This thesis explores the implementation and acceptability of blanket (population-wide coverage of active case finding and prevention) Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) as a preventive measure for leprosy transmission in the Achham district of Sudurpaschim (Far-west) Province in Nepal. Leprosy remains a significant public health concern in Nepal, with persistent challenges in prevention and control e

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects lots of people all around the world. It greatly impacts the health of those with it and places many demands on healthcare services. Early detection of diabetes can significantly improve treatment outcomes, lower the chances of future health issues, and help patients to have a better healthier life. In this study, I evaluated the reproducibility of the per

Climate change is not only a pressing global challenge but also a cross-border issue that has far-reaching impacts on communities and ecosystems worldwide. As nations grapple with the urgent need for climate action, it becomes crucial to consider the perspectives and voices of indigenous peoples who have longstanding relationships with their lands and possess valuable traditional knowledge. Indige

Hypertyreos är en sköldkörtelsjukdom där sköldkörteln är överaktiv och producerar för mycket hormoner. Tillståndet kan orsaka symptom som är jobbiga att leva med i vardagen, till exempel hjärtklappning, svettningar, yrsel och illamående. En utav de behandlingar som används mot hypertyreos är radiojodbehandling. Vid radiojodbehandling utnyttjar man sköldkörtelns egenskap att absorbera jod från den Aim: The aim was to estimate the uncertainty of various factors, influencing the radioiodine uptake (RAIU) at clinical measurements of hyperthyroid patients. Furthermore, to evaluate the estimation of thyroid volume from nuclear medicine scintigraphic images. Another aim was to investigate in what extent these uncertainties may influence the eventual therapeutic radioiodine activity, and thereby t

Varje år diagnostiseras ungefär 1600 personer i Sverige med huvud- och halscancer. De flesta av dessa patienter behandlas med strålbehandling, men tyvärr är prognosen för många ganska dålig. Forskning pågår för att förbättra behandlingen och utveckla mer effektiva sätt att döda tumören, samtidigt som man strävar efter att minimera biverkningarna. Ett sätt att göra detta är att använda avancerade bDiffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI) in radiotherapy has the potential to facilitate the identification of treatment resistant regions within tumours, such as areas with insufficient oxygen supply. This is particularly interesting in head and neck (H&N) tumours with poor prognosis correlated with unidentified hypoxic areas. However, dMRI is sensitivive to the magnetic susceptibility dif

Alzheimers sjukdom är idag den vanligaste neurodegenerativa sjukdomen i världen. Det klassas som en ålderssjukdom, och med en ökande medelålder i befolkningen, ökar således risken för fler att drabbas. Sjuk- domen orsakar en förtunning av hjärnvävnad och presenterar sig med symptom så som minnesstörningar som gradvis blir värre. Symptomen av Alzheimers sjukdom kan däremot uppkomma så sent som flerIntroduction and aim The changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer’s disease usually begin many years before the first symptoms arise. The effect of the neurodegenerative disease involves both morphological and microstructural changes in the brain, due to neurons dying. These changes in the microstructure can be measured with diffusion MRI. The resolution however limits the accuracy of the imaging,

Magnetresonanstomografi, eller MRI, är en central och växande del av dagens vård, vilket ger läkare en bred verktygslåda för att diagnostisera en mängd olika medicinska tillstånd. En typ av undersökning som går att utföras med en magnetkamera är diffusionsundersökningar, som speglar partiklars slumpmässiga rörelse i vatten. Denna typ av undersökning möjliggör kartläggning av organ baserat på vävnaMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a powerful tool for diagnostics in medical imaging, where diffusion-weighted (DW) MRI is a modality used for probing tissue microstructure and function at a molecular level. Due to poor signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and spatial resolution in DW-MRI, the noise floor typically induces a large signal bias by elevating the signal intensity. This bias affects the accur

Social collaboration tools, such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, are highly appreciated in the modern workplace due to their enabling of efficient communication and collaboration. Research highlight that the tools are making communication more visible, which is said to increase collaboration, productivity, and knowledge-sharing between organizational members. This thesis problematizes the lack of pr

När våld mot ett barn rapporteras till myndigheter är det av yttersta vikt att allvaret kan kommuniceras effektivt och bedömas korrekt. Denna studie genomfördes i två faser och syftade till att undersöka perceptuella skillnader i kalibrering och noggrannhet för fysiskt och psykologiskt våld mot barn. I fas 1 samlades förstahandsberättelser in från föräldrar (narratörer) som bevittnat våld mot sinaWhen violence against a child is reported to authorities it is of utmost importance that the severity can be communicated efficiently and evaluated correctly. This study was conducted in two phases and aimed to investigate perceptual differences in calibration and accuracy for psychological and physical violence against children. In phase 1 first-person narratives from parents (narrators) who have

