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Interactions at the bacteria-solid interface in aquatic environments are of crucial importance in biofilm formation processes. The characterization of microbial surfaces properties is therefore a very important step for the understanding of these interactions. In this study, XPS spectra of Bacillus subtilis wet pastes centrifuged from suspensions over a span of pH values were recorded using a fast
The European Pre-Standard for protective clothing against cold ENV 342:1998 suggests that the testing of thermal insulation should be made on a moving thermal manikin. In this way the value can be used to match requirements specified by the IREQ-method or as realistic input for prediction of thermal stress in other standards. It is known from prior work that insulation values measured with human s
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework of the potential benefits of asset visibility in the context of returnable transport items (RTI), and uses the framework to examine the effect of asset visibility on the management of RTI systems. Design/methodology/approach – A combined case study and simulation approach was used. A case study was performed to identify and understand
Defect reactions associated with the elimination of divacancies (V-2) have been studied in n-type Czochralski (Cz) grown and float-zone (FZ) grown Si crystals by means of conventional deep-level transient spectroscopy and high-resolution Laplace deep-level transient spectroscopy (LDLTS). Divacancies were introduced into the crystals by irradiation with 4 MeV electrons. Temperature ranges of the di
Background: Termites of the subfamily Macrotermitinae live in a mutualistic symbiosis with basidiomycete fungi of the genus Termitomyces. Here, we explored interaction specificity in fungus-growing termites using samples from 101 colonies in South-Africa and Senegal, belonging to eight species divided over three genera. Knowledge of interaction specificity is important to test the hypothesis that
The effect of formally next-to-leading contributions to the CCFM evolution equation are discussed.
Objective. Insulin resistance is associated with progression of atherosclerosis. We assessed the effect of 12 months of treatment with rosiglitazone (RSG) on the progression of carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) or the insulin resistance syndrome (IRS). Design. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Setting. Malmo University Hospital, M
In an effort to increase our knowledge of the optimal use of serum cystatin C and creatinine as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) markers, these variables, as well as lean tissue mass and GFR, were determined in a population of 42 healthy young adults (men and women with normal GFR). Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and measurement of the plasma clearance of iohexol were used to measure lean tissue
A common methodology for analyzing metalworking fluid (MWF) aerosols in workplace air is based on gravimetry before and after organic solvent extraction of the MWFs from a suitable collection filter: Because MWFs have different chemical and physical properties, various mixtures of organic solvents have been used to extract the MWFs from their collection device. An alternative to organic solvents,
Mathematical models are frequently used in control engineering for analysis, simulation, and design of control systems. Many of these models are accurate but may for some tasks be too complex. In such situations the model needs to be simplified to a suitable level of accuracy and complexity. There are many simplification methods available for models with known parameters and dynamics. However, for
The use of this material under current use conditions is supported by the existing information. This material was evaluated for Genotoxicity, Repeated Dose Toxicity, Developmental Toxicity, Reproductive Toxicity, Local Respiratory Toxicity, Phototoxicity, Skin Sensitization potential as well as Environmental assessment. Repeated Dose Toxicity was determined using read across analog to have the mos
Kulturkrönika om publikstormen och debatten kring den brittiske komikern Chris Morris tv-serie Brass Eye.
Clinical assessment and various diagnostic tools, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), of tumours of peripheral nerves are used to get an accurate diagnosis and to plan surgical intervention. Our purpose was to examine the usefulness of MRI in assessing nerve tumours in the upper extremity. Medical records of 19 patients (20 MRI examinations) with 29 histopathologically verified benign n
This thesis concerns a sociological analysis on the role of generations in the processes of the construction of national identities, and long-distance nationalism in diasporic settings. The empirical case taken is a political generation of Kurds from Turkey who once arrived in Sweden as political refugees. The primary aim of the thesis is to study how national identities are constructed and maint
