The evolution of the Dogger Bank, North Sea: a complex history of terrestrial, glacial and marine environmental change

This paper presents a summary of the results of a detailed multidisciplinary study of the near surface geology of the Dogger Bank in the southern central North Sea, forming part of a site investigation for a major windfarm development undertaken by the Forewind consortium. It has revealed that the Dogger Bank is internally complex rather than comprising a simple “layer cake” of the Quaternary sediments as previously thought. Regional and high-resolution seismic surveys have enabled a revised stratigraphic framework to be established for the upper part of this sequence which comprises the Eem (oldest), Dogger Bank, Bolders Bank formations and Botney Cut Formation (youngest), overlain by a typically thin Holocene sequence. Detailed mapping of key horizons identified on the high-resolution seismic profiles has led to the recognition of a series of buried palaeo-landsystems which are characterised by a range of features including; glacial, glacifluvial and fluvial channels, a large-scale glacitectonic thrust-moraine complex with intervening ice-marginal basins, a lacustrine basin and marine ravinement surfaces. Interpretation of these buried landscapes has enabled the development of an environmental change model to explain the evolution of the Dogger Bank. This evolution was driven by the complex interplay between climate change, ice sheet dynamics and sea level change associated with the growth and subsequent demise of the British and Irish and Fennoscandian ice sheets during the Weichselian glaciation. Following the decay of these ice sheets the Dogger Bank entered a period of significant climatic and environmental flux which saw a terrestrial landscape being progressively inundated as sea levels rose during the Holocene

Effects of Anacetrapib in Patients with Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease

BACKGROUND: Patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease remain at high risk for cardiovascular events despite effective statin-based treatment of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. The inhibition of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) by anacetrapib reduces LDL cholesterol levels and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. However, trials of other CETP inhibitors have shown neutral or adverse effects on cardiovascular outcomes. METHODS: We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 30,449 adults with atherosclerotic vascular disease who were receiving intensive atorvastatin therapy and who had a mean LDL cholesterol level of 61 mg per deciliter (1.58 mmol per liter), a mean non-HDL cholesterol level of 92 mg per deciliter (2.38 mmol per liter), and a mean HDL cholesterol level of 40 mg per deciliter (1.03 mmol per liter). The patients were assigned to receive either 100 mg of anacetrapib once daily (15,225 patients) or matching placebo (15,224 patients). The primary outcome was the first major coronary event, a composite of coronary death, myocardial infarction, or coronary revascularization. RESULTS: During the median follow-up period of 4.1 years, the primary outcome occurred in significantly fewer patients in the anacetrapib group than in the placebo group (1640 of 15,225 patients [10.8%] vs. 1803 of 15,224 patients [11.8%]; rate ratio, 0.91; 95% confidence interval, 0.85 to 0.97; P=0.004). The relative difference in risk was similar across multiple prespecified subgroups. At the trial midpoint, the mean level of HDL cholesterol was higher by 43 mg per deciliter (1.12 mmol per liter) in the anacetrapib group than in the placebo group (a relative difference of 104%), and the mean level of non-HDL cholesterol was lower by 17 mg per deciliter (0.44 mmol per liter), a relative difference of -18%. There were no significant between-group differences in the risk of death, cancer, or other serious adverse events. CONCLUSIONS: Among patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease who were receiving intensive statin therapy, the use of anacetrapib resulted in a lower incidence of major coronary events than the use of placebo. (Funded by Merck and others; Current Controlled Trials number, ISRCTN48678192 ; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01252953 ; and EudraCT number, 2010-023467-18 .)

Sanning eller sensation? : En kvalitativ jämförelse av SVT Nyheter och Aftonbladets rapportering av mordfall

