Under de senaste åren har det skett stor utveckling inom teknologin för att samla in höjddata över stora markområden med bland annat laserskanner. En ökad användning av höjddata i samhället kombinerat med att arbetsprocesser utvecklats av olika aktörer innebär ett behov av enhetlig datahantering. I diskussioner om kvalitet på höjddata talas ofta om kvalitet med avseende på insamlade data och på slDuring recent years there has been great development in the technology used to gather elevation data over large areas with laser scanners. Increased usage of elevation data in society as well as work processes being developed simultaneously at different places implies a need for uniform data management. In discussions regarding elevation data quality, the main issues are often quality in source da

Forests offer vital ecosystem services but face threats from various stressors, including climate change and insect infestations. The European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus L.) poses significant risks to Norway Spruce (Picea abies). Early detection of bark beetle infestations is crucial for damage control but challenging with traditional methods. This study aims to utilize modern remote sens

This study investigated how the physiological state at death affects the decomposition of Neurospora crassa necromass. The results showed that fungal necromass decomposition follows an asymptotic model, with initial rapid mass loss followed by a plateau phase. The study found that N. crassa physiological age at death significantly influences decomposition dynamics, with intermediate-aged necromass

Uppsatsen undersöker de oberoende, medelstora förlagens villkor på en bokmarknad där just medelstora förlag i allt större utsträckning köps upp av de större koncernerna, läggs ner eller ändrar utgivningsprofil. I uppsatsen intervjuas tre representanter från oberoende, medelstora förlag om deras självupplevda situation, samtidigt som en dokumentanalys av aktuella kulturpolitiska dokument görs för a

The November 2022 launch of the ChatGPT generative AI (GAI) sparked extensive discussions in the publishing and book industries. This technology challenges the unique creative ability of humans and raises concerns about its impact on text-based professions. Discussions include ethical uses and copyright. This study focuses on the use of GAI in translations of adult fiction by traditional publisher

The severe decline in olive oil production recorded in the last years is having an economic impact on many Mediterranean countries. The aim of this MSc thesis is to predict the olive yield by means of satellite vegetation indices and meteorological data mostly retrieved by satellite remote sensors. Estimating olive yield production using remote sensing data is reasonably new as few scientific pape

Världshälsoorganisationen har, med hänsyn till den världsomfattande urbaniseringen och åldrandet, föreslagit att tillgängliga grönområden i städers utomhusmiljöer är en viktig aspekt för det hälsofrämjande åldrande. Med anledning av att det främst är den äldre andelen av äldre som ökar globalt, fokuserar denna studie på att undersöka tillgängligheten av grönområden för de äldre som bor i boenden sThe World Health Organization, have due to the current worldwide urbanisation and ageing trends, proposed that having available Urban Green Spaces (UGS) is an important factor for ensuring healthy ageing in urban areas. Since it is particularly the oldest proportion of the older adults that are increasing in global population statistics, this study focused exclusively on available UGS based on old

Background: Enamelin is an enamel matrix protein that plays an essential role in the formation of enamel, the most mineralized tissue in the human body. Previous studies using animal models and proteins from natural sources point to a key role of enamelin in promoting mineralization events during enamel formation. However, natural sources of enamelin are scarce and with the current study we theref

Title: Spare Parts Inventory Management - A Case Study at Axis Communications AB Purpose: The purpose of the thesis was to explore the phenomenon of spare parts in the forward supply chain and identify the challenges, gaps, and opportunities to increase the overall efficiency of their spare parts inventory management practices. Background: Organisations have recognized the need for balancing the

Dricksvatten är en viktig resurs i Sverige och bör vara tillgänglig varje dag. Problemet uppstår när vi måste välja mellan att bevara natursand och att säkerställa rent dricksvatten. Därför vill Sydvatten undersöka hur väl bergkross kan fungera som filtermedium. Vombverket är ett vattenverk som använder bassänginfiltration för att skapa konstgjort grundvatten. De har byggt flera dammar med filter Drinking water is a crucial resource in Sweden and must be accessible every day. A complex issue arises when we must choose between conserving natural resources like sand and ensuring clean drinking water. Therefore, Sydvatten is investigating the potential of using crushed rock as a filter medium. Vombverket is a water treatment plant that utilizes basin infiltration to produce artificial groundw

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by chronic bronchitis, emphysema and vascular remodelling. The disease is associated with hypoxia, inflammation and oxidative stress. Lung fibroblasts are important cells in remodelling processes in COPD, as main producers of extracellular matrix proteins but also in synthesis of growth factors and in

Laser cladding (LC) is a promising technique to overlay a protective coating on grey cast iron (GCI) brake discs to enhance the wear and corrosion resistance. This study utilized a pin-on-disc tribometer in an aerosol chamber to investigate the tribology and airborne particle emissions from tungsten carbides (WC) reinforced coating overlayed onto GCI substrate through laser cladding. Uncoated GCI

BackgroundChemoreception is crucial for insect fitness, underlying for instance food-, host-, and mate finding. Chemicals in the environment are detected by receptors from three divergent gene families: odorant receptors (ORs), gustatory receptors (GRs), and ionotropic receptors (IRs). However, how the chemoreceptor gene families evolve in parallel with ecological specializations remains poorly un

Background: The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy has significantly improved the life expectancies of children and adolescents living with HIV, leading to an increased number transitioning to adult care. However, there has been a lack of studies in Ethiopia focusing on factors influencing the success of this transition. Therefore, this study aimed to determine predictors of a su

Background: The utilisation of digital technology in primary healthcare, particularly digital patient management platforms, has gained prominence, notably due to the global pandemic. These platforms are positioned as substitutes for face-to-face consultations and telephone triage. They are seen as a potential solution to the escalating costs associated with an aging population, increasing chronic

Diabetes is a chronic disease that is associated with devastating complications. Central to the development of diabetic macro-and microvascular disease is endothelial dysfunction, which appears well before any clinical sign, but importantly, is potentially reversible. We previously demonstrated that hyperglycemia activates the Ca2+/calcineurin transcription factor NFAT in conduit and medium-sized

Background: Assessment of artificial intelligence (AI)-based models across languages is crucial to ensure equitable access and accuracy of information in multilingual contexts. This study aimed to compare AI model efficiency in English and Arabic for infectious disease queries. Methods: The study employed the METRICS checklist for the design and reporting of AI-based studies in healthcare. The AI

Studien fokuserar på att utforska de samhälleliga implikationerna och etiska aspekterna som är förknippade med framsteg inom artificiell intelligens, som uppfattas av ett antal studenter inom civilingenjörsprogrammet i datateknik. Studien utreder dessa studenters perspektiv på AI:s samhälleliga roller och deras egna etiska ansvar i utvecklingen av AI-modeller. Studien syftar till att förstå kons

The primary focus of this thesis is to investigate young people's attitudes towards modern dating culture in Sweden. Specifically, it examines their various practices and opinions when initiating potential romantic relationships in a modern digital society, aiming to gain in-depth insight into their thought processes as they navigate the dating sphere. Considering the widespread integration of