Essays about: "WB"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 essays containing the word WB.

  1. 1. On the Carbon Border: The Western Balkans and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Daniella Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Western Balkan; European Union EU ; Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In May 2023, the EU adopted a crucial part of their updated climate policy, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This thesis poses questions about how this novel legislation affects the EUs South-Eastern neighbours, the Western Balkans (WB). READ MORE

  3. 2. Thermo-mechanical vibration technique for degating of high-pressure die casting component – A numerical study

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Material och tillverkning

    Author : Ramkumar Kandasamy; [2023]
    Keywords : High-pressure die casting; Thermo-mechanical vibration; Finite Element Method; ANSYS WB.;

    Abstract : The purpose of the thesis work given is to gain a better understanding of the degating process in high-pressure die casting components, as well as the effectiveness of the thermo-mechanical vibration technique for detaching cast components from the gating system. In addition, to evaluate and establish the most appropriate degating procedure in order to reduce labor, material costs, and processing time. READ MORE

  4. 3. The role of AmotL2 in the regulation of mesenchymal transitioning of endothelial cells

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Anita-Ann Monteiro; [2023]
    Keywords : Endothelial-mesenchymal transition EndMT ; atherosclerosis; transforming growth factor β TGF-β ; Angiomotin-Like 2 AmotL2 ; Scrambled Scr ; knockdown kd ; Immunofluorescence IF ;

    Abstract : Background During development, endothelial cells acquire mesenchymal-like properties to migrate and facilitate normal vascular formation. This process of transformation is known as endothelial to mesenchymal transition (EndMT) and has also been implicated in diseases like vascular pathologies contributing to endothelial inflammation, atherosclerosis and tumour angiogenesis. READ MORE

  5. 4. Molecular studies of metronidazole resistance development in Giardia intestinalis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för cell- och molekylärbiologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Christopher Collins; [2022]
    Keywords : Giardia intestinalis; metronidazole;

    Abstract : Giardia intestinalis is a two-staged flagellated protozoan parasite which infects the lumen of the small intestine causing the gastrointestinal disease called giardiasis. This disease infects millions of people per year, commonly caused by inadequate water treatment and proximity to livestock. READ MORE

  6. 5. Geographic variations in treatment of sleeping disorders in children focusing on melatonin and weighted blankets in Sweden

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Jennifer Berglöf; [2022]
    Keywords : sleeping disorders; children; weighted blankets; melatonin; sleep hormone;

    Abstract : Introduction: Sleeping disorders are common in the paediatric population. Geographic data over prescription of melatonin exist in Sweden but no collected data exists over prescription of weighted blankets (WB). It has been hypothesised that WB can lower the usage of sleeping medication, but possible correlations to melatonin have not been defined. READ MORE