Den här studiens syfte är att undersöka hur rapportering av mordfall skiljer sig i SVT Nyheter och Aftonbladets webbrapportering. För att besvara vår frågeställning har vi utfört en kvalitativ textanalys med inslag av kritisk diskursanalys och gestaltningsteori, på två artiklar från vardera nyhetstjänst. Artiklarnas texter har undersökts med fokus på ordval och språkliga handlingar. Vi har analyserat textens underliggande meningar, hur värdeladdade ord används och hur offer, förövare och eventuella sekundära aktörer har gestaltats i rapporteringen. Vi har valt Kim Wall-fallet som vårt empiriska material. Det innehåller åtskilliga spektakulära detaljer och både förövaren samt offret är sedan tidigare kända för allmänheten. Detta bidrar till att rapporteringen kan formas på ett flertal olika sätt och gör därmed vår undersökning särskilt intressant. Tidigare forskning visar på att journalistik tenderar att bli allt mer underhållande och dramatiserad, detta genom att sensationsjournalistiken fått en framträdande roll inom journalistik. Samtidigt anses brott och journalistik vara ett oskiljaktigt par som tillsammans utgör ett eget bevakningsområde inom journalistik. Resultatet från vår analys visar att det finns tydliga skillnader i rapporteringen mellan public service och kommersiell kvällspress. SVT Nyheter är mer sakliga i sin rapportering och förhåller sig enbart till fakta, medan Aftonbladet bygger upp sina artiklar mer som en berättelse med kopplingar till populärkultur. Analysen antyder även att de båda nyhetstjänsterna tilldelar förövaren ett betydligt större fokus än offret.The purpose of this study is to investigate how reporting of murder cases differs from SVT Nyheter and Aftonbladet's web reporting. To answer our question, we have conducted a qualitative text analysis with elements of critical discourse analysis and framing theory, on two articles from each news service. The texts of the articles have been examined with focus on word choice and linguistic actions. We have analyzed the underlying meanings of the text, how emotive words are used and how victims, perpetrators and potential secondary actors have been framed in the reporting. We have chosen the Kim Wall case as our empirical material. It contains several spectacular details, and both the perpetrator and the victim are known in the past. This helps the reporting to be formed in a variety of ways, making our research particularly interesting. Previous research shows that journalism tends to become more entertaining and dramatized, because sensationalism has a prominent role in journalism. At the same time, crime and journalism are considered to be an inseparable couple, which together form a separate area of coverage in journalism. The result of our analysis shows that there are clear differences in the reporting between public service and commercial evening paper. SVT Nyheter is more factual in their reporting, and relates only to facts, while Aftonbladet builds their articles more like a story with connections to popular culture. The analysis also suggests that both news services assign a significantly greater focus to the perpetrator than the victim

Barn O'hoj : En cykelhållare till barnvagnar

Detta examensarbete utgår från en egen idé och har inte genomförts i samarbete med ett företag eller annan uppdragsgivare. På grund av detta har arbetet varit mycket fritt, vilket har gjort vikten av eget ansvar större. En lösning för att hänga upp cyklar på barnvagnar är något som fattas på marknaden. Det kan tänkas vara ett litet problem, men en lösning borde ändå finnas tillgänglig.  Eftersom det finns så pass många olika varianter av barnvagnar har detta arbete fokuserats mot att konstruera en cykelhållare som passar till en typ av barnvagnar. En prototyp har också byggts för att utföra tester på. Som metod har Fredy Olssons Primär- och Principkonstruktion använts. Detta då den passar uppgiften väl och för att det är en metod som vi studenter har använt tidigare, i liknande kurser

Låt landet lyfta loggan - En kvantitativ studie om country-of-origin-effekters påverkan på företags varumärkeskapital

