Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, and it is linked with aggregation of α-synuclein protein. PD can be diagnosed using real-time quaking induced conversion (RT-QuIC) assay. RT-QuIC, despite its effectiveness, is not really understood in terms of the mechanisms driving it. Aim(s): The aim of the project was to reproduce RT-QuIC protocol develop

When using measurement equipment, it is not only important to use the right equipment for the job, but to also make sure that it is measuring correctly. Electronic devices, as well as mechanical devices, all deteriorate over time. This leads to a need for calibration at a regular interval. By calibrating a measurement device by comparing its measurements to a verified reference device, it is possi

This study aimed to research the phenomenon of contact tracing of sexually transmitted infections through the perspective of healthcare social workers. The research questions were what competencies could contribute to a satisfactory contact tracing and whether these competencies corresponded to those the health care social worker typically has. This was researched using a qualitative research meth

När ljus med tillräckligt hög energi träffar ett material kan en elektron frigöras från materialet. Detta beskrevs av Einstein i början av 1900-talet som den fotoelektriska effekten. Genom att mäta rörelseenergin hos de frigjorda elektronerna, eller fotoelektronerna, kan man avgöra egenskaper hos olika material. Dessa mätmetoder baseras på att fotoelektronen är en partikel, men den är också ett Today's gold standard for measuring the quantum state of a given quantum mechanical system is quantum state tomography. By preparing many identical states and performing projective measurements on them, their quantum state, described by the density matrix, can be reconstructed. A protocol called Kvanttillstånds-tomogRafi av AttoseKund-ElektroNvågpaket (KRAKEN) has been developed to perform qua

Det är av stor betydelse att förstå hur kommuner hanterar markanvisningsprocessen, vilka krav de ställer vid tilldelning av markanvisningar och hur dessa krav följs upp och genomförs i praktiken. Syftet med examensarbetet är att undersöka hur Sveriges kommuner når sina mål och ambitioner inom samhällsbyggnad genom verktyget markanvisning. Examensarbetet syftar även till att ge en djupare inblick iThe purpose of the paper is to investigate how Sweden's municipalities achieve their goals and ambitions in community building through the tool of land allocation. The thesis also aims to provide a deeper insight into how Sweden's municipalities work with the land allocation process. The thesis investigates the following questions: • What is the municipality's ambition with land alloca

This study investigates the use of sequential UAV (Unmanned Airborne Vehicle) imagery and deep learning for crop yield predictions. Accurate crop yield predictions are crucial for mitigating food shortages and making informed agricultural decisions. This research uses different sequence lengths of UAV images across five wavelength bands to model winter wheat, spring wheat, and barley crop yield in

Uppsatsen syftar till att analysera hur partier i Sveriges riksdag år 2022 debatterade kring lagförslaget om en ny utlandsspionerilag i Sverige. Relevansen av denna undersökning motiveras med bakgrund mot den globala trend som visats ske på internationell nivå angående att stater och aktörer med liknande makt begränsar yttrande- och pressfrihet. Med detta som bas och ramverk diskuteras dessutom viPress and freedom of expression in Sweden in relation to the new Foreign Espionage Act - When human rights risk becoming negotiable. The essay aims to analyze how parties in Sweden's Parliament in 2022 debated the bill for a new foreign espionage law in Sweden. The relevance of this analysis is justified against the background of the global trend that has been shown to take place at the inter

Human activities accelerate climate variations which cause effects all over the world. The IPCC's Sixth Assessment report, which was released in 2021, shows that human activities have already warmed up the planet significantly. The report reveal that the climate has already increased by approximately 1.1 °C since the period 1850-1900 and the average temperature is predicted to exceed 1.5 °C wi

This research study centers on co-exploring experiences and nuanced meanings of dignity and forceful journeys with Knowledge Holders. The study departs from the problematization of legal labels of "Forced Migration," (FM) such as the 'refugee', the 'asylum seeker' or the 'migrant' and the stigma they impose on people's life experiences. Paying close attentio

Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka hur olika energieffektiva renoveringsåtgärder kan påverka energiprestandan i äldre småhus. Studien omfattar en genomgång av tidigare forskning och en fallstudie av ett småhus byggt 1919, och undersöker effekten av tekniska åtgärder och olika användarbeteenden på energiprestanda. Fallstudien genomfördes med hjälp av simuleringsprogrammet IDA ICE. Det innebarThe purpose of this study is to investigate how different energy-efficient renovation measures may affect the energy performance of older detached houses. The study involves a review of previous research and a case study of one detached house built in 1919, and investigates the impact of technical measures and different user behaviors on energy performance. The case study was conducted by using th

This paper takes a macroeconomic approach to evaluating whether or not the Olympic games are beneficial for the host country. Using existing literature, it breaks down the different costs and benefits that the hosts must balance for the games to be successful from an economic perspective. The costs mostly consist of organising costs, general infrastructure, and sporting infrastructure whilst the b

Freeze drying, also known as lyophilization, is a crucial technology used in biotechnology and pharmaceutical preparation to preserve enzymes and other sensitive biological materials. This thesis investigates how different formulations and pellet dimensions impact the structural integrity of freeze-dried beads, essential for assessing their properties. Specifically, the study focuses on sucrose a

Är det en fördel eller nackdel att vara pianist i grunden när man ska lära sig spela orgel? Även om orgel och piano är två helt olika instrument, och skillnaderna är fler än likheterna, finns det mycket som man som pianist har nytta av i sitt orgelspel. Jag har jämfört båda instrumenten både konstruktionsmässigt och speltekniskt för att inse skillnaderna. Genom att studera orgelverk av två skickliIs it an advantage or disadvantage to be a pianist when learning to play the organ? Although the organ and piano are two completely different instruments, and the differences are more than similarities, there is much that you as a pianist can benefit from in your organ playing. I have compared both instruments both in terms of construction and playing technique to realize the differences. By study

After the pandemic COVID-19, there has been a widespread adoption of the remote work model. In addition, team compositions are becoming more diverse across various aspects. Therefore, there are a lot of mixed views on how companies should manage remote work strategies to balance the interest of both employer and employee, taking into consideration the diversity within teams. While previous literat

This study investigates the perceptions and implementation of AI ethics principles among AI practitioners in the Bangladeshi IT sector. Through qualitative research, including semi-structured interviews with key informants, the study reveals significant variations in awareness and application of AI ethics principles such as fairness, privacy, transparency, robustness, and explainability. The findi

This study analyzes the performance distribution of TikTok contentpreneurs, along with its generative mechanism. It is a conceptual replication of Gala et al's (2024) “Star entrepreneurs on digital platforms: Heavy-tailed performance distributions and their generative mechanisms.” It focuses on contentpreneurship as a form of entrepreneurship that takes place among content creators on social m

Examensarbetets titel: Hellre mellanmjölk och långburk än grädde och champagne: En kvalitativ studie om styrning och kontroll i en franchisebaserad mäklarfirma. Seminariedatum: 30 maj, 2024. Kurs: FEKH49, Examensarbete i organisation på kandidatnivå, 15 högskolepoäng. Författare: Majken Andersson, Max Brolin & Erik Nyström. Handledare: Dan Kärreman. Fem nyckelord: Franchise, Mäklarbranschen, STitle: Rather semi-skimmed milk and long cans over cream and champagne: a qualitative study on governance and control in a franchise based real estate agency firm. Seminar date: 30th of May, 2024. Course: FEKH49, Degree Project Undergraduate Level, Business Administration, Undergraduate level, 15 ECTS. Authors: Majken Andersson, Max Brolin & Erik Nyström. Advisor: Dan Kärreman. Keywords: Fran

This report aims to investigate the possibilities to implement a high temperature heat pump at a Dow facility in Landskrona. By implementing a heat pump, waste heat from the production can be recovered and reused in the process. The question at issue is whether there will be enough energy available when needed due to an intermittent process, and if a heat pump will be feasible to implement. To inv

Research Aim This thesis explores the role of user-generated content (UGC) in destination marketing, specifically focusing on Harbin, China. It aims to understand how UGC on social media, particularly Douyin, influences Harbin's destination image and the motivations behind content creation. Methodology A mixed-method approach was employed, combining netnography and semi-structured interviews.