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This paper provides a production and consumption-based empirical macroeconomic-climate assessment of Sweden’s CO2 emissions. The core methodology is based on three complementary quantitative methods, namely energy-economy-environment indicators, econometric analyses, and a multi-regional input output (MRIO) sectoral model. Based on the latest available data (1971–2011), indicators show a sharp dec
In heart transplantation, selection of an optimal recipient-donor match has been constrained by the lack of individualized prediction models. Here we developed a customized donor-matching model (CODUSA) for patients requiring heart transplantations, by combining simulated annealing and artificial neural networks. Using this approach, by analyzing 59,698 adult heart transplant patients, we found th
Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and polarization spectroscopy (PS) is used for OH-thermometry utilizing the off-diagonal A-X (1,0) band. Both techniques are used simultaneously in order to allow a comparison of the results. For deriving temperature information from the spectra, three methods are employed: (1) a contour fit method comparing experimental and calculated spectra, (2) spectral fitting
An algal-bacterial consortium formed by Chlorella sorokiniana and a phenanthrene-degrading Pseudomonas migulae strain was able to biodegrade 200-500 mg/l of phenanthrene dissolved in silicone oil or tetradecane under photosynthetic conditions and without any external supply of oxygen. Phenanthrene was only removed when provided in organic solvent, which confirms the potential of two-phase systems
Near infrared (NIR) transmission spectroscopy is a promising method for fast quantitative measurements on pharmaceutical tablets, but there are still some problems to overcome in order to incorporate the technique as a control tool in tablet production. The main problem is the limited precision for multivariate calibrations based on NIR transmission data. The precision is affected by several facto
Sulphuric acid impregnated silica was used for the lipid free extraction of polychlorinated biphenyls from fat containing food and feed matrices using pressurized liquid extraction on a Dionex ASE300, with 34 mL cells. Data were compared to a previous publication where extractions had been performed on a Dionex ASE200, with 33 mL cells. Four different fat/fat retainer ratios (FFRs) were tested (0.
In systems ranging from 1 to 10 equations, the size and power of various generalization of the Regression Specification Error Test (RESET) test for functional misspecification are investigated, using both the assymptotic and the bootsrap critical values. Furthermore, the robusteness of the RESET test to various numbers of non-normal error terms has been investigated. The properties of eight versio
The evidence for dispersal activity among soil-living invertebrates comes mainly from observations of their movement on artificial substrates or of colonisation of defaunated soils in the field. In an attempt to elucidate the dispersal pattern of soil collembolans in the presence of conspecifics, statistical analyses were undertaken to describe and simulate the movement of groups of Onychiurus arm
DNA ploidy has been shown to be a predictive parameter for prognosis in various solid tumours. The prognostic value of DNA-ploidy in gastric cancers is still a matter of controversy. A possible explanation for the discrepant results reported in the literature could be sampling error in tumours with multiple stemlines differing in DNA-ploidy. In order to determine whether or not such heterogeneity
This paper investigates the L2 acquisition of clausal syntax in post-puberty learners of German and Swedish regarding V2, VP headedness and verb particle constructions. The learner data are tested against L2 theories according to which lower structural projections (VP) are acquired before higher functional projections (IP, CP), VP syntax is unproblematic (invulnerable), but where grammatical opera
Runoff estimation is of high importance for many practical engineering applications so that, e.g. power production, dam safety and water supply can be ensured. The methods and time step relevant for runoff simulations vary depending on the location and the application. Long-term runoff simulation for Scandinavia is of high importance as its hydropower production is affected by climate variability,
Using the Fourier Transform Spectrometer at Lund Observatory, intensity calibrated spectra of singly ionized zirconium have been recorded and analyzed. Oscillator strengths for 263 Zr II spectral lines in the region 2500-5400 angstrom have been derived by combining new experimental branching fractions with previously measured radiative lifetimes. The transitions combine 34 odd parity levels with 2
Combustion processes serve as important sources of energy for both power generation and for transport, ranging from large scale power stations to micro turbines and aeroplane engines. Lean premixed combustion offers a potential to reduce the emission levels, but suffers from instability problems which can be overcome by the use of active control. This thesis addresses the problem of actively contr
The protonation status of key residues and bound ligands are often important for the function of a protein. Unfortunately, protons are not discerned in normal protein crystal structures, so their positions have to be determined by more indirect methods. We show that the recently developed quantum refinement method can be used to determine the position of protons in crystal structures. By replacing
This study was undertaken to define the role of ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in the diagnosis and preoperative staging of cervico-thoracic lymphangiomas in children. In a retrospective study, 11 patients with surgically and pathologically proved lymphangiomas had MR imaging and 6 of them underwent simultaneous US. US showed superficial hypoechogenic multioccular cystic masse
This study was undertaken to establish the most reliable breaker depth index formula that will yield satisfactory predictions for a wide range of hydraulic and beach conditions. The applicability of six existing formulas for computing the breaker depth index was examined with the use of a large amount of published laboratory data (524 cases collected from 22 sources). The behavior of these formula