Socio-environmental crisis are also crisis of imagination. In the city of Taranto, the heavy industry has had devastating socio-environmental effects, and the dominant narrative still considers environmental and social sustainability as a double bind. Consequently, to this date there is no sign that anticipate a solution to the socio-environmental crisis. By means of 3 horizons framework, this wor

Denna rapport skapades inom kursen VBRN70 Brandteknisk Riskvärdering vid Lunds universitet. Syftet med rapporten är att utvärdera brandsäkerheten och utrymningssäkerheten på Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern i Stockholm, Sverige. Fokus för utvärderingen var människors säkerhet, med delvis fokus på att byggnaden i sig förblir intakt. Byggnaden är kulturminnesmärkt och bör därför skyddas i större utsträckThis report was created within the course VBRN70 Brandteknisk Riskvärdering at Lund University. The purpose of the report is to evaluate the fire and evacuation safety of Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern in Stockholm, Sweden. The focus of the evaluation was human safety, with partial focus on the building itself remaining intact. The building is marked as a cultural heritage and should therefore be pro

Hampapresskaka är en restprodukt som uppstår vid produktion av hampfröolja. Intresset för denna restprodukt har successivt ökat i takt med att forskningsvärlden letar efter nya hållbara proteinsubstitut. En metod som används för att isolera proteinet i hampapresskaka är pH-skift extraktion. Tidigare studier har redan undersökt vilka parametrar som ger det optimala utbytet av protein mellan materiaHemp press cake is a by-product that forms during the production of hempseed oil. Interest in this by-product has gradually increased as the research community seeks sustainable protein substitutes. A method used to isolate the protein in hemp press cake is pH-shift extraction. Studies prior to this have already investigated the parameters that yield the optimal protein yield between material and

Denna rapport är skriven inom kursen ”VBRN70 - Brandteknisk riskvärdering” vid Lunds Tekniska Högskola. Rapporten omfattar en brand- och utrymningsanalys av Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern i Stockholm med fokus på personsäkerhet. Analysen inleddes med ett platsbesök för att få bättre kännedom om objektet. Utifrån observationer från platsbesöket och tillgänglig statistik identifierades därefter flertaThis report is a part of the course ”VBRN70 - Brandteknisk riskvärdering” given by Lund University of Technology. The report presents a fire and risk evaluation of the Royal Dramatical Theatre in Stockholm with focus on the safety of people in the building. The analysis started with a site visit to gain more knowledge of the object. From observations from the visit and available statistics on fi

Studien syftade till att undersöka språkpolicy avseende flerspråkiga elever respektive elever med språkstörning i två svenska grundskolor och huruvida riktlinjer som uttryckts i relevanta styrdokument efterlevs på skolorna. Två grundskolor med markant skillnad i andel elever med utländsk bakgrund studerades. Studien genomfördes kvalitativt genom semistrukturerade intervjuer med representanter frånThe purpose of this study was to investigate language policy regarding multilingual students and students with language disorders in Swedish primary schools, and whether guidelines expressed in relevant language policy documents are adhered to at the schools. Two primary schools with a substantial difference in the proportion of students with a foreign background participated in the study. A quali

Denne eksamensopgave undersøger processen om at teste tre forskellige metoder til en mere effektiv øvning indenfor klassisk musik. Den reflekterer over problemerne ved ukonstruktiv kritik og målsætningen om perfektion i den klassiske musikindustri. Derudover udforsker opgaven både de gode og dårlige sider af de testede metoder og hvordan de kan forbedres gennem tålmodighed og ændring af detaljer iThis paper examines the process of testing three different methods of more efficient music practicing. It reflects on the issues of unconstructive criticism and the goal for perfection in the classical music industry. In addition, the paper explores both the good and bad parts of the tested methods and how they can be improved through patience and changing of details in the process. It also reflec

This study investigates the development of a new method for the deposition of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) on substrates by aluminium combustion. Although, conventional coating techniques, such as Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) are well-established, they are often complex and high in energy use. The new method aims to exploit the simplicity and efficiency of alumini

In the realm of wireless communications, the exploration of user equipment (UE) sensing capabilities has emerged as a complementary approach for optimizing the performance of wireless networks. This thesis delves into the potential enhancements achievable by integrating UE sensing capabilities into wireless networks, focusing on detecting Line Of Sight (LOS) and Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) scenarios.

The media plays a significant role in providing information on an array of different matters and forming public opinion. Technological advancements have provided the public with newsoutlets at all hours of the day by simply picking up a smartphone from your pocket. This means that understanding how media presents issues to consumers is central in comprehending how present day society works. Indivi

This study aimed to understand how "the best interest of the child" appears in court judgments and how it is motivated. More specifically, the aim is to study in what ways district courts take the child's best interest into account and how it is reflected in their judgments. Also what aspects are considered when assessing the child's best interest and if the child's individua