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The loss of wetlands and semi-natural grasslands throughout much of Europe has led to a historic decline of species associated with these habitats. The reinstatement of these habitats, however, requires spatially explicit predictions of the most suitable sites for restoration, to maximize the ecological benefit per unit effort. One species that demonstrates such declines is the white stork Ciconia

In 8 donor pigs, flush perfusion was performed with a low-potassium-dextran solution. Ring segments were taken from a small intralobar pulmonary artery in the right lung immediately after perfusion and after 24 hours of cold storage for studies in organ baths. Stable vasoconstriction was induced with the thromboxane mimic U-46619, and acetylcholine was used to induce endothelium-dependent relaxati

Inflammatory challenges of the airway mucosa cause luminal entry of bulk plasma. Extravasation of plasma is well described but the routes for epithelial passage of plasma are largely unknown. Using colloidal gold (5 nm) as tracer we have now examined the fate of extravasated plasma in the airways. The tracer was given intravenously to anaesthetized, ovalbumin-sensitized guinea-pigs 2min prior to a

Enteropathogenic (EPEC) and enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) Escherichia coli are related attaching and effacing (A/E) pathogens. The genes responsible for the A/E pathology are encoded in a chromosomal pathogenicity island termed the locus of enterocyte effacement (LEE). Both pathogens share a high degree of homology in the LEE and additional 'O' islands. EHEC prevalence is much lower in EPEC endemic are

Objective: In acute myocardial ischemia changes within the QRS complex can add valuable information to that from the repolarization phase. This study evaluates three angles obtained from the main slopes of the R-wave within the QRS complex to assess acute myocardial ischemia. Methods: The QRS angles, denoted by empty set(R) (R-wave angle), empty set(U) (up-stroke angle) and empty set(D) (down-stro

SCFA are important end products formed during colonic fermentation of dietary fibre (DF). It has been suggested that propionic and butyric acids affect metabolic parameters, low-grade systemic inflammation, insulin resistance and obesity. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the various SCFA profiles observed after fermentation in the caecum of rats fed pectin, guar gum and fruc

Although bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) systemic administration reduces sepsis-associated inflammation, organ injury, and mortality in clinically relevant models of polymicrobial sepsis, the cellular and molecular mechanisms mediating beneficial effects are controversial. This study identifies the molecular mechanisms of MSC-conferred protection in sepsis by interrogating transcri

Objective Zinc transporter 8 autoantibodies (ZnT8A) have been poorly studied in non-Caucasian individuals. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of ZnT8 autoantibodies in patients with T1D and their first degree relatives (FDR) from a multiethnic population, as well as its relation with the insulin (INS) or the protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor 22 (PTPN22) gene polymorphisms. Subjects and

The transient receptor potential, vanilloid 4 (TRPV4), is a calcium permeable ion channel expressed in airway epithelial cells. Based on studies of cell lines and animals, TRPV4 has been suggested to play a role in the regulation of ciliary beat frequency (CBF). Whether the same is true for human ciliated epithelial cells is not known. Therefore, the aim was to examine the expression and function

Lunds kommun utforskar möjligheter för ett digitaliserat samhälle och därför bestod detta arbete av en behovskartläggning inom kommunens LSS-verksamhet unIkT. Kartläggningen involverade personer med autismspektrumtillstånd där deras väsentliga behov som saknade stöd, skulle tillfredsställas med hjälp av en digital lösning. Datainsamlingen inkluderade bland annat intervjuer och brainstorming med uThe municipality of Lund is in the process of exploring opportunities for a digital society. This work consisted of a need’s assessment within the municipality’s inclusive community setting unIkT. The mapping involved individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and how their essential needs could be satisfied with the help of a digital solution. The data gathering included interviews and brainstor

Uppmaningen till att leva hållbart genomsyrar samhället, fast en övergång till hållbara liv är långt ifrån verklighet. Genom att förstå hur individer ser på hållbara liv i relation till välmående kan potentiellt hjälpa människor i övergången till mer hållbara liv. Den här studien var förregistrerad till undersöka valensen av individers syn på en hållbar livsstil, och hur denna synen relaterar tillThe call for living sustainably can be seen in many places throughout society, although a transition towards sustainable lifestyles is far from a reality. Understanding how people view sustainable living in relation to well-being can potentially help individuals in the transition to live more sustainably. This study was pre-registered to examine the valence of how people view sustainable lifestyle

The purpose of this study is to test the sustainable development of Costa Rica between 1890 and 2015 based on Genuine Savings. The Genuine Savings estimations are composed of indicators on fixed capital, natural capital, and human capital. Indicators for this study were built with data from several sources including local and international projects, as well as governmental data. The data was then

The world is constantly changing, and business strategies are changing with it. Companies are offering new delivery options and technologies for customers globally when doing purchases. IKEA, a global furniture retailer, is expanding their touchpoints by opening retail stores in city centre locations in order to become more accessible. The ways customers travel in urban areas are more varied incl

De flesta levande celler fäster på ytor av olika slag för att kunna växa, men vilka faktorer som bidrar till deras infästning på metallytor är hittills okänt. Man vet att ytans ojämnhet spelar en roll och att vissa material är cytotoxiska. Målet med den här studien är att vidare undersöka effekten som ojämnheten har på cellproliferation, genom att odla celler från cellinjen A549 på olika metallytoMost living cells attach and proliferate on surfaces, but the reasons for attachment are scarcely researched when it comes to attachment on metal surfaces. Surface roughness is known to have an effect, and some materials are known to be toxic to cells. The aim of this study is to further investigate the effects of surface roughness on cell proliferation through the use of the A549 cell line plante

Vid ingående av avtal aktualiseras alltid AvtL, samt AVLK om det rör ett konsumentförhållande. När lagarna stiftades var de framför allt tänkta att gälla skriftliga avtal och inte digitala avtal skrivna i kod som utförs på en blockkedja. När sådant avtal ingås aktualiseras därför frågan om de är tillåtna enligt gällande lagstiftning. För att ingå ett avtal enligt AvtL måste bland annat en viljeförWhen entering an agreement the Contracts Act becomes applicable, and Consumer Contracts Act if it concerns a consumer and a trader. When the laws were enacted they were mainly made for written agreements, and not for Smart Contracts consisting of computer code that are programmed to execute transactions. When these types of contracts are made it brings to the fore if they are to be considered lega

Child marriage disproportionately affects 1 in 5 girls globally. Entry into early marriage predisposes women to intimate partner violence which affects 1 in 3 women globally. Dominican Republic has been affected by both phenomena, but studies examining the association is lacking. Also, studies in other countries mostly only focus on prevalence. This study examines differences in prevalence and lev

Järnbrist är idag ett växande problem, i både utvecklings- och industrialiserade länder, och uttrycker sig oftast genom att den drabbade individen känner sig trött och svag. Om sjukdomen däremot inte behandlas kan konsekvenserna bli större. Järn är nämligen en viktig komponent för produktion av röda blodkroppar, det vill säga blod, och fungerar som en syre-transportör till kroppens alla energidrivIron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder in the world. It is the only nutrient deficiency that is not exclusively prevalent in non-industrialized nations but also in all industrialized countries. Despite this, the treatment for the disease is inefficient, long and associated with side effects such as constipation and nausea. In recent years several studies have highlighted the diffe

"There's a difference between reading about things and getting into the practical" - teacher students' knowledge and expectations of the mandatory report The Social Services' investigation of child maltreatment and neglect is dependent on information from school teachers. The mandatory report requires all school personnel to report incidents involving children who may need S