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This paper examines whether the impact of inflation on economic growth has changed over the last few decades. It uses linear panel data for 81 countries over the time period 1960-2020. The study builds on the research done by Robert Barro (1995) which concludes that during the time period 1960-1990 inflation had a negative impact on economic growth. This study confirms that Barro’s results hold an

On April 25, 1983, STERN, a renowned German magazine, held a press conference attended by more than 200 journalists and 27 television crews from all around the world. On that day, STERN announced that it had obtained private diaries of Adolf Hitler through a confidential source and intended to publish them. The Hamburg based magazine had already signed several contracts with various European magaz

Climate change is greatly affecting the world’s seas in many ways, but of those particularly at risk, are inland seas such as the Baltic Sea. In spite of this though, there still remains a large gap in our understanding of how multiple stressors can change these systems over time. Therefore, as a way to assess how copepod and phytoplankton species groups are changing within the Kattegat, multideca

Dopamine and serotonin are two major monoamine neurotransmitters associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), but their spatial distribution and relationship to underlying functional brain architecture are not fully understood. We assessed 30 patients with PD at baseline using structural MRI, resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI), 11C-PE2I and 11C-DASB PET, along with comprehensive clinical evaluati

Objectives: The objective was to explore if adverse events during radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer were associated with oncological outcomes. A further objective was to identify risk factors for adverse events. Methods: A post-hoc study nested in a prospective, controlled trial of radical prostatectomy by robot assisted laparoscopic or open retropubic approach in Sweden. Adverse events du

In order to study the plasma levels of factor XaI and IIaI activity an enzymatically depolymerized low molecular weight heparin (LMW-heparin; Logiparin) was given s.c. in a dose of 35 XaI mu/kg b.w. once daily for 7 days to 10 patients undergoing total hip replacement (THR) in a pilot study. The XaI activity was less than or equal to 0.24 XaI units/ml and the IIaI activity less than or equal to 0.

We investigate how the life satisfaction of migrants is affected by life satisfaction in their background country and in their new country of residence. In particular, we contribute to the literature by differentiating between first- and second-generation immigrants and by differentiating between types of background country. Using data from the European Social Survey on 30,000 immigrants from 200

Background and purpose Several studies have shown that surgery with pre- or post-operative adjuvant radiotherapy reduces the local recurrence rate in rectal cancer patients. Preoperative evaluation of lymph node involvement is difficult but important for assessing the benefit of radiotherapy. Radiologists usually assess lymph node sizes and shapes to determine nodal involvement, but it can be diff

The thesis was conducted due to new laws from the energy agency. The task of this master thesis was to develop a methodology for energy audits, find energy efficiency measures, and then use the methodology to create a detailed mapping of the formalin-, formic acid- and y-polyol plants. The master thesis also resulted in a comprehensive description of the company’s total energy use. To be able to f

Grit, the “passion and perseverance for long-term goals” (Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews & Kelly, 2007, p. 1087) is strongly related to success in goal attainment even under challenging circumstances. The current thesis investigated how grit relates to three aspects of well-being: psychological well-being (PWB), life satisfaction, and harmony in life. This relationship is approached through the

The purpose of this study was to examine men’s and women’s experiences of honor-based violence through six podcast episodes and to identify any differences and similarities between the genders. The theoretical frameworks applied in this study to understand honor-based violence were intersectionality and Foucault’s theory of power. A purposeful selection was used to select six episodes in total. Al

This study explores the relationships between voltage, temperature, and consumed life in silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs using symbolic regression as a data-driven tool for deriving interpretable equations. The data comes from an accelerated life-time test performed by RISE. The symbolic regression model was implemented using the open source program ”PySR”. Since real experimental data were used, cl

The ever evolving automotive industry is pushing for further electrification of the vehicle fleet and the need for new electric drivetrains is therefore in high demand. The Formula Student competitions have also shifted their focus towards electric vehicles where innovative and efficient drivetrains are premiered in the design events. This master thesis work aimed to continue the development of Lu

Research of the recent years indicated that the heavy alkaline earth metals may possess a bonding behaviour similar to transition metals, where they are able to involve their d-orbitals in bonding. The exact nature of such bonds is still elusive and a point of discussion amongst researchers. To further study this, low- or zero-valent complexes of those metals are needed. The objective of this proj

During excavations, steel sheet piles are often installed through vibratory driving, to establish a retaining wall that resists soil instability and ground water leakage. The method of vibratory driving is that the sheet pile is driven into the soil with a vertical vibratory motion. This is especially effective in soft soils. In parts of Sweden, however, the most common type of soil is the glacial

Renewable energy is the keyword for energy industry sector in the world today. Solar energy has a huge potential, able to fulfill increasing energy demand and growing its share of energy sector. Republic of Ireland has one of the lowest solar energy deployment rates in Europe, although climatic conditions have been proved to be acceptable. The purpose of this study was to assess potential sites fo

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the world. Multiple different treatment options are available, target therapy and immunotherapy being two. One potential target is Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors (FGFRs) and there are both available treatments and new treatments being investigated for this. However, only around 25% of patients benefit from the immunotherapy treatment Immune Checkpoint In

This study explores attitudes towards ADHD within the field of social work, focusing on perspectives from social workers diagnosed with ADHD, their managers, and colleagues. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted, primarily via video calls. Two participants were social workers diagnosed with ADHD, and four were managers with experience supervising employees with the diagnosis. The findings

Svenskarnas skuldberg växer och unga vuxna svenskar tar konsumtionslån i allt större utsträckning. Det är oklart vad denna ökning beror på, men det är möjligt att psykologiska variabler spelar in. Syftet med denna tvärsnittsstudie var därför att undersöka sambanden mellan finansiell förmåga, ensamhet och känsla av sammanhang (KASAM) samt deras förmåga att predicera benägenheten att ta konsumtionslIn Sweden, the amount of young people taking consumption loans is growing. The reasons behind this increase are unclear, and could potentially be explained by psychological factors, rather than economic ones. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was therefore to examine the relationships between financial literacy, loneliness, and sense of coherence (SOC) and their ability to predict the like