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Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate gender-specific differences in HTx patients and if gender mismatch affect echocardiographic parameters of size and function.

This chapter presents two projects in which service users are involved as supervisors of students in social work training at the University of Lund, Sweden, and the University of Agder, Norway. The chapter describes how both institutions relate to and try to solve dilemmas and problems connected to power, inequality and the creation of knowledge within the context of social work education.

Inflammatory processes may provoke epileptic seizures and seizures may promote an immune reaction. Hence, the systemic immune reaction is a tempting diagnostic and prognostic marker in epilepsy. We explored the immune response before and after epileptic and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Serum samples collected from patients with videoEEG-verified temporal or frontal lobe epilepsy (T

This paper examines how professionals position themselves and negotiate their identity in the intersection of professional work and sales work in the context of two professional service firms. We propose the concept of camouflaging as identity work to illustrate how professionals (re)construct their identity and position themselves as professionals by integrating and blurring the lines between the

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Sweden has seen a rise of shootings and bombings, investigations of these crimes has shown that a sizable amount has been organised through Crime as a Service (CaaS), where serious violence is outsourced to relatively unconnected actors via anonymised and encrypted communication. Using a qualitative study design this thesis examines four Swedish court judgements involving CaaS and serious violence

The primary aim of this study has been to explore nonprofit actors’ experiences and understanding of educating children and youth about pornography and sexual violence. Furthermore, the study has explored how nonprofit actors respond to and approach children and youths’ pornography consumption and their exposure to sexual violence. Lastly, the study researched the challenges and possibilities the

E-scooter sharing systems (ESS) have rapidly gained popularity since their introduction in the U.S. in 2017, promoting sustainable urban mobility and offering a new solution to transport systems challenges. However, research on ESS usage in relation to the built environment, particularly in European contexts, is limited, and comparative studies between urban areas of different sizes are not readil

Drift- och underhållsarbeten på högtrafikerade vägar innebär stora utmaningar kopplade till arbetsmiljö, trafiksäkerhet och framkomlighet. Traditionellt utförs många arbeten med passerande trafik där olika skyddsanordningar, exempelvis TMA-fordon och chikanlösningar, används för att skydda både trafikanter och vägarbetare. Samtidigt visar tidigare forskning att den passerande trafiken fortsatt utg

Over a 15-year period, mobile phones have evolved from providing one single feature - the mobile voice call - to multi-featured multi-media communication and entertainment devices. Customer value has been added through successive integration of features previously conveyed by dedicated devices, as clock, timer, camera, media player, radio, etc. This continued integration strategy now poses several

Syftet med denna studie är att förklara tänkta positiva effekter och eventuella fallgropar, vid införande av ett Shared Service Center, med konsideration av de organisationsförändringar som sker till följd av implementeringen av centret, samt analysera hur prissättningen integrerar den nya enheten i organisationen. För att svara på den inledande frågeställningen har en abduktiv ansats använts. Läm

Interest in infrastructure development for the bicycle has grown bigger throughout the world. This study examines the health, environmental and economic effects of bicycle infrastructure investment in Båstads municipality. The aim of this study is based on my desire to evaluate multiple aspects of decision-making and also to broaden the view and understanding of our societiy. What are the external

Syfte: Syftet med vår studie är genom en kvantitativ kundattitydsundersökning, öka kunskapen om vad konsumenter har för attityd till självservice teknik och tekniska funktioner i hotell- och restaurangbranschen. Samt öka kunskapen om teknikens betydelse för kundens värdeskapande. Metod: Studien grundar sig i en kvantitativ metod med en undersökning via en strukturerad enkät. Enkäten distribuerade

Purpose: To identify strategies that can be applied to achieve a sustainable position when the equilibrium state has changed. Problem: Research question 1: What factors should be analyzed to predict how disruptive innovations change market structures? Research question 2: What strategies can an innovator apply to achieve a sustainable position at a new equilibrium? Research question 3: How are the

Vi har studerat kundmöten i flygbranschen eftersom det är en industri som efter 11 september drabbats hårt av både rädsla för terrorn och den ihållande lågkonjunkturen. Företag som tidigare har betalat dyra biljetter för att skicka sina chefer runt om i världen, har omvärderat deras tidigare självklara rätt att flyga businessclass. Då dessa mycket lönsamma kunder har minskat i antal står många fly

This study examines various risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI), which have become increasingly relevant as the technology rapidly develops and integrates into society. The risks have been categorized into six main areas: technological, data- and analytical, informational and communicational, economic, social, ethical and legal and regulatory. These areas include challeng

In the early 21st century, deflationary trends applied pressure on margins in a range of different industries and subsequently cost reductions were required. Improving efficiency in the supply chain was identified as one of the key sources of potential cost savings. Subsequently, a trend towards slimmer supply chains with less stockkeeping emerged. However, due to the covid-19 pandemic supply chai

The aim of this study was to examine attitudes surrounding the needle exchange program in Malmö and Lund in Sweden. More specifically the aim was to examine how the staff of the needle exchange program experience the attitudes surrounding the needle exchange program and if/how these attitudes affect them in their work. The analysis of nine interviews with staff members revealed similarities in how