This article studies a hitherto unexplored dimension of the Chinese Civil War: the disparity between modern military technology and the conceptual and logistical capacities of the two warring sides. The author argues that the advanced weaponry, received by the Nationalists from their ally, the United States, but often captured on the battlefield by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) forces, proved

A theoretical and experimental study of the gas phase and liquid acetic acid based on resonant inelastic x-ray scattering (RIXS) spectroscopy is presented. We combine and compare different levels of theory for an isolated molecule for a comprehensive analysis, including electronic and vibrational degrees of freedom. The excitation energy scan over the oxygen K-edge absorption reveals nuclear dynam

The building industry has a major impact on the global carbon emissions, the use of natural resources and generation of waste. A drastic change is needed for this industry to be a part of a sustainable future. Within this research, a case study is performed to investigate how cultural values of a building can be preserved when energy efficiency measures are taken, with a low global warming potenti

BackgroundThere is a need for the development of accurate, accessible and efficient screening instruments, focused on early-stage detection of neurocognitive disorders. The Geras Solutions cognitive test (GSCT) has showed potential as a digital screening tool for cognitive impairment but normative data are needed.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to obtain normative data for the GSCT in cognitive

We report studies of charge-independent (CI) and charge-dependent (CD)two-particle differential number correlation functions, R2 (Δη,Δ℘), and transverse momentum correlation functions, P2 (Δη,Δ℘) of charged particles produced in Pb-Pb collisions at the LHC centre-of-mass energy √sNN= 2.76 TeV with the UrQMD, AMPT and EPOS models. Model predictions for R2 and P2 correlation functions are presented

Avian malaria is a common and widespread disease of birds caused by a diverse group of pathogens of the genera Plasmodium. We investigated the transcriptomal profiles of one of the most common species, Plasmodium relictum, lineage SGS1, at multiple timepoints during the blood stages of the infection under experimental settings. The parasite showed well separated overall transcriptome profiles betw

Successful enlargement of the small aortic root in children has remained a management challenge, particularly in the neonates and small infants. Achieving this aim requires thorough understanding of the anatomic features of the left ventricular outflow tract, careful patient selection, and skilful execution of complex surgery. This article reviews the anatomical principles upon which the surgical

How Should the Soul be Cultivated? a Study in the Swedish Riksdag of the Estates and Bicameral Riksdag's stance toward the Question of Latin Studies in Swedish Higher Education 1844-1867 The purpose of this study has been to investigate the Swedish Riksdag’s stance towards the learning of Latin in the elite education system during the nineteenth century. More specifically, the purpose has bee

Studiens syfte är att undersöka huruvida det är möjligt att generera Alfa vid investeringar i Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, och undersöka vilka faktorer som kan förklara denna eventuella Alfa. Metoden baseras på inhämtning av kvantitativ data från såväl Bloomberg som Thomson Reuters Eikon. Datan används för att genomföra ett antal strategier, och för att sedermera, med hjälp av relevanta

Dålig luftkvalitet inomhus påverkar inte bara komforten och hälsan hos oss människor. Dålig luftkvalitet kan också bidra till att bakterier och virus kan sprida sig om förhållandena i luften är gynnsamma för viruset eller bakteriens överlevnad. Flera studier har gjorts där olika virus överlevnadsförmåga har undersökts under olika temperaturer och relativa fuktigheter. Studierna har visat att den rPoor indoor air quality not only affects the comfort and health of us humans, but it can also contribute to the spread of bacteria and viruses if the conditions in the air are favourable for the virus. Several studies have been done where different virus survivability has been examined under different temperatures and relative humidity. Studies have shown that the relative humidity affects the via

One of the most common batteries used for energy storage systems is the lithium-ion battery due to its high energy and power density as well as long service life. Despite this, research is falling behind in relation to how stationary energy storage systems should be regulated when it comes to fire protection requirements. The risks of placing a large amount of Li-ion batteries in one and the same

The growing expansion of importance amid financial stakeholders regarding sustainability has led to an extended demand and need of reliable reporting amongst sustainability metrics. Previous research and information about ESG reporting and how ESG ratings are calculated are flawed. This thesis investigates if there are differences between how ESG ratings are assessed between companies producing da

Syftet med studien är att undersöka den anormala avkastningen hos börsintroduktioner på Stockholmsbörsen, mellan år 2000 och 2011, jämfört med ett relevant branschindex. Författarna undersöker sedan huruvida det finns något signifikant samband mellan ett antal utvalda variabler och erhållen BHAR. Förhoppningen är att studien kan bidra med ny kunskap inom aktuellt område, samt fungera som inspiratiThe purpose of the study is to examine the abnormal performance of IPOs, conducted on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm between the years 2000 and 2011, compared to a relevant sector index. The authors examine if there is a significant relationship between a selection of variables and obtained BHAR. Hopefully the study will contribute with new knowledge within this research area, and act as a source of inspira

Vid mikroskopi så tar man en bild av ljus som har passerat igenom ett prov. Ljusets styrka påverkas av provet och fångas på en kamera. Ett problem som uppstår är när man ska ta bilder av genomskinliga material, dessa påverkar ju inte ljusets styrka. Det finns flera lösningar på detta problem, en av dessa kommer beskrivas här och har undersökts närmare i exjobbet.} Ljus färdas olika snabbt igenom This thesis contains an examination of a method for quantitative phase imaging using lateral shearing interferometry. The focus is on how the degree of spatial coherence in the light source effect the image. The method is examined by first creating a simulation of the system, then looking at some analytical solutions for the interaction between some parameters, and finally conducting an experime

Valutakursrisk har historiskt hanterats med negativt korrelerad eller okorrelerade instrument för att minska den totala risken i en portfölj. Som ett resultat av en integrerad värld har sådana instrument blivit allt mer sällsynta. Råvaror såsom guld har påvisat ett negativt samband och mycket av den bakomliggande teorin i uppsatsen är därför starkt relaterad till guldet. Digitala valutor är ett nyExchange rate risk has historically been dealt with through negatively correlated or uncorrelated instruments in order to reduce the overall risk in a portfolio. As a result of an integrated world, such instruments have become increasingly rare. Commodities such as gold have demonstrated a negative relationship, therefore much of the underlying theory in this thesis is strongly related to gold. Di

Sweden's public sector is drastically changing through reforms of privatization and increased market influences. The aim of this thesis is to examine these reforms' effects on political accountability. The object of study is the regional municipality of Scania, Region Skåne, and its elected officials' possibilities for accountability from the privatized primary care section of the regi

This study is conducted with the help of 58 students in our Social Sciences departement examined the relationship between student valuations of academic outcomes and the perceived likelihood of these within the framework of Expectancy Theory. Furthermore, students current motivation was gauged using a SIMS test developed in accordance to Self- determination theory. The above mentioned tests were p

Den arktiska ögruppen Svalbard har fram till första världskriget betraktats som terra nullius, ingenmansland. Nationer från hela Europa har i århundraden bedrivit olika ekonomiska verksamheter i området, bl a fiske och gruvdrift. Genom en traktat från 1920, den s k Svalbardtraktaten, erkändes Norges suveränitet över Svalbard samtidigt som lika rätt att bedriva ekonomisk verksamhet på land och terr