flow of particles on a graph with onevertex and k+1 infinite edges. This has a rich environment with many differentemergent behaviours depending on the system parameters. The abrupt changein the behaviour of the system along a continuous change of the parametersmanifests multiple phase transitions.We discuss the physical interpretation of the considered simple model ofpa

Vildsvin är ett omdiskuterat djurslag i Sverige. Många ser dem som ett uppskattat inslag i naturen, dels som jaktbyte och dels för att de bidrar till naturupplevelser, skogstillväxt och biologisk mångfald. Samtidigt orsakar de skador på jord- och skogsbruk, villatomter och grönområden samt trafikolyckor. Dessa kostnader drabbar ofta andra än dem som anser sig dra nytta av vildsvinens existens. Und

We study the mapping and reporting of climate-related risks among firms listed on the NasdaqOMX stock exchange in Stockholm in four goods producing industries. Our study contains two parts: i) a study of the firms’ external communication through their annual reports, sustainability reports and webpages, and ii) a follow-up survey to the top management team. The survey contains quantitative questioWe study the mapping and reporting of climate-related risks among firms listed on the NasdaqOMX stock exchange in Stockholm in four goods-producing industries. Our study contains two parts: (i) a study of the firms’ external communication through their annual reports, sustainability reports and webpages, and (ii) a follow-up survey of the top management team. The survey contains quantitative quest

Only well-maintained railway systems can function without severe interruptions. However,maintenance activities can themselves cause train delays if they conflict with trainmovements. Trackwork refers to maintenance performed on a railway track. This studyaims to investigate the effect of trackwork on train delays in Sweden. It presents a logisticregression analysis based on more than 225,000 plannOnly well-maintained railway systems can function without severe interruptions. However, maintenance activities can themselves cause train delays if they conflict with train movements. Trackwork refers to maintenance performed on a railway track. This study aims to investigate the effect of trackwork on train delays in Sweden. It presents a logistic regression analysis based on more than 225,000 p

Train delays are often monitored using lag indicators of achieved punctuality levels, but indicators can also be used proactively as lead indicators to help reach a certain level of punctuality. In this paper, two lead indicators – the share of delayed dwell times and the share of delayed run times – are formulated and tested on Swedish commuter train data for the years 2001-2020. Results show tha

In a large social science literature, unequal rural class structures (“landlordism”) are associated with authoritarian political outcomes. This paper revisits the debate focusing on the electoral consequences of land inequality in Prussia, the locus classicus of the pernicious effects of landlordism, and Sweden, often perceived as Prussia’s opposite, with a farmer-dominated social structure and stIn a large social science literature, unequal rural class structures (“landlordism”) are as-sociated with authoritarian political outcomes. This paper revisits the debate focusingon the electoral consequences of land inequality in Prussia, the locus classicus of the per-nicious effects of landlordism, and Sweden, often perceived as Prussia’s opposite, with afarmer-dominated social structure and st

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to experimentally investigate the effects of changes in both quantity and quality of use of social networking sites (SNS) on measures of anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, loneliness, problematic social media use, and present focused awareness. Method: Participants were randomly assigned to three different conditions: reducing SNS time to 30 minut

Popular Abstract in Swedish Denna avhandling är en sammanläggningsavhandling och består av åtta delarbeten. Delarbetena är publicerade i internationella vetenskapliga tidskrifter, utom delarbete VI-VIII som är föremål för granskning i sådana tidsskrifter inför möjlig publikation. Alla delarbeten representerar studier av bisköldkörteln. Bisköldkörtlarna (parathyroidea) är belägna i anslutning tillThe occurrence and distribution of neurohormonal peptides, neuroendocrine markers and receptors in parathyroid nerve fibers and endocrine cells are described, using immunocytochemistry, in situ hybridization, image analysis and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Immunocytochemical studies revealed that parathyroid glands of chicken, rat, guinea-pig, cat, dog and sheep contained adren