Complicated colonic diverticulitis remains a frequent cause of hospital admissions in Western countries, associated with significant morbidity and health care utilization. Complications include abscess formation, perforation, sepsis, fistulas, and colonic stenosis, which may be present at initial presentation or develop during the disease course. Approximately 10%-20% of hospitalized diverticuliti

This thesis evaluates three interest rate models the HW1F, HW2F, and CIR++ from a risk management perspective. Through simulation, we examine their ability to generate realistic yield curves, as well as their impact on exposure metrics and CVA in different market environments. The CIR++ model consistently produces the highest and most conservative PFE estimates while also maintaining calibration

We envision a future in which multi-antenna technology effectively exploits the spatial domain as a set of non-interfering orthogonal resources, allowing for flexible resource allocation and efficient modulation/demodulation. We may refer to this paradigm as orthogonal space-division multiplexing (OSDM). On the other hand, reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) has emerged as a promising technol

Production and use of growing media involve a trade-off between sustainability and public health. We claim that a paradigm shift is needed, focusing on properties supporting environmental sustainability and human health, with a holistic approach involving One Health expertise. We use Legionella in growing media, soil, and gardening as an example to highlight key knowledge gaps.

Our research aims to develop an intelligent control system for optimizing the operation of lighting systems for a jogging track in the countryside by using adaptive control methods, and optimization of built-in lighting control. Through this, lighting systems will be optimized, energy consumption will be minimized and the lighting system will be adapted to be able to handle a larger amount of loca

Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a perplexing condition in women characterized by cessation of oocyte production in the ovaries. Despite numerous proposed causes for the development of POF, the actual cause of the most POF cases remains unknown. Given that POF significantly affects fertility and is a devastating diagnosis for women, there is an urgent need for the development of new therapies ai

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swedish Covid Association (SCA) was established to represent individuals with Long COVID (LC). The unique Swedish response to the pandemic, characterized by minimal restrictions, serves as the backdrop for the SCA’s efforts to highlight the specific needs of LC patients, who were largely excluded from pandemic policies and protective measures. Utilizing the NarratDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swedish Covid Association (SCA) was established to represent individuals with Long COVID (LC). The unique Swedish response to the pandemic, characterized by minimal restrictions, serves as the backdrop for the SCA’s efforts to highlight the specific needs of LC patients, who were largely excluded from pandemic policies and protective measures. Utilizing the Narrat

Supersonic combustion is a critical area of research for advancing high-speed flight technologies, particularly for the development of scramjet engines for hypersonic vehicles. This study employs Finite Rate Chemistry (FRC) Large Eddy Simulation (LES) together with different experimental techniques to study the supersonic flow and thermochemical processes in the Small Scale Flight Experiment (SSFE

Att investera sina pengar på ett smart sätt – så kallad portföljoptimering – är en grundläg- gande utmaning inom finans. Traditionellt har detta byggt på att man försöker förutspå framtida avkastning och hur olika tillgångar samvarierar. Men dessa uppskattningar är ofta osäkra och kan leda till felbeslut. I takt med att maskininlärning blivit allt vanligare inom finansvärlden har nya metoder utvecPortfolio optimization is a central problem in finance, with traditional approaches of- ten relying on forecasts of expected returns and covariances. With the growing adoption of machine learning in finance, return forecasting using ML techniques has become in- creasingly common. More recently, an alternative approach has been proposed where the portfolio weights are learned directly, bypassing th

This paper aims to examine which children's rights are discussed and highlighted in the Tidö-Agreement, and how they relate to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as which children's rights are emphasized. The purpose of the paper is to examine whether children's rights are reflected in the policies of the Swedish government and the Sweden Democrats for the 2022-2026

Denna uppsats undersöker hur riskanalysmetoder inom flygindustrin kan förstås och utvecklas utifrån ett Safety II-perspektiv. Traditionellt har metoder som riskmatriser, Aviation Risk Management Solution (ARMS) och Bowtie fokuserat på att identifiera och hantera negativa händelser (Safety I). Perspektivet som kallas Safety-II introducerar ett kompletterande synsätt där fokus ligger på att förstå v

Denna studie undersöker hur tillgång till hemmabas påverkar piloters prioritering av anställningsvillkor och deras vilja att stanna kvar hos en arbetsgivare. Baserat på en enkätundersökning med 19 svarande yrkespiloter, samtliga med hemmabas i dagsläget och tidigare erfarenhet av pendling. Studien utforskar hur hemmabasering påverkar upplevelsen av balans mellan arbete och fritid, arbetstillfredssThis study investigates how access to home base placement influences pilots’ prioritization of employment conditions and their willingness to remain with an employer. Based on a survey of 19 responding commercial pilots, all currently home-based and with previous commuting experience, the research explores how home basing affects perceptions of work–life balance, job satisfaction, and long-term em

As global supply chains become increasingly vulnerable due to geopolitical instability, rising protectionism, and sustainability pressures, the trend of reshoring has emerged as a strategic response among multinational enterprises (MNEs). This thesis explores the drivers behind the reshoring decisions of seven Swedish MNEs and examines the entry modes (EMs) through which these firms implement thei

This thesis explores how Swedish foreign aid, delivered through Public-Private Development Partnerships (PPDPs), generates motives for engagement and creates business opportunities for Swedish Multinational Enterprises (MNEs). As Sweden increasingly aligns its foreign aid policy with national interests by increasing the involvement of domestic firms, it becomes important to understand why these fi

Bakgrund: Många personer med transerfarenhet önskar logopediskt stöd för att utveckla röst och kommunikation i könsbekräftande syfte. Beteendeinriktad könsbekräftande röstträning har lovande, men ännu svag evidens. De senaste åren har målgruppens mångsidiga behov uppmärksammats alltmer i forskning, liksom individens hela kommunikativa situation, inklusive röst- och kommunikationsrelaterad hälsa. KBackground: Many people with transgender experience seek voice and communication support provided by speech and language therapists (SLTs) within gender-affirming care. Behavioral gender-affirming voice training has promising, yet weak, evidence. Current research address the diversity of individual needs, as well as the individual’s communicative situation as a whole, including voice and communica

The aftermarket, with its spare parts and services, is a strong business driver compared to products from OEMs in the primary market. The MV sector, with features like autonomous driving, advanced mobility, etc., relies on data driven ecosystems apart from the conventional spare parts business. Such a market involves independent repairers, spare parts manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, end use

This study aims to investigate how corporate venture capital (CVC) and independent venture capital (IVC) influence innovation and financial outcomes in biotechnology firms following their initial public offering (IPO), and how factors like technological fit and failure tolerance mediate innovation outcomes. Using a sample of US-based biotechnology firms that completed IPOs between 2010 and 2020, w

This thesis investigates the relationship between board composition and internationalisation in large U.S. consumer discretionary firms, using the foreign asset ratio as a measure of global engagement. Drawing on resource dependence, agency, contingency, and upper echelons theory, it explores the effects of board size, average age, tenure, and gender diversity and assesses how Porter’s Generic Str