This study explored the importance of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in maintaining gut health and how different diets affect their levels. Blood plasma and serum samples from mice subjected to two intervention studies on oats and fruits were analysed to determine SCFA concentrations. Using a one-way ANOVA, the study compared SCFA levels in five different diet groups focused on fruit supplementa

I denna rapport analyseras koncept för tandborstar med låg vikt och kort tillverkningstid. Förhoppningen är att låg vikt och kort tillverkningstid kan leda till positiva effekter såsom lägre koldioxidfotavtryck, mindre materialanvändning och en mer kostnadseffektiv tillverkning än vad som gäller för dagens tandborstar. Med hjälp av Ulrich & Eppingers produktutvecklingsprocess har flera olika kThe work presented in this report investigates how a toothbrush can be designed to be lightweight and at the same time fast to manufacture. If a low weight and short manufacturing time can be obtained, several other advantages can be had, such as reduced carbon dioxide footprint, less need of material, and more cost-efficient manufacturing. With the help of Ulrich and Eppinger’s product developmen

Cereals constitute a large portion of the nutritional intake in the world and are an essential part of a sustainable future. The common oat (Avena Sativa L.) has a unique composition of nutrients, including many lipids. One problem with this is the inability to be stored during a longer period due to the high lipase activity which releases bitter free fatty acids (FFA). Heat treatment is the most

Since 1962, Sweden has gained significant global influence through its generous foreign aid policy. However, in late 2022 a new foreign aid policy was announced which includes several drastic and controversial changes. This study demonstrates the significance of taking the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the severest conflict in Europe since 1945, into consideration to understand this change of forei

Ultrakorta laserpulser är bara några femtosekunder(10−15s) långa. De är alltså över på några miljondels miljardels sekunder. Många avändningsområden kräver ännu kortare pulser. Det kan röra sig om materialmodifiering på nanoskalan, ögonoperationer, datalagring, eller mätning av händelseförlopp som är över på bara några femtosekunder - eller mindre! Det finns olika tekniker för att ta en laserpulsNonlinear optical effects can be used for spectral broadening, which the basis of the field of post-compression of laser pulses. When the intensity of light becomes high enough the refractive index becomes intensity dependent, and as the intensity often varies both with position and time so does the refractive index. The consequence of the position dependence is self focusing, an often unfavorable

The transition from animal-based to plant-based proteins is rapidly increasing because of different concerns about meat consumption, some being the nutritional and environmental effects of meat consumption. During this transition, there needs to be a holistic approach to assessing plant-based food. This master thesis is focused on investigating the nutritional and environmental impact of three pla

This thesis fulfills its aim by creating a theoretical framework in order to identify and analyze the perceived challenges of participative decision-making in hybrid teams, which are two concepts of growing importance. Previous research has neglected the intersection between the two, which is a shortcoming this thesis addresses by considering their challenges in conjunction. To address the purpose

The Georgian higher music education sector has undergone major changes since the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility was established for study and training opportunities between the Erasmus+ programme and partner countries in 2015. This thesis explores the Europeanisation processes of Georgian Higher Music Education by analysing the responses of higher music education institutions to the opport

Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has emerged as a rapidly growing manufacturing technique with numerous advantages over traditional methods. This thesis project investigates the application of AM in suspension design. The aim is to explore the advantages of AM, investigate suitable product selection processes, and look into the potential for gaining a competitive advantage by leveragin

With the trend of decarbonization, the transport sector is exploring possibilities of fossil fuel free solutions. Hydrogen can be a potential fuel for future engine applications. In this work, the concept of H2 HPDI is investigated, where a pilot diesel injection ignites the hydrogen jet. This solution may enable low carbon emission and high energy efficiency. 3D CFD simulation is performed using

Problem/Bakgrund: Det svenska högerregeringsskiftet 2022 och medföljande Tidöavtal stadgade förslag på kriminalpolitiska åtgärder innefattande bland annat stora straffskärpningar och utökade polisiära befogenheter. Dessa motioner tycktes mottas med en viss oro vid Frivården i Göteborg, då många anställda utifrån sin behandlingsinriktade arbetspraxis verkade tveksamma till dessa skärpningars effek

En aktieägare i ett tillgångsägande aktiebolag, som vill få egenhändig kontroll över en tillgångs avkastningsförmåga, har idag två möjliga vägar att välja mellan för att uppnå sitt mål. Denne kan förvärva aktier i bolaget eller förvärva, direkt eller indirekt, själva tillgången. Beroende på vilken väg som väljs kommer aktieägaren stöta på olika typer av hinder. Denna uppsats syftar till att redogöA shareholder in an asset holding company, who wishes to gain direct control over the asset's capacity to produce profit, currently has two possible paths to choose from in order to achieve his or her goal. He or she can either acquire shares in the company or directly or indirectly acquire the asset itself. Depending on the chosen path, the shareholder will encounter different types of obstac

This thesis analyzes how the young public feels about communication efforts that seek to emotionally appeal to them, by investigating the example of brand activist campaigns. By applying narrative theory, the study examines how these campaigns are structured to evoke emotions and how the young public emotionally responds to them. This way, the thesis has a holistic approach to the emotional side o

Studien syftar till att öka kunskapen om riskerna som kan påverka tidsåtgången för underhållsarbete inom järnvägen, särskilt vid byte av fast korsningsparti i spårväxlar. Den tid som vanligtvis tillges vid underhåll ger inget utrymme för att oväntade händelser uppstår, därför är det av stor vikt att underhållet utförs effektivt för att slutföras inom tidsramen. Riskhanteringar utgörs av följande mThe study aims to increase knowledge about the risks that can affect the time required for maintenance work on railways, particularly when replacing fixed crossing sections in switches. The time allocated for maintenance usually does not allow for unexpected events, so it is crucial that maintenance is carried out efficiently to be completed within the timeframe. Risk management comprises the foll

The purpose of this study was to compare the food security and dietary diversity status of Bangladeshi immigrants living in Sweden to their position in Bangladesh. Structured surveys were used to collect data from 15 Bangladeshi immigrants, which included demographic information as well as indices of food security and dietary diversity. Food security was assessed using the Household Food Insecurit

Att påverkas av andra är något för oss så naturligt att vi sällan tänker på hur ofta det händer. En annan kropps närvaro kan ge oss energi lika väl som ta den ifrån oss. Den kan få oss att vilja komma närmare eller längre ifrån. Detta samspel är inte unikt för oss människor, utan kan även ses på himlavalvet. På universums dansgolv finner vi par av alla dess slag. Särskilt mystiska är kanske de svaGalactic nuclei contain super-massive black holes (SMBHs), nuclear stellar clusters (NSCs), or both. In the NSC, intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) are likely to reside and form highly eccentric binaries. Over time, the orbit of a binary could harden via interaction with surrounding low-mass stars. Eventually, it would be possible for the IMBHs to, via the emission of gravitational waves (GWs),

The deep-seated role of private vehicles in our lifestyles limits the pursuit of sustainable urban development from an economic, social, and environmental standpoint. As such, this qualitative study aims to identify and explain the determinants behind the car phenomenon. Interviews are performed with non-low-income car owners in Milan and Stockholm commuting zones. The two areas depict different a

This thesis investigates if China is a socialist economy or not. The topic, which has triggered many leading scholars, is highly interesting since institutions are pivotal to understanding a country’s economic performance. Previous studies have neglected the classic socialist literature, giving ambiguous interpretations of what is socialism. This thesis fills that gap through a multicriteria appro