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Centenarians exhibit remarkable disease resilience despite chronic low-grade inflammation. We investigated the inflammation-related proteome response to acute exercise in seven centenarians (100–104 years). Exercise downregulated 52 proteins (e.g., TNF, IL10, IL1RN, CCL family members) involved in immune cell trafficking, apoptosis, and cytokine regulation. Even at the extreme end of the lifespan,

The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) throughout the perioperative phase of lung transplantation requires nuanced planning and execution by an integrated team of multidisciplinary experts. To date, no multidisciplinary consensus document has examined the perioperative considerations of how to best manage these patients. To address this challenge, this perioperative utilization of ECLS in l

The concept of early vascular aging (EVA) was introduced to identify adults at risk of developing premature cardiovascular disease. EVA, or the dissociation between chronologic and biologic age of large arteries, is an evolving concept. In this review, we propose that EVA in youth characterizes the early life biological and environmental risk factors that precede overt EVA. During early infancy, c

It is now well established that there is a reciprocal relationship between the content of literature and societal norms. Within feminist criticism, this has been highlighted as problematic, as women are often not portrayed fairly. In this essay, I will examine the relationship between literature and society by comparing the 19th-century Medieval novels Ivanhoe (1819) by Sir Walter Scott and The Wh

This bachelor's thesis investigates the rebranding process of the fashion brand Monki, with a focus on how the brand's marketing material on Instagram reflects changes in body representation and inclusion policies. Monki is known for its inclusive approach, especially regarding plus size-clothing and diverse body types. However, recent changes in their branding strategy, particularly the r

This thesis investigates how women's suit trousers from different price ranges differ in terms of durability, construction, and materials and discusses which pair of trousers has the longest lifespan. The study is grounded in theories of class, consumption, and luxury, and explores the concept of quality and longevity. By combining theoretical perspectives with a six-step object analysis, thre

This bachelor's thesis examines how the Swedish low-price company Lager 157 communicates feminist and sustainability-related messages through a campaign launched in connection with the International Women's Day 2025. The campaign offered T-shirts for eight SEK to celebrate women, which sparked strong criticism in the media. The aim of the study is to analyze how the company performs its br

This bachelor has examined how the birkin bag is represented in the television series Sex and the city and Gilmore girls, the reality show The real housewives of Beverly Hills and in a Youtube video from Kylie Jenner. Therefore this essay's purpose is to identify how the birkin bag is represented and which social interactions are therefore being made through all four videos. This essay also ai

The digitalisation and introduction of social media is a factor that today affects children’s lives a lot. So called “kidfluencers” are a phenomenon that is booming and that is becoming more and more frequent. The aim of this essay is to look into the impact that social media and “kidfluencers” may have on children in Sweden today. An interview study has been done, in which parents and educators

The brand Carhartt WIP has been working with establishing their brand image through social media that includes several collections with famous skate companies and posts including famous skaters from their team. Their clothing consisting of big silhouettes and good quality has been valued by the skate - community. Therefore this essay studies how Carhartt WIP is contributing to identity and what bo

In an increasingly satiated fashion market where products often resemble each other, storytelling has emerged as a key strategy for differentiation, emotional engagement and brand loyalty. This thesis explores how storytelling is used as a strategic tool in brand building within the fashion industry, using the Swedish premium rand ATP Atelier as a case study. Through a qualitative research approac

Utländska företag är skattskyldiga i Sverige för inkomst från ett fast driftställe, vilket framgår av 6 kap. 11 § första stycket 1 p. IL och av de dubbelbeskattningsavtal som Sverige har slutit med andra stater. Närmare bestämmelser om hur inkomster ska hänföras till ett fast driftställe saknas emellertid i svensk rätt. Enligt OECD:s modellavtal, som ligger till grund för Sveriges dubbelbeskattninForeign companies are subject to tax in Sweden on income attributable to a permanent establishment, as follows from Chapter 6, Section 11, first paragraph, point 1 of the Income Tax Act (inkomstskattelagen) and from the double taxation treaties concluded by Sweden with other states. However, Swedish tax law lacks detailed provisions on how income is to be attributed to a permanent establishment. U

Denna studie undersöker hur misstag ges mening i det dagliga arbetet inom IKEA, i spänningsfältet mellan utvecklingsideal och effektivitetskrav. Studien bygger på åtta semistrukturerade intervjuer med medarbetare och chefer inom IKEA (Ingka Group), inklusive koncernens VD Jesper Brodin. Intervjuerna analyserades med en abduktiv ansats utifrån ett tolkande och socialkonstruktionistiskt perspektiv.

Människokroppen utsätts ständigt för mikroorganismer som kan orsaka sjukdom. Kroppen har ett immunförsvar som till stor del bygger på små molekyler och kemiska processer för att skydda oss. Antimikrobiella peptider är en viktig del av detta försvar och är små proteiner som kan angripa och oskadliggöra dessa mikroorganismer. Antibiotika har länge varit viktiga för att behandla bakteriella infektionAntimicrobial peptides are of interest as potential alternatives to conventional antibiotics. One ex- ample is melittin, a cationic and amphipathic peptide with strong interactions with lipid membranes. This project studies the structure and behavior of melittin in bulk solution and at lipid membranes of different charges using atomistic molecular dynamics simulations and an explicit water model.

As debates about migration increase across Europe, the questions of integration and belonging increase in urgency. This chapter explores the evolving integration landscape in Sweden through the experiences of immigrant youth. It traces the shift from a humanitarian, universalist welfare model to a conditional system where inclusion depends on cultural conformity, economic productivity and individuAs debates about migration increase across Europe, the questions of integration and belonging increase in urgency. This chapter explores the evolving integration landscape in Sweden through the experiences of immigrant youth. It traces the shift from a humanitarian, universalist welfare model to a conditional system where inclusion depends on cultural conformity, economic productivity and individu

Time-frequency decomposition is a well-established method to unmix signals generated by multiple sources with unique characteristics. However, there are cases of high signal complexity where existing time-frequency decomposition tools are insufficient for localizing and representing short-bursting signals. One example is the currently highly popular extracellular low-impedance recordings from mult

System co-sensitization and extension of the π-conjugated system are recognized as two key strategies for improving the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). In this study, density functional theory (DFT) was employed to simulate two experimentally synthesized molecules, RK1 and D205, and to evaluate the performance of their co-sensitization system. Furthermore, molecular design was c

Altermagnets are a class of magnetic materials that exhibit unconventional transport properties, such as an anomalous Hall effect (AHE), despite having compensated sublattice magnetic moments. In this study, fundamental experimental evidence of the altermagnetic nature of hematite (α-Fe2O3), is reported combining electrical transport with advanced X-ray photoemission electron microscopy (XPEEM) im

Fencing to exclude livestock is one of the effective strategies to passively reshape grassland ecosystem function, yet the dynamics of microbial community construction and their functional traits during restoration remain poorly understood. This study systematically sampled from various microhabitats (phyllosphere, litter, soil) within long-term fenced restoration areas, as well as areas with pers