A lack of somatostatin expressing interneurons (SST INs) is known to be a factor in several neurodegenerative and neurospsychiatric diseases, such as Alzheimer disease, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. Being able to efficiently obtain SST INs in vitro could enable a greater understanding and better treatment of these diseases. The development of SST INs is not yet fully understood, but it is

This thesis investigates the feasibility and efficacy of employing unsupervised semantic segmentation for classifying features in CALIOP data, aiming to address significant bias inherent in current classification methods. By exploring various preprocessing techniques, dimensionality reduction methods, and classification algorithms, the study evaluates the potential of semantic segmentation in impr

This thesis examines the experiences of LGBTQIA+ persons in Latin America, when they are targeted with hate violence. The study is based on 21 in-depth, qualitative interviews from persons affiliated with IRCA CASABIERTA, a non-governmental organization in San José, Costa Rica, working with LGBTQIA+ migrants, typically from other Latin American countries. The study works through a post structural

CityGML is an important standard to present 3D geometry, topology, semantics and appearance that together with 3D city models, which have had increased use within analysis and applications, such as emergency response, energy consumption and occupancy measurement. However, the standard’s querying and integration capabilities can still be further explored. One way to do this is through the Semantic

This study explores entrepreneurial marketing (EM) and resource based view (RBV) in the context of indirect customer relationship creation in the children's products industry, specifically focusing on how firms navigate regulated markets. Through qualitative, in-depth interviews with business actors, the research has unearthed strategies companies employ to ethically and effectively engage an

A historical narrative of statare: Portrayals in the trade union paper Lantarbetaren In Sweden, a system of married agricultural contract workers paid in kind, known as statarsystemet, persisted until the mid-20th century. These workers (statare) are understood as a highly socially vulnerable group in Swedish history, portrayed in fictional literature as well as in TV series. This thesis addresse

The ongoing war in Ukraine has inflicted wide ranging environmental damages, each with their own set of consequences. The catastrophic failure of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Dam on the 6th of June 2023 initiated a new cascade of environmental destruction, as hundreds of square kilometres were rapidly inundated, with hundreds more left dehydrated as the Kakhovka reservoir drained away. Within the af

This paper investigates two facets of corporate cash holdings in firms listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange over the period 2001−2020. Firstly, I examine the determinants of corporate cash holdings. I find that firms with more investment opportunities and smaller firms tend to hold more cash. Firms with controlling shareholders and firms with high institutional block holdings tend to hold less c

Bakgrund: Livskvaliteten för personer som lever med stomi har blivit ett centralt forskningsområde. I takt med detta har även deras sexuell hälsa fått ökad uppmärksamhet. Däremot är upplevelserna av sexuell hälsa inte ett lika utforskat område. Syfte: Att beskriva upplevelser av sexuell hälsa hos personer som lever med stomi. Metod: Icke-systematisk litteraturstudie med induktiv ansats baserad på

The Swedish ministry of education recently voiced intentions to uproot over a decade's worth of digital implementation in the classroom, on the back of falling PISA results and increasing reports of learning difficulties. Empirical evidence for either positive or negative effects on learning stemming from computer usage is scarce and inconclusive. Utilizing a fixed effects model that exploits

Deforestation has wide implications for the environment and especially for those who rely on it for survival. Rural women in many parts of the world often carry a lot of responsibility in gathering resources and maintaining the livelihoods of their families yet face disproportionate impacts due to limited control and access to these vital resources. This qualitative case study aims to give the rur

Urban Flex är ett undersökande projekt som syftar till att skapa ett flexibelt och mobilt byggsystem för användning i offentliga utrymmen. Inspirerat av det traditionella japanska chidori-systemet och baserat på principer om hållbar design, skapar detta modulära byggsystem möjligheter för temporära transformationer av stadslandskapet för att möta lokala behov och aktiviteter, samtidigt som det frä

Purpose The purpose of this thesis is to investigate potential differences in managerial judgement between male and female managers in strategic decision making. Methodology A qualitative research strategy consisting of eight semi-structured interviews with top managers was conducted. This examined managers' perception of their managerial judgement in strategic decision making. Theoretical per

Dagens arbetsmarknad är prekär, meritokratisk och individualistisk vilket skapar hög konkurrens om anställning. Studenterna måste anpassa sig efter dessa förutsättningar för att bli anställningsbara inom önskvärda yrkesområden. Studien syftar till att förstå hur snart nyexaminerade studenter från samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten navigerar och hanterar övergången från universitet till arbetsmarknad

This study aimed to examine the interventions provided to children serving as next of kin in households affected by addiction, mental illness, and violence, along with the evidence the offered interventions have and whether children as next of kin are denied these interventions by their guardians. A quantitative method with structured interviews based on a questionnaire was utilized. The sample wa

This thesis explores the complex relationship between ethnic identity and social mobility within the Māori communities of Aotearoa New Zealand. Central to this research is the role attributed to education, which is seen as a key element in both supporting the preservation of cultural heritage and fostering socio-economic progress. The research examines the contemporary challenges that Māori encoun

The present study investigates the intersection of temporal, modal, and aspectual values conveyed through the etymological use of the imperfect subjunctive’s -ra form in the Spanish language. This usage can be seen in journalistic, literary, or essayistic texts, and is expressed through forms such as: “He who was a minister for three years has indicated that...”. The study analyzes this usage in a

En teologisk studie kring den messianska förlossningen i relation till den biologiska förlossningen inom religionsvetenskapens systematiska teologi. Kvinnors erfarenheter av graviditet, förlossning och moderskap får ta plats inom den teologiska förlossningen och vara en bidragande utveckling till en modern förlossningsteologi. De tre faser som en kvinna genomgår under sin graviditet, förlossning oA theological study of the messianic redemption in relation to the biological birth within the systematic theology of religious studies. Women's experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood can take place within the theological redemption and be a contributing development to a modern theology of childbirth. The three phases that a woman goes through during her pregnancy, childbirth and

This study examines how changes in market structures, especially market concentration and consolidations, within the Swedish livestock sector have affected animal welfare. Through a historical narrative analysis, structural change and its drivers are identified. Subsequently, an outline of animal welfare legislation is covered, comparing the EU and the Swedish context, and governing forces in anim

Bakgrunden till denna kandidatuppsats ligger i att vi har identifierat utsatthet och kriminalisering av personer med funktionsnedsättningar. Syftet med arbetet är därför att undersöka vad som leder till denna utsatthet, hur den kan te sig samt vilka sätt detta eventuellt kan förbättras på. Utgångspunkterna är att med tidigare forskning från andra länder som berör detta ämne kunna applicera den kun