Abstract Title: Let the country lift the logo- a quantitative study of the country-of-origin effects impact on the brand equity. Seminar date: 2018-06-01 Title of the course: FEKH29 - Bachelor Degree Project in Marketing Undergraduate Level, Business Administration, 15 University Credits Points Authors: Johanna Göransson, Leo Sondén Karestrand, Linn Forsberg Advisor: Clara Gustafsson Key words: Marketing, Brand equity, Country-of-origin, Brand origin, Consumer behaviour, Purpose: This study aims to explore which of the country-of-origin effects that affect the certain components of the brand equity the most. Methodology: The essay is based on a quantitative research method through statistical analysis on primary data collected through a consumer survey. A deductive research effort was adopted. Theoretical perspectives: The theoretical frameworks that the essay is based on are the Sources of brand equity model by Aaker (1991) and the Theoretical framework for country-of-origin effects by Obermiller and Spangenberg (1989). Null hypothesis: No statistically ensured differences between the different country-of-origin effects impact on the consumers evaluation of the brand equity components will be identified. Empirical foundation: Through the consumer survey a total of 146 valid responses were collected. Respondents were divided into three groups and assigned a scenario with either normative, affective or cognitive information cues connected to a fictitious country-of-origin. The respondents were then asked to respond to a number of questions designed to measure the different dimensions of brand equity. Conclusion: Statistically ensured differences between the different country-of-origin effects impact on the brand equity components were identified. Results show that the affective country-of-origin effects has a significantly larger impact on the brand equity components brand loyalty and brand association, compared to the other country-of-origin effects.Sammanfattning Titel: Låt landet lyfta loggan - En kvantitativ studie om country-of-origins-effekters påverkan på företags varumärkeskapital Seminariedatum: 2018-06-01 Kurs: FEKH29 - Examensarbete i marknadsföring på kandidatnivå, 15 högskolepoäng Författare: Johanna Göransson, Leo Sondén Karestrand, Linn Forsberg Handledare: Clara Gustafsson Nyckelord: Marknadsföring, brand equity, varumärkeskapital, country-of-origin, brand origin, konsumentbeteende Syfte: Denna uppsats syftar till att undersöka om någon av country-of-origin-effekterna påverkar en viss beståndsdel av varumärkeskapitalet i större utsträckning Metod: Uppsatsen är baserad på en kvantitativ forskningsmetod genom statistisk analys på primärdata från en enkätundersökning. Uppsatsen har en deduktiv forskningsansats och positivism som kunskapsteoretisk ståndpunkt. Teoretisk referensram: Uppsatsens teoretiska referensram utgörs av Aakers (1991) modell för varumärkeskapitalets beståndsdelar samt Obermiller och Spangenbergs (1989) ramverk för country-of-origin-effekter. Nollhypotes: Inga signifikanta skillnader mellan de normativa, affektiva och kognitiva country-of-origin-effekternas påverkan på varumärkeskapitalets olika beståndsdelar kommer kunna identifieras. Empirisk grund: Genom enkätundersökningen kunde totalt 146 validerade svar samlas in. Respondenterna delades in i tre grupper och tilldelades ett scenario med information beskrivande ett fiktivt ursprungsland utformad för att stimulera antingen en normativ, affektiv eller kognitiv country-of-origin-effekt, följt av ett antal frågor anpassade för att mäta varumärkeskapitalets beståndsdelar. Slutsats: Statistiskt säkerställda skillnader mellan de olika country-of-origin-effekternas påverkan på varumärkeskapitalets beståndsdelar har identifierats. Resultatet visar att den affektiva country-of-origin-effekten har signifikant större påverkan på beståndsdelarna varumärkeslojalitet och varumärkesassociationer, jämfört med de andra country-of-origin-effekterna

Bacterial Carbon Metabolism in the Amazon River System

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Achievements and experiences from science–policy interaction in the field of air pollution : Synthesising 20 years of research and outreach,thinking about future needs

For 20 years, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency together with the MISTRA research foundation have funded five air pollution research programmes with focus on producing knowledge that supports policy and emission control in national and international arenas. The research has been multidisciplinary and has included research on emissions, atmospheric transport and transformation processes, human health effects, ecosystem effects, and emission control strategies. Research has also been conducted on the interaction between air pollution and climate change. Over these years, the link between the research programmes and the development of emission control strategies and policies in Sweden, the EU, and the UNECE Air Convention has been of high importance. This report presents how the research programmes have created societal benefits through support for the development of air pollution policies and emission control measures. The report also identifies future research needs to ensure continued progress towards even better air quality for future generations

Long-Term Exposure to Particulate Air Pollution, Black Carbon, and Their Source Components in Relation to Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke

BACKGROUND: Long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) in ambient air has been associated with cardiovascular mortality, but few studies have considered incident disease in relation to PM from different sources. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to study associations between long-term exposure to different types of PM and sources, and incident ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke in three Swedish cities. METHODS: ), and black carbon (BC) from road wear, traffic exhaust, residential heating, and other sources in Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Umeå. Registry data for participants from four cohorts were used to obtain incidence of IHD and stroke for first hospitalization or death. We constructed time windows of exposure for same-year, 1- to 5-y, and 6- to 10-y averages preceding incidence from annual averages at residential addresses. Risk estimates were based on random effects meta-analyses of cohort-specific Cox proportional hazard models. RESULTS: exposure from residential heating. DISCUSSION: Few consistent associations were observed between different particulate components and IHD or stroke. However, long-term residential exposure to locally emitted BC from traffic exhaust was associated with stroke incidence. The comparatively low exposure levels may have contributed to the paucity of associations