Tremadocian (Lower Ordovician) carbonate rocks were collected from the Xiangshuidong section in the Hubei Province, South China, and analysed for conodont biostratigraphy. A total of 24 species belonging to 16 genera were recovered from the Nantsinkuan and Fenhsiang formations. Three conodont zones are recognized based on this material: the Rossodus manitouensis Zone, Colaptoconus quadraplicatus–P

Developing a reliable procedure for the growth of III-V nanowires (NW) on silicon (Si) substrates remains a significant challenge, as current methods rely on trial-and-error approaches with varying interpretations of critical process steps such as sample preparation, Au-Si alloy formation in the growth reactor, and NW alignment. Addressing these challenges is essential for enabling high-performanc

Varje år dör nästan 10 miljoner människor i cancer, många av dem hade kunnat räddas genom tidigare diagnostisering. Capillon Analytics är ett företag som startade som ett forskningsprojekt vid Lunds universitet. De utvecklar en metod för att identifiera tidiga tecken på cancer genom håranalysering och siktar mot klinisk validering 2026. I samarbete med dem var målet med detta examensarbete att stöEvery year, around 10 million people die from cancer, many of whom could have been saved through earlier detection. Capillon Analytics is a company that grew out of research at Lund University and is developing a method for identifying early signs of cancer using hair analysis and are aiming for clinical validation in 2026. In collaboration with them, the aim of this thesis was to support their wo

Growing environmental concerns have brought a focus to the impact of building materials. In response, biobased alternatives are being explored for their potential to reduce embodied carbon, support circularity, as well as improve indoor environmental quality. This is particularly important in Scandinavia, where moisture-related issues are common, there is a growing need for locally available mater

Cold attics are a common element present in the Swedish residential building stock. They are known to be prone to mould problems due to their low ventilation and are one of the main channels through which buildings lose heat. One of the strategies that can help solve cold attic problems and at the same time contribute to solving the housing crisis is their conversion into habitable spaces. This re

This study aims to explore how medical social workers in pediatric healthcare and youth clinics reason about documentation practices in their daily work. The focus is on the challenges they encounter related to language, ethics, legal regulations, and interactions with other professional groups. Using a qualitative approach, the study is based on focus group interviews and analyzed through the len

This study aimed to explore the support available in Sweden for individuals seeking to leave a gang-involved criminal lifestyle, as well as how they perceived the support. A purposive sample was used for our semi-structured interviews, comprising two former gang members, two social workers, and two representatives from non-governmental organizations. We analyzed the factors that both enable and ob

Denna avhandling undersöker två centrala frågor rörande verksamhetsövergångar enligt svensk och EU:s arbetsrätt: (1) Vilket kollektivavtal och vilka delar av kollektivavtalet blir gällande för förvärvaren när ett företag, en verksamhet eller en del av en verksamhet övergår från överlåtaren till förvärvaren genom en sådan övergång som omfattas av 6 b § LAS; och (2) vilken betydelse har kollektivavtThis thesis examines two central questions concerning business transfers under Swedish and EU labour law: (1) which collective agreement, and which parts of it, become binding for the transferee when a business, undertaking, or part thereof is transferred in accordance with Section 6 b of the Swedish Employment Protection Act (LAS); and (2) what role the collective agreement plays in determining w

IKEA of Sweden aims to use only renewable materials by 2030. As part of this goal, this report focuses on reducing the use of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) in the speaker model VAPPEBY 20. The objective was to reduce the enclosure material by 5% using topology optimization. A literature review indicated that the most effective method would be to base the optimization on modal analysis, aim

Under de senaste decennierna har vårdsystem i allt högre grad formats av styrmodeller inriktade på effektivitet, ofta påverkade av marknadsbaserade ideal. Denna studie undersöker hur sjuksköterskor upplever konsekvenserna av sådana reformer, särskilt i relation till deras arbetsvillkor och deras upplevda kvalitet på patientvården, samt hur dessa upplevelser skiljer sig mellan offentlig och privat

Youth are official stakeholders of global environmental politics (GEP) since 1992, and several youth platforms have been created within the framework of the United Nations since the 2000s. However, recently, the oppositional voice of youth, through climate protests, has increased worldwide. While official youth platforms have been active over the years, this article asks to which extent they mitig

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: CNS embryonal tumor with pleomorphic adenoma gene-like 1 (PLAGL1)/pleomorphic adenoma gene-like 2 (PLAGL2) amplification (ET, PLAGL) is a newly identified, highly malignant pediatric tumor. Systematic MRI descriptions of ET, PLAGL are currently lacking. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MRI data from 19 treatment-naïve patients with confirmed ET, PLAGL were analyzed. Evaluation focuse

Background: Children and adolescents with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) are susceptible to developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to several predisposing factors such as cancer itself, central venous catheter use, mediastinal mass, and glucocorticoid therapy, yet reports on the topic are scarce. Aim: To study incidence, risk factors, and treatment of VTE, and the use of thromboprophylaxis, in a retro

Bee-mediated pollination plays a crucial role in sustaining global food production. However, while the demand for these pollination services is increasing, many bee species are in decline. To address this discrepancy, farmers use managed bee species to improve crop pollination. One key factor affecting pollination efficiency is the affinity for the crop of interest (i.e., the extent to which a bee

Microbial fuel cell constructed wetlands (MFC-CWs) represent a novel, low-carbon wastewater treatment technology for heavy metal removal and bioelectricity generation. This study compared MFC-CW performance in treating single and mixed heavy metal wastewater. Single Cu(II) and Cr(VI) removal was more efficient individually than in combination. For Cu(II), removal efficiency initially increased wit

We develop a human-centred, cognitive model of visuospatial complexity in everyday, naturalistic driving conditions. With a focus on visual perception, the model incorporates quantitative, structural, and dynamic attributes identifiable in the chosen context; the human-centred basis of the model lies in its behavioural evaluation with human subjects with respect to psychophysical measures pertaini

During the energy crisis in 2022/2023, households across Europe were encouraged to reduce their energy use to contribute to energy sufficiency, sovereignty, and solidarity. This paper explores energy saving heating practices among Swedish single-family households during the energy crisis in 2022. The Energy Cultures Framework is used to investigate how material culture and norms affect practices f