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The enzyme dermatan sulfate epimerase 1 epimerizes glucuronic acid on chondroitin sulfate into iduronic acid giving dermatan sulfate resulting in increased flexibility of the glycosaminoglycan. The increased flexibility results in changed interactions with some proteins such as growth factors, cytokines, and angiogenic factors, and recent studies suggest that it also plays an important role in the
Carbon emissions from the transport sector are one of the main drivers of climate change, and electrified transportation is one attempt to reduce the sector’s climate impact. Levtek Sweden AB is a start-up company developing the Levkart, a lightweight and autonomous four wheeled vehicle. To aid Levtek in developing a sustainable vehicle, this thesis aims to investigate the environmental impact of
The purpose of this report is to investigate and compare two potato chip production lines to determine the optimal layout of the factories in order to maximize the chips' adhesion ability to seasoning. The hypothesis of this study is that the adhesive ability of chips is highly dependent on how warm they are when they are seasoned, with warmer chips having a stronger adhesive ability. This hy
The aim of this thesis is to comparatively map, systematically present and analytically discuss leading policy ideas articulated by the two nationalist/national conservative/populist parliamentary parties in Estonia, Isamaa and EKRE, in the run-up to the 2024 European Parliament elections. A special focus is oriented towards leading ideas and messages that are of great relevance and timeliness in
Inland port expansion requires immense investment costs often resulting in dredging and creating a new physical space for production and especially when handling Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs). A floating container terminal (FCT) is an innovation that sets out to change the landscape within what is required to handle ULCV’s. The structure can be placed out at sea where no dredging is requir
Title: The Irreverent Paradox: Young adult consumers' perceptions of an irreverent tone on brands' social media Seminar date: May 30th 2024 Course: FEKH29, Degree Project Undergraduate level in marketing, 15 UPC Authors: Joel Baumann & Douglas Cederlund Advisor/s: Nikos Macheridis Key words: Social media marketing; Tone of voice; Irreverence; Consumer experiences; Authenticity Research
This thesis examines the interplay between gender and the perception of impoliteness in the Japanese workplace. Firstly, impoliteness is an area in sociolinguistics that discusses face-threatening acts, perceived in situations modified by different aspects, e.g. context and the gender of the interlocutors. Secondly, gendered language is another area within sociolinguistics which gained popularity
This thesis explores the implications of Chinese Resource-for-Infrastructure (RFI) loans on Angola's economic transformation and catch-up through the lens of social capabilities theory. Initiated in 2004, the "Angola Model" involved RFI loans primarily supported by oil exports to China in return for infrastructure construction. Despite substantial infrastructure inputs, the expected
The use of biofuel has been used a long time and its consumption keeps increasing. Depending on where the fuel comes from, the chemical composition can be very different. There have been incidents of ashes generating flammable gases, but also the ashes itself have been seen in dust explosion incidents. The risk must be understood and evaluated properly. This paper aims to investigate how explosive
Portal frame bridges are one of the most popular types of bridges in Sweden. These bridges consists of a framework structure that mitigates the use of bearing supports and expansion joints which in turn makes them economically viable, efficient and robust. The structure makes use of having vertical surfaces such as abutment walls that are in contact with soils, meaning that braking forces, thermal
Sweden is experiencing a decline in governmental funding to the CSOs. This research looks deeper into that relationship and investigates the dynamics between the two actors when it comes to policy processes. The decline in funds leads to the organizations having to prioritize their work, which risks a lowered democratic participation from these civil society experts in the political sphere. To bet
I denna uppsats genomförs en publikstudie med sex deltagare som medverkar vid en kvalitativ intervju och närmare bestämt en fokusgruppsintervju. Syftet är att söka förståelse för hur deltagarna upplever ett avsnitt av serien Poliserna i Våldsvågen. Det här görs utifrån teman om reality-tv-genren, underhållning och autenticitet. Studien tillämpar Ervin Goffmans dramaturgiska teori och hans teoretis
The interplay between ESG scores and stock performance continues to captivate investors and researchers alike, yet consensus remains elusive, highlighting the need for further academic endeavour. This thesis investigates the impact of a company's ESG score on its stock performance in terms of expected returns. Specifically, it examines disparities in this relationship between two case countrie
The ever-increasing digitalization of the world sees the emergence of new threats that result in increasingly high demands on nations regarding the maintenance of national cybersecurity. Meanwhile, recent conflicts in Europe have placed Sweden in a new political security situation where, since March 2024, Swedish NATO membership is now a reality. Despite the significance of national security issue
Studiens syfte är att undersöka hur konsumenters varumärkesattityd påverkades för de företag som samarbetade med Margaux Dietz fram till skandalen 2022. Strävan är att kartlägga denna process och bidra med fördjupad kunskap om hur varumärkesambassadörer kan påverka konsumenters attityder, vilket är av intresse för företag som vill göra effektiva marknadsföringssatsningar. Studien har utgått från e
This study investigates the consequences of stocks being included in an index, in terms of returns, risk, and pricing efficiency. We examine the European stock market, utilizing the broad STOXX Europe 600 index, which, to a large extent, has been overseen by previous research. Over the recent period 2013-2023, we document all additions to the index and collect fund ownership data, classified as in
AI-verktyget ChatGPT, som efter användarens instruktioner snabbt kan generera väldisponerade, sammanhängande och mer eller mindre korrekta texter, har förändrat förutsättningarna för att producera text i grunden. Detta gäller inte minst elever i skolan. Skolverket (2024c) har med hänsyn till AI:s utveckling gått ut med nya, stränga, rekommendationer där de avråder lärare att använda sig av inlämni
I takt med att den globala energianvändningen ökar, inte minst i Sverige som är ett av de länder som använder mest energi per person, har även elpriserna ökat de senaste åren. Den största delen av energin i bostäder går åt till uppvärmningen där ventilationssystemen har inverkan. Ett typhus som vi tidigare ritat användes som referens för att undersöka om det är kostnadseffektivt att installera
In today's climate of frequent global mobility and heightened competition for skilled migrants, this paper investigates how recent socio-political changes in Sweden, such as rising crime rates, heightened terrorism threats, tighter immigration policies and economic challenges have impacted the decision-making process of skilled migrants considering relocation to the country. Through qualita
In today's climate of frequent global mobility and heightened competition for skilled migrants, this paper investigates how recent socio-political changes in Sweden, such as rising crime rates, heightened terrorism threats, tighter immigration policies and economic challenges have impacted the decision-making process of skilled migrants considering relocation to the country. Through qualitativ
