Novel hydrophobic membranes for direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) were developed using poly(1,1-difluoroethylene) (PVDF) loaded with the ionic liquid methyltrioctylammonium bis(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate (MTOA-DEHP). These polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) were fabricated via non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS). Detailed characterization revealed that MTOA-DEHP significantly enhanc

Functional data analysis is typically performed in two steps: first, functionally representing discrete observations, and then applying functional methods to the so-represented data. The initial choice of a functional representation may have a significant impact on the second phase of the analysis, as shown in recent research, where data-driven spline bases outperformed the predefined rigid choice

Background: Modern drug-eluting stents have seen significant improvements, yet still create a rigid cage within the coronary artery. There is a 2% to 4% annual incidence of target lesion failure (TLF) beyond 1 year, and half of the patients experience angina after 5 years. The DynamX bioadaptor is a sirolimus-eluting, thin (71 µm) cobalt-chromium platform with helical strands that unlock and separ

In this paper, we recall Lepowsky's and Wakimoto's product character formulas formulated in a new way by using arrays of specialized weighted crystals of negative roots for affine Lie algebras of type Cl(1), Dl+1(2) and A2l(2). Lepowsky–Wakimoto's infinite periodic products appear as one side of (conjectured) Rogers–Ramanujan-type combinatorial identities for affine Lie algebras of type Cl(1).

Background: The prevalence of autism in Denmark has been increasing, reaching 1.65% among 10-year-old children, and similar trends are seen elsewhere. Although there are several factors associated with autism, including genetic, environmental, and prenatal factors, the molecular etiology of autism is largely unknown. Here, we use untargeted metabolomics to characterize the neonatal metabolome from

Abstract (Swedish) Syfte: Syftet med rapporten är att undersöka hur väl olika försvarsstrategier förhindrar fientliga uppköp och påverkar budpremien i Sverige respektive Norge. Metod: I studien tillämpas en kvantitativ metod med deduktiv ansats. Datainsamlingen utförs med datan från Orbis som kompletteras med offentlig data från OMX Stockholm samt Oslobörsen. Datan analyseras med hjälp av relevPurpose: The purpose of the report is to examine how effective various defence strategies prevent hostile takeovers and influence bid premiums in Sweden and Norway. Methodology: This study employs a quantitative method with a deductive approach. Data collection is conducted using data from Orbis, supplemented with public data from OMX Stockholm and Oslo Stock Exchange. The data is analysed using

Social media has become a powerful tool in modern society, influencing people's views, attitudes, and outlooks on life. This study looks at the importance of social media on the cultural identities of Somali immigrants in Sweden as well as it also looks at whether social media helps or hinders the integration process viewed from a first-person perspective. Participant's perceptions of cult

Throughout history, the aspiration for wealth and success has been universal, further amplified by media portrayals that often glamorise entrepreneurial success. However, the reality of entrepreneurship frequently contrasts sharply with these optimistic depictions, highlighting a significant gap and underscoring the need for a nuanced exploration of entrepreneurial optimism (EO). This study explor

This paper examines how welfare recipients are portrayed in policy documents and communications surrounding the proposal for a subsidy cap presented in the Tidö Agreement (Tidöavtalet) and how this can be understood in a historical and contemporary context. Using Fairclough's critical discourse analysis, documents and press events presenting the proposal have been examined, focusing on identif

Denna kandidatuppsats undersöker allmänhetens uppfattning och acceptans av AI-baserade kliniska beslutsstödsystem (CDS) inom svensk hälso- och sjukvård. Studien utforskar specifikt hur ett svenskt urval uppfattar användningen av dessa system, de associerade riskerna samt den roll som socialt inflytande spelar i att forma dessa uppfattningar. En enkätundersökning genomfördes med 81 deltagare. Resul

This master thesis will explore the application and challenge of Intelligent Driving Assistance System (IDAS) within China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry, aiming to identify and address user experience challenges to enhance interaction with smart driving features. Quantatitive research method, by survey and its analysis, is utilized to underscore the importance of user-centric design in devel

Denna studie undersöker hur studenters akademiska kompetens och lärande upplevs påverkas vid användandet av generativ artificiell intelligens (GenAI), specifikt ChatGPT, inom högre utbildning. Genom en kvalitativ metod baserad på intervjuer med lärare och studierektorer identifierades både fördelar och utmaningar med GenAI. Resultaten visar att ChatGPT kan fungera som ett kraftfullt verktyg för at

In aviation, pilots engage in safety critical activities in the cockpit to guarantee a safe flight. Throughout history these activities have been transformed by introducing new artifacts in the cockpit, such as rules and technology, changing thereby the way in which pilots try to achieve safe flight outcomes. The recent introduction of the iPad in the cockpit of airlines, as part of the process of

I dialog med Maurice Merleau-Pontys kroppsfenomenologi undersöker uppsatsen hur kroppen framställs i Jon Fosses roman Melancholia II. Genom att ta fasta på hur skildringen följer protagonisten Olines blick, samt hur det kroppsliga, orienterade och objektiva rummet skildras, visar utredningen hur hennes nuvarande åldrade kropp skrivs fram i romanen, men även hur den yngre kroppen framställs i henne

I den semi-självbiografiska "À l’ami qui ne m’a pas sauvé la vie" skriver Hervé Guibert, som en av de första i Frankrike, offentligt om sin aids. Han avslöjar bland annat att filosofen Michel Foucault dog i sjukdomen. Guibert blev känd tack vare detta avslöjande men också på grund av sin mycket ärliga beskrivning av att leva med denna dödsdom. I undersökningen tittar jag närmare på hur GIn the semi-autobiographical "À l’ami qui ne m’a pas sauvé la vie" Hervé Guibert writes, as one of the first in France, publicly about his AIDS. He reveals, among other things, that the philosopher Michel Foucault died in the same disease. Guibert became famous for this betrayal but also due to. his very honest description of living with this death sentence. In the paper I look closer at

This master thesis investigates the evolving skills required for Information Systems Development (ISD) in the context of increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative analysis of job advertisements with qualitative insights from interviews with ISD managers. The job advertisements, sourced from the Swedish market, focus

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