The disaccharide 6-O-β-d-galactopyranosyl-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-d-galactose has been synthesized by transfer of the β-d-galactopyranosyl residue from lactose to 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-d-galactose utilizing the transferase activity of β-galactosidase from . To make the enzyme reusable, it was applied in an immobilized form covalently bound to Sepharose CL-4B. The yield of the disaccharide was about 20%,

Background: Biallelic variants in the major facilitator superfamily domain containing 8 gene (MFSD8) are associated with distinct clinical presentations that range from typical late-infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 7 (CLN7 disease) to isolated adult-onset retinal dystrophy. Classic late-infantile CLN7 disease is a severe, rare neurological disorder with an age of onset typically betwe

This study contributes to geothermal exploration in 1660–1520 Ma old, reworked bedrock in Sweden. Our primary objectives are to constrain the orientation of horizontal stresses, and to discuss implications for geothermal exploration. High-resolution acoustic televiewer image data reveal the downhole distribution of stress indicators (borehole breakouts, drilling-induced fractures and petal centrel

Topological superconductors are appealing building blocks for robust and reliable quantum information processing. Most platforms for engineering topological superconductivity rely on a combination of superconductors, materials with intrinsic strong spin-orbit coupling, and external magnetic fields, detrimental for superconductivity. We propose a setup where a conventional Josephson junction is lin

This study examines how national healthcare initiatives focused on person-centered care are put into practice within Sweden's healthcare system. It analyses how these national policies are represented and implemented in accreditation documents across six Swedish regions—Skåne, Västra Götaland, Jönköping, Halland, Kronoberg, and Östergötland. The research uses qualitative document analysis to e

This thesis explores the intersection of food technology, consumer behavior, and food studies within the context of food product innovation and development, grounded in traditional food knowledge. The focus is on developing tempeh products using lupin and yellow peas—two legumes well-suited to the Swedish climate. The product development process aimed to enhance the protein content and sensory qua

This master's thesis explores the phenomenon of intelligence disclosure within the context of digital public diplomacy. The focus is on the "Taurus Scandal," where a confidential conversation among high-ranking German military officials about potential Taurus missile deliveries to support Ukraine was intercepted and published by Russia, leading to political and diplomatic turmoil wit

In recent years, Swedish communication agencies have increasingly emphasized the value of insight-driven communication for strategic processes. Advocates argue that this methodology enhances creative potential, more accurate target audiences, and improves various organizational functions. Despite some attention in strategic communication research on topics such as data-driven approaches and the st

In today's rapidly evolving digital age, organizations are continually challenged to seam- lessly integrate digital systems into their operations and works. This thesis examines the criti- cal role of internal leadership communication in facilitating user adoption of digital systems within large international organizations, using IKEA as a case study. Grounded in transforma- tional leadership

The complexity that organizations face in the modern external environment calls for employees to generate novel ideas for solving problems. Despite acknowledging the importance of creativity for innovation, creativity assumes a subsidiary role in contrast to productivity in the workplace. The purpose of the study is to expand knowledge in the field of Strategic communication on factors that foster

The ongoing war in Ukraine is associated with unprecedented radiological threats to the public in Ukraine and the neighboring countries. This calls for fundamental revision of the preparedness plans and established approaches to radiological monitoring of the populations affected by potential radiological emergencies. Dosimetric information will be needed for triage of victims and support to decis

This thesis explores the contemporary cultural and political influences that both compete for and contribute to the shaping of England’s national identity. Amidst recent politicisation of nationhood and belonging, counter-narratives to prevailing regressive discourses have emerged and this thesis aims to elevate the progressive discourses that better represent modern-day, multicultural England. Th

The partnership and development cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Africa is described as a key priority for the European Commission and their aim is to further strengthen the partnership (European Commission 2020). However, the relationship between the European Union and the African continent has a deep and complex history that has been characterized by colonial ties and unequal powe

Skyddade av vad de kriminella trodde var ett säkert krypterat kommunikationsverktyg smeds planer för kriminella handlingar helt filterlöst. Det som brottslingarna inte visste var att krypteringsverktyget övervakades i realtid, genom ett framgångsrikt internationellt polissamarbete. I denna uppsats undersöks hur Operation Trojan Shield, OTS, framgångsrikt infiltrerat den krypterade kommunikationspl

Expanders are key equipment in energy storage systems. Traditional sliding vane expanders have many problems, such as severe friction, non-uniform flow fields and limited flow rates. To address these issues, a novel rotating-cylinder sliding vane rotary expander (RC-SVRE) with small eccentricity and guide vane ports is proposed where the rotating-cylinder keeps a distance from the rotor to reduce

Recent self-reported and cross-sectional survey evidence documents high levels of mental health problems among PhD students. We study the impact of PhD studies on mental health care uptake using Swedish administrative records of prescriptions for psychiatric medication for the full population of PhD students. First, we provide descriptive evidence that PhD students collect psychiatric medication a

To resolve the various types of biological ice nuclei (IN) with atmospheric models, an extension of the empirical parameterization (EP) is proposed to predict the active IN from multiple groups of primary biological aerosol particles (PBAPs). Our approach is to utilize coincident observations of PBAP sizes, concentrations, biological composition, and ice nucleating ability. The parameterization or

Both straight and curved carbon fibers are widely used in various commercial gas diffusion layer (GDL) fabrications. The effect of the different carbon fiber curvatures on two-phase flow dynamics within the cathode GDLs of proton exchange membrane fuel cells remains unclear. In this study, we investigate liquid transport in three types of GDLs with varying fiber curvatures using the two-phase volu

Arbetet handlar om en studie gällande hur konsumenters inställning och attityd till hållbar konsumtion av kläder skiljer sig från deras faktiska köpbeteende. Inledningsvis kommer bakgrunden att beskriva klädbranschen och dess påverkan på samhälle och miljö, detta kommer sedan att trattas ner till att se hur konsumenter tar ställning och agerar inom detta ämnet. Ämnet problematiseras vidare med bes