Populärvetenskaplig sammanfattning Kolhydrater är för våra kroppar, minst sagt, ovärderliga molekyler. Dessa sockerarter, som vår kropp även kan syntetisera, skall inte enbart förse oss med energi, utan de besitter även en rad andra viktiga egenskaper, allt ifrån exempelvis cellulär uppbyggnad, till att vara involverade i kommunikationen mellan celler. Kolhydrater blir byggstenar till allehanda biAbstract The glycosaminoglycan dermatan sulfate plays a crucial role in the process of tumorigenesis, due to increased flexibility in the polysaccharide chain, when glucuronic acid, in the glycan chondroitin sulfate, epimerizes into iduronic acid. The conversion facilitates a change in the interaction with certain proteins such as growth factors, angiogenic factors, and cytokines. The enzyme invol

The meat sector is a known contributor to pressing environmental and public health problems such as climate change and antimicrobial resistance. Despite this, efforts to encourage changes in meat consumption face multiple barriers. One such obstacle is the fact that the meat industry engages in lobbying efforts to influence public opinion and delay policy formation. This study aimed to identify wh

In the last twenty-five years, the influence of climate change over the lives of the world’s citizens has become a central topic of discussion within multilateral organisations such as the United Nations. The topic of policy and decision- making capacity, as well as representation of developing nations such as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is also constant. This research is conducted as a

Camping is a popular form of outdoor recreation practiced worldwide, with different individuals and groups utilizing various transportation, equipment, and values. This report aims to identify the diverse types of campers and their needs, with the goal of finding a solution that can fit into Thule‘s product portfolio. The report considers factors such as the intended location, transportation, pu

We interact with products constantly. It is, in many ways, in- escapable. But what defines those experiences, that dispari- ty, between us and things? By working extensively with text and with various explorative user tests, my ambition was to define that meeting of human and object, and imagine a different way of designing user experience. After writing and testing, I found that disparity wa

The Thesis examines issues of European Corporate Tax Law and specifically the notion of the Marks & Spencer doctrine, with respect to non-resident permanent establishments. The doctrine entails the possibility for a resident company to deduct losses that were incurred by a PE, situated in another Member State. There is an ongoing debate among writers and scholars of European Tax Law concerning

Abstract The thesis explores the effects of economic development indicators on biodiversity in Latin America and Europe. Economic data from the World Development Indicators (World Bank, 2023) and FAOSTAT (FAO, 2023), as well as Klein Goldewijk’s biodiversity index database (2015) are used. Through panel linear regression models, the analysis reveals a clear correlation between factors, but the eff

Payments for ecosystem services (PES), a mechanism of incentives or compensation to landowners for provision of ecosystem services, have grown as a tool for meeting conservation goals. The Costa Rican payments for ecosystem services (PSA) program is one of the best-known examples because of being one of the most established. Despite this, the PSA program and many other PES programs do not monitor

As permafrost thaws, diverse experts converge, creating space for onto-epistemological collaborations. On a local level, permafrost thaw compounds risks for human and non-human communities in the Circumpolar North and at high altitudes. Panning out, permafrost thaw holds the potential for immense greenhouse gas release as once-latent microbes feed on thawed organic matter. Faced with interwoven lo

This project explored the usage and effectiveness of a natural water filtration system using xylem from Picea Abies, or Norway Spruce. The project is concentrated on the region of southeast and south Asia where people suffer from water contamination, providing a concept of a water filter with comprehensive protection against waterborne diseases. The study implemented secondary research on product

Over the past years, there has been a boom of children’s books on environ- mental topics in Germany reflecting the prominence of sustainability discussions in society. These children’s books are influential in shaping the worldview and behavior of the children, which will most likely be affected by increasing environmental and social challenges in the future. From an ecocritical and ecopedagogical

Over the last decades, video games have found their way into mainstream culture. Their distinctly interactive nature sets them apart from other forms of media. With regards to the ongoing global climate crisis, it is more relevant than ever to examine the ways in which we depict natural environments in the media. This master’s thesis aims to identify ecocritical concepts present in Far Cry 6 (Ubis

This thesis examines how small-scale farmers and food artisans in Germany are impacted by and respond to the pressures of the global food system. It is based on the in-depth analysis of a case study of a recultivation effort of the traditional rye variety ‘Mecklenburger Marienroggen’ in Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Northeast Germany. I employ a thematic analysis of semi- structured interview data and s

Analyses of enslaved labor and marronage in the Caribbean and beyond abound. As insightful and important as many of these works have been, they have often overlooked the ecological dimension of the maroons’ struggle for their liberation, the relationship between nature and the political struggle for emancipation. Drawing on archival data, other primary sources, and secondary materials, and buildin

The world needs rapid transformation if we are to shift towards more just and regenerative socio-ecological futures. In merging scholarly fields of transformation studies, regeneration and ethics of care this thesis explores the connection between inner-outer regeneration through the in-depth study of a transformative caring process. With a focus on lived experience and affects, this study conduct

In this thesis, an autonomous system capable of navigating and mapping unknown environments is developed. The solution uses a family of algorithms called SLAM or simultaneous localization and mapping, capable of mapping the environment and retaining accurate position data without external sensors such as GPS. Firstly four different SLAM algorithms are implemented and then four different pathing al

The purpose of this study was to study China’s perception of the EU by analyzing China Daily’s framing of the Union, which is a Chinese government-owned newspaper. In particular, the EU-China relationship holds great significance in international affairs. However, in recent years, the bilateral ties have experienced various setbacks due to conceptual differences between the actors. Thus, I argue t

Can mussel shells cure heavy metal polluted soils? Heavy metal contamination in soils has become a global concern, as it has recently been increasing due to anthropogenic factors, such as agricultural and mining activities. These practices have led to elevated and unsustainable metal concentrations in soils, causing toxicity and fatality to plants and other living organisms. Heavy metal polluted

Leaf Area Index (LAI) is quantity representing the amount of foliage in the canopy, which makes it an important parameter for analysing terrestrial ecosystems. Traditional methods of measuring LAI were done by analysing hemispherical photographs by hand and were very time consuming, requiring specific weather conditions (Jonckheere et al. 2004). Modern methods, including remote sensing, have much